This book was really a fascinating in-depth character study that had me curious in the first half, but it ultimately fell flat for me. I quickly lost interest in the second half of the book and couldn't find the motivation to continue reading. I can appreciate the author's talent but ultimately I didn't care for the characters enough and wish they were developed more before the inciting incident was brought forward.

No thank you. I skipped around and couldn't find a spot I felt like sticking to. The female lead ghost is annoying in death as she was in life.

I received a complementary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Rated 4.75 What a wonderfully unique novel that invokes many emotions from grief to humor to shock to love. I loved all the imperfect characters and personalities the author weaves into her storyline. So many topics are included: motherhood, grief, healing, surrogacy, marriage, single parent, second chance love. I really enjoyed this one and have already recommended it to many! Finding Grace is out now so run don't walk to the store and grab your copy!

Special thanks to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for my copy; all opinions are my own.

✨BOOK REVIEW✨

Finding Grace - Loretta Rothschild

Finding Grace is a book that I can guarantee will stick with you for a while but I implore you to go into this one blind, don’t read reviews or synopses, just dive in and buckle up.

I can’t really summarize this book without giving too much away so I will stick to trying to articulate how I felt about the book. In short, I loved it. The concept is unique, this is more a character study than plot type of story. We have a set of characters, most flawed in such relatable ways you will find yourself resonating continuously to one or more of them, that are perfectly imperfect.. This book incites a spectrum of emotions, from shock to grief to humor to love, you get it all. A story of relationships, and parenthood, and the balance of finding your happiness among grief. This story is great, it’s unique and it's written beautifully. Honestly, just go read it…it’s worth it.

Thank you to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for my copy; all opinions are my own. Finding Grace is out now!

Rothschild does an amazing job writing such an emotionally intense story. Her writing is beautiful and witty even when the story is complicated and intense. However, I kept getting confused that Honor was narrating the story. I love the idea of her as the narrator but as I was reading I had to remind myself of it. Furthermore, the whole book was one big miscommunication and lie which is not my favorite thing to read. However, if you like that kind of drama in a book, you would love this one!

Well, this book was something else! After the first chapter when I picked my jaw up off the ground, I was hooked. I can’t say much without spoiling it. Go in blind, hold on tight and enjoy the ride. Thank you netgalley for the arc.

SO many people left great reviews on this book that I couldn't wait to get started. I found Tom to be a dud. He was a crap husband to his first wife and child and then suddenly gets a second chance with a son and a new gf/wife. I found the pursuit of Grace to be creepy and I cannot believe she came around to him after finding out how he betrayed her privacy. Not for me.

It's hard to review this amazing debut because so much of the book hinges on the first chapter, which takes a surprising turn that sets the entire narrative in motion. The backstory is revealed via an unconventional narrator who observes the book's protagonist and his friends with an uncanny insight. If I'm being opaque, it's because to say more would spoil the experience for others -- and I'd hate to do that because everyone deserves to have the reading experience that I had. Let's just say that Loretta Rothschild has burst out of the gate with this debut and will certainly remain on my radar for a long time to come. Don't miss this one!!

Wow. This had one of the most insane endings to a first chapter I have ever read in my life, which means I was instantly hooked. I'm happy that I went into this book fairly blind because I was so shocked by what was happening.

In the end, this story ended up holding my interest the whole way through and I'll be thinking about it for a long time.

This one is so hard to review without spoiling! The first chapter ends with such a shock - and it is the first domino of a wild ride. You as the reader know what’s coming but you are waiting to see how it all unfolds. Really interesting storytelling!

I can’t believe this is a debut novel. It is beautifully written, smart, emotional, shocking at times and totally had me riveted. I can’t wait to read whatever comes next from this wonderful author. So how to review without giving anything away? Hmmmm.. Honor seems to have it all, but does she? Her world is her daughter. While she loves her husband, he is always busy and seems to be distracted. They’re going through the motions until something happens to change everything. Not hyperbole, truly everything she thought, knew and felt. Pull up a chair, grab a big iced coffee (tea or drink of choice) and be prepared to not move for hours upon hours. This is the kind of book that I put into a re-read folder in my kindle. It’s so rich, deep and I think it would make a great film.

Wow this book ripped out my heart just to put it back, harden it and then take it out all over again. I highly recommend going into this book blind as I was shocked by the first chapter. The heartache and pitfalls that come with the human condition are highlighted and put on stage for this story. This is a remarkable debut and will be one of the few books I actually remember the premise of for years to come.

