he World Between Us by Sarah Ann Juckes

Alice, a teenager rendered bed-bound by a chronic illness, lives her life through Stream Cast—a service that lets her watch others’ daily experiences in real time. When a streamer dies, Alice begins watching a new one: Rowan, and their virtual connection becomes something deeper.

Rowan becomes a lifeline, encouraging Alice not just to observe life, but to engage with it. Meanwhile, he harbors a secret of his own. Together, they forge a unique bond—one that challenges both to grow beyond their limitations