Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read the Advanced Reader Copy.

Honor, Tom and their daughter, Chloe, are in France for Christmas having an argument about having a second child. Honor is desperately hoping that their surrogate will be able to hold the pregnancy while Tom just wishes to enjoy the holiday before returning to London. In the midst of their fight, Honor and Chloe are killed in a bomb attack. Honor now watches her husband’s turmoil after their death.

When I first started reading this, I did not know what to expect. I didn’t really read the full description, I like reading the first sentence and seeing if that intrigues me. Well, this story did. When I started reading it, the relationship was set. A serious marriage that is taking a slight turn. What I didn’t expect was the emotions after it. I have a daughter, so seeing Honor and Chloe die, and Tom having to handle the situation brought me to tears.

Through the entirety of this book I felt anger, sadness, somewhat betrayal. Even when Tom began to heal and find new love, the title Finding Grace I knew I was in for another roller coaster. This story was lovely from beginning to end. This story will make you emotional and having you craving more. I could not put this book down.

I would read this story again. I can’t wait for the future works of this author, if there is any, and I would suggest everyone to read this book. Hopefully you will fall in love with it as much as me.

As one review stated, “The description on the back did not prepare me for the first chapter. And the first chapter did not prepare me for the rest of the book!” The main character of this story is Tom, who is trying to deal with grief and life as it is, when an unexpected opportunity falls into his lap. How he decides to deal with it will alter the course of life for his close friends, family, and a few strangers who are soon to be more. This is a story about grief and getting through it, but also about love and friendship. It also delves into secrets (of many kinds) and the harm they can cause, even when we think we’re keeping them for good reasons.
It’s hard to rate this book as it seems pretty different from a lot of books I’ve read, mainly based on the narrator/writing style. It grabbed my attention from the beginning, and I wanted to keep reading to know what was going to happen to the characters. You did know from the beginning of the main event that the secret was going to have to come out, so that did make it a tense read at times wondering when/how the secret would be revealed! Overall, it was a good, interesting read and I would recommend it to others.
It has already been published, so grab a copy from your favorite book buying location.
Thank you to @netgalley for providing me with a free advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
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I received Finding Grace as ARC from NetGalley. I was excited by the premise of the book, but was disappointed half way through, The story is told from the perspective of Tom's dead wife, Honor. While I enjoyed the story telling through Honor's eyes, by halfway through it was hard to continue to watch Tom bumble his chance with Grace. And for a man that was written as being dismissive and almost cruel to his now dead wife, for him to be so overcome with grief for so long was hard to accept.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced reader copy of Finding Grace in exchange for my honest review.

After literally the best "first chapter" of a book I've read in a very long time, I was so excited to continue with the story.

But after a great start, I felt like the story fizzled and became a bit predictable. It was good but not great.

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed this debut and I promise not to give too much away as a surprising choice is made that shapes the entire story. Very early in the book, the reader is given information that is quite shocking and we get to see how the story unfolds. The whole time I was reading I was wondering how it would end when/if/how the truth is revealed. The main themes are family, what is morally/ethically right, and finding a way to heal from a loss. I was hooked from the beginning!

The story is intriguing and I enjoyed the plot, but the characters weren't very likeable and I did not enjoy the narrative style either. This was a hard one to finish.

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild was explosive from the very first chapter! My jaw dropped and I literally gasped out loud at the end of the first chapter. Honor Wharten has it all, the husband, the daughter and is on vacation in Paris. But she longs so much for another child. What follows this is gripping and dramatic, a story that will have you tearing through the pages to see what happens next.
Honor’s narration creates an emotionally resonant yet static perspective. There are secrets, a love triangle and tackles tough subjects such as miscarriage, grief and forgiveness. I don't want to give ANYthing away, I hope you go in blind like I did, so that you can truly enjoy this debut in all its glory. The characters are captivating, and the writing style will definitely have me going back for more.
4.5 stars. Thank you to Rothschild, Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

I know this one has been controversial. I enjoyed it, but was definitely surprised by the early twist. Honer and Tom seem to be the perfect couple, but they are unraveling as Tom is working all the time and Honer is obsessed with her struggle to have a second child, so much that she seems to be ignoring her daughter Chloe. If you don't want to know what happens, stop reading now:












Early in the book, Honer and Chloe are killed. The rest of the book is told from Honer's perspective, as kind of a friendly ghost. Several years pass by, and Tom has made some decisions about his life that are quite questionable. The book is an easy read, and the different narrator perspective is fun.

This book was a bit of ride. I wasn't expecting the beginning. I wasn't expecting the middle. I wasn't expecting the end.

I guess that makes it a good story. The twists and turns.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The first chapter of Finding Grace had me hooked, I was certain it was going to be a 5 star read. And then the story went off the rails… The narration is from a very unique perspective (highly recommend going in blind) and the story follows unlikeable Tom as he navigates a new life, parenthood, and a relationship with someone he never should have met. An easy page-turning read, but I was left with the feeling that I had wasted my time…

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.

I have such mixed thoughts on this book. I think I liked it? The characters were unlovable, which isn't always a death knell for me. But they were REALLY unlikable in this book and the miscommunication trope is a huge red flag for me. BUT I love the secrets and the plot twists that just kept coming. And that first chapter was spectacular.

I kept hearing everyone say how shocking the first chapter is and wow it definitely was! Definitely a very gripping start to a very emotional read. Very unique and incredible, especially for a debut! Will definitely be awaiting any publications from this author in the future.

Finding Grace, a debut novel by Loretta Rothschild is a story of love, grief, and starting over.

Trying not to spoil it for future readers so my summary will be a bit vague like the synopsis for this novel.

