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"The space between your heart and mine, is the space we'll find with time."
Scheherazade Pascual is your typical studious slash adventurous girl. She is studying in UP Diliman, living the normal life of a student. Until one valentine's day, the famous actor Andreau Cortez went to the coffee shop where she works, asking for a favor for his thesis film. Everything is inevitable. From strangers to best friends to lovers? Is it possible?
The Spaces in Between by Leng de Chavez (shirlengtearjerky) is one of the most awaited novel in wattpad. The novel received a 6M views from the site and won numerous awards from the wattpad community.
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Scheherazade Pascual is your typical studious slash adventurous girl. She is studying in UP Diliman, living the normal life of a student. Until one valentine's day, the famous actor Andreau Cortez went to the coffee shop where she works, asking for a favor for his thesis film. Everything is inevitable. From strangers to best friends to lovers? Is it possible?
The Spaces in Between by Leng de Chavez (shirlengtearjerky) is one of the most awaited novel in wattpad. The novel received a 6M views from the site and won numerous awards from the wattpad community.
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July 12, 2020
Wala pa akong nireview na Wattpad story dito sa Goodreads pero I'll put an exemption for this because I feel like ang underrated ng book na ito when actually it's a gem!
This has always been my 'comfort read' whenever I read/watched something depressing or just when I'm feeling blue . I miss those times na inaabangan ko kapag may update noon, circa 2016 (I feel so old already), kasi naman stress reliever talaga ito hahaha. I think it became a tradition already na ireread ito every year when I'm bored, kapag miss ko mga characters or wala akong trip na basahing bagong wp story(well, di na talaga ako nagbabasa ng new stories, puro reread nalang ginagawa ko). Pero seryoso, ang dami kong gustong sabihin sa book na ito at 'di ko talaga alam if I can put it all into words.
-The slow burn romance is sooooo adorable- hindi siya frustrating at all. Like hinihintay mo lang talaga 'yung perfect timing para mag-upgrade ang 'platonic' excuse nila lol. I enjoyed seeing Andreau and Zade's character growing together and their friendship made a strong foundation for their relationship.
-It's not just the romance ang reason (main reason) kung bakit gustong-gusto ko ito, it's how they are passionate with their courses or dream profession. Their passions brought them together. Andreau's love for film is evident and tuwang-tuwa talaga ako sa pagiging movie buff niya kahit di ko gets mga movie/series references minsan. I love Zade, and yes, biased talaga ako sa mga fictional characters na mahilig sa libro. Zade influenced me, I learned a lot from her character (note: maraming educational lessons din sa TSIB), to the point na I considered as second choice 'yung course niya dito. I both love their traits and personalities, it complements both of them.
-Actually, mas maraming narrative dito kaysa dialogues which people may find boring but that wasn't the case for me 'coz I had more fun reading in this writing style at nabigyan din ng more emphasis ang character ni Zade dahil dito , plus it's more imaginative this way.
-Ang realistic. It gave me hints about college life and coming of age lessons.
-I LOVE ALL THE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS (MARS, KESH X ROLDAN, MISS MARISSE AND TRISTAN)
-Now, what really didn't convince me is their ages. I mean... I think it's not appropriate/di kapani-paniwala? They both talk like mature people, parang matanda silang mag-usap haha(soo married talaga). Don't get me wrong, 'yung first part ng book kasi, ka-edad ko si Zade pero I don't think I have that level of maturity yet while conversing. But well, I think their life experiences justified that.
Okay, tama na, and dami ko nang sinabi. 😆 (edited dahil ang dami kong typo and I might edit this again soon kapag may idadagdag ako. kbye)
This has always been my 'comfort read' whenever I read/watched something depressing or just when I'm feeling blue . I miss those times na inaabangan ko kapag may update noon, circa 2016 (I feel so old already), kasi naman stress reliever talaga ito hahaha. I think it became a tradition already na ireread ito every year when I'm bored, kapag miss ko mga characters or wala akong trip na basahing bagong wp story(well, di na talaga ako nagbabasa ng new stories, puro reread nalang ginagawa ko). Pero seryoso, ang dami kong gustong sabihin sa book na ito at 'di ko talaga alam if I can put it all into words.
-The slow burn romance is sooooo adorable- hindi siya frustrating at all. Like hinihintay mo lang talaga 'yung perfect timing para mag-upgrade ang 'platonic' excuse nila lol. I enjoyed seeing Andreau and Zade's character growing together and their friendship made a strong foundation for their relationship.
