This book was fantastic! It told a love story in a way that felt honest and complicated and raw. The characters were all flawed but felt so human. There were twist that were unexpected but there were also moments that you knew were going to happen and that was comforting. It was the perfect summer read.

The Space Between by Sarah Ready is the story of Jace and Andi, two people from absolute opposite lifestyles whose friendship and love story is told from dual point of views.

Andi is a daughter of wealth who is expected to live her life a specific way and Jace is the orphaned son from lower income parents who is trying to be successful in a band with his brothers. The story without giving away spoilers is their lives with contact and without through the years.

I'm already a fan of Sarah Ready and this book does not disappoint. I rooted for Jace and Andi to find their way to each other and was hooked from the Prologue.

I was lucky enough to get this in both ebook and audio, I read the book first and then listened to it. The narrators captured the characters perfectly and drew me into the story.

You won't be disappointed in either version.

I will read/listen to anything and everything that Sarah Ready writes--I fell in love Ready's writing when I listened to French Holiday, I didn't think that anything could stand up to that one as it quickly jumped to a Top Read of the year contender then she brought me this cast of characters and I don't think I will ever be the same. Knowing how much I enjoyed French Holiday and that catapulting me into making my way through her published works and never being disappointed--as soon as I saw another Sarah Ready I immediately requested without even reading the synopsis, I was unprepared for the emotional roller coaster.

The Space Between centers around Andy and Jace who come from two different worlds yet have a love that is irrevocable, that soul mate nothing else will ever measure up. Outside entities and tragedy tear them apart and it isn't until years later when their paths cross again that the truth comes out. This story had me all over the place. It was beautiful, tender, and has further solidified Ready as one of my favorite authors.

The narration was done beautifully and in a way that helps you feel every single emotion.

Aloe tissue is absolutely necessary with this one.

Sarah Ready did it again!

The plot didn't bring me into the story at first, but I persisted through the audiobook and I really enjoyed it! I'm not into love at first sight trope, and it was very juvenile (the characters were 17 when you meet them), but I loved their growth throughout the story. Especially Andi and her arch-nemesis Reid.

I didn't think I was going to cry, but I bawled like a baby.

This has a relatively simple premise; the ups and downs of a love story (between Jace and Andi) spread across many years.

Thank you to Netgalley for the audio copy in return for an honest review.

I found the character of Andi really compelling, and I loved watching her story unfold. Jace didnt really connect with me but he was a fine character all the same.

I'm not a big fan of whirlwind, love-at-first-sight romances, so their initial declarations of love and marriage at the age of seventeen was a bit much for me. It was actually their time apart that drew me on the most. Some of the characters had amazing journeys of growth (Andi and her childhood enemy, Reid, in particular), which I really enjoyed, but this really highlighted the lack of growth for others (i wanted to see more layers from Reid and his family).

Although the book didnt want me to pick it up until i finished it, it still had me interested enough to finish and by the end i was glad i persisted.

3 stars .

When I first started listening to this, I didn’t have great expectations. But now, after an entire day spent with headphones on and a growing pile of teary-used tissues, I realize how wrong I was. This book was good. So much heartbreak and joy. I loved it and I hope you will, too. 4.5 Stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and W. W. Crown, IBPA Members' Audiobooks for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Ok. I loved this book. Thanks so much to @netgalley for the ARC. Jace was a musically talented kid from the poor side of town, and he met Andi, who ends up being from an incredibly wealthy family. There’s so much love, dealing with trauma, and evolving relationships over a decade. I absolutely ugly cried while reading this, and despite this audiobook clocking in at over 13 hours, it held my attention rapt. Excellent narration!

Don’t mind me as I type my review through tears! WOW!! What an incredible story! I loved every second of it!! I felt so many emotions, happiness, anger, annoyance, sadness, love!!! The narrators were amazing and really made me feel those things! I will recommend this to EVERYONE!!!!

Like the alternating narrators, male vs female. But I wish it was throughout the whole book instead of chapter to chapter based on POV. It would’ve been nice to always have a male narrator for make characters and female for remained BUT I will say, at leas there was some variation. This also helped keep track of whose POV we were in while listening to the audio. I also can’t say I enjoyed the lyrics that were spoken by the narrator, but I have yet to see a narrator do song lyrics justice - so I won’t count that against the book/production.

I’m not a huge fan of the, “a man needs to save me” trope but this was endearing and I did like the growth of the characters throughout the story. The love between the two was a bit far-fetched but hey, that’s what we look for in a beach read romance right? I do like, that while Andy does follow Jace, she still is doing so in a strong way by standing up to her family to make her life her own. There was the Romeo and Juliet feel that I quite liked too. On top of the main storyline of Jace and Andy, I did also love the family feel of Jace and his brothers. It was heartwarming and sweet, how they stick together and take on the world as a unit.

I enjoyed the writing a lot. The descriptions were beautiful throughout, whether through the characterization or scenery descriptions I found myself feeling fully transported into the story. I also liked the bits of humor sprinkled in that made me chuckle as I read.

