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.
They promised to meet again in four years. But who will they be when they get there?
- Multiple Perspectives: Follow Zoe, Jake, Mia, Gregor, and Whitney as their lives intersect in unexpected ways over four tumultuous years of high school.
- Identity and Self-Discovery: From a girl trying to escape her famous mother's shadow to another trying on new identities to find one that fits, each character grapples with who they are and who they want to become.
- Friendship and First Love: Experience the thrills and heartbreaks as five teens navigate changing friendships, first crushes, and the messy, beautiful reality of growing up.
- Realistic Teen Fiction: A deeply honest and empathetic look at the moments-big and small-that shape us, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Sara Zarr.
"The often-hilarious 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, self-worth, and first love are timeless."
