This book was an ARC from a debut author that was fabulous! The book grabbed me from page one and just kept getting better and better! There were twists and turns throughout the book, and times that I found myself saying oh nooo this can’t be happening.. and I just kept on reading for the next twist in the book. I certainly will be looking forward to future books from this author because I thoroughly enjoyed her writing style and depth of character development throughout the book.
Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martins Press for providing me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review.
Don’t miss this one.. it’s an absolute winner!

Finding Grace, a debut novel by Loretta Rothschild, is a compelling story about grief, loss and second chances. After Tom loses his wife and young daughter in a shocking event early in the book, the rest of the novel explores the impact on Tom and his son Henry as he mourns his family, makes unexpected connections and ultimately moves through his grief. I thoroughly enjoyed this debut and look forward to reading more from this author.Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Loretta Rothschild for this advanced readers copy!

An extremly unusual love story that you will either enjoy or dismiss. It wasn't for me, but I'm sure others will enjoy this novel.

Okay, this one really tugged at the heartstrings. It's a deeply emotional story about loss, healing, and the power of human connection. 1 Rothschild writes with such sensitivity, creating characters that feel incredibly real and vulnerable. While it deals with some heavy themes, there's also a strong sense of hope that shines through. It's a poignant and ultimately uplifting read that will stay with you long after you finish it. Rating: 4/5 stars

I am not easily sucked into books but FINDING GRACE engulfed me. I am struggling to find words because I was just so moved. Very early on in the story an unimaginable tragedy occurs and I was floored. I didn’t see it coming and I found myself reading the last line of that paragraph repeatedly because I just couldn’t believe it..

This is a story of profound loss, what happens after, resilience, fate, family, friendship, and so many more things. This was a poignant story that contained so much depth, I found the characters, the story, and the journey throughout relatable. The writing was top tier with beautiful pacing that flowed throughout the story.

What an amazing book to start the year off with. Loretta Rothschild is officially an author to watch.

Bravo! This is a must read debut novel! Centered around love, loss, relationships, and so much more. Instantly I was engaged in the characters and storyline. Both are well developed. I highly recommend this book!

Wow had I known anything about this book and didn’t go in blind, I would have thought twice. It was so beautiful, so sad, so heartfelt.

As a mother of four, reading along and realizing that this book is really centered around child loss was really hard for me. I pushed to finish the first part, but after that was sooo interested in the narration style I just kept going. Like….how many times have you read a book narrated by a ghost?! Not often! I loved that we saw a look into Honor’s brain before and after her death.

This book is sad. This book is wonderful. It is hopeful. It is….a look into how and why we live after we love someone so much. Bravo.

Thank you @stmartinspress #partner and @netgalley for this advance reader copy of Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild.

4 1/2 stars

Fantastic, holding your breath the entire time read with characters that evolve, err, forgive, love and accept others into their lives. A love story, but so much more. Love, loss, family, grief and finding oneself after a devastating loss. Tom, Honor and Chloe have it all. Until they don't. What happens next is both astonishing and overwhelming. A must read new release!

If you make it to the end of Chapter 1, you won't be able to put this book down because, wow, this book came out swinging! Mind blown! Leave your preconceptions at the door.
This debut novel by Loretta Rothschild is a rollercoaster of love, loss, and secrets you didn’t see coming. Honor's seemingly perfect life hits a wall, leaving her husband, Tom, to pick up the pieces. Enter Grace, a wine shop owner (and probably the best thing to happen to Tom since, well, wine). But secrets have a way of popping up when you least expect it.
Jodi Picoult calls it "one of the best books I’ve read this year," so yeah, no pressure. Packed with twists, emotions, and cliffhangers that'll have you yelling, “Wait, WHAT?!”
Described as “shocking” and “emotionally rich,” this debut is like a rom-com that got lost and wandered into a psychological thriller. With twists you won’t see coming and enough drama to fuel your book club for weeks, it’s out June 10, 2025. Go ahead, pre-order it—you know you want to.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book, the settings the characters, the relationships!!! This book grabbed me from the first chapter. The different points of view, how well the characters were developed!! The premise that one lie, can change the trajectory of a romantic relationship, and all the friendships attached to the person that is lying.

