A review by msmaisied
Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr

4.0

I enjoyed this one, there was just enough of everything going on that it added to the realism of the story. Some family issues, church people and their opinions, lack of money, young love, friendships. The grappling with the thought of moving on after a tragedy and the inner conflicts of guilt that comes from that and finding and keeping your faith was really done well in this. I didn't feel much for the character that was taken though, and thought that area needed more connection for me as a reader, but Sam didn't have it herself, so it still works. I just really enjoyed Sam's inner thought process.