A review by kelleemoye
Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr

4.0

Everyone thinks that Sam's family is perfect- she IS the pastor's daughter. But her life is anything but. Her mom is in rehab after being receiving a DUI and crashing her car. Her dad is being her dad- a pastor; he is realiable and a great listener to everyone but his immediate family. And none of her friends understand how she feels. She just wants to be alone. Not at church, not at youth group, not at her friend's house.

Then, a young girl from town disappears and Sam begins to question her faith even more. With two tragedies circling her, Sam's "perfect" life begins to disappear even more.

In this thought-provoking novel which deals with human weakness, faith and depression, Sara Zarr brilliantly speaks to young adults.