I truly love Sarah ready books and this one is no exception. her writing style and the chemistry her characters have is unmatched. if you love romances that aren't just straight light and fluffy with a little more meaning to them then you would love this.

This book wrecked me not once, not twice, not even three times. Just when I had emotionally recovered, boom, another curveball was thrown to destroy me. Yet this story has so many tangible human emotions and events. It’s beautiful and realistic. The author describes the settings and characters so well that I had no trouble picturing it. The dual narrators was key to hearing each persons story/narrative.

The Space Between tells the love story of Andrea and Jace, two New Yorkers who come from completely different backgrounds. You follow along their journey falling in love, falling apart, and the space between until their reunion.

Both characters are well written, as were the supporting family and friends, who play a bigger role than just being in the background. I’m holding a special place for Dallas - I really think he’s a big teddy bear! I found myself completely invested in their love story and rooting for their love. I loved the love and felt the heartbreak.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my review!

The Space Between by Sarah Ready is about love. All different types of love. Love for your parents, siblings, boyfriend, girlfriend, that love that hits like hits you real hard, love for friends that become family, love that takes awhile. The main characters Andrea and Jayce they live New York City. Andrea comes from a very wealthy family. Jayce comes from the roach infested Bronx. One day they met in the park and they both knew they were each others person. Graduating high school and starting their life together Andrea went on tour with Jayce and his brothers band. That events that unfold after are filled with heartbreak, forgiveness, and healing.
You have to read this book I thought it was just fantastic. It will have you gasping, and crying and loving every minute of it.
Thank you Netgalley and W.W. Crown and IBPA for my free copy for an honest review.

I was not prepared to cry this much. WOW! This is such a beautiful story, both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Truly just beautiful.

The story is engaging from the first chapter and flows so well, unfolding at a great pace.

I really, really enjoyed it and highly recommend to any and all romance lovers.

I didn’t care for the male voice actor; his voice just didn’t fit the character of Jace for me.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Space Between is a complex, messy, and heart-wrenching exploration of young love, friendship, and family. You know when you read a book that pulls your heart out through your gut before putting you back together in the most achingly beautiful way, and all of your friends need to read it ASAP? That's The Space Between.

I enjoyed French Holiday, but it was completely different from The Space Between, and I'm not mad about it at all. I went into this audiobook blind and was completely blown away by what I heard. James Fouhey and Rachel F Hirsch are absolute perfection as Andy and Jace. I was not prepared for how beautifully they would tell this story that has easily become a top read of 2023 for me.

I cannot say enough about how wonderful this book is! Excellent job, Sarah Ready!!!

4 ⭐ One of my reads of the year. A moving and loving read.

When Bronx music prodigy Jace and wealthy upper east sider Andrea first meet, it’s love at first sight, but love isn’t easy and along the way there will be bumps, but will love conquer all?

Imagine you’ve met your soulmate and are currently on tour with him and his brothers, you’re both incredibly in love with each other, but after seeing him in bed with another girl you run off back to the life you had sworn you had left behind. Years later you meet an old friend who asks you to marry him shortly after seeing each other again, but why? And will you say yes?
After learning more about love and life from a guy you used to hate, you finally see your soulmate again, and this time things are different. What do you do and what will you learn along the way?

I loved that this story wasn’t all Jace and Andrea and we got to see other characters and also what felt like a whole different story. The character development was also amazing and felt authentic, especially from the point of Jace’s brothers. Every character also had a backstory and each had complex issues that were resolved throughout the story.

I was sceptical when I saw that this was 540 pages and was 13 hours on audible, but I must say it was easy to get through and a throughly enjoyable and entertaining read.

sarah ready has skyrocketed to my list of top favorite authors and this release has shown that she has incredible range. this book is an insane ride full of twists and turns. it's about a deep soulmate level of love and about the timing in life and the twists and turns that can happen. jace and andrea's story is a beautiful and intense one that will stick with me for a long time. the side characters, especially reid was a huge surprise because of how much I loved him. I'd definitely check the trigger warnings before starting this because it is definitely a ride. for any angst lover, this is the book for you. it's very frustrating and painful at points but it wraps up into a beautiful ending. this audiobook was also extremely immersive and its honestly what got me into audiobooks

Thank you to NetGalley, W.W. Crown publishing (IBPA), and author Sarah Ready for advanced copies.

