 | These bodies between us Author: Van Name, Sarah | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
In their familiar North Carolina beach town, Callie and her friends, Talia and Cleo, are joined by the enigmatic Polly, who introduces the idea of learning how to make themselves invisible, a plan that initially seems impossible but eventually works, leading to a recklessness that makes it increasingly difficult for the girls to return to their former selves.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/24)
Booklist (03/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2024 Every year, Callie and Talia wait for Cleo, the third member of their best friend trio, to arrive in their North Carolina beach town for the summer so they can start a whirlwind two months together working on a new group project. But this year, Cleo has thrown two curveballs: first, by bringing a new friend, Polly, into the group, and, second, by suggesting their group project be learning how to turn invisible. Based on YouTube videos and internet-forum discussions, the girls perform the ritual under the new moon—and against all odds, it works. They’re thrilled to have a respite from their bodies, their fears, and their families. But the problem with disappearing is that it’s hard to be seen again. Told from Callie’s point of view, this evocative summer novel has precisely the right blend of haunting fantastical elements and down-to-earth realism as Van Name explores body dysmorphia, male-gaze culture, queerness in the South, and the unbreakable bond of teenage friendships. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