The book begins at the Ritz in Paris at Christmastime. A traditional Holiday celebration for is disrupted by tragedy.

The story follows family and friends, as they navigate life after the tragedy and try to pick up the pieces. The issues of love, loss, and mourning were realistically portrayed sensitivity. The characters are well written, and the friendship portrayed is realistic. The love between these friends can be felt by the reader.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

The tragedy at the beginning of this book startled me in a way that hasn't happened in a long time. I kept hoping there had been a mistake and that it would be undone - but alas. The state of mourning that Tom goes through is something that didn't all come together for me until i was finished with the book. At times - I was mad and frustrated with him for his dishonesty and avoidance and at times I felt for him with much sympathy. I loved the name Honor and will offer it up to any young mothers to use. Honor's mother was a puzzle to me at times - and her turn around was unexpected. Read this one. You will remember it with affection.

Boy oh boy this one is certainly one to go in blind! I saw it across bookstagram and just went for it. The beginning starts off so strong and I felt like it got quite slow in the middle and I just wanted it to speed along.

Again, frustrated by a JUST SPIT IT OUT, STOP THE SECRETS and the ending … I didn’t really enjoy the characters and really felt for Tom at the beginning but then got so annoyed by him.

Finding Grace is a character-focused British friends & family drama about love, grief, secrets, trust, and second chances. Avoiding spoilers, I will say one of my favorite parts about this book is the unique perspective of the narrator.

I loved Linda Rothschild’s immersive writing style which transported me right to the dining table along with the characters.

I really enjoyed this one! Thank you to St Martin’s Press for the ARC.

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothchild is this author’s breakout novel. The moral dilemma of this story is what we do next – what decisions we make don’t only affect ourselves. The plot of this story is full of ups, downs, twists and turns. There are so many complexities, incidents and moral dilemmas that my review will be intentionally vague. Every step taken, every decision made has far reaching consequences.

Honor is consumed with having a second child. She has a beautiful daughter, Chloe, and a handsome husband, Tom. From Tom's perspective this should be more than enough. They've tried everything the medical world can offer to conceive a child, and Tom is tired of it. It has taken over their conversations, their lives and their marriage. Ultimately a tragic event changes the trajectory of their lives. Years later, Tom makes a decision that will have the lives of everyone forever intertwined.

I can’t wait to see what Ms. Rothchild has in store for us next. Well done.

I want to thank Loretta Rothchild, St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A unique, haunting, and emotionally resonant story, Our Last Resort explores the complexities of motherhood, marriage, grief, and healing with remarkable depth. The opening chapters are intense and unpredictable, immediately pulling you into the narrative.

While it’s difficult to summarize without giving too much away, the strength of this novel lies in its layered characters, compelling storytelling, and evocative writing. I found myself fully immersed in the emotional journey and impressed by how thoughtfully the themes were handled.

I would definitely recommend this book—though its intensity and subject matter may not be for everyone, those who connect with it will find it unforgettable.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the advanced copy.

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Word on the street is that this book has one of the most jaw dropping first chapters ever and I can confirm it’s true!!! I went in blind (because apparently that’s the cool thing to do ;)) and I was not prepared for what happened. Please know there are several trigger warnings for this one, which I’ve listed below for those who need them. I think there’s a fine line between going in blind and protecting your mental health. This was a tough one to rate for me. It’s a fantastic debut, beautifully written and definitely unique, but I didn’t love any of the characters (except Henry) and the story left me feeling pretty depressed most of the time. There were some red flag moments I didn’t agree with and I really needed more from that ending. That said, the way it explores grief and loss is unlike anything I’ve read before. I’ll be thinking about it for a long time.

📚 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
🤰🏻Motherhood journey
❤️‍🩹Dealing with grief
🔺Love triangle
🖤Moral dilemma
🤐Secrets
🎭Family drama
💕Second chances
🔄Dual timeline

⚠️ 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨: Child death, Death, Grief, Infertility.

❤️‍🩹𝕄𝕐 ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾❤️‍🩹
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💕Q U O T E: “𝐵𝓊𝓉 𝑔𝓇𝒾𝑒𝒻 𝒾𝓈𝓃'𝓉 𝒶𝓃 𝑜𝓎𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓇--𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒸𝒶𝓃'𝓉 𝓈𝓌𝒶𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝒾𝓉 𝓌𝒽𝑜𝓁𝑒.”

🙏Thank you St. Martins Press for this free eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.💕

Finding Grace is a debut novel with an emotionally charged premise: a husband, Tom, loses his wife and daughter in a tragic suicide bombing while on a Christmas trip to Paris. Just days later, he discovers that their surrogate is pregnant. Years pass, and through a mistake at the egg donor business, Tom learns the identity of the woman who helped bring his child into the world—Grace. What follows is a journey of love, grief, and unexpected connection.

The first half of the novel is compelling and easy to read, drawing readers into Tom’s heartbreaking loss and the fragile hope that follows. The setup is powerful, and the concept holds so much potential. Unfortunately, the second half of the book loses some of that emotional momentum. Once Tom meets Grace, the pacing becomes rushed, and the character development starts to thin out.

Grace and Tom’s relationship moves quickly, and I found myself wanting more depth and realism in their connection. Some side characters—particularly Tom’s friends—felt unnecessary or underdeveloped, and their involvement in forcing certain plot points (like how Tom tells Grace the truth) felt a bit contrived.

While the characters were just okay for me, and the emotional weight of the story didn’t fully land in the latter half, the book still had an interesting premise and an easy-to-follow style. As a debut, it shows promise, and with more focus on character depth and pacing, Loretta Rothschild’s future works could really shine.