Finding Grace is Loretta Rothschild’s debut and I am SO impressed. The synopsis already provided by the author is perfect. I do not want to spoil a single drop of this emotional, tumultuous, reflective, heat breaking, and heart warming story.

This book is very much about the characters. I felt like I knew them. I loved them, I was rooting for them, and at times I was very much yelling at them. This book had me reflecting on what I would do if I was in their shoes. Please pick this book up on June 10th, so you too can ride the waves of emotions from beginning to end.

4.75 stars! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I downloaded this book when it was available to request without having to be approved to read it. When I read the description it sounded like something I'd like so I thought I'd give it a try. Let me tell you I loved this book. The unexpected twist at the beginning was so not what I was expecting so early in the book. I had to go back and re-read a couple of pages to make sure I was reading what I thought I was. Lol. After reading more I couldn't put the book down. I had to keep reading to see what was going to happen next. Absolutely enjoyed this book and the way it ended. Definitely going to recommend to all my book friends.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book.

As another review said this is an amazing debut novel and I am glad I got to read it thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher. The beginning grabs you and takes you along on a tumultuous ride as the main character deals with profound loss. The author is a wonderful writer and I loved that the viewpoint is from someone overseeing the whole thing. Give it a good read!

If a story has a twist, it is usually at the end. Finding Grace begins in an entirely unexpected way and once Loretta Rothschild started her book on its unique path, I was hooked.
Honor has a beautiful daughter, Chloe but she isn’t enough. Her life is revolves around having another child and she is using a surrogate to get one. Her husband, Tom, loves his family but goes along with Honor’s fierce desire to achieve her goal.
The story is one of love and loss and love again. It is told from the POV of the most unexpected person to champion this new relationship. The book started out as a page turner with a unique perspective. As it progressed it morphed into a well written bestseller type romance with quirky characters. I’m not a romance fan but this was pretty good.
I think it will be quite popular, I enjoyed it. 4 star
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book. These opinions are my own.

4.5 ⭐️

By the end of chapter 1, this book had me in a choke-hold. The unexpected twist caught me off guard. I became emotionally invested early on, shedding tears within the first two chapters.
I feel like I can’t say a lot without giving spoilers.
The story has loss, grief, tragedy, betrayal, love and true friendship.
The perspective of narration is so unique and while I found it a little odd, it worked for this story.

I enjoyed this book and would recommend. I think the author is very talented and I look forward to reading future work.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this digital arc in exchange for an honest review.
Release date: June 10, 2025

This novel has a unique plot line, and I wanted to engage with the book, but couldn’t. So sorry. Thank you for the opportunity.

Wow! I can't believe this is a debut. The beginning starts with a bang and then just runs. This is a messy drama that has the makings of a literary novel. I ate it up.

i will sadly be dnf’ing this one for now! i received it as a widget and was intrigued by the premise and cover but after giving it multiple attempts it may just not be the book for me! as i did not complete it, i will only leave a review here and thank you for the opportunity!!

I requested this title because I saw a recommendation from Jodi Picoult. However, I was unable to get into the book, from the get go, which is always disappointing. Maybe try again later.

This book started out with a giant plot twist and then turned into a sweet but bumpy love story. When one person has a secret they should share in a relationship but can't find the strength to do it, it keeps me reading. I couldn't put Finding Grace down, and I couldn't stop hoping for Tom and Grace. Great story.

My advice for reading this book is to start it by knowing absolutely nothing about it Seriously, do not click on the reviews that contain spoilers. Very quickly the story I expected from the first few pages turned into something else entirely. I found the revelations surprising, even shocking at times, and was fully immersed in the story. I did find some character choices to be absolutely infuriating, but they did ultimately redeem themselves, not in a way that erased their choices, but in a way that acknowledged the absolute messiness of them all.

Loretta Rothschild's *Finding Grace* is a deep and emotional novel about family, love, and the choices we make. The main character, Honor, seems to have a perfect life with her husband, Tom, and their daughter, Chloe. However, she feels unhappy because she wants another child, which complicates her happiness.

