The Space Between is perfectly marketed as, “an epic love story full of emotional depth, redemption, found family, and the belief that love can heal the world.”

Jace and Andrea found the love of their life at an early age, but the timing simply wasn’t right. After almost a decade apart, the two stumble upon one another at the very place they met and fell in love. Everything seems perfect, except Andrea is set to get married the very next day. Desperate to learn the truth, the two spend the night discussing the real story behind what tore their relationship apart. Will one night be enough for Andrea to call off her wedding, or will outside forces keep the pair apart once more?

Written in four parts, with alternating POVs from both Jace and Andrea, this book covers two decades of time. This book is perfectly structured for telling Jace and Andrea’s entire story. Readers get a comprehensive look at both Jace and Andrea’s lives.

I had the pleasure of both listening to this on audiobook and reading it on ebook. I loved getting to do so because each format offers something special to the story. However, if I had to pick one format for consuming this book, I would say audiobook is the way to go. The narration was expertly done. Both James Fouhey and Rachel Hirsch did a phenomenal job bringing Ready’s story to life.

As a fan of Sarah Ready, I have followed her career for many years. The Space Between, illustrates how she somehow outdoes herself with each and every book. She takes the most unlikable of characters and turns them into ones we root for. This book could have ended a million different ways and I would have been just as happy.

Special thanks to Sarah Ready, Netgalley, and WW Crown for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

Sarah Ready doesn't disappoint.
Ive loved all her books so far and i can't recommend her enough.
This might be one of my favorite books of the year.
This is absolutely Phenomenal.

#Quote
.... Love I'm yours, the roads been long, the years have been hard, but I'll do it again just to see you one more time, the roads been long, but its always been leading home ❤️❤️

No I'm not crying, you are.
The Space Between is one of the most heartbreaking yet the most beautiful epic love story I've ever read.

The love between Andi and Jace began when they were seventeen.
From the moment of their fate-filled first meeting in Central Park they’ve known one true thing—they’re meant to be.

Opposite side Attract.
Andrea Leighton-Hughes is the daughter of one of the richest men in Manhattan.
Jace Morgan is no stranger to hardship-he lost his parents at a young age, and he and his brothers struggle every day to get by. Gambling to hit it big and rise to the top of the music industry.

~First Love
~Friends to Lovers
~Opposite Attract
~Second Chance
~Found Family
~Star Crossed Lovers

What a roller-coaster of emotions. My emotions were all over the place, im not an emotional person but this really got to me.
There's Love, heartbreak, loss, lies, betrayal, friendship, hope etc.
... and from Chace and his brothers, the undying belief that love and music can heal the world.
its absolutely worth the ride.

Written and narrated so beautifully, what's there not to like?
All the characters are lovable.
Each unique in its own way, n of course not without fault.

A romantic story spanning nearly two decades with so many twists and turns you wouldn't see coming.

This is one of those books that stays with you. Its imprinted in my memory.
I will never forget reading it. I'll never forget Chace & Andi.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you NetGalley & W. W. Crown for this Audiobook.

Sarah Ready has quickly become an auto-read for me. The Space Between was not what I expected in a good way. We follow the couple through the ups and downs of life doing everything possible to separate them. This is a beautiful emotional story. It broke my heart and put it back together again. The main characters are such strong individuals and so sure of love as teenagers, yet so innocent when it comes to romance as well. To watch them through the story, fall in love, grow up, change, hurt and keep coming to each other by choice or accident is a beautiful story. Get some tissues and a comfy spot, you will cry sad and happy tears with this one.

I went into this book expecting a cheesy, love-filled romance that would be sweet, quick, and then done. What I didn't expect was to grow so invested. I had to know what happened next and why. I couldn't stop rooting for the two main characters. If you are looking for your next romance read, this book should be a top contender.

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.

#TheSpaceBetween #NetGalley

This book took me a while to get into, but once I did it was an enjoyable read. I liked the characters, and if you're a fan of second chance romance you will probably enjoy this.

I still adore this book but didn't enjoy it as much as an audiobook. Both narrators were great hence still the high rating.

The Space Between has been one of my favorite ARC's that I've ever gotten. I'm a sucker for a good love story, especially one that really takes its time. The back and forth of the story being told by both characters really helped to keep me interested. There was so much that went on in this book - I found myself yelling outloud at the characters while listening. I really loved that this story was told over many years and we got to see the main characters grow, progress, and learn about themselves. 10/10 recommend this read to any reader.

I love Sarah Ready so I was super thrilled for this book! For some reason I put it off and I terribly regret doing so! This was such a phenomenal, emotional story. Seriously, I was not prepared for the level of emotional damage even though all the reviews talked about it. Once I settled into the story, I couldn’t put it down. I loved that while, yes it’s a romance, it’s more about different types of love, family, the power of music and redemption. I can’t even really put into words my feelings, but just do yourself a favor and read it asap if you haven’t.

