This book is honestly so hard to review, because I think readers should go into this book as blind as possible. It didn't end up being the story I was expecting, but I really enjoyed it. The characters were complex and not always likeable, but I was still rooting for them the whole way.

This book touched on a lot of different issues especially for women. HONOR was a type of woman, but she had one child named C.H l o e. Her husband was named tom. She had a lot of miscarriages and wanted another baby so she got A person to carry her child. She was a very unhappy woman and Tom.Do not know what to do. So they went to Paris for Christmas like always. But a bomb shattered their lives when the wife died and the child died. The woman who was carrying the child delivered. The child and Tom took on a different adventure. There are so many different turns and twists in this book and I could see how 2 women's lives could be intervening together.. Tom is an interesting character. As you read the book, you'll find out more about his life and how he had different women in his life and how he tried to get over his wife and child, but it was interesting.

If getting hooked on a book from the very first chapter is vital to your reading experience, look no further. My jaw literally hit the floor, and I was in shock. I think this book is best experienced if you go in completely blind as well. I did not truly know what the story was about, and I’m happy that I did it that way. It was heartbreaking but incredibly well written. It is a story about love and loss and an examination of grief that was so interesting. I felt for all the characters in this book, going from wanting to just shake them to force them to make good decisions and just give them a hug to comfort them. I absolutely loved the point of view of the narrator- that certainly made the story much more layered and interesting. The only gripe I have about the book is that I felt it drug a bit in the middle, but wow, what a story this was. Overall, however, I felt it was incredibly well written, tragic but almost hopeful. Would be an absolute perfect book for book clubs because of how unique it is.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced reader’s copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

Tom, our main character, goes on a journey after a tragedy to learn how important honesty and being present and attentive in a relationship really are. And while he makes infuriating decisions along the way, we see how his life feels just slightly out of his control given his dealt circumstances.

The narrative plot and style were a bit clunky in their execution; the author tries to be a bit experimental in the narrative POV choice and with weaving in snippets of Honor's (Tom's wife) memoir, but those elements ultimately did nothing for moving the plot along or developing the book's larger themes of love, fidelity, and grief.

The cast of supporting characters was a bit too long and I honestly could not tell some of them apart. I loved Colette's character and how she showed that people actually can change over time for the better.

Sort of a mash-up of contemporary fiction and romance (ish).

This book at the beginning was fascinating. The author gave us deep, in-depth descriptions of Honor and what she's thinking and does. In the first half I was drawn in and that had me turning the page to see what was next. Once we get to the second half of the book I wondered what the heck I was reading, Was it a new book? Why the ghost? I felt that the reader deserved more before the incident was thrust upon us. It quickly made me lose interest, I didn't like the characters in the second half and just wanted this book to be done.

This book was really a fascinating in-depth character study that had me curious in the first half, but it ultimately fell flat for me. I quickly lost interest in the second half of the book and couldn't find the motivation to continue reading. I can appreciate the author's talent but ultimately I didn't care for the characters enough and wish they were developed more before the inciting incident was brought forward.

No thank you. I skipped around and couldn't find a spot I felt like sticking to. The female lead ghost is annoying in death as she was in life.

I received a complementary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Rated 4.75 What a wonderfully unique novel that invokes many emotions from grief to humor to shock to love. I loved all the imperfect characters and personalities the author weaves into her storyline. So many topics are included: motherhood, grief, healing, surrogacy, marriage, single parent, second chance love. I really enjoyed this one and have already recommended it to many! Finding Grace is out now so run don't walk to the store and grab your copy!

Special thanks to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for my copy; all opinions are my own.

✨BOOK REVIEW✨

Finding Grace - Loretta Rothschild

Finding Grace is a book that I can guarantee will stick with you for a while but I implore you to go into this one blind, don’t read reviews or synopses, just dive in and buckle up.

I can’t really summarize this book without giving too much away so I will stick to trying to articulate how I felt about the book. In short, I loved it. The concept is unique, this is more a character study than plot type of story. We have a set of characters, most flawed in such relatable ways you will find yourself resonating continuously to one or more of them, that are perfectly imperfect.. This book incites a spectrum of emotions, from shock to grief to humor to love, you get it all. A story of relationships, and parenthood, and the balance of finding your happiness among grief. This story is great, it’s unique and it's written beautifully. Honestly, just go read it…it’s worth it.