A pivotal decision by Tom drastically alters their lives, intertwining the paths of two women in unexpected ways. Rothschild masterfully delves into themes of longing, betrayal, and forgiveness, inviting readers to empathize with each character’s journey, particularly Honor's resilient spirit.

What sets *Finding Grace* apart is Rothschild's insight into the intricate dynamics of relationships, capturing the tension between past and present desires. This beautifully written tale of loss, redemption, and hope will resonate with anyone seeking a thoughtful, character-driven story.

This plot was really interesting. A man finds out who the surrogate was for his child. It was a closed case but he goes on a search for her and his life turns upside down. I loved watching him try to navigate knowing who she was and what he would do with this information. I wish the last chapter would’ve been longer so we could’ve seen more about the ending. He storyline was so good then in a few pages wrapped up.

This book starts strong with an emotional jolt that grabs your attention but quickly loses steam. The initial shock sets up an intriguing premise, but after that, the plot doesn’t really go anywhere. The pacing feels sluggish as the story drags on without much action or development. Grace, the main character, is complex and relatable, but beyond her, the other characters feel pretty flat and don’t add much to the story. If you’re into slow, introspective reads, you might find something in it, but for me, it felt like a missed opportunity.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

In the opening pages of this story it’s Christmas in Paris. We meet Honor, Tom and their young daughter Chloe. Honor is obsessed with having another child but because of the couple’s circumstances they must rely on an egg donor’s viable option to provide them a child. Tom has become desensitized to Honor’s obsessive behavior and spends most of his time and energy on work. By the end of the first chapter their lives take a dramatic turn. There’s plenty to be found in this book, tender moments, family secrets, love, deceptions. jealousy, a distant mother-in-law, and deep friendships. It’s difficult to review this book without spoiling the story but a good portion is told through the eyes of one main character. This first time author has a great sense of character development. This ARC was provided by St Martin’s Press publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved reading this book! Powerful themes include love, heartbreak, secrets, and finding yourself after a great loss. Grace, Tom, Honor, and Henry all found places in my heart as I watched their lives mingle and change. This book makes you think deeply about the choices you make in life and what you would do if you were in their shoes. 5 stars/highly recommend.

Finding Grace by debut author, Loretta Rothschild, is a relatable, fast-paced, page turner. The couple, Tom and Honor, have one daughter, Chloe. Honor is desperate for a second child. This desire propels the story in unexpected ways. The characters are vividly drawn and the exhilarating plot makes this an "unputdownable" book. Fans of Liane Moriarty and JoJo Moyes will devour Finding Grace.

"Finding Grace" is a profoundly moving novel that explores the intricate landscape of grief, love, and redemption with remarkable emotional depth. Loretta Rothschild crafts a heart-wrenching narrative that follows Tom's journey through devastating loss, weaving a story that is both tragic and ultimately hopeful. The author's exquisite prose and nuanced character development draw readers into a deeply intimate exploration of healing, revealing how love can emerge from the most unexpected places. With its compelling storytelling and raw emotional authenticity, this book is a testament to human resilience and the transformative power of connection, making it an unforgettable and deeply touching reading experience that will resonate with anyone who has experienced profound loss or unexpected grace.

Finding Grace is definitely a dark subject that I was not expecting! Loretta Rothschild is a great writer who pulls you into the story immediately.

This book was so many things. It was first off, incredible. Next, it was stunning. Add in heartbreaking and unexpected. Try twisty, clever, intelligent, fantastic, funny, beautiful, and slow moving train wreck. Have we got it all? There’s so much more I could say. I loved this book and promptly signed up for email updates so I wouldn’t lose track of the author. I get hundreds of emails a day. The fact that I’m asking for more should make it clear how good I found this book!

So much of this story was mind blowing. She writes like she’s done it every day of her life for the past 30 years, give or take a decade. I couldn’t believe that this was her debut novel. Her characters were alive and the choice of narrator was purely genius. I cared about them and desperately want to see what happens next in their lives! This book was incredible and I want more books like this, preferably to read now that I’ve finished Finding Grace. This is a definite recommendation from me!