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Neverland Lost #2
Forever Found
Losing Gwen was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to survive. I’ve never loved anyone the way I love her.
But finding her was never about that. And now that I have found her–now that she knows the truth about me and the Island, I have to trust her to believe. Because her leaving me didn’t just destroy me–its killing Neverland.
I need her to love me. But we all need her to believe again.
Peter Pan has grown up and found the girl who left–but the stakes are higher than ever in this romantic conclusion to the story begun in Girl Lost.
But finding her was never about that. And now that I have found her–now that she knows the truth about me and the Island, I have to trust her to believe. Because her leaving me didn’t just destroy me–its killing Neverland.
I need her to love me. But we all need her to believe again.
Peter Pan has grown up and found the girl who left–but the stakes are higher than ever in this romantic conclusion to the story begun in Girl Lost.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 28, 2014
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Nazarea Andrews
46 books431 followersNazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog.
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October 3, 2019
'Leaving was never what I wanted. Being more than a boy on an island, with friends and a paradise to distract me--I never wanted anything more than that. Until a girl in a boat, dressed in blood and tragedy, changed everything.'
It's strange how a shorter book blew me away even more than its longer predecessor did. I think perhaps it's that this perfectly encapsulated everything I loved from the first book? But probably it's because Neverland itself is actually featured here, as well as bringing to light Peter's origin story in this unique retelling.
'There isn’t much I remember, before the island. Only that it was very cold, and I was very, very alone.'
I really don't have much to say about this book except it was a wonderful conclusion to this retelling that I've fallen in love with. The NA content appeared in several scenes, but I guess both my happiness about a Peter-centric romance, plus the fact that the love story in here is just so beautiful , meant that the sexy times really didn't bother me. No, I wasn't totally all over the more-than-I-prefer descriptions BUT I'm still just tickled pink that I've actually found an amazing Peter Pan story, so close to what I've been looking for in a Neverland retelling.
"Because I find lost things, and you were the one thing I couldn’t bear to lose."
So overall, I am extremely impressed by this unassuming series. It is so unique and yet true to Barrie's origin story. It doesn't focus on Hook like most retellings I've read, but blessedly chooses to tackle a thoughtfully-written grownup Peter Pan. And Gwendy's mental struggle and ferocity is the true blessing.
It's strange how a shorter book blew me away even more than its longer predecessor did. I think perhaps it's that this perfectly encapsulated everything I loved from the first book? But probably it's because Neverland itself is actually featured here, as well as bringing to light Peter's origin story in this unique retelling.
'There isn’t much I remember, before the island. Only that it was very cold, and I was very, very alone.'
I really don't have much to say about this book except it was a wonderful conclusion to this retelling that I've fallen in love with. The NA content appeared in several scenes, but I guess both my happiness about a Peter-centric romance, plus the fact that the love story in here is just so beautiful , meant that the sexy times really didn't bother me. No, I wasn't totally all over the more-than-I-prefer descriptions BUT I'm still just tickled pink that I've actually found an amazing Peter Pan story, so close to what I've been looking for in a Neverland retelling.
"Because I find lost things, and you were the one thing I couldn’t bear to lose."
So overall, I am extremely impressed by this unassuming series. It is so unique and yet true to Barrie's origin story. It doesn't focus on Hook like most retellings I've read, but blessedly chooses to tackle a thoughtfully-written grownup Peter Pan. And Gwendy's mental struggle and ferocity is the true blessing.
January 1, 2015
*Also posted at Oops! I Read A Book Again
Thank you to Kelly of InkSlinger PR and Nazarea Andrews for the eARC and the chance to be on the blog tour! Receiving a review copy did not influence my views of the novel whatsoever.
I remember after reading Girl Lost that I wanted more but that I could also deal with it being the actual ending. But now that I've read Forever Found, I couldn't imagine a better ending than what Nazarea dished to us. Seriously, in a span of a few paragraphs, Nazarea made me sad and yearn for Neverland, smile, and be uplifted too. I mean, how is that even possible?
Forever Found is in Peter's perspective and YES! I was so happy because I've been wanting to look at things from his perspective ever since Girl Lost. Okay fine, maybe I just have an unhealthy amount of love for Peter Pan but I really really dig this new adult retelling. Yes, it has sexy times (OMG don't look at me yes I'm blushing because grown-up Peter Pan!!!) but more than that, it was still full of mischievous and passionate Peter. Just, I dig Peter so much, you guys.
I can't really write a long review for this one because this novella is only 40+ pages and picks up almost where we left off at Girl Lost. Just, FEELS. Awesome take and retelling of Peter Pan too. It just fits so perfectly and it's so satisfying. Just, if you've read Girl Lost, I am telling you, you got to read Forever Found. And if you haven't read the first book, dude, start now. Especially if you love retellings and curious about a new adult one. Guys, it's Peter Pan for Neverland's sake.
Thank you to Kelly of InkSlinger PR and Nazarea Andrews for the eARC and the chance to be on the blog tour! Receiving a review copy did not influence my views of the novel whatsoever.
I remember after reading Girl Lost that I wanted more but that I could also deal with it being the actual ending. But now that I've read Forever Found, I couldn't imagine a better ending than what Nazarea dished to us. Seriously, in a span of a few paragraphs, Nazarea made me sad and yearn for Neverland, smile, and be uplifted too. I mean, how is that even possible?
Forever Found is in Peter's perspective and YES! I was so happy because I've been wanting to look at things from his perspective ever since Girl Lost. Okay fine, maybe I just have an unhealthy amount of love for Peter Pan but I really really dig this new adult retelling. Yes, it has sexy times (OMG don't look at me yes I'm blushing because grown-up Peter Pan!!!) but more than that, it was still full of mischievous and passionate Peter. Just, I dig Peter so much, you guys.