What an absolute WILD RIDE this was from the very first chapter. I felt like I had to keep reading this book because I was on the edge of my seat wondering if this entire romance plot was going to just blow up. The way this author wrote the narrator was also so incredibly unique. I really enjoyed seeing it from her view from elsewhere. The audio for this was REALLY good.

Finding Grace
By: Loretta Rothschild
Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild is a captivating debut with a premise unlike anything I’ve ever read. From the dazzling yet tragic opening in Paris to the haunting shift in perspective that reveals the story’s deeper layers, Rothschild delivers a narrative that is both imaginative and emotionally resonant. The voice of Honor, caught between worlds, brings a fresh and otherworldly lens to themes of grief, love, and the secrets that shape our lives. The result is a story that feels truly original—equal parts poignant and unexpected.
The prose is lyrical yet accessible, carrying the reader through moments of heartbreak, mystery, and moral complexity. Finding Grace is a bold, moving, and wholly unique novel that lingers long after the last page.

Many thanks to Loretta Rothschild, St Martins Press and Netgalley for a digital copy of this book. I read and reviewed this voluntarily and opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. This book is available for purchase on July 8th, 2025!

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The heart of Finding Grace revolves around Honor, who seems to have everything. But there is one thing missing - a second child, and it pulls on her heartstrings. A misdirected letter lights the match of this unputdownable page-turner. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions. It is a gripping read and one that will pull you in. The characters are so real that they jump off the pages. I look forward to Rothschild's book.

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild was very slow but good. If you like books about motherhood/parenthood, grief, marriage, healing, surrogacy, single parents, and second chance at love, then you will love this book!!

Finding Grace is the debut novel by Rothschild and it was very good!! This book pulled me in from the very first page with an explosion I was not expecting to happen. This book drew me in immediately and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. It was very slow at times. Rothschild did a great job with the story line. The characters were so well written (I can’t think of their names) but I loved the ladies that Chloe surrounded herself with. This story was so full of emotions. Showed different sides of marriage, egg retrieval, surrogacy, death of a wife and child, starting over, being a single parent, secrets, healing, and a second chance at love. What more could you ask for in book!! Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my very late thoughts and opinions.

This book would be a great book club choice...lots to discuss. Honor is a woman who seemingly has everything...except another baby. This desire is the beginning of a series of events that are shocking and a true journey for the reader. Don't want to say too much and give it away, but this was a surprise of a book in so many ways! A book of women, desire, and secrets that come back to haunt you.

I just cant get myself to stick around for such unlikely characters. I think this will really work for the people that like a weird book and be a love it or hate it situation when it hits with the right person. Theres certainly a friend or two i will recommend to.

I have to admit I struggled with this one. Right from the beginning when there was a terrible incident that altered everyone’s lives, I wanted to stop reading. I continued on but felt the story was slow, drawn out and just cringy. I didn’t really like the characters, they felt shallow. I wanted to like this one, but I have to say I will not be recommending this one.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my ARC in exchange for my thoughts.

Title: Finding Grace
By: Loretta Rothschild
Pub. Day: July 8, 2025

Genre:
Fiction, Women’s, Contemporary, Romance, Mystery

Content Warnings:
Infertility, Trauma, Marital Discord, Terrorism, Grief,
*Knocked off star for personal preference regarding graphic sexual content (Chapters 15, 22)

Memorable Quote:
“There was no such thing as a life without a past.”

Summary/Review:
Finding Grace will take your heart and rip it out over and over again, in the best possible way. From the very first sentence, in the first chapter, I found myself on an emotional roller coaster, never quite knowing if the next page would bring me to tears, make me smile, or leave me completely breathless. For a debut, Loretta Rothschild shows an extraordinary level of talent, crafting a story so gripping that I lost track of time and stayed up far too late just to see what happened next.

It’s better to step into this novel blind, too many details would give away the brilliant twists that make it such a page-turner. The suspense is relentless, the unpredictability intoxicating, and the story’s themes of love, loss, hope, and happiness are woven together with such raw, heavy, and thought-provoking vulnerability that it lingers with you long after the last page.

What truly sets this novel apart is a unique narrative perspective that infuses the entire reading experience with something refreshingly original and deeply memorable. This isn’t just another book on your shelf; it’s the kind of story that burrows into your mind and your heart, reshaping the way you think about both fiction and life. Highly Recommended.

Similar Authors: Nicholas Sparks, John Greene, and JoJo Moyes

Thank you to Loretta Rothschild, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity of an Advanced Readers Copy. I am voluntarily leaving my personal review.

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