Infinite in Between
Author(s): Carolyn Mackler
The Breakfast Club meets Boyhood in this striking young adult novel from Printz Honor author Carolyn Mackler, which chronicles the lives of five teenagers through the thrills, heartbreaks, and joys of their four years in high school.
"Characters live, grow, and ultimately come of age in a beautifully constructed world,” raved Kirkus in a starred review.
Zoe, Jake, Mia, Gregor, and Whitney meet at freshman orientation. At the end of that first day, they make a promise to reunite after graduation. But so much can happen in those in-between years. . . .
Zoe fears she will always be in her famous mother’s shadow. Jake struggles to find the right connections in friendship and in love. Mia keeps trying on new identities, looking for one that actually fits. Gregor thought he wanted to be more than just a band geek. And Whitney seems to have it all, until it’s all falling apart around her.
Carolyn Mackler skillfully brings the stories of these five disparate teens together to create a distinct and cohesive whole—a novel about how we can all affect one another’s lives in the most unexpected and amazing ways.
Infinite in Between received four starred reviews, was listed on several best books of the year lists, and is perfect for fans of books by Jandy Nelson, Sara Zarr, and E. Lockhart.
Review(s):
PRAISE FOR INFINITE IN BETWEEN: “Elevated by both the humanity of the characters and the intricate ways that they weave in and out of each other’s lives. Characters live, grow, and ultimately come of age in a beautifully constructed world.”
“The author expertly illustrates how all moments, little or huge, have an impact on who we are. A wonderfully written peek into adolescence gushing with relatability.”
“Mackler keeps all five story lines clear, absorbing, and integral to the larger story of friendship, perseverance, and hope.”
“The characters’ insight, humor, and idiosyncrasies ring true.”
“No one writes more honestly and empathetically about teenage lives than Carolyn Mackler. She doesn’t write teens as adults want them to be; she writes teens as they are.”
“The Infinite In Between will leave you aching for all the changes that come in high school, and grateful to the true-blue friends who get you through.”
“A clear, true portrait of life as it is for many teenagers.”
“Carolyn Mackler has created a new way to tell the story of high school. The grand journey here is a great one. I highly recommend you check out Infinite in Between. There’s a lot to love and a lot to learn from her characters.”
“Mackler’s attention to some of the more realistic, mundane details of young-adulthood sets this story apart.”
PRAISE FOR TANGLED: “Subtle then intense, hilarious then heartbreaking, TANGLED grabs you and doesn’t let go.”
ISBN: 9780061731099