Honor seems to have almost everything. Except her husband works too much, and she’s physically unable to give her daughter, Chloe, a sibling. She’s become obsessed with finding a surrogate. Tom tries to get her to focus on the child they do have, but her fixation on having another kid is putting tension on their marriage, until a catastrophic event changes everything.

Years later, Tom makes decisions that both improve his life and yet keep him so fraught with tension that every decision puts his future on shaky ground.

NetGalley provided an advance copy, which RELEASES JUNE 10, 2025.

Nope. This book was not for me. I also find it impossible to review without giving away something that is clearly meant to be a surprise because it isn’t in the copy of the book. This seems to be a polarizing read so if you want - give it a try.

There is so little that can be said about this story that isn't a spoiler. Some things I loved are that the story pulled me in right away, I loved the London setting, and the premise felt fresh and unique.
My one complaint is the repetitiveness of Tom choosing not to tell Grace the truth over and over. That got frustrating. Also, the ending felt a bit too tidy for me personally.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me the chance to read both a digital copy of this book and a physical Advanced Reader Copy of this book. This is one of those books that makes you think and stays with you after you turn the last page. I kind of went into this one "blind", and not really knowing what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The emotional depth and poignancy of Rothschild's book is stunning. I think this would be a good book for my book club, and I may suggest we read it after it comes out to the public. I think there would be a lot to talk about and good conversation surrounding this book.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 was nothing like I've read before! Unique and full of emotion...The first chapter left my jaw on the floor and the following chapters tore my heart out. For those two reasons, I set this book aside for several weeks.

The synopsis was purposely left vague for a reason. I had no idea what I had started and needed something lighter. And to keep this spoiler-free, I won't go into much detail in this post. You will just have to read it.

The narrating POV alone sets 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 apart from other complex family dramas. I still don't know how I feel about Tom and his choices, but I did love Honor, his wife, throughout.

I recommend anyone who reads FINDING GRACE to go in blind, because there is a twist at the end of the very first chapter that sets the tone for the rest of the book.

It would be easy to spoil this one, so all you really need to know is FINDING GRACE is part romance, part fiction. It presented some interesting questions and moral dilemmas, and I flew swiftly through the story, which explores themes of honestly, loss, renewal, and the ways life moves forward, even under the most difficult circumstances.

I really enjoyed Loretta Rothschild’s debut and will definitely be checking out what she writes in the future.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an eARC of FINDING GRACE in exchange for my honest feedback.

Wow! What an amazing, emotion-driven debut novel by author, Loretta Rothschild!! Having gone into this book blind, I had no idea what to expect. So imagine my surprise, when I was already in tears by chapter two!! “Finding Grace” is such a cleverly-written, compelling story boasting a unique premise and wonderful, well-developed, relatable characters.

Right from the get-go, this story reached into the depths of my heart and ripped it apart before methodically mending it back together, piece by agonizing piece. It is gut-wrenching, heartfelt, and real. But it’s also a story best discovered on your own; hence, no spoilers here.

I highly recommend taking a chance on this one…you won’t regret it!

I really liked that the story was told from Ana's perspective, Tom's first wife. Even though it focuses on Tom and Grace, Ana's voice added a lot of depth. Getting to know her struggles and motivations made the emotional weight of the plot hit harder

Overall, it's a touching look at loss, love, and finding meaning after something tragic, with enough mystery to keep you interested

4.5/5. I really liked this concept with a unique narrator. I think this would have been a 5/5 if the ending was different. I think this a great book for book club discussions and hope to see this as a BOTM month or Read With Jenna pick.

How do you review a book that you can't say much about without spoiling the big stuff?? The publishers are purposely keeping their summaries vague which works perfectly for this one. Here's what I can say:

* You will read chapter 1 and have to set the book down to process what you just read boom

* After chapter 1 you will settle into a story about love, loss, and second chances, mixed with a feeling of unsettling tension. Not to mention one of the most unique POV I've seen in a long time.

* There are plenty of "trainwreck vibe" moments that kept the pages turning- - you can't look away from the disastrous decisions and events that play out.

This is a book you will absolutely want to talk about as you read! It's sure to be a hit this summer.

I was drawn to this book because i LOVE the cover. I was HOOKED from the first chapter. Like WHAAAAT???! I enjoyed this read. It made me feel anxious that Tom was not honest to Grace from the jump. I was waiting for her to find out the entire time. So messy! Loved the ending.

"But there is no word in the English dictionary for a parent who loses a child. They remain the same: a father, a mother, suspended in time. Forever explaining, forever retelling, forever tethered to an indigestible loss." Wow, what a debut! This is an outstanding debut novel full of family secrets. It's about how one lie can snowball into so many lies that you can't remember the truth. A shocking event shakes the lives of a family and two women's paths are combined to have lasting consequences. Old love and new love clash and what will be the outcome? Thanks to @NetGalley for the ARC of this wonderful book.

This book was a surprise in the best way.

