Lost in the Moment and Found covers topics related to "the loss of childhood innocence",[1] including grooming and child abuse.

[1] According to School Library Journal's Kristi Chadwick, "McGuire's powerful writing shines here as do the courageous protagonist and intricate setting descriptions".

[1] Booklist found Antsy to be "a pleasing addition to the lore of Wayward Children"[3] Multiple reviewers discussed McGuire's handling of the abuse depicted in the book.

[1] According to Publishers Weekly, "McGuire manages to make some extreme tonal shifts work together beautifully.

The grooming and gaslighting don’t stop when Antsy crosses the threshold, they just take on different shapes and have different end goals.