-It's not just the romance ang reason (main reason) kung bakit gustong-gusto ko ito, it's how they are passionate with their courses or dream profession. Their passions brought them together. Andreau's love for film is evident and tuwang-tuwa talaga ako sa pagiging movie buff niya kahit di ko gets mga movie/series references minsan. I love Zade, and yes, biased talaga ako sa mga fictional characters na mahilig sa libro. Zade influenced me, I learned a lot from her character (note: maraming educational lessons din sa TSIB), to the point na I considered as second choice 'yung course niya dito. I both love their traits and personalities, it complements both of them.
-Actually, mas maraming narrative dito kaysa dialogues which people may find boring but that wasn't the case for me 'coz I had more fun reading in this writing style at nabigyan din ng more emphasis ang character ni Zade dahil dito , plus it's more imaginative this way.
-Ang realistic. It gave me hints about college life and coming of age lessons.
-I LOVE ALL THE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS (MARS, KESH X ROLDAN, MISS MARISSE AND TRISTAN)
-Now, what really didn't convince me is their ages. I mean... I think it's not appropriate/di kapani-paniwala? They both talk like mature people, parang matanda silang mag-usap haha(soo married talaga). Don't get me wrong, 'yung first part ng book kasi, ka-edad ko si Zade pero I don't think I have that level of maturity yet while conversing. But well, I think their life experiences justified that.
Okay, tama na, and dami ko nang sinabi. 😆 (edited dahil ang dami kong typo and I might edit this again soon kapag may idadagdag ako. kbye)
December 4, 2021
god its been 5 years since i prayed for my own andreau cortez where is he
April 22, 2021
Grabe, I want more. Slow burn done right.
Read this for two weeks and I won't ever regret it.
At first, I was really hesitant to this read this story because the word count is intimidating (300k!!!) but when I started, damn, I was already in it to finish.
Mostly narratives siya and I thought I would get bored but I really love how it was written. It's like the character is telling you a story, their story. And Zades' is so talkative, I love her so much. Because of Zades' talkativeness, I learned a lot from this story (god, the word porn)! Also, the film things from Andreau!
IMO, this story doesn't really focus on the romantic side. It focuses on how their relationship evolved from strangers to friends/enemies to lovers, grabe, chef's kiss. I also love how they fight! SO FREAKING MARRIED!
The brain sex was one of my favorite thing about them. They just... talk. Their communication is refreshing, I want that kind. Even though Andreau had a hard time of expressing his feelings, they still manage to communicate, in any way possible. I also love how they compromise.
Andreau's smiles. Zade's smiles. Their passion. Their weirdness. Their differences.
I also love the side characters!! I wish I could read about Leanya and Dan's LL more. :<
I want more.
I want more.
This just became one of my favorite book.
Read this for two weeks and I won't ever regret it.
At first, I was really hesitant to this read this story because the word count is intimidating (300k!!!) but when I started, damn, I was already in it to finish.
Mostly narratives siya and I thought I would get bored but I really love how it was written. It's like the character is telling you a story, their story. And Zades' is so talkative, I love her so much. Because of Zades' talkativeness, I learned a lot from this story (god, the word porn)! Also, the film things from Andreau!
IMO, this story doesn't really focus on the romantic side. It focuses on how their relationship evolved from strangers to friends/enemies to lovers, grabe, chef's kiss. I also love how they fight! SO FREAKING MARRIED!
The brain sex was one of my favorite thing about them. They just... talk. Their communication is refreshing, I want that kind. Even though Andreau had a hard time of expressing his feelings, they still manage to communicate, in any way possible. I also love how they compromise.
Andreau's smiles. Zade's smiles. Their passion. Their weirdness. Their differences.
I also love the side characters!! I wish I could read about Leanya and Dan's LL more. :<
I want more.
I want more.
This just became one of my favorite book.
April 12, 2021
So, The Spaces in Between. It took me almost 2 weeks (I guess?) to finish this story, which is rare for me since normally, 3 days lang tapos na ko sa isang libro. Sa sobrang tagal kong kasama sila Zades and Andreau, now that I'm done, I'm having a bad case of sepanx.
