Infinite in Between
Infinite in Between by Carolyn Mackler is a young adult novel published by HarperCollins on September 1, 2015. Spanning 480 pages, this book chronicles the lives of five teenagers—Zoe, Jake, Mia, Gregor, and Whitney—through their high school years, capturing the complexities of their experiences, emotions, and relationships as they navigate the challenges of adolescence.
Readers will find a rich exploration of coming-of-age themes as the characters meet at freshman orientation and promise to reunite after graduation. Throughout the narrative, Zoe grapples with her identity in the shadow of her famous mother, while Jake seeks meaningful connections in friendship and love. Mia experiments with different identities, Gregor aspires to be more than just a band geek, and Whitney faces the unraveling of her seemingly perfect life. Carolyn Mackler skillfully intertwines their stories, illustrating how their lives intersect and influence one another in profound ways.
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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.
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