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Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of Finding Grace.

This isn’t a plot I’d typically gravitate to, but upon reading some reader reviews, I felt it may be a worthwhile read.

This book had me hooked from chapter 1, where the author brings us to Christmas in Paris and a tragedy that changes the trajectory of Tom’s life. The characters that come in the following chapters are thoughtful and well developed. While the story mainly revolves around Tom, Honor and Grace, I really appreciated the relationship between Tom and Colette and how over time, they became closer than they had been at any point prior to Honor’s death.

This would make a great book club book- lots of points to converse about.

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I loved this book! It caught my attention right away and kept me guessing throughout. I will highly recommend this book and author!

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild. It was extremely well written, and proved to be thought provoking. The story is about a young couple who have a daughter and face many challenges once they decided to have a second child. Unfortunately the wife and daughter died in a horrific way and the husband, ridden in grief is left to raise their infant son alone. This book shows the moral compass life takes when one lie of omission leads to another. It is a love story with many twists and turns. I found myself holding my breath several times while reading this book until I read the next pages in the chapter and often times into the next chapter until I read the last page of the book. I highly recommend reading “Finding Grace”, you won’t be disappointed.

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It starts in Paris where all love stories should begin, however as we know, life doesn’t always go according to the plans.

Couples don’t want to think about problems having a child. It shouldn’t be complicated but it can be. And where is the therapist? This book makes me bite my nails thinking about the pain Tom and Honor go through to bring their second newborn into this world when hope isn’t enough.

In the beginning, their plans get bumped into a totally new direction which brings in a good deal of suspense. It’s informative with the hardships that infertile couples go through these days. As readers, we want the best for them and there are times we just want to go inside the dialogue to help.

It’s also about grieving with a lot small gatherings in London. Friends have a meaningful place in this story. It creates the importance of having people to call when you need them. Many parts are predictable but it brings out the charm and warmth that makes it an enjoyable read.

My thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of June 10, 2025.

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I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
What a unique read! Tom and Honor have everything, a beautiful home, a beautiful daughter until they don’t.
Years later secrets that should have been told change everything. Is there any way to capture the love again?
A love story, a new beginning, and a haunting past!

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3.5 stars
This was an enjoyable story that I can certainly invision on the big screen. Thank you for this copy, I would recommend this book and these opinions are my own.

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How the 1% grieve - a tale.

*unrealistic and implausible
*densely populated with highly unlikable characters who also manage to be void of depth as well as unique qualities

Told in the voice of the late wife.

After violently losing his family, Tom sells his hedge fund to devote his life to being an actual present parent this time around (instead of working 100+ hours per week, he now ferries his young son to private school, bakes treats for son, and never ever ever speaks of his son’s mother or sister.

He then receives an accidental correspondence about the children’s egg donor (the one who wished to remain anonymous), he goes to see her, and is floored by her absolute resemblance to his late wife (“indistinguishable” was the word used and “he never thought I would manifest in another person’s body…” and it just gets worse from there.

This one was painfully bad, and as such I’m unable to recommend it.



Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the DRC

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Finding Grace is a heart-wrenching, beautifully written novel that explores love, loss, and the consequences of our choices. Honor’s journey, from longing for another child to facing an unimaginable tragedy, is deeply emotional and relatable. The story’s strength lies in its complex characters and how their lives intertwine, revealing the weight of secrets and the ripple effects of a single decision. Blending moral dilemmas with poignant storytelling, this book is more than a love story—it’s a powerful tale of forgiveness and redemption. A captivating read that stays with you long after the final page.

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This is hard to review without giving too much away. I have to say that this is my favorite kind of story. Lots of drama, broken but lovely characters and the possibility of happiness after tragedy. It’s just so genuinely sweet and heartwarming. Good reminder that not telling the whole truth can snowball into a hole that is hard to dig out of.

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I did not continue to read this book. While the premise for the book was interesting, I do not read books which use the Lord's name in vain, contain foul language and detail inappropriate sexual content. Too bad authors with an interesting story line cannot rely on the plot and their talent to carry the interest without all the other unsavory additions included.

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Wow! I love this book. When I started reading. I didn't want to set it down. I kept telling my husband how this book was unique in its delivery. For a debut novel, Loretta Rothschild has grabbed my attention.  I can't say much about the storyline because, from the beginning, the story doesn't follow what you think is going to happen. You will be taken on an emotional roller coaster and experience the story through the eyes of someone you wouldn't expect to deliver the narrative, adding to the greatness of the story for me. I fell in love with all the characters in the book, even the ones you come to dislike. You are given such insight into why they are the way they are that you realize why and feel compassionate toward their fate. This lovely book will be with me for a long time. Huge thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Loretta Rothschild for the advanced copy.

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I was all over the place with this book. At once, I liked the characters and then I didn't like some of them. When you read this book, I think you'll know what and who I mean.

