Infinite in Between

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 started as strangers, but four years of high school have a way of tangling lives together. How will their paths cross, and who will they be on the other side?

Multiple POV Novel: Follow Zoe, Jake, Mia, Gregor, and Whitney as their five distinct stories weave together over four unforgettable years. Identity and Self-Discovery: From Jake’s journey of coming out to Mia’s search for an identity that fits, each character grapples with the question of who they truly are. High School Drama: Navigating first loves, shifting friendships, and family secrets—from a popular girl like Whitney whose world is falling apart to Zoe, who lives in the shadow of her famous mother. Found Family: Though they start as strangers, their lives intersect in unexpected ways, proving that the people you meet can change your life forever.