The Lost Girl

by Kelly Parker

Sixteen-year-old Abigail has lost her parents, her home, and the life she loved. Sent to live with distant relatives in London, she finds herself in an old familiar house. It creaks with strange noises, shadows move in the night, and golden dust clings to her hands as though the past hasn’t quite let go.

Then he appears.

Peter Pan. Not the boy from bedtime tales, but older, sharper — and hiding a secret behind the one rule he won’t she must never touch him.

Drawn into his world of flight, fairies, and endless adventure, Abigail longs to see Neverland. But when Peter finally relents, the truth is nothing like the stories. Neverland is darker now, its magic fraying at the edges. Pirates are crueler, mermaids hungrier, and at its heart is the boy she is falling impossibly in love with.

But Peter’s shadows are catching up to him.

In order to save him, Abigail must uncover the truth of why Peter Pan grew up—and decide whether she’s willing to risk her heart, her life, and perhaps her place in the story itself.


Not all magic is friendly,
And in Neverland, love is the most dangerous magic of all.

287 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2025

About the author

Kelly Parker writes emotionally charged stories about fierce women, forbidden love, and the kind of rebellion that begins with a whisper and ends in fire. A lifelong lover of slow-burn romance, magic-tinged worlds, and heartbreak you feel in your bones, she crafts stories for readers who want their hearts broken beautifully.

She lives in Texas with her high school sweetheart and their two daughters, who inspire her daily to believe in bravery, girlhood, and the power of stories that refuse to stay quiet.

Reviews

[heathersnapt]

The Lost Girl by Kelly Parker was such a cute continuation of the Peter Pan story. It was a very quick read and I really enjoyed revisiting this familiar world and following Abigail and Peter through all of their twists and turns.

I did find their actions and reactions pretty immature at times, but honestly, I thought that felt true to their ages. They’re teenagers, and their emotional, impulsive thoughts and behaviors felt much like how teenagers can actually be in real life.

I especially appreciated how sweet and chaste the story was. Despite the sad beginning and everything that followed, there was an innocence and sweetness to the story that I really enjoyed. And I was definitely happy to see it end on a positive note.

Overall, this was a charming, feel-good continuation of the Peter Pan story, and I’m glad I read it. ❤️

[Kristin Goodwill]

I enjoyed this book very much!! I love the take of a new family moving in and Peter “starting over” with Abigail. It had love, grief, heartbreak, sadness, adventure, and so much more. The grief of a lost family, losing oneself, a friend, companion, a dream, love, and childlike innocence. To not giving up, putting it all on the line for yourself and those you love, finding your strength, learning how to open yourself up again, and taking chances. It is all there, I read this book in less than a day and I was hooked.
The grumblers were a very interesting/creative way to describe the negative self talk that some people with depression deal with. I love how they had to work together to overcome this and not go in it alone. Amazing concept!!

[Mary Berry]

Put This At The Top Of Your List

I don't even know where to begin. This book was absolute perfection. It's whimsical and wonderful while tackling very real emotions. I finished it in one day, and I'm sad that it's over.

Action, adventure, love, friendships, grief, heartache, family, magic, mischief. All the things and so much more.

Kelly does a phenomenal job bringing Peter and Abigail to life. I had butterflies the entire time I was reading. I will definitely be reading it again.

It is young adult with zero spice, and it doesn't need any spice. I don't even recall any cuss words. It's perfect for pre-teens to grandmothers.

[Lori]

I loved this Peter Pan retelling. It was from Abigail’s, or Abbie Gail, POV which is different than others I have read. Abigail lost her parents & has to go live with distant relatives in London, which is vastly different than the life she was use to in Florida. Strange things happen - like shadows, faint gold colored paint on drawers, and a strange tinkling sound - which make her curious about her new home.
Little does she know what happens when that curiosity becomes her reality! She meets Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, & her own little personal fairy named Fidget.
This story is incredible! Highly recommend to those who love retellings, Peter Pan, or just a romance read.

[Jules unmuted]

A Peter Pan retelling that keeps that same feeling the original gave you. That young love with a touch of innocence.

It gives you adventure, and playfulness. It gives life after major trauma and learning to navigate life.

It gave me feelings; sadness at times, laughter, annoyance at a character’s actions, and funnies.

Would absolutely recommend!

[Heather Sugar]

I didn’t expect to enjoy a book about Peter Pan as much as this! It kept my attention the whole way through! The old story and the new parts worked so well together that made the story feel complete!

[Hope de l'Ancre]

A modern Peter Pan retelling that pulls at your heartstrings. I loved the adventure and playfulness that Kelly wrote into how we cope with death and grievance while still keeping some of the original Peter Pan aspects. Highly recommend!