There are ethical arguments in this book that change as the story unfolds. Basically, how honest does a person want to be, have to be, in the beginning of a relationship? It's hard to go into this question without providing spoilers, which I won't do. There are surprises, lots of angst and you'll be questioning yourself and and your feelings about the characters as you get into the story.

Tom and Honor and their young daughter Chloe, are on holiday in Paris, at the Ritz and a horrific event changes the lives of all three in an earth-shattering way. Enter Grace, whose life will also change in ways she never knew could exist. There are so many surprises in this book that it's a hard book to review without spoiling it, so I won't do that.

The only thing that could have been made better is that there are lulls in what's important in this story, filled in with what I thought were mundane, unnecessary details.

There are people I didn't like in this book and people I wanted to yell at to grow a spine, but all works out the way it should in the end.

Appreciation to NetGalley and the publishers for providing this ARC.

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A moving love story that explores the impact of choices and their consequences. While the storyline is sad I enjoyed the portrayal of a group of friends and family navigating deep love, loss and new beginnings. Lots of twists and turns.

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I was so looking forward to reading what was described as “deeply moving love story,” but instead was presented with a hot mess. I almost didn’t make it through the first chapter because Honor was such a selfish narcissist, but when the bomb went off I suddenly became intrigued. And the story did keep my interest for a few chapters, then went off the rails again. The characters were clueless and wooden, the situations contrived and it was painful to keep reading. If you are the type of reader who enjoys watching Hollywood movies that revolve around titillating sex scenes, an abundance of foul language and not much else than this is for you. For those who want to read an engaging story with well developed characters and plot lines, run away from this one. Thank to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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What an interesting story. Tom and Honor’s group of friends Lauren, Annie and Oliver. Tom and Honor’s love story. As well as the ultimate love story told through every page of this book. This book kept me turning pages well past bed time. It was so worth every page turn.

I would highly recommend this book

I want to thank NetGalley and St Martins Press for this advanced reader copy and this is my honest review of this book.

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"Finding Grace" is a good debut novel, in that it sets up an immediate trauma, and provides an unusual narrator. However, I resented the sudden traumatic event/conflict because it felt so random, like a gimmick. Luckily, I kept reading. At times I thought the story seemed like a Hallmark movie, and at other times I felt sucked in despite myself. I enjoyed the quirky characters, the grandmother in particular, and I as rooting for the characters in the end to come back together. Recommended if you enjoy books that are emotional and romantic. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. Pub date: June 10, 2025

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The book opens with a family holiday that showcases the infertility problems that the couple is having. The reader sees the effect that the desire for a child is having on the husband, wife and young daughter. The love, the frustration of this family is left unresolved as a horrifying tragedy occurs. While this tragedy unfolds it is discovered that the infertility interventions have worked and the surrogate is pregnant. What happens next leads to a beautifully written story, but one that also creates a moral dilemma. This is a wonderful debut. I will be watching for more books by this author. I am very appreciative of the complimentary digital ARC from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press. This review is my own opinion.

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Many couples suffer from infertility. One such couple, Tom and Honor, are facing issues of infertility. They find themselves disagreeing on the next steps. Honor's thoughts and emotions are completely understandable. She feels unfulfilled. Honor plunges headlong into that need without securing Tom's support. The couple's disagreement is their final conversation on the topic.
Tom moves forward. He is reactionary at first, only handling the things that need handling. As time goes by, he starts taking steps toward the future. He stumbles and over-corrects himself many times. He realizes that he wants happiness and tries to find his way. Will he be able to move forward with life now that he realizes he is ready?

Finding Grace is a book that defies conventional expectations. Traditional stories begin, lead the reader to a surprise or shocking event, and then navigate through the aftermath. Loretta Rothschild shocks the reader and then traverses the aftermath. The pace of the novel is excellent, keeping the reader engaged throughout. There are several surprises in the book adding to the reader's engagement. In conclusion, the author reminds us to be truthful, talk about feelings as they occur, and cherish our family.

Loretta Rothschild is a talented storyteller with great vision and ability. Her debut novel is phenomenal. Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Loretta Rothschild for the advanced reader copy.

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Heart wrenching story of the next chapter in a life upended by tragedy.
Tom's wife and young daughter are killed in a terrorist bombing at the hotel in Paris they are spending the holidays at.
The story goes on to tell, from his dead wife's perspective, the story of a sorrowing man trying to find life after death.
Very tragic beginning and a lot of what follows does not get any better, as far as sadness and foreboding are concerned.
I found Tom to be less than likeable in many respects.
The storytelling, from his dead wife's eyes, was definitely unique and actually entertaining much of the time.
I could not relate to Tom's chosen path of deception and weak-kneed reactions, so it colored much of the
telling for me.

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This novel is hard to describe without giving away the story, suffice to say I was completely captivated. You could say it’s a love story with a moral dilemma - I predict it will be one of the “big” book club picks. Lots to discuss and the ending works!

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