I can't really write a long review for this one because this novella is only 40+ pages and picks up almost where we left off at Girl Lost. Just, FEELS. Awesome take and retelling of Peter Pan too. It just fits so perfectly and it's so satisfying. Just, if you've read Girl Lost, I am telling you, you got to read Forever Found. And if you haven't read the first book, dude, start now. Especially if you love retellings and curious about a new adult one. Guys, it's Peter Pan for Neverland's sake.
January 4, 2015
'Forever Found' is the exciting conclusion to the New Adult fantasy Neverland Lost series. It picks up where the first book left off - with our main character, Gwen Barrie, questioning her sanity once again. After meeting and falling for the gorgeous and dangerous Peter at college - who reminds her more and more each day of "the Boy" she believed she met and spent months with on an island in the middle of the ocean - and with these reminders of the Boy come memories that are getting more vivid and detailed the longer she's with Peter. She's spent the last seven years of her life coming to terms with the fact that the island, the Boy, her memories, were only coping mechanisms made up by her brain in order to protect her from the trauma of seeing her parents murdered. After all this time - all the therapy, meds, time in mental institutes, and the hard work of putting her sanity back together - Gwen finds herself unable to tell the difference between reality and delusion once again. But what if they weren't separate things? What if she didn't imagine the island and the Boy? What if they were real?
I haven't read a Peter Pan retelling before this, and I have to admit that it was a fun and intriguing twist on the story. This is a novella and the conclusion to the series, so you really need to read the first book in order to have any idea of what's going on or you'll be absolutely lost. In this book, the story is told from Peter's point of view - which I LOVED! The first book was told from Gwen's point of view, which gave us a great inside look at her character and all the different aspects - thoughts, fears, dreams, emotions, desires, etc. - and made her a fantastic main character who was easy to identify with right from the start. The author makes a huge switch by changing to Peter's point of view in this book. We already feel like we know Gwen on a personal level and we've been beside her throughout the events of the first book. By using Peter's point of view for this book, all of the reader's previous thoughts about the different happenings and things going on with Gwen are turned upside down. We now get to see inside Peter's mind - an inside view of his fears, dreams, hopes, emotions, thoughts, etc. I think it gives the reader a fuller view of the relationship between Gwen and Peter as well as the story as a whole, because we get to see it from both sides.
As with the first book, the plot took a little bit to pick up and suck me into the author's world. But once the pace quickened and things heated up - I was hooked until the very end. Aside from that one opinion, the writing continued to be well done with great imagery and descriptions. There were definitely some steamy scenes in the books between Gwen and Peter, so be ready for those (not that I'm complaining in the least!). I loved watching Gwen and Peter grow both as separate characters and in their relationship with each other. The author put an original spin on the well known story and added a lot of swoonworthy romance, which added up to one hot and romantic retelling. I definitely recommend this book (and series) to readers who enjoy fantasies as well as those who enjoy retellings.
Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I haven't read a Peter Pan retelling before this, and I have to admit that it was a fun and intriguing twist on the story. This is a novella and the conclusion to the series, so you really need to read the first book in order to have any idea of what's going on or you'll be absolutely lost. In this book, the story is told from Peter's point of view - which I LOVED! The first book was told from Gwen's point of view, which gave us a great inside look at her character and all the different aspects - thoughts, fears, dreams, emotions, desires, etc. - and made her a fantastic main character who was easy to identify with right from the start. The author makes a huge switch by changing to Peter's point of view in this book. We already feel like we know Gwen on a personal level and we've been beside her throughout the events of the first book. By using Peter's point of view for this book, all of the reader's previous thoughts about the different happenings and things going on with Gwen are turned upside down. We now get to see inside Peter's mind - an inside view of his fears, dreams, hopes, emotions, thoughts, etc. I think it gives the reader a fuller view of the relationship between Gwen and Peter as well as the story as a whole, because we get to see it from both sides.
As with the first book, the plot took a little bit to pick up and suck me into the author's world. But once the pace quickened and things heated up - I was hooked until the very end. Aside from that one opinion, the writing continued to be well done with great imagery and descriptions. There were definitely some steamy scenes in the books between Gwen and Peter, so be ready for those (not that I'm complaining in the least!). I loved watching Gwen and Peter grow both as separate characters and in their relationship with each other. The author put an original spin on the well known story and added a lot of swoonworthy romance, which added up to one hot and romantic retelling. I definitely recommend this book (and series) to readers who enjoy fantasies as well as those who enjoy retellings.
Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
January 17, 2015
4.5 stars.
I was completely bespelled by the danger and mystery Peter represented in Girl Lost. Poor Gwen walking on the fringes of insanity. Being driven to madness by need and longing. The pain and confusion of not knowing whether to believe what your heart screams to you to be absolutely true. I ached and agonized alongside her. I wept and whispered wishes for her to see what I knew just had to be the truth. Peter had to real. He just HAD to be. A love that passionate and reckless, that evoked such tangible feeling- it couldn't be a fairytale. A nightmare. Or a lie. It dripped with hunger and greedy desire from the both of them. I was ready to jump into the pages and shake some sense into Gwen myself. I began to feel my own sanity slip with her disbelief. I was obsessed.
Throughout the tale I wished for Gwen's fantasies to be reality. She was clearly unbalanced, but was she truly insane? I never felt that. She awakened a need within myself to believe again as well. Peter was the love of her life and I needed them to reconcile. And unfortunately so did a dying Neverland and Belle.
Girl Lost was so darkly romantic. Violently passionate. Highly erotic. I was putty in Nazarea's clever hands. It was beautifully written and incredibly exciting. And I wanted more, more, MORE.
