Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild is a romance with a little different twist. In this book the spirit of the deceased wife takes an active voice in telling the story.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an ARC of this absolutely bananas book!

Finding Grace is one of those books that you can’t talk about too much without giving it all away. The end of the first chapter is absolutely shocking and the rest of the book is deeply uncomfortable and baffling. The writing was spot on and the whole concept was new and intriguing, yet I still find myself happy to be done with it as the story just leaves you feeling unsettled. Lastly, I really liked thinking about the symbolism in the two FMCs names. I will recommend to those that I know like a twisty book with deeply flawed (and some deeply unhinged) characters.

Absolutely loved this book. I read it in less than a day. Loretta Rothschild does a phenomenal job with a very original premise. Honor is the primary narrator, watching her widowed husband, Tom, try to keep going after a devastating loss. I loved the community of Tom, Lauren, Annie. Collette, and Grace with each of their unique voices. I will be definitely be recommending this to others. This book speaks the truth about love, life, grief and honesty.

Thank you Net Galley and St, Martin's Press for the ARC.

What a fantastic debut! The first chapter had me absolutely gripped. It was an absolute rollercoaster. With themes of love, grief, marriage, parenthood, and friendship I think anyone would find something to love in this story. I caught myself gasping throughout. I cannot say enough good things about this novel. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC.

Heartbreaking but also uplifting. A debut novel that I couldn’t put down. This is a story of a family torn apart by an unthinkable tragedy and the second chance the main character Tom has to start over again. But how this may happen is where the author shines. I highly recommend this thought provoking novel. Thanks to Dt. Martin’s Press & Netgalley for this arc.

Finding Grace* by Loretta Rothschild - eBook ARC provided by NetGalley

Every now and then, I like to step outside my typical reading lane and wander into unfamiliar territory—and Finding Grace was exactly the kind of unexpected detour I needed to keep the dreaded reading slump at bay.

Told from the perspective of a narrator who has already died (yes, really), this novel walks a delicate line between heartbreak and healing, truth and deception. At the center of it all is Tom, a man trying to rebuild his life after a devastating loss, and Grace, a woman with more ties to his past than she—or he—is initially willing to admit. There’s grief, there’s longing, and yes, there’s a wildly questionable decision that will have you internally yelling at Tom while still weirdly rooting for him. It’s messy in all the right ways.

What really worked for me were the characters—they're emotionally raw but still relatable, and I found myself pulled into their story surprisingly quickly. The writing strikes a balance between literary depth and readability, with just enough tension to keep you turning the pages late into the night.

Is it a perfect book? No. But it’s an emotionally honest, twisty exploration of love, loss, and forgiveness that sticks with you. And sometimes, that’s exactly the kind of story that deserves a place on your shelf.

Apologies in advance for a vague review, I do not want to give anything away! What an incredible debut though! I loved that the description gives very little away, but that very early in the book you will find that your jaw drops and that the tears are flowing. The characters are incredible - so real that you believe they are sitting next to you. The emotions flow effortlessly. The story is unique and you never know what to expect on the next page. The writing is beautiful, despite the heartbreak. It is about another chance at life and love. Discovering yourself even when experiencing the worst that life has to offer. The book made me think from start to finish and despite the tears that flowed, I am so glad that I read this incredible debut.

Thank you netgalley for my advanced reader copy.

I couldn't put my Kindle down once I started reading this book. Great story! Told in two POVs.

Honor and Tom had a marriage that people envied. Honor's a successful children's book author. She is still deeply in love with her workaholic husband, Tom. They have a 4 year old daughter, Chloe, that is the light of their lives. Even though Honor has everything she could possibly want, the one thing she can't have is another child. She's had five miscarriages. When Honor decides to use an egg donor for her surrogate, she researches the candidates for months; finally picking the right one. She's everything Honor would want.

Spending Christmas in Paris is a tradition Honor, Tom, and Chloe have been doing for years. Honor is on pins and needles waiting to hear if her surrogate is pregnant. But Tom wanted to focus only on Christmas and not talk about babies. That would be his biggest regret. When Honor and Chloe are killed by a suicide bomb in the lobby of their hotel, Tom doesn't want to live without them. But a few days after their funeral, he gets the news that his wife was waiting forever for.

Four years later, Tom accidentally gets a letter sent to the house made out to their anonymous donor. What he does afterwards, has consequences that will affect both him and their son, Henry.

If you were given a second chance at love, how far would you go to get it?

A must read!!

*I received an ARC by the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What a powerhouse debut! I found this book utterly gripping from start to finish, and just when I thought I knew where the story was going, I was treated to an unexpected twist or turn. I hesitate to share too much about the plot, as I think it could take away from the overall reading experience. Finding Grace is an exceptional exploration of grief, and a compelling family drama. I would recommend this to fans of Lisa Jewell or Alice Feeney, slightly less murder mystery, but incredibly unexpected plot twists nonetheless! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my gifted ARC!

