Oh wow, I was not prepared for this. A heartbreaking, beautiful story of two people so immersed in each other, it hurt to see the sturddles they went through to be together . I was specially impressed by the gentleness of their relationship, the lack of toxicity is such an ideal quality. Unrealistic? Maybe, but still the level we all dream to be.

Special thanks to W.W.Crown and Netgalley for proving an audiobook in advance in exchange for an honest review.

I almost DNF this book in the first quarter but once I got past that part, I couldn't stop listening. Andrea Leighton-Hughes was raised in a wealthy Upper East Side family where she was nothing more than a chess piece between her mom and dad. Jace Morgan was raised the complete opposite but he was the first person that Andrea let in. When Jace's brother pretends to be him and lies to Andrea, she leaves and doesn't plan on turning back. The space between Andrea and Jace is where I really fell in love with the story. Andrea goes back to her wealthy life and reconnects with a guy from her childhood Reid. Reid wants to get married to Andrea, but for reasons other than love. Reid and Andrea do fall in love, but in a different way than was 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.

Got the ARC & this has been my favorite Sarah Ready book thus far. So happy I was able to get a hold of this early. Absolutely recommend!!

The Space Between by Sarah Ready is an emotional ride with ups and downs, tumultuous relationships and unexpected heartbreaks.

When I first started listening to this book, I was under the impression that it was going to be a tooth-rotting, fluffy read with a few twists and turns before a happy ending. Instead, I found myself crying at 3 a.m. about characters that I didn't question were important to the story.

The beginning of this book was slightly cliché, rich girl that hates being rich meets a poor boy with a traumatic past and a dream. It was even highlighted by some immature comments made by both Andrea and Jace, but I was pleasantly surprised that the story matured with the characters. Not just Jace and Andrea, but also River, Dallas, Reid and Pauly; even Andrea's mother.

It's the perfect book about love and heartbreak; in more ways than just romantic. Despite the flaws in the characters and the slight cliché and stereotypical sentences said throughout, it's still a great book.

As far as the audiobook goes, it's the first one I've been able to listen to, but the narration was impeccable, especially with Rachel F. Hirsch as Andy.

The Space Between by Sarah Ready (Book and Audiobook Review)
Narrated by James Fouhey & Rachel F. Hirsch
Pub Date: 25 Jul 2023
W. W. Crown, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks
New Adult | Romance | Women's Fiction
Rating: 4.5/5

My reading of The Space Between e-book was accompanied by the audiobook. That's what I call a win-win situation. I enjoyed the experience of having a dual sensory experience, allowing me to immerse myself in the story in a whole new way.

My thoughts:
Sarah Ready has done it again with a captivating tale that brings the reader into an entirely different world. Coming-of-age characters come alive as they navigate trauma, love, loss, mistakes and living in the moment. Experiencing the complexity of the characters was refreshing. By navigating between the various themes of the story, they ultimately found strength and voice through adversity. Sarah Ready's mastery of her craft shines through this unique plot, making it a truly unforgettable experience and an absolute must-read and listen to. James Fouhey and Rachel F. Hirsch narration in the audiobook is artfully crafted to make it an engaging, captivating, and enthralling experience. This will stay with you long after the last page is read or the last word is heard.

Thank you NetGalley and W. W. Crown for allowing me to experience this heartwarming novel. I highly recommend this book/audiobook to everyone who enjoys a compelling story and unique narration.

#TheSpaceBetween #SarahReady

There is so much love and heartbreak wrapped into this story. I didn’t want to stop listening to sleep because I was so involved with their stories, Jace and Andrea and Reed, Claudia, and Andrea. This story is so well told and narrated. I enjoyed listening to it via audiobook.

Thank you NetGalley and W. W. Crown for the opportunity to listen to this book prior to publication.

Sarah Ready how dare you crush my entire soul like that. I was not prepared for the emotional damage this one would put me through in the slightest. The narrators added a wonderful spark to their character and truly brought them to life.

Ok, I’ve been a Ready fan since the beginning. She never fails to bring the lovable characters, tension, and emotional battles to the table. The Space Between offers such a complex deep dive into love, heartbreak, loss, and being present in life. The dimensions of what love means went so much farther than I could’ve imagined. I really believed the heartbreak would end and yet it just kept going!

The characters here all have such personality. I honestly think that each person has their moments of mistakes and disappointment yet we end in reception for every single one. How is that possible? I’m not sure but it worked beautifully. I can’t even go as deep as I want to in discussing because I don’t want to spoil anything, but trust me when I say you need to pick this one up. If you think you’re a Sarah Ready fan, this one will blow your mind.