I was beyond thrilled to learn there would be more of the Boy and the Gwen. The story had not ended for me. Too many questions were left unanswered. Too much unresolved. And I wanted to hear from Peter. I needed to hear his side of things. To see beyond what Gwen could see or was told. Having Peter's POV was just what I craved. And Boy, did he deliver.
This very short but abundant sequel (and conclusion) had me immediately entranced and left me flying high. I really enjoy Nazarea's style. It's eloquent and colorful. Beautifully daring and perfectly twisted. There isn't much more I could have asked for but a wee more of the.. ahem, ravaging and lust in Girl Lost. And of course more of ALL of it.
You'll have to read for yourself to find out if Gwen learns again to believe, Belle survives, and Peter flies. This is the conclusion to Neverland Lost, but is it the end of Neverland? Take the leap of faith with me and see.
Quite honestly, I would love to see more from this storyline. My infatuation with Peter will never wane. And I adore this mature version oh, so much more. At least we have FOREVER FOUND. *I believe. I believe*
I was completely bespelled by the danger and mystery Peter represented in Girl Lost. Poor Gwen walking on the fringes of insanity. Being driven to madness by need and longing. The pain and confusion of not knowing whether to believe what your heart screams to you to be absolutely true. I ached and agonized alongside her. I wept and whispered wishes for her to see what I knew just had to be the truth. Peter had to real. He just HAD to be. A love that passionate and reckless, that evoked such tangible feeling- it couldn't be a fairytale. A nightmare. Or a lie. It dripped with hunger and greedy desire from the both of them. I was ready to jump into the pages and shake some sense into Gwen myself. I began to feel my own sanity slip with her disbelief. I was obsessed.
Throughout the tale I wished for Gwen's fantasies to be reality. She was clearly unbalanced, but was she truly insane? I never felt that. She awakened a need within myself to believe again as well. Peter was the love of her life and I needed them to reconcile. And unfortunately so did a dying Neverland and Belle.
Girl Lost was so darkly romantic. Violently passionate. Highly erotic. I was putty in Nazarea's clever hands. It was beautifully written and incredibly exciting. And I wanted more, more, MORE.
I was beyond thrilled to learn there would be more of the Boy and the Gwen. The story had not ended for me. Too many questions were left unanswered. Too much unresolved. And I wanted to hear from Peter. I needed to hear his side of things. To see beyond what Gwen could see or was told. Having Peter's POV was just what I craved. And Boy, did he deliver.
This very short but abundant sequel (and conclusion) had me immediately entranced and left me flying high. I really enjoy Nazarea's style. It's eloquent and colorful. Beautifully daring and perfectly twisted. There isn't much more I could have asked for but a wee more of the.. ahem, ravaging and lust in Girl Lost. And of course more of ALL of it.
You'll have to read for yourself to find out if Gwen learns again to believe, Belle survives, and Peter flies. This is the conclusion to Neverland Lost, but is it the end of Neverland? Take the leap of faith with me and see.
Quite honestly, I would love to see more from this storyline. My infatuation with Peter will never wane. And I adore this mature version oh, so much more. At least we have FOREVER FOUND. *I believe. I believe*
January 5, 2015
Forever Found is the conclusions to the story began in Girl Lost, a modern day re-telling of Peter Pan all grown up. Nazarae Andrews breathes new life into an old classic and creates a world that is real and magical. This novella is the perfect ending and I was so happy with how their story ended, as bittersweet as it may have seemed.
This novella is told through Peter’s POV. It picks up right where Girl Lost left off, with Peter having heartbreakingly explained to Gwen that it was all true and he is the Boy who has come back for her. For years she has struggled to reconcile what she thought happened with what people tell her truly did happen. She is moving on and putting it all behind her. But in doing so, she is destroying the world she once loved and knew. Her unbelief is killing Neverland. Peter will do whatever it takes to make her believe again and save the world he knows and loves.
Forever Found is a raw and emotional conclusion to this Peter Pan story. The emotion you read is both heart breaking and intense. Peter pushes Gwen to believe and at times it seems as though he is causing a madness to breed within her mind. His determination will not allow him to stop until she believes and everything returns to the way it should be, or so he thinks. All the old favorite characters make an appearance and help to create a world that eases Gwen into the truth. At times, as the reader, you are always wondering as to whether her mind can take it. For so many years she has forced herself, for sanity’s sake, to disbelieve what was so real in order to transition back into the world she left behind. Peter’s antics sometimes felt borderline cruel, the actions of a desperate man determined to save what is his. Their connection grows deeper and the truth is revealed. I loved reading this novella from Peter’s POV. In Girl Lost, it seemed like he had a touch of madness and in this book we see that madness take shape. His determination is strong and his command of the world he knows is slipping away, creating a situation in which he will cross lines to save those he loves.
This story is the perfect ending to Peter and Gwen’s tale. It was unexpected with a fresh and excellent modern twist on a classic story. It is emotional, powerful, and intense. Fans of Peter Pan will enjoy this fresh spin on the beloved story.
This novella is told through Peter’s POV. It picks up right where Girl Lost left off, with Peter having heartbreakingly explained to Gwen that it was all true and he is the Boy who has come back for her. For years she has struggled to reconcile what she thought happened with what people tell her truly did happen. She is moving on and putting it all behind her. But in doing so, she is destroying the world she once loved and knew. Her unbelief is killing Neverland. Peter will do whatever it takes to make her believe again and save the world he knows and loves.