4.5⭐ Remarkably moving!

Blue blood girl from the Upper East Side meets a poor musician boy and falls head over heels in love. 👛🎸

Now, let me say that insta love isn't one of my faves but DON'T let this turns you off because forbidden love is around the corner, The Space Between swept me away! It's a beautiful, magical, and emotional LOVE story. There is so much more to it but does take its time... be patient!

At 13 Hours+ or 542 pages, I thought this was a bit ambitious for a contemporary romance novel, but knowing I loved every book written by Sarah Ready in the last few years there's no chance I'm going to pass it up. I enjoyed French Holiday but this one tops that! Still, I think this book can be a hundred pages shorter and without the bitty steamy session. I don't think this book needs that. But I love the rollercoaster journey with Andrea and Jace and never felt bored. 🎢💘

James Fouhey (my new favorite) and Rachel F. Hirsch are both fantastic voices for the characters. A worthy read or listen.

I honestly really liked this book. Something about the characters always coming back to each other over the course of their lives really draws me in. I did end up liking the other love interest more than the main one. This book will make you question everything. There were so many ups and downs that it kept me interested. It felt more genuine because love in real life is difficult and hurts more than it doesn't sometimes. I really loved the ending because it made all the emotional turmoil worth it.

this is my first Sarah Ready book and it definitely won’t be my last. A book full of love, heartbreak, family betrayal, healing and growing. It was such a wonderfully compelling book that I had a hard time putting down. Some characters I thought I’d hate I really loved. It’s hard to go into detail about my exact thoughts without giving spoilers away so I’ll leave it at this. I loved this book. So why did I give it 4 stars? Their 8 year separation was based on a miscommunication that I just felt wrong. I’m not a fan of miscommunications but in some instances I can understand it…there was no understanding this one. But overall it was so well written I moved past my initial frustration with that and the rest of the book was great.

I absolutely loved this book. A tale of miscommunication and heartbreak, it had me laughing and crying (as well as yelling at the characters to Just Talk To Each Other!). The only part I found a bit unrealistic was how easily Jace forgave his brother, but apart from that, it was excellent.

What a Sweet, Beautiful yet Heartbreaking Story about two people who are meant to be together — to the core…but somehow keep finding themselves apart.
It all starts as Jace is being worked over by a bully after school. While getting pummeled, to his amazement, he finds that he is getting help, and the bully is beaten…only to run away. The best part is…it’s a girl who came to his rescue! Meet Andi (Andrea), who is from a totally different walk of life than Jace and his brothers but just wants to be his friend…more than anything in life! And also, to feel loved!
ANDI comes from a wealthy family, who appear from the outside to have everything…but Andi is lost and feels like she is/has never been, loved. At one point she says something like ‘her father would treat her like a chess piece…move and trade with no feelings…’ but this is her life and she’s learning how to handle it all as she grows up. This deficit comes with its own set of challenges.
JACE comes from a big loving family with terrific core values, BUT, he lost his parents in a shooting, when he was very young.
His parents were very musically oriented, and his father always felt that music could change and/or heal any and everything. Stating something like ‘music has no color. It can heal everyone!’
He and his brothers basically live by this! They are pursuing their dreams of making it big one day as a nationally recognized band. But of course, all things in life have obstacles, and their dream is no different…
Through many ups and downs over the course of their lives you will laugh, you will cry, you will break down crying. You’ll take a deep breath and try again…only to find yourself going through the emotional gamut yet again.
My advice…try to read this when you are not surrounded by people who will wonder why you are hysterical crying… 😭
Also my advice, despite the many tears I shed, you definitely want to read this one!! Because, despite all the tears; the happiness and smiles, and feeling of overwhelming goodness and love prevails throughout this book! And that makes this one very special!!
I was so invested in ALL the characters in the book…even the ones I didn’t like…because you are so drawn in to the whole story!
And just when you think you have it all figured out? Well, that’s when you get thrown under the bus again with a brand new twist…over and over!
Yes…multiple plot twists! Multiple mouth hanging open moments. Multiple awe struck, love infused, family and friends moments throughout!
I am not familiar with this author, but I WILL be looking for more of her books!
5 + ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!
Thanks to NetGalley and W. W. Crown Independent Publishers for the ARC of the audiobook which was released on July 25th. If it sounds good to you, look for it on a shelf near you, now!