Now I've got a few thoughts for this story. TSIB is one of stories that belongs to old wattpad days, old but gold ganern. If nabasa mo na siya dati pa it means you're a certified tita of wattpad. Honestly, at first sobrang hirap akong magadjust sa narration ng kwento, the 13 year old me will probably love it but the 20 something me? She's not so into it. If you're going to read it in wattpad, I'll say that the story has a lot of unnecessary lines, scenes na I think walang ambag sa kwento at nagpapahaba lang ng story, making it look like dragging or something, plus maraming cringey lines which I understand naman since ang tagal na ngang naisulat. If binasa ko siya sa wattpad? I'll probably give this a 3 stars.
But like I said, "If". Good thing that I read the book version. The book version is so much better for me, it suits my taste. Edited lines, no more dragging scenes and lahat ng chapters are perfect to help you stay rooted to your chair cause you won't be able to put the book down. Andreau and Zade's story is a great example of a slow burn romance where you'll find yourself somewhere along the book, cursing and screaming at them to "Just kiss already!" (While still smiling). But what I like about it is hindi siya boring, walang patay na eksena and hindi nakakastress dahil naiinis ka na sa mga bida kasi sobrang bagal nila, there's nothing like that. Instead, you'll find yourself smiling, kinikilig everytime may konting improvement sa relationship nila. I also like how some parts are deep and will amaze you, mapapasabi ka nalang ng, "Wow, how come this author is so poetic?" . May mga lines na mapapaisip ka talaga, I like Zade and Andreau's views in life. Plus word porn!! If you read it, you'll know what I mean.
But what I like the most? The special chapters, as in! Maybe it has something to do with the fact that this is a slow burn romance so that's why wala ng masyadong eksena of Zades and Andreau as a couple. The special chapters answered all of my prayers tho, I love it because iba yung level ng kilig doon, TSIB from chapter 1 to epilogue gave me 80% and the special chapters made it to 100%. What I found na "kulang", pinunan ng special chapters. Don't worry, if you're worried na wala kang book to read the special chapters, Ms. Leng made it possible by creating a soft copy of TSIB on Ao3. May special chapters dun though hindi lahat but still, worth it parin.
I still have questions like what happened to other characters? I'm gonna look for answers by reading the wattpad version kasi baka naedit out lang ganun. All in all, I understand now why TSIB is a comfort story for some. Ang sarap nga naman balikan palagi. In my case, I'm gonna re-read it again soon, that's no doubt.
Now I've got a few thoughts for this story. TSIB is one of stories that belongs to old wattpad days, old but gold ganern. If nabasa mo na siya dati pa it means you're a certified tita of wattpad. Honestly, at first sobrang hirap akong magadjust sa narration ng kwento, the 13 year old me will probably love it but the 20 something me? She's not so into it. If you're going to read it in wattpad, I'll say that the story has a lot of unnecessary lines, scenes na I think walang ambag sa kwento at nagpapahaba lang ng story, making it look like dragging or something, plus maraming cringey lines which I understand naman since ang tagal na ngang naisulat. If binasa ko siya sa wattpad? I'll probably give this a 3 stars.
But like I said, "If". Good thing that I read the book version. The book version is so much better for me, it suits my taste. Edited lines, no more dragging scenes and lahat ng chapters are perfect to help you stay rooted to your chair cause you won't be able to put the book down. Andreau and Zade's story is a great example of a slow burn romance where you'll find yourself somewhere along the book, cursing and screaming at them to "Just kiss already!" (While still smiling). But what I like about it is hindi siya boring, walang patay na eksena and hindi nakakastress dahil naiinis ka na sa mga bida kasi sobrang bagal nila, there's nothing like that. Instead, you'll find yourself smiling, kinikilig everytime may konting improvement sa relationship nila. I also like how some parts are deep and will amaze you, mapapasabi ka nalang ng, "Wow, how come this author is so poetic?" . May mga lines na mapapaisip ka talaga, I like Zade and Andreau's views in life. Plus word porn!! If you read it, you'll know what I mean.
But what I like the most? The special chapters, as in! Maybe it has something to do with the fact that this is a slow burn romance so that's why wala ng masyadong eksena of Zades and Andreau as a couple. The special chapters answered all of my prayers tho, I love it because iba yung level ng kilig doon, TSIB from chapter 1 to epilogue gave me 80% and the special chapters made it to 100%. What I found na "kulang", pinunan ng special chapters. Don't worry, if you're worried na wala kang book to read the special chapters, Ms. Leng made it possible by creating a soft copy of TSIB on Ao3. May special chapters dun though hindi lahat but still, worth it parin.