Forever Found is a raw and emotional conclusion to this Peter Pan story. The emotion you read is both heart breaking and intense. Peter pushes Gwen to believe and at times it seems as though he is causing a madness to breed within her mind. His determination will not allow him to stop until she believes and everything returns to the way it should be, or so he thinks. All the old favorite characters make an appearance and help to create a world that eases Gwen into the truth. At times, as the reader, you are always wondering as to whether her mind can take it. For so many years she has forced herself, for sanity’s sake, to disbelieve what was so real in order to transition back into the world she left behind. Peter’s antics sometimes felt borderline cruel, the actions of a desperate man determined to save what is his. Their connection grows deeper and the truth is revealed. I loved reading this novella from Peter’s POV. In Girl Lost, it seemed like he had a touch of madness and in this book we see that madness take shape. His determination is strong and his command of the world he knows is slipping away, creating a situation in which he will cross lines to save those he loves.
This story is the perfect ending to Peter and Gwen’s tale. It was unexpected with a fresh and excellent modern twist on a classic story. It is emotional, powerful, and intense. Fans of Peter Pan will enjoy this fresh spin on the beloved story.
April 10, 2015
4.5 Stars - Forever Found is the novella follow up to author Nazarea Andrews Peter Pan retelling, Girl Lost. The novella picks up after the end of Girl Lost and is told from Peter’s point of view as he’s desperately trying to get through to Gwen before he loses everything he’s ever known.
Nazarea’s retelling of this classic is done extremely well. I fell in love with her characters and with what happens – in her version – should Peter, Tink and the Lost Boys ever leave the island. I loved and I mean LOVED Girl Lost and asked for more and was ecstatic when Nazarea told readers she had a bit more to Peter and Gwen’s story to tell.
I’m a huge fan of this author and knew her writing would be pretty much spot on and it was… yet you’re questioning why I’ve only given it 4.5 stars? Well, the short answer is that part of the book was a bit confusing and rushed. I’m not sure if this was due to the fact that I was reading an eARC , but it did cause me to be slightly removed from the story a couple of times over.
Where it felt rushed or confusing would have been a great jumping point to writing a novella a tad longer, however what’s here does without a doubt give readers more closure so the length isn’t actually a huge issue.
Speaking of the ending – Andrews took something that was already filled with magic and that ending made it even more so. I couldn’t stop smiling and was happy to have been on this journey with her characters.
These two books are pretty perfect for slightly older readers who enjoy retellings and twists that make the characters part of the classics we know and love mixed with pieces of new – making these characters fresh yet not too far away from their original voices.
If you haven’t read these two you have no idea what you’re missing. They do need to be read in order for readers to get the best understanding of the characters and their story, so be sure to start with Girl Lost. Enjoy!
For more info and reviews please visit my Book Review Blog here - A Life Bound By Books
Nazarea’s retelling of this classic is done extremely well. I fell in love with her characters and with what happens – in her version – should Peter, Tink and the Lost Boys ever leave the island. I loved and I mean LOVED Girl Lost and asked for more and was ecstatic when Nazarea told readers she had a bit more to Peter and Gwen’s story to tell.
I’m a huge fan of this author and knew her writing would be pretty much spot on and it was… yet you’re questioning why I’ve only given it 4.5 stars? Well, the short answer is that part of the book was a bit confusing and rushed. I’m not sure if this was due to the fact that I was reading an eARC , but it did cause me to be slightly removed from the story a couple of times over.
Where it felt rushed or confusing would have been a great jumping point to writing a novella a tad longer, however what’s here does without a doubt give readers more closure so the length isn’t actually a huge issue.
Speaking of the ending – Andrews took something that was already filled with magic and that ending made it even more so. I couldn’t stop smiling and was happy to have been on this journey with her characters.
These two books are pretty perfect for slightly older readers who enjoy retellings and twists that make the characters part of the classics we know and love mixed with pieces of new – making these characters fresh yet not too far away from their original voices.
If you haven’t read these two you have no idea what you’re missing. They do need to be read in order for readers to get the best understanding of the characters and their story, so be sure to start with Girl Lost. Enjoy!
For more info and reviews please visit my Book Review Blog here - A Life Bound By Books
January 2, 2015
3.5 Stars
The sequel and conclusion to Nazarea Andrew's modern day retelling of Peter Pan is finally here. I was completely captivated by Girl Lost (book #1), and so I was highly anticipating the return to these characters and storyline.
In Girl Lost, we were given the story from Gwen's POV, as she battled with what was real, and what was make believe. But in Forever Found, we get to hear from the Boy. From Peter Pan himself, as he fights to save his best friend and his island, and bring back the girl he had lost.
Forever Found is a very quick read. It took less than two hours to read from cover to cover, and though I enjoyed it, I didn't feel the pull of the previous book. I think that maybe had this been a full length novel, I may have had a better chance to connect with Peter, and really feel the things he did, because I just didn't get that in Forever Found, and I felt that the story was a little rushed.
But like I said, I did enjoy this final instalment of the Neverland Lost series - I'm a big fan of anything that let's my imagination go wild, and this series has certainly done that, while still maintaining a modern New Adult twist. This was the first retelling that this author has released, and I think she's taken off on a great start. I'll definitely be following what Nazarea brings next.
The sequel and conclusion to Nazarea Andrew's modern day retelling of Peter Pan is finally here. I was completely captivated by Girl Lost (book #1), and so I was highly anticipating the return to these characters and storyline.
In Girl Lost, we were given the story from Gwen's POV, as she battled with what was real, and what was make believe. But in Forever Found, we get to hear from the Boy. From Peter Pan himself, as he fights to save his best friend and his island, and bring back the girl he had lost.