Jace and Andrea meet in Central Park when she helps him escape a beating from the high school bully’s. Their meeting is kismet. They are the perfect pieces of a puzzle, they are meant to be together. They see each other and understand each other like no one else. However fate has a different plan. They are driven apart. Faced with unimaginable obstacles, betrayal and lies the couple try to navigate life without their person, the one that they promised to be with forever.

This story will tear your heart out, run it over, throw it into a shredder and then set it on fire. It is heartbreaking in so many ways. It also has a strong message of hope, redemption and forgiveness that makes this a standout among other contemporary romances. I highly recommend this but be prepared it is an emotional roller coaster.

The audio narration was done very well alternating narrators with main characters .

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced audio version of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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I struggled with this book. I wanted to love it, but it just didn't get its hooks into me. The initial whirlwind romance didn't feel realistic at all with its complete lack of depth, so it was no surprise that it ended. The love triangle was a drag and I wasn't invested. There was too much of the miscommunication trope throughout the story, which absolutely isn't my favorite. I was disappointed.

I read this on audiobook and perhaps the narration took away from the experience as well.

A huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

Admittedly, I had the hardest time getting into this story. It's definitely outside my usual genre but I thought I'd give it a shot, and while it wasn't a story I'd say moved me to my core, I can see it being a great one for romance lovers.

Devastating. Stunning. Heartwarming and bittersweet.

“The Space Between Us” is a beautiful story about love, grief, family, and second chances. I absolutely loved every agonizing moment of Andy and Jace’s story. I can’t recommend this book enough. I raced through it and don’t feel like I can get enough of each of these characters. So well written. Great story that didn’t fall into the corny romance cliches.

This book includes:
- family
- forgiveness
- second chances
- found family

I received this audiobook ARC from NetGalley. Thank you to the publisher.

I loved this book! I was hooked right away and invested in the main characters stories. I appreciate dual POV and dual narration so much.

Thank you W. W. Crown and NetGalley for the audiobook copy.

So I cried. A lot. I enjoyed this book. I don't mind a book that makes me cry. This one for sure pulled at the heart. I loved Andy from the beginning and just grew to love her more throughout the book. Jace is a good guy. I was very happy with how some of the stories were tied up. I was sad about a couple. I really did love this book. Im excited to read more by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and W. W. Crown for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

“Okay, I’m ready. (…) Tell me what happened in the space between when I was gone and when I was there.”

Author: Sarah Ready
Narrator: Rachel F. Hirsch, James Fouhey

Genre: Romance, New Adult
Actual Rating: 5 stars
Narration: 4 mikes
Spicy Meter: 1 fire emoji
Content Warnings: Discusses parental death, robbery, and substance abuse and addiction. Details someone dying of cancer, cheating, and a motorcycle crash. Contains sexual content.

“The Space Between” follows two new yorkers that simply couldn’t be more different. Jace Morgan is an aspiring musician from the Bronx while Andrea Leighton-Hughes is a wealthy Upper East Sider that was immediately drawn to this musician playing at a park. Their connection is instant and their love is palpable, so why do people keep getting in the way? Following them through 13 years of miscommunication and a lot of time apart, this book will have you rooting for true love through and through.

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT be bamboozled by a pretty cover. This book deals with pretty heavy subjects, in true Sarah Ready fashion as it seems.

Now the question is: have I been devastated yet again by another Sarah Ready book? Well yes, yes I have. This shouldn’t even surprise me at this point but holy did this book break me. Between miscommunications and downright bad luck and bad timing and bad things happening to good people—I was beyond broken. This book will be sticking with me for a while.

I would highly recommend this read if you’re a sucker for first loves and aren’t too afraid of sad things happening in romance novels.

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ARC provided by NetGalley and W. W. Crown in exchange for an honest review.

Publication Date: July 25, 2023