Some people are just meant to write and Loretta Rothschild’s debut novel is proof that’s she is one of those people. Finding Grace was such an emotional read that looked at living life after tragedy and trying to navigate not being completely honest. I loved the point of view of the book and the characters that developed throughout the story.

If this is any indication of how Rothchild’s going to be as an author she may become an automatic buy for me. Thank you for Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by Loretta Rothschild, but it won’t be my last. The style of writing took me a while to get used to with the wife narrating everything, but once i started vibing with that, I flew through it.

I liked this a lot more than I was expecting, having gone in totally blind. I’m glad I did go in blind because I think knowing anything would have ruined the impact of the story. Everyone else is being very cryptic about the plot and it’s for a good reason so I can’t say very much either without spoiling it. There is a unique narrative device and for some reason it took me almost half the book to understand the point of it but once I got it, I really appreciated it. Some choices the characters made were frustrating but I also enjoyed seeing their growth throughout the story. This is a heavy story for a good while and it may not be the right book at the right time for people struggling through certain circumstances so make sure to research trigger warnings before diving in.

Buried secrets and unexpected twists make this a fast read.
Topics… loss, grief, infertility, egg donation, lies, second chances..
A very quick read!
Go in blind if possible!

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Thank you to Netgalley and St Martins Press for the Arc!

I enjoyed reading this debut novel. The book was so interesting I could not put it down. I liked that the first chapter quickly pulled me into the story. I liked how it transitioned between the past and the present, between Honor and Grace, as Tom navigated his lies. He built a house of cards, based on lies and deceit and I kept reading to see when the cards would fall, tumbling to the ground, and irrevocably change Grace's life and his own. I received an advanced copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review

Finding Grace is a spectacular debut novel by Loretta Rothschild. Not many books have such a startling event in the first chapter that is the catalyst for life changing events throughout the rest of the novel. Honor and Tom have a pretty happy marriage, plenty of money (Tom's successful hedge fund and Honor's children's novels have set them for life) and an adorable 4-year old daughter, Chloe. Honor is obsessed with having another baby, so much so it has caused enormous tension and friction in her marriage. Tom, devastated by life changing events, must find the strength to move forward and a reason to live. Years pass and Tom has an opportunity to alter the course of his life and makes a stunning decision and deception. Through the changing seasons, Tom, and the two women in his life have to face the past and present. But do ghosts ever leave us? How do we move on when someone we love has misled us intentionally? Those questions and more are answered in this highbrow novel.

Rothschild's writing and character development (plus the clever storytelling techniques) are so strong it is hard to conceive this is her debut novel. I enjoyed the main and supporting characters, the manner in which the story was told (our lovely narrator especially) and that finding grace has so many different meanings. Pick this one up!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild was so unexpected for me. What if you accidentally have information in your possession that you shouldn't? This story winds through what the future looks like with that information and how does it connect with the past. Is it right to change others lives to make yours be perfect and make all the sorrow disappear.

Thank you to the publisher for the advanced reader copy via Net Galley.

This was a compelling look at grief, love, and moving on from both. The first chapter really pulls you in and the choice of narrator from there on was intriguing. I also enjoyed experiencing the present story while getting glimpses of the past through Honor's writing. The ending, to me, wrapped up a little too perfectly for the gritty way that the novel started and left something to be desired. However, if you are looking for something emotional yet romantic, this fits the bill.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Holy cow, this book sucked me in right away! I loved every character with all their imperfections. I always enjoy a second chance story, and Rothschild delivers it beautifully. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy.

"After a certain age, no one ever gets into bed alone. There's always someone else in the room in some form or another." Just one of my favorite quotes from Loretta Rothschild’s debut novel Finding Grace. I found this book to be a haunting, emotionally layered story that begins with a gasp and unfolds into a story focused on loss, identity, and the secrets that shape our lives. There is a literary elegance and the psychological nuance will have you on the edge of your seat. This novel offers a compelling portrait of two families bound by tragedy and fate that you will not forget anytime soon.

Here's a bit of a synopsis: Honor Wharton appears to have it all - a loving husband, a bright daughter, and a privileged life. But her obsessive longing for another child strains her marriage and sets the stage for a devastating twist. After Honor and her daughter Chloe die in a tragic attack, her husband Tom is left to raise their newborn son, conceived via surrogacy and anonymous egg donation.

Years later, Tom discovers the identity of the egg donor: Grace Stone, a widow with her own history of heartbreak. Their chance meeting sparks a relationship built on love, deception, and uncanny resemblance as Grace looks eerily like Honor. As their lives intertwine, Rothschild explores whether love can survive the weight of secrets and whether redemption is possible when the past refuses to stay buried.

Finding Grace is a striking debut that blends emotional poignancy with narrative daring. Rothschild doesn’t offer easy answers—she invites readers to sit with discomfort, to question the boundaries of love and truth, and to find grace in the wreckage of what’s lost.

This story is interesting and told from a unique perspective, but I kept cringing at how Tom was acting, so kept stopping and starting. It is is hard to write about it and not spoil it. I am happy with how it ended, but would give it 3.5 stars because I could not sit and read right through it.