I’m not a huge romance reader, but The Space Between absolutely has me rethinking the space that romance should have on my bookshelves. If they were all written by Sarah Ready, then SIGN ME UP - because The Space Between was positively one of the most heart warming things that I’ve read in ages. I’d describe it as a hug from a friend who you’ve been missing for ages- one that just keeps getting better and better. Five stars! I couldn’t put this one down until the very last page!

Thank you NetGalley for this book. It was out of my comfort zone to read this type of book. My friend recommended it and I had to read it. I did enjoy it. I think it would be a great movie as well. It talked about different characters in life and how they handle situations. I do wish we got to see a bit more of one particular character, but understand why that could not happen. I would read more books by this author and recommend to others.

Prepare a box of tissues, prepare your heart and prepare your brain before embarking on this completely heartbreaking and beautiful read. This was my first by @sarahready and it will not be my last. She is a master storytellers, has a way with words and the way she crafted this story was PERFECTION!

This book completely rocked me. My poor heart. It really touched me deeply, how when you love someone truly you never stop no matter the obstacles. It was such a beautiful love story with twists and turns that will make your jaw drop. I loved that it wasn't predictable. I loved the dual POV from Andi and Jace, we truly got to see deep inside each others thoughts, feelings and life. It truly made me so invested in the story.

Andi and Jace were just beautiful together, beautifully complex characters with their specific problems. Everything wanting to tear them apart. The side characters were also a great addition to the book and do take a big part. They felt so real, true and authentic.

I listened to this one and let me tell you the narrators did a fantastic job with the characterization of Andi and Jace. They kept me interested, completely invested in their love story.

If you're looking for a heart wrenching, deeply moving and beautiful love story. Don't miss out!!

✨️Thank you to @netgalley, W.W Crown(IBPA) & @sarahready for my free ARC & ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Andrea Leighton-Hughes knows how to hide behind a mask being famously wealthy her world is full of lies and manipulation and she's used as a pawn in her families games and shes never known real friendships or love.
Jace Morgans life has been filled with despair and everyday is a struggle with his one constant being music which he pours his life into.
When the two meet at seventeen they know they're meant to be but when no-one understands their love and obstacles get thrown in their way how can they prove their meant to be forever.

This was a heartwarming and heartbreaking story. Sarah Ready makes you really feel for the characters and makes you connect with them so well. I liked how every aspect of love was explored and how it was never straight forward and there was always some hurdle to jump. I liked Andrea and Jaces relationship I only wish there was a bit more nearer the end.

Highly recommend for a quick romance read.

The Space Between. What a story. I always love reading a Sarah Ready novel. She takes us through time with this one. It's the end of high school and you find a girl that turns your world upside down. She becomes your everything and you haven't felt feelings like this since your parents died. When your band gets your big break, you have to take it. Your brothers and your closest friend know you all will never get out of the Bronx if you don't take this opportunity.

When you find out who your girlfriend's dad is, and how he feels about you, you begin to lose hope. She continues to surprise you and you begin your life together. Things are actually going a lot better than expected, when the other foot drops. You come back to your hotel room and she's gone. She's taken the keys and the car and split. Your brother watched her leave.

Years later you're walking through the same area you met her all the years ago, and there she is....with the man who she was once fighting to get off of you. They're getting married in just a few days and you know she doesn't love him.

Read The Space Between to find out what happens to jace and Andi! This Gossip Girl type novel takes you through all walks of life. The relationships run deep, which mean so do the secrets and betrayals. There's many hoops to jump through to get to the end, but every one is worth it. The pace of this was good and overall enjoyment was high! I honestly started it as a wash book just to add to the 2023 challenge, but it ended up beig one of my tops of the year! READ IT!

#Netgalley I was so lucky to be offered this book in return for an honest review.

Andi & Jace's love story is beautifully told over many years, despite them coming from totally different backgrounds. Lots of twists & turns, betrayals, hurt but also lots of love.

I don't want to give too much away but the ending is very much worth waiting for.

I've never read anything by this author before but I'll definitely be looking for other books now.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read such an amazing book.

This was such a remarkably moving roller coaster journey between Andrea and Jace! I was so deeply captivated throughout this book I was never once bored. It’s a tad bit longer than I would have liked, to be completely honest, but none the less still had my undivided attention whether I was 100 pages in or 400 pages in. I think its a lovely coming of age story, that follows their path back to each other time and time again.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is honest, unbiased, and completely my own.

oh my goodness! this was adorable and fun and sweet and cool and hilarious! i loved this book so very much and i hope that you'll pick it up! thank you so much to netgalley!!!!

So much emotion!!!! In the best possible way!!
Good plot twists.

You root for Jace and Andrea from the start!
You do kind of forget about Jace during one of the plot twists. The couple is put through so much. So many emotions!

The book is separated into 3 parts.

Definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed reading this even though in the first half I felt a little bored, but this is the type of book that the more you read, the better it feels.