All and all, it was a cute, summery read. A bit too “sunshine and roses” for my cynical self but an overall good listen.

Jace and Andrea met one day in Central Park as teenagers and just knew they were meant to be. But Andrea was born into an ultra successful family and lives on the upper east side and must follow the rules that go with that life. Jace is a musical prodigy from he Bronx who truly sees her for who she really is. He and his brothers aspire to make music for all the world to hear someday and Andrea is his muse. No one from either side of their families gets their connection. And despite that, life is beautiful for them until it isn’t anymore. Her arch rival, who her parents have wanted her to marry since she was born, adds a twist to her life that she can’t say no to, especially when her heart is broken. This is the story of when Jace and Andrea met the first time and when they reunited many years later and the lives they lived in between.
It was told from the POV of both Andrea and Jace and the audiobook was well done, even though I found the story a little too long. Was a cute wrap up with the ending though.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the audiobook in exchange for my review.

This really is a captivating story, written in an immersive writing style and told from the dual PoV of Andi/Andrea, a double personality uptown girl and Jace, an orphaned musician. There is a great dynamic between all of the characters, with you feeling invested in their welfare from the first chapter, and even the character of Reid, who is easy to hate initially, you come to love in a way you would never have expected. The story is a real emotional rollercoaster, which is both heartbreaking (I cried buckets) and heartwarming. Family betrayal had my heart aching, with me dying to find out what happened next and for the wrongs to be put right: But as the relationships developed, they felt natural and authentic, perfectly demonstrating that it is possible to love in more than one way. I listened to the audio version of the book, with dual narrators and I thoroughly enjoyed it: But I also requested the ebook, because I couldn't put the book down, alternating between reading and listening to the story (huge thanks to NetGallery for the read/listen now for this most excellent of reads). The book is out on July 25, 2023 and I cannot recommend it enough.

4.5 stars
Initially I was slow to engage with this book, but it soon picked up and took off like a race car! Andrea Leighton-Hughes comes from an extremely wealthy, but unfeeling, upper east side family. She moves through the world like a sharp edged teen ice queen, the best way not to be hurt. That is until she defends Jace, a boy she does not know, from being beaten by some of her "peers". It is in that meeting that the edges soften and Andrea becomes Andi.

Jace is from the Bronx, and he already knows heartbreak. His parents died when he was young and he blames himself for their deaths. His father always said the "music heals" and Jace and his brothers found their salve through their band. Now Jace has his muse - Andi. This does not sit well with either Andi's family or the band.

This not a trite story of love conquers all, This is a complex tale of that first love that burns in you like nothing you have experienced before. It is layered with the times when music would emit form your soul and out the pore of your skin. Burning so intensely that combustion is inevitable.

How do you move on? How do you live in the space between what was and what is? How do you transition from who your were to who you must become? There are many twists in the story which make it such a compelling read. Sarah Ready does an amazing job of taking what could have been an over told story of boy meets girl into something much more meaningful. it is a story of the human experience as Andi moves from loving Jace, to loving herself. It is only then that we are open to what comes next.

My thanks to NetGalley and Sarah Ready for the advanced audio copy of this book.

Jace and Andrea met one fateful day in Central Park and knew that they were meant to be. Andrea was born into a wealthy family and lives in the upper East side. She must follow the rules and present a certain image. Jace is the only person who sees who she truly is. Jace is a musical prodigy from the Bronx. He and his brothers have goals of setting the world on fire with their music. Andrea inspires him every day.

Their romance is not understood by those in their life. No one gets their connection. Why didn't anyone explain to them that opposites attract?????

Sarah Ready has wowed me once again. She has created two characters that I cared about and rooted for. Of course, this being a Sarah Ready book, I knew a wrench was going to be thrown into the works. Everything is bliss for the couple until it isn't.

This book is about what happens when life turns the tables on you. Just one night and their lives changed forever.

The Space Between shows Jace and Andrea falling in love, what tears them apart, and the space between. This was a bittersweet tale that touches on loss, grief, love, overcoming obstacles, finding your family, deception, and family dynamics.

I listened to the audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed it. This book had me feeling all kinds of emotions while listening. Like her other books, I found this book to be heartwarming, heartbreaking, emotional, riveting, and sweet.

I enjoyed how the book is told through both Andrea's and Jace's POV. It was nice getting into their heads, but I wished that they had equal time. This in between parts is mainly about Andrea and her life. I would have liked to learn more about Jace and his time apart from her as well. That is my one issue with the book.

Captivating, well written, well thought out and emotional.

#TheSpaceBetween #NetGalley #SarahReady

I was not sure what to expect with this book, but let me tell you what I did not like....NOTHING!

From the very first chapter to the end, the young love that spilled over to adults was captivating. At age 17 Jace has met Andy a girl in the park that saved him and literally has pushed herself into his life. Although she does not reveal herself to him as the daughter of one of New York's wealthiest men or that she is held to very high society standards.

