Synopses & Reviews
Printz Honor author Carolyn Mackler returns with this striking new novel that chronicles the lives of five teenagers through the thrills, heartbreaks, and joys of their four years in high school.
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. So much can happen in those in-between years….
Zoe feels like she will live forever in her famous mothers 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 its all falling apart around her.
Echoing aspects of John Hughess The Breakfast Club, 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 anothers lives in the most unexpected and amazing ways.
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PRAISE FOR TANGLED:“Subtle then intense, hilarious then heartbreaking, TANGLED grabs you and doesnt let go.” Jay Asher, New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why
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“Make it not end! I *loved* reading about Jena, Dakota, Skye, and Owen. I loved getting a peek into their messy, juicy, miserable, wonderful lives, and I loved being reminded that existence itself is all about the tangling of souls.” Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of Shine
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“Carolyn Mackler is a remarkably astute observer of human frailties and hearts. In four interlocking tales of redemption and romance, she reminds us why were alive and what we might mean to one another if wed only reach out.” E. Lockhart, author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
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“Well, there goes your weekend. Youve just picked up Carolyn Macklers TANGLED. Cancel your plans. Youre not going to want to be anywhere else.” Daniel Handler, New York Times bestselling author of Why We Broke Up
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“With her trademark humor and insight, Carolyn Mackler offers a dynamic tale of four wholly different yet totally relatable teens whose lives intersect in fascinating and touching ways.” Rachel Cohn, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
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“Brimming with girl appeal and emotionally generous… deftly demonstrate[s] that people arent always who they seem to be.” Kirkus Reviews
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“Mackler expertly creates believable characters, plots, and settings. The various viewpoints weave together to create a compelling and cohesive whole. A story that begs for discussion.” School Library Journal
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“The oftenhilarious story, which takes place over a four-month period, builds in poignant layers as each character narrates in a fresh, frank voice that defies stereotype. Their insecurities, desires, and questions about family, selfworth, and first love are timeless.” ALA Booklist
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“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.” Katie Cotugno, author of How to Love
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“No one writes more honestly and empathetically about teenage lives than Carolyn Mackler. She doesnt write teens as adults want them to be; she writes teens as they are.” Gabrielle Zevin, bestselling author of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
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“Elevated by both the humanity of the characters and the intricate ways that they weave in and out of each others lives. Characters live, grow, and ultimately come of age in a beautifully constructed world.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“Mackler keeps all five story lines clear, absorbing, and integral to the larger story of friendship, perseverance, and hope.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Synopsis
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.
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.
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In the beginning the five of them made a promise.
It was the day before the first day of high school. They wrote those letters to their future selves, hid them in a secret place, and vowed to unearth them at graduation.
As if any of them had a clue what the next four years had in store.
Gregor is quietly, desperately in love with Whitney until a tragedy transforms his world. Zoe is running from everything: her celebrity mom, a public scandal, a long-held family secret, and, ultimately, herself. Jake knows what it means that he has a crush on his best friend, Ted; it's everything else that's so confusing. Beautiful Whitney seems to have it together, but looks can be deceiving. And then there's Mia. She watches them all but doesn't say a word until it's almost too late.
Five teenagers. Four years. An unforgettable journey.
In her most ambitious novel yet, award-winning author Carolyn Mackler delivers a rich, humorous, heartfelt saga of high school in the twenty-first century.
About the Author
Carolyn Mackler is the author of the award-winning teen novels The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book; The Future of Us, coauthored with Jay Asher; Tangled; Love and Other Four-Letter Words; Vegan Virgin Valentine; and Guyaholic. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.