I couldn't seem to listen to this book fast enough!! I absolutely LOVED the story and how it kept changing how I felt about the characters - just as I was on the verge of hating one, something would happen that would totally negate that I was filled anger and instead feel understanding and compassion - really, for all the characters except for walking cane wielding psycho.... okay - and maybe I still sort of hate one of the brothers for being a manipulative ass hat. But otherwise, redemption just flowed through the pages. While the road was extremely rocky - for NO good reason, I was more than tickled with the ending. I'm a tremendous Sarah Ready fan - this is my 2nd book of hers and she is now on my BUY list (you know, the one where you don't even look to see what the book is about?) - yeah, that one. I really loved the narrators for The Space Between as well - they even sound fantastic @ 2.5x speed lol. Tremendous thanks to NetGalley and Sarah Ready for an advanced listeners copy of The Space Between in exchange for an honest review.

Sarah Ready has quickly become one of my “must-read” authors. For me, she delivers her stories in a way similar to Colleen Hoover but perhaps a little less traumatic.

The Space Between is a contemporary romance. The characters feel realistic, the storyline is believable, and the character connections and dialogue are genuine.

The one thing I disliked about the writing style in this one was also the thing that made the book engaging and suspenseful. - The reader knows the “why” driving the decisions/actions of one of the main characters, and that “why” is unknown to the other main character. So, while I disliked knowing, it also helped to build the suspense of the “OMG, when will this come to light” factor and created a lot of emotional rollercoaster feelings.

Thank you to Sarah Ready, W.W. Crown, and NetGalley for advance reader access to this book. If you enjoy contemporary romances that pack an emotional punch, I highly recommend this one.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. It is well-written and well-narrated. A beautiful, heart-wrenching love story that is worth the listen!

Oh such a heartwarming as well as heartbreaking story! Absolutely kept me gripped at all time. I cried, I laughed, I was angry, I was sad. Beautiful and terrible people. But a hopeful story nonetheless !

Thank you to W. W. Crown, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks and NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This is my second book by this author and I dragged my feet on this one. The first one I read was a bit corny and a silly not totally believable romance, still likable just didn't make me love the author.
So when I started this one , I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! The character development and small secrets revealed were very well done, with a completely believable romance(s) that left me feeling complete!

Loved, loved loved this story! The narration was flawless and sucked me right in!
Recommended for all fans of romance , new adult and contemporary stories

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

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.

This was an incredibly moving and touching story that I could simply not put down. I listened to this as an audiobook and was completely captivated. Ms. Ready does an amazing job setting the scenes and pulling you into Jace and Andy's world, not to mention the narrators who did a great job of bringing the story and characters to life. Jace and Andy were two characters who I immediately fell in love with and rooted for them throughout the whole story. Despite their drastically different background, they had an instant connection when they met, which was beautiful to see. Theirs is a bittersweet story about finding your soulmate, falling in love, and being torn apart, and what happens in that space between. The story tugged at my heartstrings and put me through a roller coaster of emotions, as I was completely riveted to the story and invested in the outcome. I also liked Jace's relationship with his brothers and friends, and how tight they all were with each other and how they had each other's backs.
The story takes you through many twists and turns and will really pull at your heartstrings. It's a lovely coming of age story and very well-written. The characters were well-developed and the intensity of their love for each other is truly equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking. Needless to say, I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

I was very much surprised with how much I liked this book after reading a previous novel by Sarah Ready in which I could not even finish. Loved this novel so much, it was well written and full of intrigue. Whenever I felt like it was coming towards a predictable story line, Ready turned it around and went in the opposite direction. An excellent love story which did not take lifes regular path.

I found this to be quite lovely, the narrator did great with giving the emotions of this story. It was a quick listen for me and the plot was enjoyed. I also love the setting being in New York, I can just imagine. The love twist in here had me nail biting. A story of first love, definitely loved this one.

4.15⭐
Genre ~ new adult
Setting ~ New York
Publication date ~ July 25, 2023
Page Count ~ 492 (74 chapter + p&e)
Audio length ~ 13 hours 13 minutes
Narrators ~ James Fouhey, Rachel F. Hirsch
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ 3 part story, multiple timelines, musician, rich girl/poor boy, teenagers, coming of age, first love, virgins, second chance, minimal steamage

Jace & Andrea (Andy) meet and have an instant connection. They just know they're meant to be together forever. Ahhh first love, you think you'll be together forever and nothing can get in the way.

I'm not a fan of YA romance much these days, but I actually enjoyed this one because it was on the clean side. I thought them losing their virginity to each other was well done.

After they graduate from high school, Andy joins Jace and his brothers as they go on tour. I mostly liked Jace's relationship with this brothers. They are really close due to losing both their parents in a tragic way. But one brother made a selfish choice that changed the course for these love birds.

The story jumps 8 years and Jace & Andy finally see each other again. They've never stopped thinking about each other for all these years. Could this be fate and their second chance? Or did the author give us a heart wrenching twist that'll make you shed a tear or two?

In case you needed one more twist ~ wowza with the culprit of Jace's parents death, I didn't see that coming at all.

Then we have a 5 year jump that ends in the second chance we have been waiting ages and ages and ages for.

Overall, a lovely coming of age story, on the longer side, that'll yank your heartstrings, make you sad and put a smile on your face when it all comes full circle.

Narration notes:
They both did a great job. Their voices sounded perfect for their age.