Forever Found is a very quick read. It took less than two hours to read from cover to cover, and though I enjoyed it, I didn't feel the pull of the previous book. I think that maybe had this been a full length novel, I may have had a better chance to connect with Peter, and really feel the things he did, because I just didn't get that in Forever Found, and I felt that the story was a little rushed.
But like I said, I did enjoy this final instalment of the Neverland Lost series - I'm a big fan of anything that let's my imagination go wild, and this series has certainly done that, while still maintaining a modern New Adult twist. This was the first retelling that this author has released, and I think she's taken off on a great start. I'll definitely be following what Nazarea brings next.
January 6, 2015
In Nazarea Andrews's first book Girl Lost , we meet Gwendolyn Barrie whom it seems had suffered a mental breakdown as she dreamed of an island - a place faraway, a place magical where she roamed and fell in love with the boy known as Peter. The Neverland Lost series is a rendition with a twist on the Peter Pan story. In Forever Found which is a shorter book and written more like a Novella, we discover that Belle aka Tinkerbelle is still unwell and is dying and that everyday that Gwen does not believe in the island , a piece of her dies. Peter loves both of them and does not want Belle to die, so he must force Gwen to remember the time they had and prove to her that the island is real. So Peter along with his frat buddies aka the Lost Boys decide to take Gwen and her friends along for a ride to Neverland and prove once and for all that it really does exist. What will happen though when Peter discovers he is rejected from the island as the Island only provides to those who are Lost. Has Peter finally found a purpose in life ? Has he been found ? What will happen to the island of Neverland , if Peter does not return?
This book can only be read after reading Girl Lost and is a fun quick read for those who especially love the tale of Peter Pan and love reading quirky contemporary twists on the age old tales and stories.
This book can only be read after reading Girl Lost and is a fun quick read for those who especially love the tale of Peter Pan and love reading quirky contemporary twists on the age old tales and stories.
January 9, 2015
Forever Found gives Peter’s perspective while extending the story from Girl Lost. I have to say that it is very, very short. While it is full of character development and provides clarity to the plot it is a very fast read.
It was brilliant to see the dynamic between Peter and the lost boys. The insight into how these boys and Gwen came to Neverland pulled at the heartstrings. The plot unfolds to encompass Peter’s memories of the island, the lost boys and his relationship with Gwen.
Peter discovered something in Gwen that he hadn’t realized he was missing in his life and without her, he is incredibly lonely. Ultimately, both Gwen and Peter are lost without each other. Home is where the heart is; if that heart belongs to another person then that person becomes home *swoon*
I’ve got to say it – I still absolutely HATE Belle even with the insight Forever Found provided.
While I was a little confused by the ending as it made other questions come to my mind; it does make complete sense and rounds out the story nicely.
It was brilliant to see the dynamic between Peter and the lost boys. The insight into how these boys and Gwen came to Neverland pulled at the heartstrings. The plot unfolds to encompass Peter’s memories of the island, the lost boys and his relationship with Gwen.
Peter discovered something in Gwen that he hadn’t realized he was missing in his life and without her, he is incredibly lonely. Ultimately, both Gwen and Peter are lost without each other. Home is where the heart is; if that heart belongs to another person then that person becomes home *swoon*
I’ve got to say it – I still absolutely HATE Belle even with the insight Forever Found provided.
While I was a little confused by the ending as it made other questions come to my mind; it does make complete sense and rounds out the story nicely.
April 21, 2015
Forever Found by Nazarea Andrews is the magical conclusion to the Peter and Gwendy story arc.
Gwendy has spent her time the past few years being told my her family and doctors that the island does not exist.
Peter has spent those same years slowly watching the magic of his island fade while trying to simultaneously help Gwendy at the worst times in her life.
The time has arrived where it's literally sink or swim. Peter MUST get Gwendy to believe in the island again or it and Belle will both perish.
A wonderful twist to a classic tale. What happens if and when Peter gets Gwendy to believe in him and the island? Will it save everything like he hopes or is it too far gone?
Gwendy has spent her time the past few years being told my her family and doctors that the island does not exist.
Peter has spent those same years slowly watching the magic of his island fade while trying to simultaneously help Gwendy at the worst times in her life.
The time has arrived where it's literally sink or swim. Peter MUST get Gwendy to believe in the island again or it and Belle will both perish.
A wonderful twist to a classic tale. What happens if and when Peter gets Gwendy to believe in him and the island? Will it save everything like he hopes or is it too far gone?
December 30, 2014
**Reviewed for Hooked on Books**
Forever Found by Nazarea Andrews (Neverland Lost #2)
Rating: 4 stars
Forever Found is the second and last book in the Neverland Lost series. Hence, the first book, Girl Lost, is a necessary read.
The conclusion to our dear Gwen and Peter. The Girl and The Boy.
Belle is dying, and Peter needs Gwen's help. Gwen has to believe again, if not, all that Peter holds dear will fall apart and he will belong nowhere.
"She was a million tiny pieces, reflecting all of her sadness and tragedy, and it was hidden by practised smiles and the veneer of sanity, but if you scraped a little, she was there. My girl. My lost broken beautiful girl. She would always be there."
Where Girl Lost is written in Gwen's POV, Forever Found is written in Peter's POV. Which I found to be refreshing, as it gives rise to the dilemma he feels inside.
A really nice conclusion though I can't help but want more. ;)
Forever Found by Nazarea Andrews (Neverland Lost #2)
Rating: 4 stars
Forever Found is the second and last book in the Neverland Lost series. Hence, the first book, Girl Lost, is a necessary read.
The conclusion to our dear Gwen and Peter. The Girl and The Boy.
Belle is dying, and Peter needs Gwen's help. Gwen has to believe again, if not, all that Peter holds dear will fall apart and he will belong nowhere.