I still have questions like what happened to other characters? I'm gonna look for answers by reading the wattpad version kasi baka naedit out lang ganun. All in all, I understand now why TSIB is a comfort story for some. Ang sarap nga naman balikan palagi. In my case, I'm gonna re-read it again soon, that's no doubt.
October 21, 2025
5⭐
"The space between your heart and mine, is the space we'll fill with time,"
amazing is an understatement to describe this book. first of all, id like to applaud miss leng for writing this painfully slow-burn story god bless you. im honestly glad i read this now because if i had picked it up years ago, i probably would’ve dnf it halfway through. it’s a long book, and younger me definitely didn’t have the kind of patience i have now. but reading it at this age, i can say every page was worth it.
one thing about me is i love a good friends-to-lovers romance that feels real and intentional, and this book is exactly that. it’s the kind of story that doesn’t rush love but lets it grow quietly between moments and shared glances. it shows a kind of love that feels calm and safe—the kind that stays even when everything else changes. i love how it explores loving someone not just for their best parts, but also for their flaws, their little annoyances, and the things that make them human. you can tell the author poured time and heart into weaving this story. every realization, every shift in their relationship felt earned.
aside from all that, this book felt nostalgic. it brought me back to those wattpad nights when stories made me lose sleep and feel too much all at once. this book reminded me why i love reading in the first place. it’s compelling, beautiful, and quietly powerful. i have no complaints—just gratitude that it ended the way it did. no book two, no cliffhangers. just an ending that feels right. not perfect, but real. and sometimes, that’s all a story needs to be.
"The space between your heart and mine, is the space we'll fill with time,"
amazing is an understatement to describe this book. first of all, id like to applaud miss leng for writing this painfully slow-burn story god bless you. im honestly glad i read this now because if i had picked it up years ago, i probably would’ve dnf it halfway through. it’s a long book, and younger me definitely didn’t have the kind of patience i have now. but reading it at this age, i can say every page was worth it.
one thing about me is i love a good friends-to-lovers romance that feels real and intentional, and this book is exactly that. it’s the kind of story that doesn’t rush love but lets it grow quietly between moments and shared glances. it shows a kind of love that feels calm and safe—the kind that stays even when everything else changes. i love how it explores loving someone not just for their best parts, but also for their flaws, their little annoyances, and the things that make them human. you can tell the author poured time and heart into weaving this story. every realization, every shift in their relationship felt earned.
aside from all that, this book felt nostalgic. it brought me back to those wattpad nights when stories made me lose sleep and feel too much all at once. this book reminded me why i love reading in the first place. it’s compelling, beautiful, and quietly powerful. i have no complaints—just gratitude that it ended the way it did. no book two, no cliffhangers. just an ending that feels right. not perfect, but real. and sometimes, that’s all a story needs to be.
October 24, 2021
This story is a masterpiece. I discovered this last 2017 but I do reread it from time to time (ngayon ko lang naisipan i-rate lol). I love that the story did not just focus on the romance between the main characters but rather on their individual growth: Andreau becomes more open and expressive and Zades becoming more mature—kung hindi pa sya mature enough at that age. It's kinda long and there are some parts that I find kind of boring but overall, it's worth it. Kudos to the author!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2026
This book is the kind of story that lingers even after you've turned the last page. It doesn't rely on grand, dramatic moments to make you feel something, instead, it quietly builds its impact through the in-between.
Reading this honestly felt like watching a 12-episode anime series, each chapter like an episode that slowly builds up the story, the emotions, and the connection.
The slow burn here felt intentional and meaningful, not just for the sake of romance but to truly show how connection develops over time.
Every conversation, every pause, every moment of uncertainty added layers to the relationship, making it feel real and earned rather than rushed.
What stood out to me the most is how grounded everything felt. It's not just about the MMC and FMC falling in love, it's about who they are as individuals first.
Their growth, their personal goals, and the way their lives slowly intertwine without losing their own identities made the story feel more mature and honest.
The communication wasn't perfect, but it showed that love isn't always easy or clear, but it's something that grows through patience, understanding, and timing.
There's depth in the way their emotions were portrayed, and it makes you reflect on how relationships actually work in real life.