Thank you to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for my copy; all opinions are my own. Finding Grace is out now!

Rothschild does an amazing job writing such an emotionally intense story. Her writing is beautiful and witty even when the story is complicated and intense. However, I kept getting confused that Honor was narrating the story. I love the idea of her as the narrator but as I was reading I had to remind myself of it. Furthermore, the whole book was one big miscommunication and lie which is not my favorite thing to read. However, if you like that kind of drama in a book, you would love this one!

Well, this book was something else! After the first chapter when I picked my jaw up off the ground, I was hooked. I can’t say much without spoiling it. Go in blind, hold on tight and enjoy the ride. Thank you netgalley for the arc.

SO many people left great reviews on this book that I couldn't wait to get started. I found Tom to be a dud. He was a crap husband to his first wife and child and then suddenly gets a second chance with a son and a new gf/wife. I found the pursuit of Grace to be creepy and I cannot believe she came around to him after finding out how he betrayed her privacy. Not for me.

It's hard to review this amazing debut because so much of the book hinges on the first chapter, which takes a surprising turn that sets the entire narrative in motion. The backstory is revealed via an unconventional narrator who observes the book's protagonist and his friends with an uncanny insight. If I'm being opaque, it's because to say more would spoil the experience for others -- and I'd hate to do that because everyone deserves to have the reading experience that I had. Let's just say that Loretta Rothschild has burst out of the gate with this debut and will certainly remain on my radar for a long time to come. Don't miss this one!!

Wow. This had one of the most insane endings to a first chapter I have ever read in my life, which means I was instantly hooked. I'm happy that I went into this book fairly blind because I was so shocked by what was happening.

In the end, this story ended up holding my interest the whole way through and I'll be thinking about it for a long time.

This one is so hard to review without spoiling! The first chapter ends with such a shock - and it is the first domino of a wild ride. You as the reader know what’s coming but you are waiting to see how it all unfolds. Really interesting storytelling!

I can’t believe this is a debut novel. It is beautifully written, smart, emotional, shocking at times and totally had me riveted. I can’t wait to read whatever comes next from this wonderful author. So how to review without giving anything away? Hmmmm.. Honor seems to have it all, but does she? Her world is her daughter. While she loves her husband, he is always busy and seems to be distracted. They’re going through the motions until something happens to change everything. Not hyperbole, truly everything she thought, knew and felt. Pull up a chair, grab a big iced coffee (tea or drink of choice) and be prepared to not move for hours upon hours. This is the kind of book that I put into a re-read folder in my kindle. It’s so rich, deep and I think it would make a great film.

Wow this book ripped out my heart just to put it back, harden it and then take it out all over again. I highly recommend going into this book blind as I was shocked by the first chapter. The heartache and pitfalls that come with the human condition are highlighted and put on stage for this story. This is a remarkable debut and will be one of the few books I actually remember the premise of for years to come.

What an absolute WILD RIDE this was from the very first chapter. I felt like I had to keep reading this book because I was on the edge of my seat wondering if this entire romance plot was going to just blow up. The way this author wrote the narrator was also so incredibly unique. I really enjoyed seeing it from her view from elsewhere. The audio for this was REALLY good.

Finding Grace
By: Loretta Rothschild
Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild is a captivating debut with a premise unlike anything I’ve ever read. From the dazzling yet tragic opening in Paris to the haunting shift in perspective that reveals the story’s deeper layers, Rothschild delivers a narrative that is both imaginative and emotionally resonant. The voice of Honor, caught between worlds, brings a fresh and otherworldly lens to themes of grief, love, and the secrets that shape our lives. The result is a story that feels truly original—equal parts poignant and unexpected.
The prose is lyrical yet accessible, carrying the reader through moments of heartbreak, mystery, and moral complexity. Finding Grace is a bold, moving, and wholly unique novel that lingers long after the last page.

Many thanks to Loretta Rothschild, St Martins Press and Netgalley for a digital copy of this book. I read and reviewed this voluntarily and opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. This book is available for purchase on July 8th, 2025!

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The heart of Finding Grace revolves around Honor, who seems to have everything. But there is one thing missing - a second child, and it pulls on her heartstrings. A misdirected letter lights the match of this unputdownable page-turner. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions. It is a gripping read and one that will pull you in. The characters are so real that they jump off the pages. I look forward to Rothschild's book.