Captivating, sentimental and enchanting. This book captures a multitude of emotions ranging from great joy to deep sorrow as it explores themes of true love ,family, friendship and forgiveness.
I don't tend to go for romantic novels too often but this has plenty of depth and great characters. The book is beautifully written and whilst it is quite long it has plenty of twists and turns along the way to maintain the readers' attention. The characters are unforgettable and left me reflecting a lot on their experiences beyond the end of the book.
The audiobook was skilfully narrated by James Fouhey and Rachel F. Hirsch - there was definitely a need for the dual narrators conveying the two main characters points of view and this aspect helped bring the book to life.
I am grateful to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC of this book and am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

This story made me smile and made me cry. A truly amazing love story that spans many years.

'A Space Between' will leave you reminiscent - thinking fondly of your first love, your most true love, those songs that invoke strong memories and every moment in between.

As this story is told from multiple POV's, I was glad that this was told using two narrators. The perfect finishing touch for the telling of this tale.

5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Special thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved French Holiday (April 2023) by the author and was excited to see another book from her so soon. This is the story of first love and soul mates, Jace and Andrea, who come from different worlds. They meet when both are 17 and are seniors in high school. She is from an upper east side, business driven, extremely wealthy family. For breaks from her world she likes to dress down and walk in Central Park. Jace is poor, and has a scholarship to a good high school. His parents were shot in a bodega robbery and his older brother put his life plans on hold to keep the family together. Music is a legacy from their dad and both parents were the definition and example of love. The brothers play music in the park and dream of playing for the world.

The story is told from both POV’s but there is a stronger focus on Andi. For example in a large time break the book follows Andi’s story but does not go back and fill in details for Jace. To say I am emotionally invested in these characters is an understatement. I was so angry at the cause of the break up I almost dropped a star rating. I was disappointed that grace was given to the person involved because it never hints that they have regret or remorse for their actions. I would have been zero contact, but I’m petty and not the writer.

Andi is the perfect heroine willing to give up everything for love. She is smart and never truly breaks from all that is put on her. I also love Reid’s arc in the story. The author takes a character who is so easy to hate in the beginning and brings it full circle. I love his joy in making Andi smile again.

I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC ebook and the audio book from W.W. Crown via NetGalley. I alternated between reading and listening to the story enjoying the narrators, especially Rachel F. Hirsch. I’d recommend this book to readers who enjoy dramatic women’s fiction and especially if you believe in the power of first love. It is longer (over 500 pages), but I relished every moment with Andi and her journey in love. I am leaving a voluntary review. (4.5 Stars)

The beginning of this book was okay but by the time I got to chapter 35ish it was dragging on and I'm just thinking in my head seriously there is still more to this book, I pushed on until chapter 43 because surely the book was almost done. IT WAS NOT, it still had 31 chapters left, so needless to say i skipped to the last chapter and listened to it and was done with this book. Definitely do not recommend this book or this author, and I try to give everyone and every book the benefit of the doubt but couldn't get over this one.

Oh my! This book is emotional and captivating and gave me ALL THE FEELS! Do not be fooled by the lighthearted cover, this is an epic love story that is guaranteed to wrap around your heartstrings. You meet Andi and Jace when they're just teenagers, but you'll be taken on a profound journey of growth and self-discovery and loss and forgiveness. But mostly, the plot of this book revolves around love, and all the different types of love you experience during your lifetime. The narrators did an amazing job bringing these characters to life and making us feel. I loved it! Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publishers for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book needs to be made into a movie, possibly even a trilogy!!! Each character had a storyline that just tugged at your heartstrings and made it easy to get invested in their journey. As predictable as things may seem, the author never took you down the obvious path. I'm not sure if there are other books out there for the secondary characters, but with how they were developed in this one, I would love to read more!

I have no words. I devoured this book in a day. It put me through the wringer. I felt all of the emotions. I was choked up and crying sad tears and smiling, laughing, and crying happy tears. I loved Andi and Jace with my entire being. Andi with her strong convictions and her ability to know exactly what she wanted. Jace with his sweet, loving, lyrical heart. Their story put my heart through a meat grinder and spit it out shredded until it was molded back into something new and better. Sarah did a magnificent job of making me feel connected to everyone. All the growth and relationships with characters you wouldn’t expect just made this book a million times better. I will be screaming from the rooftops for everyone to read this book!

I absolutely loved the narrators! They brought the story to life and I love dual POV with dual narration.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this audiobook! All thoughts are my own.