I also have to mention how much I loved the writing itself. There's something about Ate Leng's writing that feels so effortless but still hits deep. It flows so smoothly that you don't even realize how attached you've become until you're already too invested to stop.
I'm not usually a fan of longer romance books, especially ones that stretch close to 700 pages, but this one didn't feel dragging at all. If anything, it felt like a breath of fresh air.
This book reminded me that not all love stories have to be fast-paced or intense right away to be meaningful. Some of the most genuine ones grow quietly, in the pauses, in the waiting, in the almost moments.
And sometimes, those are the ones that stay with you the longest. It's not just a story that gives you butterflies, it's one that makes you think about your own pace, your own timing, and what it really means to meet someone halfway in life.
Reading this honestly felt like watching a 12-episode anime series, each chapter like an episode that slowly builds up the story, the emotions, and the connection.
The slow burn here felt intentional and meaningful, not just for the sake of romance but to truly show how connection develops over time.
Every conversation, every pause, every moment of uncertainty added layers to the relationship, making it feel real and earned rather than rushed.
What stood out to me the most is how grounded everything felt. It's not just about the MMC and FMC falling in love, it's about who they are as individuals first.
Their growth, their personal goals, and the way their lives slowly intertwine without losing their own identities made the story feel more mature and honest.
The communication wasn't perfect, but it showed that love isn't always easy or clear, but it's something that grows through patience, understanding, and timing.
There's depth in the way their emotions were portrayed, and it makes you reflect on how relationships actually work in real life.
I also have to mention how much I loved the writing itself. There's something about Ate Leng's writing that feels so effortless but still hits deep. It flows so smoothly that you don't even realize how attached you've become until you're already too invested to stop.
I'm not usually a fan of longer romance books, especially ones that stretch close to 700 pages, but this one didn't feel dragging at all. If anything, it felt like a breath of fresh air.
This book reminded me that not all love stories have to be fast-paced or intense right away to be meaningful. Some of the most genuine ones grow quietly, in the pauses, in the waiting, in the almost moments.
And sometimes, those are the ones that stay with you the longest. It's not just a story that gives you butterflies, it's one that makes you think about your own pace, your own timing, and what it really means to meet someone halfway in life.
April 10, 2023
TANGINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA that's what it really feels like reading this book! It tugged my heartstrings, made me cry-laugh and got me falling in love with every banter and moment they had. I was jumping and screaming and giggling like the teenage girl that I am. I just—love is an understatement—I want to breathe this book and digest every part of it like oxygen.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA that's what it really feels like reading this book! It tugged my heartstrings, made me cry-laugh and got me falling in love with every banter and moment they had. I was jumping and screaming and giggling like the teenage girl that I am. I just—love is an understatement—I want to breathe this book and digest every part of it like oxygen.
June 27, 2025
Never been a fan of slow-burn burn yet I'm down for this book. I admire how it was narrated and the flow of the scenes seems too natural and not rushed. Also, loved the fact that I also learned a lot of unfamiliar terms.
July 24, 2021
Discovered this story in 2018 and still I can't get over. Andreau and Zade's story is sssssoooooo beautiful! 😍😍😍
October 9, 2021
read this years ago and habang buhay ko na ata siyang favorite. might re-read soon. nakakamiss. haha
March 28, 2022
andreau cortez, my first love. i’ve loved you since 2016. this is the only book i can read all over again and still feel butterflies. this isnt just a wattpad book!!!!
December 27, 2022
Reread for the nth time. One of my OG wattpad fave. You'll always have my heart Andreau and Zades. 🤎
January 3, 2023
Hands down to my fave (and the best) slowburn !!
March 14, 2023
redefined my taste for contemporary romance and heightened my standards. was forever changed by this story 😩 zadreau for life <3
August 5, 2024
Discovered this book years ago and it’s still one of my favourites! I have reread it so many times and it always hits.
The best slow burn book <3
The best slow burn book <3
March 19, 2026
over nmn sa kiss kahit friends lang
July 16, 2020
read this for three weeks haha worth my time though
February 4, 2026
This is slow burn done right, but it left me wanting more, to see their story beyond the last pages of the book. I love my alphabet couple <3
March 23, 2023
(#36 Read a book you’ve read more than once)
i have no regrets making this book my first (re) read of the year. cant believe it’s been years since ZaDreau invented the friends to lovers trope
i have no regrets making this book my first (re) read of the year. cant believe it’s been years since ZaDreau invented the friends to lovers trope
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