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IN THE HEART OF Hawkins, Indiana, Persephone McKinley has always lived in her own world-one of pep rallies, popularity, and perfecting her cheer routines. Unlike the nerds and outcasts of Hawkins High, she has no interest in Dungeons & Dragons, secret government conspiracies, or whatever weirdness the town keeps whispering about. But when the summer of 1985 brings new horrors, Persephone is thrust into the chaos of the Upside Down.
With Starcourt Mall as the backdrop, she finds herself tangled in a fight far beyond high school drama. Reluctantly, she's pulled into the orbit of Dustin, Max, Lucas, Mike, and Eleven-kids she once dismissed but soon realizes might be the only ones who understand what's happening. And at Scoops Ahoy, there's Robin Buckley-the sharp-witted girl who throws Persephone off balance in a way no one ever has before.
As the Mind Flayer's influence spreads and secrets unravel, Persephone must decide who she really is: the girl who hides behind a perfect image, or the girl willing to fight for something bigger than herself. With love, friendship, and danger around every corner, she learns that being a hero doesn't mean being fearless-it means showing up, even when you're terrified.