In Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr, the summer heat seems to be the only constant companion in Sam’s life. Her mother is in rehab and her father, big time pastor for a small town, is always busy. Everything has fallen apart, a fact that is cemented for Sam when fellow church member, 13-year-old Jody, goes missing. The whole town is under investigation, and Sam begins to find comfort and confusion in Nick, Jody’s older brother. Many lines and characters are tested and exposed throughout the disappearance; all of which come together brilliantly in the end.
For those of you, who loved Sara Zarr’s novel Sweethearts, get ready for another read with the same amazing depth. The story is full of questions about faith, family and life. This novel shows us a world shaken into awareness as weaknesses are revealed.
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