"She was a million tiny pieces, reflecting all of her sadness and tragedy, and it was hidden by practised smiles and the veneer of sanity, but if you scraped a little, she was there. My girl. My lost broken beautiful girl. She would always be there."
Where Girl Lost is written in Gwen's POV, Forever Found is written in Peter's POV. Which I found to be refreshing, as it gives rise to the dilemma he feels inside.
A really nice conclusion though I can't help but want more. ;)
February 18, 2015
FOREVER FOUND is the perfect ending to Gwen and Peter's love story. Told in Peter's point of view, this novella gives us what an opportunity to see just how torn up Peter was with Gwen's lack of belief in Neverland. It's not just because Belle and the island are dying, but more because Peter in so in love with Gwen that he needs her to remember exactly how much he meant to her.
What I loved was how the island and Peter worked. They searched for those that were lost, where no one was looking for them, and gave them what they needed. It was funny how Peter never knew what happened once an inhabitant of the island was no longer lost or that Belle never explained it. But that realization was one of the most poignant parts of this story.
A great novella and the perfect ending to a gut-wrenching love story between Peter and Gwen. If you've read GIRL LOST, definitely pick this up to discover their ending.
What I loved was how the island and Peter worked. They searched for those that were lost, where no one was looking for them, and gave them what they needed. It was funny how Peter never knew what happened once an inhabitant of the island was no longer lost or that Belle never explained it. But that realization was one of the most poignant parts of this story.
A great novella and the perfect ending to a gut-wrenching love story between Peter and Gwen. If you've read GIRL LOST, definitely pick this up to discover their ending.
January 5, 2015
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Forever Found was a great little sequel to Girl Lost. At what felt like less than 100 pages, this was a very quick read, but it was still very enjoyable. I loved getting more insight into The Boy. It was great to get his POV, to see things through his eyes. It was great to be back in this world, with all the magic and mystery surrounding Peter and the Island. Although the book didn't end the way I thought it would, it actually made more sense the way it did end. I would have loved the book to be longer, to have had maybe an epilogue, but I still really liked it the way it was.
I highly recommend these books. The story is a fascinating Peter Pan re-telling that I think many people will love. A great read.
Forever Found was a great little sequel to Girl Lost. At what felt like less than 100 pages, this was a very quick read, but it was still very enjoyable. I loved getting more insight into The Boy. It was great to get his POV, to see things through his eyes. It was great to be back in this world, with all the magic and mystery surrounding Peter and the Island. Although the book didn't end the way I thought it would, it actually made more sense the way it did end. I would have loved the book to be longer, to have had maybe an epilogue, but I still really liked it the way it was.
I highly recommend these books. The story is a fascinating Peter Pan re-telling that I think many people will love. A great read.
January 2, 2015
Forever Found by Nazarea Andrews (Neverland Lost #2)
Rating: 4 stars
Forever Found is the second and last book in the Neverland Lost series. Hence, the first book, Girl Lost, is a necessary read.
The conclusion to our dear Gwen and Peter. The Girl and The Boy.
Belle is dying, and Peter needs Gwen's help. Gwen has to believe again, if not, all that Peter holds dear will fall apart and he will belong nowhere.
"She was a million tiny pieces, reflecting all of her sadness and tragedy, and it was hidden by practised smiles and the veneer of sanity, but if you scraped a little, she was there. My girl. My lost broken beautiful girl. She would always be there."
Where Girl Lost is written in Gwen's POV, Forever Found is written in Peter's POV. Which I found to be refreshing, as it gives rise to the dilemma he feels inside.
A really nice conclusion though I can't help but want more. ;)
Rating: 4 stars
Forever Found is the second and last book in the Neverland Lost series. Hence, the first book, Girl Lost, is a necessary read.
The conclusion to our dear Gwen and Peter. The Girl and The Boy.
Belle is dying, and Peter needs Gwen's help. Gwen has to believe again, if not, all that Peter holds dear will fall apart and he will belong nowhere.
"She was a million tiny pieces, reflecting all of her sadness and tragedy, and it was hidden by practised smiles and the veneer of sanity, but if you scraped a little, she was there. My girl. My lost broken beautiful girl. She would always be there."
Where Girl Lost is written in Gwen's POV, Forever Found is written in Peter's POV. Which I found to be refreshing, as it gives rise to the dilemma he feels inside.
A really nice conclusion though I can't help but want more. ;)
January 6, 2015
Girl Lost was a beautiful story that stole my heart as well as my imagination, and Forever Found continued on this magical journey of love and hope. Andrews has taken a classic story of adventure and turned it into a splendid tale that I'm sure J.M. Barrie would be proud of, and honored by.
This story was in no way predictable, and I was constantly guessing at what would happen. Would Peter make Gwen believe again? Would he convince her to journey with him to the island? And, would it be enough to save his world and Tink?
With a stunning ending that left me breathless and awed, this novella was an amazing conclusion to Gwen and Peter's story. Surprising and heart-wrenching. It was simply spectacular.
This story was in no way predictable, and I was constantly guessing at what would happen. Would Peter make Gwen believe again? Would he convince her to journey with him to the island? And, would it be enough to save his world and Tink?
With a stunning ending that left me breathless and awed, this novella was an amazing conclusion to Gwen and Peter's story. Surprising and heart-wrenching. It was simply spectacular.
December 26, 2014
Full review to come.
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
April 24, 2025
I'm sure someone out there was like "huh? What was up with all his mania?". But honestly, this Peter's frantic need to save his home/the girl from his past rather than cherish the reality with Gwen from his present/possible future was kind of true to the spirit of OG Peter Pan. Did I get whiplash with how fast this novella/short story went? God, yes. I kept thinking I had missed a major plot point/character interaction. But really, it's about Peter grappling with why he wants Gwen to remember Neverland at all; is it because Gwen really was at her happiest when isolated with him/is Gwen going to benefit from believing? Or is he inherently selfish in his want to hold onto Belle's health for the sake of his going back/treating Gwen like she's nothing but a footnote?
