SHE THOUGHT IT WAS FATE. I KNEW IT WASN’T….

PLOT SUMMARY:

Honor seems to have everything: she adores her bright and beautiful daughter, Chloe, and her charming, handsome husband, Tom, even if he works one hundred hours a week. Yet Honor’s longing for another baby threatens to eclipse all of it―until a shocking event changes their lives forever.

Years later, Tom makes a decision that ripples through their families’ lives in ways he could never have foreseen. As the consequences of that fateful choice unfold, two women’s paths become irrevocably intertwined. But when old love clashes with new, who will be left standing? And what happens when your secrets come back to haunt you?

Blending a page-turning moral dilemma with satisfying emotional poignancy, Finding Grace is a sweeping love story that explores the price of a new beginning, how the ghosts of our past shape our future, and whether redemption can be found in the wreckage of what we’ve lost.

GRADE: B-

REVIEW:

Loretta Rothschild’s debut novel opens with a gripping, almost cinematic first chapter that immediately pulls the reader into the heart of chaos. A tragic accident, a mysterious letter, and a haunting revelation promise a story charged with emotion and suspense. Rothschild demonstrates a strong command of atmosphere and intrigue in the opening pages, leaving readers eager to unravel the threads of the protagonist’s troubled past.

Unfortunately, that momentum doesn’t carry through the rest of the novel. As the chapters unfold, the story loses its intensity, gradually slipping into a meandering pace. What begins as a compelling mystery fades into a slow-moving narrative filled with underdeveloped plotlines and repetitive introspection. The characters, especially Grace herself, become increasingly difficult to connect with often making choices that feel inconsistent or frustratingly opaque. Secondary characters are similarly underwhelming, lacking depth or relatability.

While Rothschild clearly has a talent for setting the stage, Finding Grace ultimately fails to deliver on the promise of its opening. The emotional resonance and urgency of the first chapter dwindle as the book progresses, leaving a sense of disappointment. For readers who crave character-driven stories with a strong, sustained arc, this novel may not fully satisfy.

*Thank you so much to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for the audiobook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

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