Overall, I like it. I think this book is suitable for those of you who like romance type books.

I came across this book while scrolling down trying to find something to read and both the cover and title really caught my eye, so i decided to give it a try. I went in blind, not knowing what it would be about not even in which categories did it fit and that's something I don't usually do but I'm really glad I did in this case.
For me it was a very heart warming story told in a very easy going writing style which made not want to stop reading.
I'd say it takes place in a somewhat unrealistic scenario, but that's what I look for when reading romances, I want it to be dreamy not extremely realistic. Some parts definitely hit close to home and brought tears to my eyes.
With good background stories and well developed characters, a very sweet story about once in a lifetime love and how you can love in more than one way.
A book I wish I could experience for the first time again.

A story of the one that got away. The love that they shared as teenagers how they still feel for each other right years later and their second chance at happiness.

I liked the premise of the book but it seemed a little unrealistic that only being together one year as teenagers would cause her so much hurt and pain for 8 years after. I think I liked the second half of the book more than the first. Had to skip a few unnecessary steamy scenes. Overall I did like it and loved the ending!

Thank you to NetGalley and W.W. Crown for this wonderful ARC by Sarah Ready. This story gave me ALL the feels ❤️ I rode the waves of laughter, surprise, glee, frustration and tears. This is the story of Andi and Jace and a love that seems thwarted by life, families, lies, over many years. I don’t want to give anything away so I won’t say more except if you are looking for a book of substance that will make you feel and has romance and other forms of love, read this book!

This book was an emotional rollercoaster that I absolutely did not see coming. I didn’t expect to cry, and there I was, crying away.
I have to admit, the first half of the book was a bit slow for me. It’s like the first half is a YA novel and the rest is more adult. The author had to explain their young adulthood, of course, but I had a hard time relating to that. Not that the story is relatable AT ALL- because we’re not all billionaires fawning over young musicians who eventually become famous- but I digress. We can almost all relate to falling in love or losing a great love!


I loved seeing Andrea become Andi again. I loved seeing her character change (several times). The family and band dynamics were interesting and unpredictable. I loved reading the little tidbits about the band, the shows they played, the squabbles they had. I loved the way Andi and Jace fall in love, the easy way they fit together.


This is a love story through and through, and not a love triangle as another reviewer said. There is no love triangle, imo. I think if you like modern, contemporary romance, you will enjoy this book; however it is a little bit lengthy. I did skim some pages because there were a lot of unnecessary filler such as describing the honking of horns on the roads outside of the house or apartment, or how the sun hit the marble. Beautiful descriptions, and great world building, however, that isn’t needed for me to enjoy and appreciate a story such as this.


Thank you to Netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

The Space Between by Sarah Ready will break your heart, but put it back together any. I love any book that makes me cry and this one was no different! Laugh, cry and enjoy! This book does it all!

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

What an amazing, emotional, powerful, and gripping story! Unforgettable characters, dual POVs, and flawless writing. I never wanted it to end- and it certainly never felt like 500+ pages! I have a feeling this story will stay with me for a long, long time.

Andrea hails from an upper-class family, deeply engrossed in power play and manipulation, hardly expressing any affection for her. On the contrary, Jace belongs to an affectionate family, where love is more prevalent than money. They bump into each other and instantly become infatuated, but their life situations and family differences play devil and force them apart.
This story weaves an incredible tale of love that will keep you hooked right from the start - it's definitely a page-turner!
Received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Wow!! Is this the hidden gem of the year? I was absolutely blown away by The Space Between.

The basic story is absolutely heartwrenching. It's vivacious, agonizing, and beautifully descriptive. I found myself on an emotional rollercoaster. The characters were raw and complex, which I appreciate. I also loved how yes, the book is long, but the plot advanced at a great pace for me.

I will be reading all of Sarah Ready's future work. Kudos to a brilliant story and reading journey you brought writers on.

Wow! I am going to be honest, I picked up this book because I read or saw so many reviews of the heartbreak throughout and I am a sucker for that kind of story. Am I glutton for punishment? Sure! Are you like me? Then read this book! It's absolutely everything you want in an emotionally charged book filled with love, heartache, forgiveness, and the vitality of living!

Jace and Andrea can't be more different; she from an upper crust family and he orphaned and raised by his brothers after losing his parents but, their connection is instant. Given their young love, so many barriers, trials, and tribulations are thrown in their path but, if they are meant to be, can they beat the odds to find their way back to one another? And, what about the space between, when life happens and changes everything...

This story was so well written, riveting, and had me clutching my heart until the very last page when I finally, finally sighed with happiness and contentment. It wasn't just about Jace and Andi but, those relationships that made them and sustained them. There were a lot of heavier topics inlaid throughout the story that were dealt with well but, I occasionally wish they were processed a bit more, even if the story was already long. Each page was worth it and for anyone who loves the heartbreak, like I do, this is definitely a book for you!

4.5/5 (rounded up!)

*Thanks to IPBA for the ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely.