In a story of obsession it seems our main character Honor only has one thing on her mind, surrogacy and hopes of another child, so much at the expense of those around her. Until it’s not, when an unforeseen situation changes the direction of the story completely. So the story becomes a tale of grief in times of the unthinkable and the steps you take to come out of it.

Poignant and honest conversations between family members, where none of the characters are really likeable but realistic, and are both right and wrong. Tom is just a shell of grief, getting you through as the reader, or trying to, of a dark narrative that was hard to read. And of the one observing Tom like the reader itself providing dialogue on what the reader was seeing and flashbacks to what was. Overall the descriptions really pulled you into the scene.

I enjoyed the decisions the author made- like the point of view of Honor and the time jump. I am not a huge fan of the lie that Tom told regarding the plot progression. That felt pretty unforgivable and dismissive and I felt bad for Grace for most of the novel.

I went into this blind and so glad I did. I was pleasantly surprised and emotionally gutted at the same time. At about 50% of the way in the story did stall and left me with very little progression and Tom just kept getting more insufferable. For me the back half of the story just went downhill and I wanted more from the ending. The depth of the front half just felt cut out for a stereotypical romance.

Finding Grace is a readable, emotionally rich debut novel. Book starts with a powerful event that draws you in quickly. But from there, the story has a predictable plot that really drags out in its revelation. Book is very readable, love the narration character (no spoilers) and has genuine moments of tenderness and conflict. But the drawn out pace and build up to the inevitable had me at times skipping ahead some of the details. Ideal for patient readers who appreciate emotionally complex stories and can appreciate the slow build. Thank you St. Martin's Press and Net Galley for this advance reader's copy in exchange for my honest and own review. Book releases July 8, 2025.

I’m not going to say much about this one. I recommend that you go in 100% blind. There is a shocking turn of events close to the beginning of the book that changes the entire direction you think it’s going. This is a character-driven story about grief, love, family dynamics, obsession and lies. The lies pile up as the book progresses and it feels like you are watching an impending train wreck in slow motion. I love this type of read. The writing flows seamlessly and it’s hard to believe this is a debut. I’m very excited to see what’s next from Rothschild.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Finding Grace is a beautiful story - well named with lots of different meanings. A joy to read as the story blooms into the finale!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.

The choice of narrator really makes this novel stand out. A very impressive debut.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and Netgalley for an e-ARC copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Honor, her daughter, and husband are living their dream life when tragedy strikes.

Tom ends up making a life altering decision, that changes the course of his life that painfully intertwines his past with the present, and most likely the future.

What is the outcome? How will he move on?

While I feel the first half was a bit on the slower side, I ended up really loving this book!

I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style of this book. There were unexpected moments that left me breathless. Initially, I wasn’t a fan of Tom, but he gradually grew on me. The story is filled with sadness, which the author was exceptionally adept at conveying.

My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This was a great book that I couldn't put down! The opening few pages left me shook! This is a must read!

Finding Grace opens with a stunning twist at the end of the first chapter—one best discovered without spoilers. I recommend going in blind and avoiding reviews that might reveal too much. At its heart, this is a story about a relationship built on secrets, where one person is keeping a significant truth from the other. Rothschild masterfully builds tension throughout, letting the weight of what’s unspoken simmer until it inevitably surfaces—a compelling read.

I loved this book! I was engrossed reading about the emotional turmoil of the characters and the changing relationships between each of them. It even has a little humor at times that gave me a chuckle. I don’t want to give anything away so I won’t give any details about the story.
The only thing I struggled with a little bit was that I frequently had to remind myself who was telling the story when “I” was used in the sentences. That would kind of take me out of the scene for a second. But I ultimately liked how the author used the narrator’s unique perspective to tell the story, so that’s ok.
This is a heartfelt story that had me quickly turning the pages to see how it would end.
Thanks to NetGalley for my copy to review.

You know you’re in for a wild ride when you’re already crying in each of the first 3 chapters of a book…

Wow! This was so so good! The writing style was perfect and made it such an easy, quick read. But it still packed quite the punch and caused all of the emotions to surface. I was not expecting how this story ended up playing out just by reading the blurb. Definitely check some trigger warnings for this one.

I think I went through every emotion just towards Tom alone. I felt for him but also was irritated by him in the beginning, then felt utterly heartbroken and wrecked, then hopeful, then frustrated, then satisfied. It was quite the journey for that one. The backstory intertwined with the present day made my heart just feel good.