I like the bleak yet hopeful ending: the foursome (James, Orchid, Gwen, and Peter) arrive via boat to Neverland. Just as Peter makes a move towards the shore, a very well Belle proclaims "Neverland is for the lost; you can't come back. But he still needs to be found". She then points to a new young boy who's presumably Belle's new companion. This kinda harkens back to OG Peter's philosophy of getting rid of Lost Boys when they get too old. And also the idea that Belle is either a fair weather friend or an imaginary crutch he'd been relying on/taking care of without fully living in the real world. There's a freedom and loss in this banishment: Peter's finally grown/healed enough to leave like Gwen did. But just like Gwen, he's facing a certain uncertainty. Sort of akin the ending to The Graduate: wherever he goes, he won't go alone. But where that is, who can say?
Side note, is Orchid a stand-in for Tiger Lily? And did it take me.... too many years to finally get it 🫤!?
I like the bleak yet hopeful ending: the foursome (James, Orchid, Gwen, and Peter) arrive via boat to Neverland. Just as Peter makes a move towards the shore, a very well Belle proclaims "Neverland is for the lost; you can't come back. But he still needs to be found". She then points to a new young boy who's presumably Belle's new companion. This kinda harkens back to OG Peter's philosophy of getting rid of Lost Boys when they get too old. And also the idea that Belle is either a fair weather friend or an imaginary crutch he'd been relying on/taking care of without fully living in the real world. There's a freedom and loss in this banishment: Peter's finally grown/healed enough to leave like Gwen did. But just like Gwen, he's facing a certain uncertainty. Sort of akin the ending to The Graduate: wherever he goes, he won't go alone. But where that is, who can say?
Side note, is Orchid a stand-in for Tiger Lily? And did it take me.... too many years to finally get it 🫤!?
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January 18, 2018
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July 25, 2022
I think this was even better than the first book in the series! It was nice seeing this from Peter’s POV and the story got wrapped up very nicely!
April 12, 2015
I didn't read Girl Lost, so I didn't know what to expect other than it's a modern retelling of Peter Pan and that was good enough for me. Told from Peter's point of view, it definitely picks up where Girl Lost left off, but Nazarea Andrews does an excellent job of providing just enough backstory at just the right moment to make sure I didn't get lost.
This grown up character is tough and broken. He's trying to save Tinkerbelle (aka Tiny) who is threatened along with Pan's island because Gwendy no longer believes. He needs Gwendy to believe again to save both, but she thinks her time on the island was all a figment of her messed up mind.
Plot
The plot is pretty straightforward. Peter needs to save Belle and the island, but he needs to convince Gwen to believe again. The fact that he's lost her and doesn't know how to live without her is the subplot that drives a fair amount of angst in the short 43 pages. It's a darker tale than the Disney version, but has far more depth and raw emotion.
World Building
There was probably extensive world building done in Girl Lost that spills over into Forever Found. This is the one area where I felt like I had to play catch up and never quite got there. But assuming the world building was done in Girl Lost, I'd say the extension is into the sequel is complete. There are definitely rules and a world order that come into play that I'll have to learn about when I read Book 1.
Characters
Peter is complex, damaged and sympathetic. I had less of a feel for Gwen, but I think that's because Girl Lost is told from her point of view and therefore it's assumed the reader understands her. The rest of the characters weren't particularly deep in this novella, but again, this is Peter's story and he's really well done.
Top Five Things I Enjoyed About Girl Lost
1. Peter's loyalty to Belle/Tiny. That kind of friendship is rare and beautiful.
2. Peter's love of Gwen. The fact that he'd do anything for her is sweet and tells us a lot about his character.
3. The conflict. There's a lot of it. Peter seems to be at odds with everyone, but it keeps the story moving at a clipped pace.
4. The ending. Won't spoil it, but I didn't see this bittersweet twist coming at all.
5. Gwen. She's a free spirit, damage and all. I can't wait to get to know her in Girl Lost.
Bottom Line
I was never a fan of the story of Peter Pan until now. The author drew me in and made me care.
Disclaimer
I was provided with a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This grown up character is tough and broken. He's trying to save Tinkerbelle (aka Tiny) who is threatened along with Pan's island because Gwendy no longer believes. He needs Gwendy to believe again to save both, but she thinks her time on the island was all a figment of her messed up mind.
Plot
The plot is pretty straightforward. Peter needs to save Belle and the island, but he needs to convince Gwen to believe again. The fact that he's lost her and doesn't know how to live without her is the subplot that drives a fair amount of angst in the short 43 pages. It's a darker tale than the Disney version, but has far more depth and raw emotion.
World Building
There was probably extensive world building done in Girl Lost that spills over into Forever Found. This is the one area where I felt like I had to play catch up and never quite got there. But assuming the world building was done in Girl Lost, I'd say the extension is into the sequel is complete. There are definitely rules and a world order that come into play that I'll have to learn about when I read Book 1.
Characters
Peter is complex, damaged and sympathetic. I had less of a feel for Gwen, but I think that's because Girl Lost is told from her point of view and therefore it's assumed the reader understands her. The rest of the characters weren't particularly deep in this novella, but again, this is Peter's story and he's really well done.
Top Five Things I Enjoyed About Girl Lost
1. Peter's loyalty to Belle/Tiny. That kind of friendship is rare and beautiful.
2. Peter's love of Gwen. The fact that he'd do anything for her is sweet and tells us a lot about his character.
3. The conflict. There's a lot of it. Peter seems to be at odds with everyone, but it keeps the story moving at a clipped pace.