Jace on the other hand comes from an average family but is also quite the musical prodigy, when his parents are no longer able to care for him and his brothers they set out to make it on their own in the music industry. Life starts to get serious for the band with an offer to take it on the road. Andy does not want to be without Jace and Jace does not want to be without Andy so she decides to go on the road with them but not everyone is happy about that.

In a turn of events at a concert life turns around for them. The ups and downs that follow for the next 16 years have you wondering where it will all end up. Who will they end up with and does true love last forever?

"Write me a lyric"

I was given an Advanced Listening Copy by Netgalley, Sarah Ready for an honest review. This book was Narrated by James Fouhey & Rachel F. Hirsch they couldn't have picked a better duo for this audio version. Their voices toke you right to the scene of all the action. The back and forth between them worked perfectly.

Andrea, child of a rich and high class family, finds herself picking up the pieces and defending off the boys who mug a young Jace. They then become quite the friends and find themselves falling in love. Timing wasn't right for them and they find themselves apart from each other both longing for the young love they once had.

The series of events that happen through this book left me passionate for both Jace and Andrea. Those that came between them made me angry and I wanted to just tell everyone the truth. Then when Andy (Andrea) finds herself in love and soon to marry another, Reed, I find myself liking him too. This book took me through a whirlwind of emotions. It was a strong romance with a 1/5 on steam but a 5/5 stars.

Super cute! Im not usually one for the sweet and cute romances but Sarah Ready has written two of my favourites so far!

Book Title: The Space Between
Author: Sarah Ready
Narrator: James Fowley and Rachel F. Hirsch
Publisher: W.W..Crown ~ Member of the ‘Independent Book Publishers Association’ (IBPA)
Genre: Romance, Women’s Fiction
Pub Date: July 25, 2023
My Rating: 4+ Stars
Pages: 474

Although I am not a big romance fan, this is my fourth [author: Sarah Ready|20871147] novel. I totally enjoyed both of the Josh and Gemma stories; additionally read [book: French Holiday] which was also a fun read.

This is the story of Andrea and Jace who have found each other but no one can understand their love.
Andrea (Andi) Leighton-Hughes—is from a wealthy NY family. But she has been hiding her true self with lies.
Jace is the first and only person to see who she truly is.

Jace Morgan is from the wrong side of town but grew in a family who loved each other as well as loved music. Mom and Dad as well as Jace and his two brothers River and Dean formed a ‘Family Band’ and practiced I their small apartment. The neighbors never complained as they were good and everyone enjoyed their music. Now that the boys are adults they are trying to do whatever they can to make in the music world. Andrea is the first and only person who has helped Jace to play from his heart.

Jace and Andi part ways- Jace follows his dream of a music career. Andi marries Reid someone whose family is also wealthy. Although Jace tried to stop their wedding which took place in Central Park, they still parted ways. We follow their lives and how they both grew and finally healed and twenty years they once again meet in Central Park.

I wasn’t sure about this tory when I continued to I read I was curious and found I was enjoying the story.
My feeling reminded me of a comment I read from Romance Author, Katherine Center when told by many readers that they didn’t care for a romance novel as they are always so predictable.
Her answer~
But romance stories are fun.
All stories have an emotion and this emotion is fueled my anticipation
Mysteries ~ curiosity
Thriller~ Heart Thumping
Horror ~ Fear
Romance ~ gives readers the sense that something is going to get better; something to look forward to.
One might describe a romance story as predictive but it really is a story that satisficed a positive
anticipation.

So yes in “The Space Between” the story did create a feeling of anticipation – and the end satisfied my anticipation of hope.

This story has just move to my new favorite Sarah Ready!

Want to thank NetGalley and W.W. Crown for granted me this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for July 25, 2023.

Wow when this first started I had reservations about continuing but I am so glad I did. This epic love story will give people hope. This is probably one of the most beautiful and emotional stories I have ever read. If you ever were so touched by a lyric or a love song that you wished it were a full length book, this would be it. The story of Jace Morgan and Andrea (Andi) Leighton-Hughes, polar opposite seventeen-year-olds. When they meet amidst misfortune in Central Park's shadowy shaded woods, it is friendship at first sight. They let their guards down and opened their young and trusting hearts to each other, and before long, their friendship blossomed into more of a love song. Life ultimately works against them, testing the strength of their devotion and placing their love into the hands of fate. The plot twist in The Space Between is such an unexpected and captivating addition to the storyline that it left my jaw nearly on the floor. Having the ability to create a plot twist and change how the reader feels about a character they have already formed a bias around is an actual work of art, and Sarah Ready accomplished this brilliantly. When you think you know a character, he changes, and you fall in love with him in a way you never expected. I absolutely loved this story of sacrifice for those the main character loved and how forgiveness can play such an important roll in her life. I am so glad that I pushed through the first 1/4 of the book to get to the amazing ending.

Thanks for the ARC of this audiobook NetGalley. This book was incredible. This wasn’t my 1st Sarah Ready book and this one was excellent. It had great romance, great story, characters that had depth to them. Bring tissues with you when you read this book.

I loved French Holiday but this reverse billionaire gives it all up miscommunication trope is not for me. Especially miscommunication based on other character literally in the same scene? Yawn