Book Review: Lost Lambs

Madeline Cash

Published: January 13, 2026

Publisher: Farrar, Straus, Giroux

What a debut!!!

I wasn't going to read Lost Lambs because I didn't think it would be my type of read.

I can't believe I almost skipped it and am so glad I gave it a chance!

"Lost Lambs" was a quirky, suspenseful, and humorous slice-of-life story.

There are little details scattered throughout the book (like the intentional, repetitive misspelling of words or the way a character circles back to a random thought or observation) that tickled my brain in a unique way.

I love how my perception of the characters changed so drastically throughout the book.

I also loved how the book was written from so many characters' points of view, yet it didn't feel confusing or forced.

It's absolutely brilliant. I loved it from beginning to end.

I would highly recommend this one to any adult reader.

Date reviewed: January 12, 2026

Note: This is a review of an advanced copy received from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Book Links:

• https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231127175-lost-lambs

• https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374619237/lostlambs/

Topics: literary fiction, general fiction, adult fiction