The Shadows Between Us was a little predictable, but I had such a great time reading it, that I didn't care! So this star rating is purely based on how this book made me feel and not how well-written its storyline is. Tricia Levenseller never fails to capture my attention with her books. The characters she creates are so loveable and you just can't help but root for them! I also have to add that I appreciated the focus Levenselller put on female friendships and female empowerment throughout the story. It was in no way "preachy" and the representation was so well done. Finally, the romance. Oh, the romance. For a YA book, the romance was so beautiful and perfectly timed. If you are looking for a YA  novel that does not have the "instant love" trope (something that is prolific in this genre), this is the book for you.