The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Lovely and the Lost

Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Category: Young Adult Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Recommended For:
Fans of survival thrillers, YA mystery readers, dog-training and wilderness story enthusiasts, readers of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ novels.

The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a suspenseful standalone young adult novel that blends mystery, survival, and emotional depth. The story follows Kira Bennett, a girl raised in the wilderness and trained in search-and-rescue with her family’s rescue dogs. When a young girl goes missing in the Sierra Glades National Forest, Kira must confront her wild past and fragile sense of belonging while leading a dangerous search that tests both her skills and her heart.

Key Points:

• Standalone YA Mystery-Thriller:
  An engaging, self-contained story outside of The Naturals and The Inheritance Games series.

• Search-and-Rescue Drama:
  Focuses on Kira and her family’s rescue dogs as they work in high-stakes survival situations.

• Complex Protagonist:
  Kira struggles with her past, trust, and identity while trying to save others.

• Emotional Depth:
  Explores themes of family, belonging, resilience, and the meaning of home.

• Fast-Paced Survival Suspense:
  A perfect blend of action, mystery, and heartfelt storytelling