4 out of 5 stars
Finding Grace tells the story of three women, Grace, Louise, and Melanie, whose lives intersect. A bartender living in New York, Louise is estranged from her unreliable mother, Grace, who has been in and out of her life since she was 6 years old. Melanie is a 12-year-old girl who has been shuffled to different foster homes for most of her life. Their paths cross when Grace has a premonition that a young girl is in trouble.
One of the things I liked most about this book was how the story unfolded. The story alternates among the perspectives of each of the women and it also bounces back and forth between the past and the present day. While this had the potential to be confusing, it was woven together deftly and was very easy to follow. It also kept me guessing and wondering what would happen next.
I also appreciated the distinct voices of each of the characters. With her calm demeanor and a deep wish to be loved, you root for Melanie right from the start. Louise’s strength pulls you in and Grace is written with just enough tenderness that you want her to be okay, despite being a terrible mom to Louise.
I liked that there were both predictable elements and unexpected turns in this story that explores the depth of the bond between mother and daughter.
Overall, the storytelling and writing were memorable enough for me to want to read another book by this best-selling author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for providing a free e-ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Finding Grace will be available in April 2022 and can be pre-ordered now anywhere books are sold.
