Tangled - by Carolyn Mackler (Paperback)

About the Book

From the author of the Printz Honor Book "The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things" comes a teen novel about four teens whose lives intersect in profound and unexpected ways.

From the Back Cover

Maybe I'll decide I have a life story, too, and I'll reveal some of it.

The good girl, the jock, the beautiful one, and the geek. Tangle them together, and the unexpected happens.

Jena, Dakota, Skye, and Owen are all in Paradise. When they meet, they have no idea how they will all connect--or that their chance encounters will transform each of their lives.

The secrets we keep, the risks we take, and the things we do for love: Four months after it all begins in Paradise, none of them will ever be the same.

Review Quotes

"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 co-author of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
"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
"Brimming with girl appeal and emotionally generous... deftly demonstrate[es] that people aren't always who they seem to be." - Kirkus Reviews
"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." - Booklist
"Mackler . . . does an amazing job of capturing the wistful self-consciousness of teenage girls." - BookPage
"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, allegedly New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket
"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 TTYL and TTFN
"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
More Praise for Carolyn Mackler: "Carolyn Mackler has a knack for making characters seem perfectly real (flaws, goofiness, awesomeness and all!)" - Not Your Mother's Book Club
"Mackler is an accomplished writer for older YA readers, especially those serious about understanding human emotions and behavior." - KLIATT
"Mackler writes with...insight and humor." - ALA Booklist