Just judging from the synopsis, I was not fully prepared for all this book had to offer. This was surprisingly emotional, and I was caught off-guard by the events so early in the book. The grief and pain that Tom went through was felt through the page, and I was really rooting for him. I liked the story of him stepping up and trying his best for Henry, and also trying to find himself again. I loved seeing all of this through Honor’s narration, and thought that was a great style choice. Tom and Grace’s story, while not prefect (ahem Tom), was still beautiful, and I enjoyed seeing their growth.

This was an emotional heavy-hitter, but well worth it.

DNF @ p28

Listen. Sometimes you just know when a book isn't for you-- like when it hits a dozen of your pain points in the first 10% of the book. And because I don't really feel like ragging on this book, I'm not even going to list them all.

Except one-- the narrating dead person. (No spoilers here; this narrator from across the veil is apparent very early). I think I have only liked this gimmick one time in the roughly dozen times I've seen it. It's always gimmicky and rarely works. The first I read was Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones. I didn't like that book either because I found it gimmicky. So my rule of thumb is, ghost characters? Fine. Ghost narrators? No thanks.

I tend to DNF books when I really feel a low rating might come from finishing it. I won't be rating this one, but I am providing trigger warnings below, because this book needs them.

Notes:

content warnings: fertility treatments, infertility, women's reproductive disorders, childlessness, bad parenting, marital disturbance, explosions, terrorism, death of a child.

Thank you to the author Loretta Rothschild, publishers St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an accessible digital arc of Finding Grace. All views are mine.

Wow! This book kept me engaged from the very beginning. I couldn’t really tell where the story was going but didn’t want to put it down. Toward the end, I felt it was predictable, going around in circles, but I found it enjoyable overall. Bonus points for a very unique narrator. I would describe the storyline as different from everything else I have read, tragic and yet hopeful. There are elements of friendship that I loved, some relationships evolve, and as you gain insight, you see some characters under a different light.
Overall, I would recommend the book to others. It was a 4-star read for me.

The description of this book left a lot to be discovered, so I basically went in blind. And oh boy, this was a dramatic book to do that for. After the first chapter, I knew I was in for a whirlwind. This book was emotional and heartbreaking, but also witty and enjoyable. I loved the unique narrative nature. I’ve never read anything like it, so it was exciting and refreshing for me.
I spent a lot of the time wanting to scream at our mmc, Tom, but I feel like that was the point. I’ve read a lot of books using the trope of messy female characters, so it was kind of nice to see a messy male character without him turning irredeemable like many men do in books.
Overall, I really enjoyed this. I cried and felt gut punched a lot, and I’m sure this will stick with me for a long time.

I read early reviews that suggested going in blind to this novel by Rothchild, and I am glad I did. The reader is taken on an emotional rollercoaster with the author exploring themes of loss, grief and regret. I enjoyed the pacing of this novel and the writing style and if you enjoy those quiet character driven novels this is one to pick up.

It is hard to review this book without giving the plot away, but I can say that I read quite a lot of books, but this is something different. It is a love story with unusual twists not your usual romance novel (I am usually not a fan of romance novels). I actually stayed up very late when I was close to the end of this novel The author really makes you feel for the characters. It is hard to believe that this is Loretta Rothschild's debut novel. I eagerly look forward to her next novel. Thank you to NetGalley and the St. Martin's press for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I received a copy for review. All opinions are my own. Wow what an emotional read but definitely a great one. A tragedy occurs and changes a family’s life forever. What follows is a decision that’s made that has wild consequences. I was up and down with emotions during the book and loved the character development. The point of view narrating was also very well done. I felt like I was watching the book play out in real time as a bystander and the emotions I felt during each chapter were very deep. What a beautiful story overall!

The setting: "Honor seems to have everything. She adores her daughter Chloe and her husband Tom... But her longing for another baby threatens to eclipse all of it..." Five years later Tom makes a decision with consequences he could not have forseen. "And what happens when your secrets come back to haunt you?"

Love, loss, grief, friendship, family, drama, SECRETS. Dual timeline/cat and mouse/back and forth between the past of Tom, Honor and then Chloe, and the present with Tom, Grace, and Henry.

So--like it or not? Often tiresome. Tom, and Grace--the egg donor for the second child, Henry [no real spoiler as it dominates the narrative from early on], as well as various friends constitute the bulk of the book. Add in the Sunday Blues [a group of women] and Tom's mother-in-law for a breather. Mostly told by Tom, but italics are Honor's narrative--from the hereafter.

Positives:
original
an easy read save for moments of mush--which are a disconnect [for me]
some dry humor and laughs
a few great descriptions:
"... my mother's [face], which had always resembled a carved marshmallow, plump and held high by finely sliced cheekbones, all carefully preserved with French moisturizers and a vampiric approach to sunlight"
"...eyes tennis-matched from Tom to Grace"

Negatives:
mush moments
absolutely a need and tidy ending.

Vacillating about a 3.5 [though I would not round up. In the distinct minority of readers, but many will enjoy.