Honor and Tom seemingly have everything—the perfect daughter, successful careers, Paris vacations. But all is not well beneath the veneer, as Honor’s desperation to have another child is taking its toll on their marriage. Until one day, an unimaginable event changes the course of their lives forever.

This book has such a unique premise and is impossible to describe further without spoiling anything. I was hooked by the end of the first chapter, and it took so many wild turns that left my jaw open.

This story is about the choices we make and dealing with their consequences. It involves themes such as loss and finding love again.

While Tom’s decisions and moral dilemma left me feeling stressed and constantly shaking my head, I also felt for him.

There were a couple of lines of graphic sexual detail which while I don’t mind, felt so out of place in this book and almost felt forced, that they threw me out of the story for a moment.

I still enjoyed the story overall and would recommend this. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for this ARC.

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild is a gripping novel that kept me engaged with many great surprising plot twists. Writing a review of this book without providing spoilers is a challenge because this book is a roller-coaster ride from the first chapter to the last page. The character development is outstanding and the writer has a very readable writing style. Overall, I highly recommend this page-turner. The narrator is a female describing the experiences of the main character who is a male. While I sometimes felt that the narration reflected how females think that males think rather than how males actually think, that did not detract significantly from this outstanding read.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book made me uncomfortable on many levels. It seemed over crowded with characters, relationships and subplots. I don’t like a dead narrator, nor a dead child. So, this complicated story of multiple people involved in birth and death made me not enjoy the book.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

”Finding Grace” is an emotional journey through loss, grief and secrets, but ultimately it’s about love and the complexity of family bonds. This book will shatter you right from the first chapter.

This novel is written beautifully. Rothschild captures such heartfelt emotions in her characters and the plot is unpredictable and complex. This book gives true meaning to the term page-turner. I highly recommend this book. It’s simply amazing.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced reader copy.

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild is an impressive debut. I gravitate toward the romance genre, but my interest was piqued by the description of Finding Grace. I’m so glad I requested it on NetGalley.

There is a twist within the first chapter of this novel. While it’s devastatingly sad, it makes the narration of Finding Grace all the more unique.

I finished this book in a single day—I literally could not put it down. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Finding Grace is optioned as an HBO limited series. Finding Grace will be the book of the summer, mark my words.

My only disappointment was the ending, but it’s still well worth the read. Many thanks to St. Martin’s Publishing Group and NetGalley for an eARC of Finding Grace.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book
Loved the book
The author skillfully weaves together characters in different timeframes bringing them together in a happy ending with them each
Becoming the best version of themselves
Well written and imaginative with likeable characters .
4.5 stars

This storyline is very different from the books I usually gravitate towards. The plot explores themes of profound loss, resilience, and the power of new beginnings. While I didn't completely connect with the characters, that does not diminish the author's skill in creating figures that possess depth and authenticity. The narration was quite unique; that’s about all I can say without revealing the opening hook of the book. It was certainly an impactful read, and although the depiction of grief felt raw and genuine, I found some parts a bit redundant, whiny, and immature.

Part of me wants to suggest skipping this book, but just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean it's a bad book. For its genre, I would say this book checks all the boxes. If you’re looking for a story that will tug at your heartstrings and evoke deep emotions, look no further. "Finding Grace" is a deeply moving narrative that lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the final page.

However, if general fiction isn't your forte and you prefer sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or thrillers, then this may not be the right choice for you. Overall, it is a poignant and well-written story that offers significant emotional depth. 3.5 stars.

Finding Grace is a love story that touches the heart and makes you think about grief, love and all the complexities of love and marriage. I know I’ll be thinking about this book for a long time.

Very cheesy.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

Pleasantly surprised with this one for two main reasons: shocked to see this is a debut novel as it is so well written and this is not the usual genre I pick up, but I was hooked from page one. Tom made me want to kick him in the throat and root for him at the same time. This touched on grief and relationships so well.