These Bodies Between Us

4.5 stars. Third time is the charm for Sarah Van Name, who reaches [a:Sarah Dessen 2987 Sarah Dessen https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1372181953p2/2987.jpg]-level heights of YA excellence with These Bodies Between Us. The analogy may not be subtle (teen girls discover they can become invisible), but Van Name gives equal time to the MC's joy of discovering her sexual self, and the challenges of having a body that is easily shamed and distorted by the male gaze. The complex dynamics of girls' friendships are illustrated realistically but primarily positively. Setting the book at the beach just gilds the lily. I read the book in one sitting, and now need to go back and catch the nuances I missed. These Bodies Between Us shows an author who has found her true voice. Sarah Van Name deserves all of the accolades for this book.Disclosure: The author is the daughter-in-law of good friends, but if I didn't like the book I would not have posted a review.