4. The ending. Won't spoil it, but I didn't see this bittersweet twist coming at all.
5. Gwen. She's a free spirit, damage and all. I can't wait to get to know her in Girl Lost.
Bottom Line
I was never a fan of the story of Peter Pan until now. The author drew me in and made me care.
Disclaimer
I was provided with a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
January 7, 2015
3 - 3.5 Stars in my Sky!
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review!
I enjoyed book one Girl Lost and felt like there was perhaps more story to be told about Gwen and Peter because the ending didn't seem very final. In the conclusion to the series Forever Found we get Peter's story.
I liked Gwen in Girl Lost and was looking forward to Peter's POV - I'm not sure how other readers felt about Peter but unfortunately he didn't manage to totally win me over. I found him more intimidating than the swoon worthy hero I was expecting, which was a shame. I couldn't really decide whether he honestly loved Gwen or if she was another possession he didn't want to loose.
The concept is clever and although I preferred book one, I did appreciate the plot and clever take on the classic Peter Pan story. I did wonder what would happen certain characters (no spoilers) and if perhaps James may get more story.
This next bit is a personal choice rather than a reflection on the book. The story is short (yes I know it's a novella), but I would have perhaps liked one longer book with both POV's so we get accustomed to Peter's maniacal energy from the start? As I said, this is a personal preference thing. What I did really like was getting some answers and how Nazarea linked the books together to become one story. I appreciated the ending to the series and how things were wrapped up.
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I received a copy in exchange for an honest review!
I enjoyed book one Girl Lost and felt like there was perhaps more story to be told about Gwen and Peter because the ending didn't seem very final. In the conclusion to the series Forever Found we get Peter's story.
I liked Gwen in Girl Lost and was looking forward to Peter's POV - I'm not sure how other readers felt about Peter but unfortunately he didn't manage to totally win me over. I found him more intimidating than the swoon worthy hero I was expecting, which was a shame. I couldn't really decide whether he honestly loved Gwen or if she was another possession he didn't want to loose.
The concept is clever and although I preferred book one, I did appreciate the plot and clever take on the classic Peter Pan story. I did wonder what would happen certain characters (no spoilers) and if perhaps James may get more story.
This next bit is a personal choice rather than a reflection on the book. The story is short (yes I know it's a novella), but I would have perhaps liked one longer book with both POV's so we get accustomed to Peter's maniacal energy from the start? As I said, this is a personal preference thing. What I did really like was getting some answers and how Nazarea linked the books together to become one story. I appreciated the ending to the series and how things were wrapped up.
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March 3, 2015I actually read Forever Found the same day it hit my inbox. I had loved Girl Lost and thought it was such an interesting retelling of Peter Pan. I couldn’t wait to see how things worked out. I wasn’t disappointed.
I can say that it was different to hear things from Peter’s perspective. I kept wanting to know what was going on Gwen’s head too. It was nice to get a little more history about Peter that wouldn’t have the same feel if it was in Gwen’s voice. This book definitely needed to come from Peter so he could tell his story. I loved finding more about the island, lost boys and how Belle and Peter came to meet.
I don’t want to give anything away but it was definitely a satisfying ending and not what I expected. I was really pleased with it. If you enjoyed Girl Lost, I think you are going to be happy with this. If you haven’t read this series yet, you definitely should. I actually wasn’t the biggest fan of Peter Pan as a kid but retellings like this make me want to read more of them.
I can say that it was different to hear things from Peter’s perspective. I kept wanting to know what was going on Gwen’s head too. It was nice to get a little more history about Peter that wouldn’t have the same feel if it was in Gwen’s voice. This book definitely needed to come from Peter so he could tell his story. I loved finding more about the island, lost boys and how Belle and Peter came to meet.
I don’t want to give anything away but it was definitely a satisfying ending and not what I expected. I was really pleased with it. If you enjoyed Girl Lost, I think you are going to be happy with this. If you haven’t read this series yet, you definitely should. I actually wasn’t the biggest fan of Peter Pan as a kid but retellings like this make me want to read more of them.
January 15, 2015
I read the first book, Girl Lost, last year and when I finished it I felt that the ending of it didn't really provide me with the conclusion that I'd wanted from the story.
Forever Found is that conclusion.
It picks up more or less where Girl Lost left off, but this time in Peter's perspective instead of Gwen's. Belle's dying, the island is dying, and only Gwen's belief can fix things before it's too late.
I can't say too much about the book without giving anything away, but suffice to say that I felt that Peter and Gwen were in a much better (if no less precarious) position by the end of this novella. They've still got a long way to go, but I have a clear idea of how they're going to get there (in my own head) and I'm ready to let the characters go.
Not quite what I was expecting, but I enjoyed the story with the direction it took.
Forever Found is that conclusion.
It picks up more or less where Girl Lost left off, but this time in Peter's perspective instead of Gwen's. Belle's dying, the island is dying, and only Gwen's belief can fix things before it's too late.
I can't say too much about the book without giving anything away, but suffice to say that I felt that Peter and Gwen were in a much better (if no less precarious) position by the end of this novella. They've still got a long way to go, but I have a clear idea of how they're going to get there (in my own head) and I'm ready to let the characters go.
Not quite what I was expecting, but I enjoyed the story with the direction it took.
March 14, 2015
Forever Found the second book in the Neverland Lost series. Continues Gwendy and Peter's story. You won't be expecting the the out come I know I didn't. So if you love Peter and Neverland you'll enjoy this series.
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January 8, 2015**ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review**
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