I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review.

The description of this book did not prepare me for the actual story. The "shocking event" is something that I never would've guessed and did not see coming. Plus, it happens so early in the book that the writer really lets it reverberate through until the end.

Tom's behavior was off-putting, to say the least, and it made him a less sympathetic character. One of the women, not going to say who to avoid any spoilers, is a complete nut.

I really enjoyed how the flashback portions built up to the ending. I would recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. Wow... I am usually a mystery reader, but this book was spectacular. Great writing.

Goodness, this story will grip the reader from the very first page. I loved how the author engages the reader and had me turning page after page until the very end. It's full of emotions, feelings and situations that really make the reader think. Highly recommend!

Thank you to net galley for the arc in exchange of an honest review.

This book started off the quite the bang (literally and figuratively). The first chapter left me baffled and really excited to continue with the strong momentum. However, the pacing and the tone of the novel soon shifted into something less engaging for me. The first half of the book had me thinking it was going in the direction of drama/thriller territory, but all of the tension withered away near the end and it evolved into an aimless and cliché romance. The ending felt rushed and not entirely realistic, and while I thought the decision to have the book written from the perspective of Honor, it did occasionally make it confusing and had me wishing we could see the world from Tom's point of view. The central themes of grief and longing were handled with delicate care. The concept of the story in general is so interesting, and though it had a lot of potential, I do not believe it was executed as well as it could have been.

I absolutely loved this book! The subject is fresh, original and completely engaging from the first paragraph. A riveting story of passion, obsession, and romance gone haywire, I will recommend this read to anyone I know! I savored every detail and was torn between rushing to the end or lingering over the story as I wanted to learn more about the drama and intrigue of the character's lives.
Five stars all the way to the satisfying conclusion!

FINDING GRACE by Loretta Rothschild is astounding for a debut novel. The writing is wonderful. This novel touches on so many timely situations; infertility, surrogacy, grief and redemption.

I was invested from the first page to the very last. I recommend this book for an enjoyable read.

3.5 ⭐

Wow, this book packs a punch!  I'll begin by saying it's a difficult one to review because the synopsis doesn't include one of the central details of the plot; as I don't want to spoil it for anyone, I'll be keeping this somewhat vague.⁣
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Finding Grace was an emotional read that opened with such a heart-rending first chapter that my jaw hit the floor. It immediately pulled me in. I loved how original this storyline was, delving into grief and ethics and love after loss. It was character-driven, and I found myself easily invested and wanting to know how everything would resolve. As beautifully written as this book is, I'm surprised it's a debut.⁣
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That said, I did struggle somewhat with this read. I wanted so badly to root for the main character Tom, and initially I did... He'd been through a great deal, and he was a flawed but loveable character in the beginning. As the story progressed, though, he grew more and more manipulative and did a great deal of lying and gaslighting, and I found the ultimate product of all this awful behavior rather unbelievable and disheartening. I was still invested in the story, absolutely needing to know how it would end, so that speaks to what a great writer Loretta Rothschild is, but it left a bad taste in my mouth. ⁣
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Even with my mixed opinions on this book, I'm intrigued by Rothschild's beautiful writing and am excited to see what she releases in the future.

I will say, the cover initially drew my attention, but I'm glad to report that the story beyond it was just as intriguing. The characters were flawed but well developed and as a character-driven reader, I really enjoyed that. The story moved a little slowly at times, but overall, a worthwhile and thoughtful read!

A couple struggling with infertility decides on IVF and surrogacy but before things come to fruition, tragedy occurs with devastating consequences. It's difficult to review this without giving away a large facet of the plot. The husband character was at times sympathetic but at other points a bit unlikeable. There were times that the plot frustrated me and I had to suspend disbelief but overall it was a solid 3 star read.

This was not at all what I expected or what the summary describes. It's not really a love story, if it is it's pretty morbid. I'm not really sure what I would describe this as.

The beginning starts off interesting and I really thought I was going to be able to dig into this. After the first few chapters I found it to be quite boring because it dragged on to Tom needing to reveal the secret. Nothing really happens. The secret is revealed and as expected Grace does not take it well. The ending I found to be a miss. I felt like it was wrapped up too easily and nicely.

I had some other issues with this. Grace is adopted and I really thought that there were hints she was actually Grace's half sister but nothing came of this. This is also just a me thing... it annoyed me that there was always a "this characters famous....food...". I don't know I felt like it was mentioned too often.

Overall this wasn't for me.

I liked the synopsis but not the book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This novel delivers an emotional and gripping story about love, loss, and the unexpected ways our choices shape our lives. The characters are richly developed, with Honor’s journey particularly compelling as she navigates motherhood, heartbreak, and resilience. The story’s twists keep the reader engaged, and the emotional depth makes it a heartfelt and thought-provoking read.

While the novel’s pacing slows in some areas, the intricate relationships and moral dilemmas make up for it. The intertwining of past and present adds layers of intrigue, and the exploration of love in its many forms feels authentic. Overall, this is a beautifully written, poignant novel that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.

Thanks for the review copy. This is a great debut, The book is beautifully complicated. Elements of loss. various, emotions, and grief/loss.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

WOW! I have never read a first chapter that impressive in my life. I loved this book though it was heartbreaking to get through at times. Rothschild's writing is incredibly vivid and engaging. I am stunned that this is a debut novel. If you enjoy literary fiction and family drama, I highly recommend you check this out. I have a feeling this one will make waves on the release date.

This was an absolutely poignant, well written, and impactful read that was very emotional throughout. It even made me cry a bit. It had overwhelming loss, grief, resilience, finding love again, and powerful new beginnings. I really enjoyed everything about it. All I will say is I highly recommend reading!

This is a very difficult book to review. The premise is creative, to say the least. The writing is accomplished. Nevertheless, I found the central characters not terribly sympathetic, and the secondary characters were not enough to keep my interest. Enjoyable character development is a major part of my reading enjoyment, so this took a lot of the wind out of my sails.

In addition, while I understand that the story is meant to be suspenseful, I just found the twists too improbable to allow for the immersive experience that I most enjoy when reading. As a result, getting through this book was a bit of a slog for me.

I'm the first to admit, however, that these concerns are very particular to me. If you enjoy unique situations and a variety of characters who face unusual circumstances and manage to make the most of them, you may enjoy this novel. It is hard to quibble with the quality of the writing and there is a gripping feel to the story.

Even though it was not my cup of tea, I am grateful to Netgalley, the author, and publisher for giving me the opportunity to read the ARC and share my feedback in this review.

I think some of my students will love this story, esp those that are fans of true love types. It has an interesting theme about what happens when a lie snowballs and takes over, involving not just the people involved but those also around them

A beautifully written story of love in all it's forms, husband to wife, man to woman ( and woman to woman) love between parents and children and between friends. A story of love and loss and rebuilding and integrating the past and the present.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC for this novel.

I requested this book because the plot was so unique. A man lose his wife and daughter to a suicide bomber and falls in love with his egg donor of the child that was born after this tragedy. Give me this movie now starring Brad Pitt. Maybe make Tom likable! Tom just wasn’t my favorite character. I felt Grace was so honest with him and he had so many opportunities.

My advice is to wait until the movie comes out. 2.5 Rounding up to 3 for unique plot.

Wow what an emotional book! This is from a debut author and I cannot read the next book she writes! This should be released with a box of tissues because you will definitely need them. I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.