The way this book kicks off is absolutely shocking. I couldn't believe my eyes and reread it several times. Finding Grace is a bold novel about family, love, loss and healing. I found Tom, Honor and her mother Colette's story compelling. In fact, Honor and Colette were my favorite part of the novel. I could have read THEIR story indefinitely. And while the novel is titled Finding Grace, it's Grace's story that I could have completely done without. As a Romance, this book was simply not for me. I detest when a MMC is deceitful to the FMC and that was the case for the majority of this book. I couldn't root for the HEA.

And SPOILER WARNING...I really, strongly dislike it when a central part of a book's plot involves infertility and then there is an easy, unexpected pregnancy at the end. That's a big nope for me.

So while this book was extraordinarily well written and easily captivated my attention, there were too many things that I just didn't enjoy.

I don’t think I can properly review this book, as there are some essential details I wouldn’t want to spoil, even unintentionally. You’ll notice that even the synopsis is vague, ensuring that every revelatory moment is experienced without prior knowledge. So instead of my traditional type of review, here are a few things I absolutely loved about the book:

- The first chapter left me speechless. I was completely caught off guard and instantly hooked.

- It took me a while to adjust to the unique narrator, but I ultimately found the perspective truly captivating.

- The themes explored in this book are deep and thought-provoking. I would love to discuss them, but even touching on them might give away parts of the plot.

- The human connections felt raw and real. Whether good or bad, the relationships between parents, spouses, children, and friends were portrayed with striking authenticity.

- The moral dilemmas were profound. The characters often found themselves doing the right things for the wrong reasons and the wrong things for the right reasons.

- Colette, the mother-in-law, was a standout character for me. Her small but transformative arc made quite an impression.

- A minor but key lesson in the book was about assumptions. Our perceptions of people and their actions can be wildly inaccurate, and this novel explored that idea in a powerful way.

- The title is perfect.

- The ending was quite moving, bringing me to tears.

I truly can’t recommend this DEBUT novel enough! If you love books that feature emotional storytelling, morally complex characters and situations, and deep human connections, Finding Grace is a must read!

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for a copy of this book, which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I really wanted to like Finding Grace because the story sounded meaningful. The idea of someone going through a personal journey and trying to find peace is something I usually enjoy.

The beginning definitely caught my attention, but I didn't care for Honor right from the start. I then found it hard to stay focused and the book was really getting hard to get into. The story moved slowly, and I didn’t feel very connected to the characters. Some parts felt a bit repetitive, and I found myself losing interest as I read.

I can see how others might find comfort or inspiration in this story, but it just didn’t click with me. I appreciate the message, but the way it was told didn’t hold my attention.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC for my honest review.

Thank you to St. Martins Press for the free electronic copy. All opinions are mine.

I loved Finding Grace. I recommend it with the caveat not to read spoilers and go into this book blind. Finding Grace packs an emotional punch. And kudos to author Loretta Rothschild for this debut novel that captured my heart and mind almost immediately.

At its core, it's a love story. Many love stories. Romantic, familial, maternal, friendship, and maybe obsessive love, too. All the love one reader can handle.

This is a book you have to go in completely blind. There were a few unexpected twists that kept me hooked the entire time. The characters are so well written. This was a stunning and beautiful debut novel and I look forward to reading more work from Loretta Rothschild.

Thank you so much for the advanced copy of Finding Grace.
I really enjoyed how this author explored grief throughout the novel. It was an interesting perspective to hear Hope's opinion of what was going on in Tom's life even after she had died in the suicide bombing at the Ritz. I found myself less interested in the story as it went on, but I do feel that a lot of people will enjoy this book when it is published.

I am so thankful to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of Finding Grace. I don’t like to give spoilers so I won’t provide a description. This was such a thought provoking book. I was in a constant battle of not being able to put it down and having to stop reading for a few minutes to process the emotions I had. Finding Grace was the perfect combination of suspense, romance and drama. This was a wonderful debut novel and I’m definitely a huge fan of Loretta Rothschild. Highly recommend!!!