All of the side characters, along with Grace and Honor, felt fully flushed out. You could clearly see how each of them had their own part in the story. Man, I need more from Loretta if this is how she writes!

This was a very interesting story. It kept you engaged and you had to keep reading to see what was going to happen. There was a horrible tragedy that left a husband almost incapacitated and it was very difficult for him to go on. His son made it possible to live again. Then a surprise comes up and he is enchanted by Grace but doesn't tell her why and it almost derails their lives completely. She finally understands and comes to see him.
The story had some very good characters that were easy to picture

I got this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review

Sometimes when we desire more out of life, we can lose perspective and forget to enjoy what we already have. When Honor loses her ability to have a sibling for her daughter Chloe by natural means, she becomes obsessed with finding a way to expand her family. Tom, who is content with the way things are, struggles with her constant push for another baby.  When tragedy strikes, Tom is left to handle the consequences of her choices alone. When you are suffering through heartache, it’s hard to hear that sometimes things happen for a reason. Because how can that much pain have a purpose? We never know where life is leading us, and we need to allow for healing and be open to love whenever and however it shows up in our lives.

This novel is an exploration of the human experience . . . of profound grief and about the choices we make both out of fear and for love.

I thank NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of Finding Grace for my unbiased evaluation.  4 stars

I wasn’t prepared at all for what happened in the beginning of this book. The tragic opening was intense and then the storyline with the surrogate was really tricky for me. I felt for Tom and all he had gone through, but I found myself incredibly frustrated at his deception. And then the ending felt too neat even though I was wanting a happy ending. I have mixed feelings about this book.

I strongly believe you have to go into this one blind because no one can prepare you for all the WTF’s in this book. It is shocking & painful the entire time and heartbreaking to read. The story is told in a unique way with the narrator sometimes giving us morsels of opinion which develop the plot. I think we could have used more from the narrator but I enjoyed the way the story was told.

Some of the things that happen in this book are just insane & it certainly kept me on my toes but I don’t totally know how I feel about a lot of it. Definitely an interesting read that would make for a great book club discussion.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.

The cover and description were what initially drew me in. I found the book to be well written and genuinely enjoyable. It was hopeful yet emotional. This book touched on many themes like loss, parenthood, grief, and love. There are several trigger warnings to be aware of. I found myself rooting for the characters but was also often frustrated with them. Overall, I really enjoyed the story and thought it was a good debut novel.

TW:
Recurrent miscarriage
Child death
Grief /Loss

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I can not review this book without giving anything away. But the book starts off with a bang that turns out the book is not at all what you were expecting. I almost didn't pick this up at the time because I didn't think I was in the mood for it, but it turned out great. Really enjoyed it, enjoyed the story and the characters and the father-son relationship. More a story about coming clean. Will say the ending is predictable, but the journey to the ending is enjoyable. A fun read. Kind of a crazy premise, but quite a story after that.

Thank you to NetGalley for the preview copy of this book. I will be looking forward to more works by this author!

This is getting great reviews, but is just not the right book for me. I really dislike overly sentimental books. I mostly read mysteries and thrillers!

BUT iff you love tragic and unusual love stories, you should definitely try it! I don't want to give too much away, but it's about a man who falls in love with a very unlikely person. It was hard for me to tease out whether this relationship was truly love or just trauma bonding. Give it a try! Just because it wasn't for me does not mean that you won't really love it!

Thanks to the publisher for the advance review copy!

Usually huge surprises and WTH’s in a plot come late in the story, but damn, this had me exclaiming,”Wait, WHAT?!” rather early on, then I was irrevocably hooked. I could not put this one down, and finished in one day.
Rothschild’s debut novel is a total standout. She delivers a masterful narrative with a most unique, yet completely relatable, protagonist, whose ‘voice’, wit and humor are like a familiar, comfortable friend.
I had all the feels with this one- ALL of them. Grief, tears, laughter, secrets, lies, disappointment and hope; at one point I was literally laughing so hard tears were streaming down my face, and I will never think of ‘purple’ in the same way again! There are stories within the story, beautifully woven, and the writing is detailed and creative. I haven’t read a novel this layered and truly excellent in a long time. Seriously, read this book, you’ll thank me later!

I am so sorry I hated this. SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

I hated that this is narrated as if by a ghost that was also somehow the most rational person ever despite dying horrifically and tragically. I also hated the romance with a passion. I understand it's complicated but holy shit I wanted to kill this man.