Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr
Sam is experiencing a rough time in her life, a time that is causing her to question her faith. She’s the daughter of a pastor, her mother has recently entered rehab after a DUI and to complicate things, a girl from her church goes missing one Sunday.
Sam begins to question everything she ever believed in – her family and her faith.
I wasn’t sure if I could recommend this book to teens who are seeking “Christian fiction” but I was pleasantly surprised. I’ll be adding to my list of Christian reads. It’s definitely not preachy and one fans of realistic fiction will enjoy. There is a simple romance that doesn’t involve more than hand-holding. I think a lot of teens will identify with Sam and her questioning so much of what she believes.