ROLLERCOASTER!!! OMG! I see this book being on every booktok, Instagram and Facebook reel. Tore my heart apart and I couldn’t put it down!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This book was very emotional . Interesting perspective and I didn’t like the characters very much.
Thank you St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This novel was very well written. It’s a moving story of love, loss, grief, and moving on. The beginning shocked me, and I feel going into the story blind is the best way to read it. It’s literary fiction at its most nuanced and definitely left me with a great deal to think about.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC to read and review. All opinions are my own.

This debut truly surprised me. The cover caught my eye and I’m so glad I gave it a chance. From the first few chapters I was hooked. Chapter Two even brought me to tears.

It’s hard to summarize without giving too much away, but this is a powerful story of grief, healing, and love. The characters Honor, Tom, and Grace feel so real and their pain is deeply felt. The writing is moving and full of emotion.

I also loved how unique the story was. I even discovered a new favorite poem, “Hymn to Beauty” by Baudelaire. This book stays with you long after you finish it. If you’re in the mood for something heartfelt and beautifully written, add this to your list. It is absolutely worth it.

Rated 4.5 stars

AN emotional read - from the beginning, it packed a punch. It's best to go in blind - while there were times when I strongly disagreed with the characters' actions, it was an intimate look at relationships and grief. A compelling story that was "quieter" but enjoyable nonetheless.

I raced through this book, and I predict it will be broadly popular when it comes out. I could see it leading to some great book club discussions. I was shocked by the opening events, intrigued by the story’s unique point-of-view, and on the edge of my seat to find out what would happen. I didn’t expect the plot to end up exactly where it did. This would make a great movie!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

I really enjoyed this book! I heard so many good things about it, and I loved getting to see what all of the hype was about! The audiobook was also amazing

Along with other reviewers, I encourage you to go in blind. There is a huge plot shift in the first few chapters

What I enjoyed the most was the unique narrator voice. I also haven’t read very many books about surrogacy.

However, our MMC’s unethical choices made this one hard to stomach, it was not a love story I was rooting for.

Boy, was this a good book that looks into what relationships mean, how we interact with one another, and the precious people that are in our lives. There were so many little topics that this book explores that makes for deep thought and good discussion. I don't think you need to know a whole lot going into this one, and just allow it to take you on the journey.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the gifted e-ARC.

Slightly disturbing and definitely compelling, FINDING GRACE should appeal to a wide variety of readers. The author certainly knows how to add shock value, and I frequently found myself exclaiming out loud. There is an explosiveness to the narrative that will make this one a success. I never felt that the drama was sensational, however, because the author handled everything with extreme respect and care. While the ending is satisfying, I did find myself rolling my eyes a couple times. All in all, this novel is entertaining and gripping, and I will look forward to more from this author.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.

Honor is determined to have another baby besides her daughter Chloe. She is not able to have children biologically and must use donor eggs. Her husband Tom is afraid she is obsessed with the idea. He has tried to say no more. but isn't being listened to. They take off to Paris for the holidays as they usually do this time of year, but her mind is elsewhere and yes, she is obsessive. A situation in Paris changes all their plans.

Tom is left to make some tough choices and of course, he makes the wrong ones every chance. I don't want to spoil the story here so let me just say Tom is a good man who doesn't seem to listen to anyone, does his own thing, gets deeper and deeper as time goes on and has to suffer the consequences of his poor choices.

Definitely a good story in spite of wanting to scream at Tom to do the right thing.
Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader copy. Honest opinions expressed here are my own and are freely given.

This was an unexpected wild ride that kept me rivets the entire time. The story was very moving and poignant, and the characters interesting and relatable.

Finding Grace is a stunning and deeply moving debut that grabbed me from the first page and never let go. The opening is both beautiful and startling, setting up an emotional expectation that’s completely upended by the end of the first chapter—in the best possible way. What follows is too powerful to spoil, but suffice it to say, the surprises are both heartfelt and narratively bold.

At its core, this is a novel about loss, the shape of grief, and the quiet, fierce ways people support each other through unthinkable pain. Rothschild captures the emotional wreckage of losing the two most important people in your life with unflinching honesty, while also exploring the strength of long-standing friendship and the complicated paths toward healing.

Despite its weighty themes, the book is a smooth and compelling read—unputdownable and thought-provoking at once. It’s the kind of story that feels both intimate and sweeping, delicate and bold. I can’t wait to read whatever Loretta Rothschild writes next.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy of this book. My review is voluntary and reflects my honest opinion.