PRAISE FOR TANGLED: “Subtle then intense, hilarious then heartbreaking, TANGLED grabs you and doesn’t let go.” - Jay Asher, New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why
“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
“Carolyn Mackler is a remarkably astute observer of human frailties and hearts. In four interlocking tales of redemption and romance, she reminds us why we’re alive and what we might mean to one another if we’d only reach out.” - E. Lockhart, author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
“Well, there goes your weekend. You’ve just picked up Carolyn Mackler’s TANGLED. Cancel your plans. You’re not going to want to be anywhere else.” - Daniel Handler, New York Times bestselling author of Why We Broke Up
“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
“Brimming with girl appeal and emotionally generous… deftly demonstrate[s] that people aren’t always who they seem to be.” - Kirkus Reviews
“The author expertly illustrates how all moments, little or huge, have an impact on who we are. Readers will empathize with and cheer on Zoe, Whitney, Mia, Gregor, and Jake as they change, grow, and reevaluate who they are and who they want to be. A wonderfully written peek into adolescence gushing with relatability.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
“Mackler’s attention to some of the more realistic, mundane details of young-adulthood sets this story apart.” - Examiner.com
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.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The characters’ insight, humor, and idiosyncrasies ring true.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
“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.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
“Carolyn Mackler has created a new way to tell the story of high school. The grand journey here is a great one. Watching as each of these characters fights to find their equilibrium in the topsy turvy world of high school will remind any older reader of the trials and tribulations they themselves faced. And for those that are just beginning their high school journey, it’s always comforting to read about characters whose story is just as tough, or maybe tougher, than their own. If you’re in the market for a new book, a truly new type of story that doesn’t follow conventional style or limitations, then I highly recommend you check out Infinite in Between. There’s a lot to love and a lot to learn from Carolyn Mackler’s characters.” - Hypable
“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.” - Hypable
“A clear, true portrait of life as it is for many teenagers.” - ALA Booklist
“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
“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.” - ALA Booklist
“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
“Mackler keeps all five story lines clear, absorbing, and integral to the larger story of friendship, perseverance, and hope.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“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.” - Gabrielle Zevin, bestselling author of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
PRAISE FOR INFINITE IN BETWEEN: “Protagonists experience fleeting loves and lose attachments, they develop emotionally and sexually, and each tackles varying degrees of family conflicts and—for some—tragedies. Problem-novel subjects are 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.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)