I don't even know where to begin. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 by ⁠𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 destroyed me. I felt all the feelings. I could not stop listening; I was addicted to this story even though my heart was breaking, and I wanted to scream. I couldn't push the pause button. I smiled, swooned, cried, and got angry. Then my heart broke, and I cried even harder. I got hopeful, only to have my hopes dashed. I couldn't fathom how such a beautiful and pure love could go wrong. This story took the right person, wrong time trope, to a whole new level. It was extremely frustrating but in such a deeply satisfying way. I knew from the synopsis that Jace and Andi were destined to find their way back to each other. Still, I didn't realize how tight I would need to hang on for this emotional roller coaster ride. This book was full of great joy but also deep sadness and sorrow. It is a lyrical, beautiful, heart-wrenching story of family, friendship, forgiveness, fate, and the ability of true love to prevail. The characters are unforgettable and left an indelible mark on my heart. Every word was perfectly written. From beginning to end, this story flowed; the twists and turns made for an epic journey. The narration only added to the experience. James Fouhey and Rachel F. Hirsch did a fantastic job bringing the story to life. This was a phenomenal story! If you are a hopeless romantic like me, do yourself a favor and grab a copy!⁠

Thank you, @netgalley and @ibpalovesindies, for the chance to listen to this fantastic book!

This captivating, sentimental and profound story is an ideal choice for anyone who believes in love and romance. With themes such as forgiveness, destiny and the power of love, 'The Space Between' is both delightful and enchanting.

The plot follows the lives of Andi (short for Andrea) and Jace, as they navigate their way through life, always keeping each other in their hearts and minds. It hooked me from the very beginning and was rooting for these two to find their happy ending. Although there were some frustrating moments along the way, my eagerness to know what happens next kept me engaged.

The narration was exceptional, breathing life into the characters. Even though I didn't always agree with their choices, both Andi and Jace were likeable and relatable.

This is the first work I've read by this author, and I'm now eager to check out their other books and future releases.

If you're a fan of books that provide an escape or are a hopeless romantic like me, this is an absolute must-read in all formats.

Not me just on the train, listening to the audiobook for The Space Between, and holding back tears.

The Space Between, a dual-perspective romance between Jace and Andi, was such an unpredictable emotional roller-coaster, and I was reeled in hook, line, and sinker. I couldn’t put it down and every time I had to, I couldn’t stop thinking about the characters.

When Jace and Andi meet, it is coup de foudre—the stars aligned for them; the Universe wants them together. And so their love story starts, an endearing one at that. But time and again, life throws curve balls at them because such is life. Will their love prevail?

Sarah Ready’s writing is brilliant—the way she writes her flawed characters, describes love and music, introduces plot twists, builds angst and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Mild spoilers
Docked a star because, Jace and Andi were each other’s first loves, and of course moving on from your first love is hard, but given how things ended, they couldn’t get over each other after the eight years apart? Maybe the realist in me didn’t buy this. And I wish we got a bit more of Jace during their years apart—because I loved Jace and his family members as well as the band/touring/concert vibes.

Nevertheless, this book about love, found family, and forgiveness, I highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley, W.W. Crown, and Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) for this audio ARC.

DAMN. Do not let the cover fool you into thinking this is a romantic comedy. It will punch you in the gut time and time again. This was so beautifully done and is bound to be a hit with romance fans.

I finished and immediately wanted to read it again.

Bring the tissues (unless you are me and don't cry from books) and prepare for a rollercoaster!

I would like to express my gratitude to W. W. Crown and the Members' Audiobooks from the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) for providing this audio book.

When I first started listening to this story, I couldn't help but wonder why things became complicated. However, despite the initial confusion, I truly cherished this book.

It all began with a beautiful love story, but along the way, something went wrong. I found it difficult to understand why and how these unfortunate circumstances unfolded.

It left me feeling disheartened and struggling to comprehend the reasons behind the heartbreak. However, as the story progressed, I gradually gained clarity.

Their love was strong, and they made significant sacrifices, especially the female protagonist. However, everything changed after a particular concert. She made a decision that altered the course of her life, choosing a different path that focused on her intellect. At least, that's what she believed. But her kind and caring heart continued to impact me deeply.

By the end of the book, I was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions, but fortunately, most of them were positive.

Overall, this audio book took me on an emotional rollercoaster, captivating me with its touching narrative. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to experience it.

4.5 ⭐️

Andrea comes from an extremely wealthy and powerful family that has far more interest in power and manipulation than in showing her love. Jace comes from a family that has far more love than money. They meet and quickly fall for one another, but then life and family tears them apart.

This is such an epic love story, and it keeps you engaged from the first, truly unputdownable. The audiobook is perfectly narrated by James Fouhey & Rachel F. Hirsch.

* I received an ARC of this audiobook from NetGalley and W. W. Crown in exchange for an honest review.