TW: racism, bullying, bomb, hate crime, slurs。 After seeing some of the reviews of this book I was wary and a bit worried I would hate it。 But I really really liked it。 This book takes place between season 3 and 4 and then part of season 4 all from Lucas’ perspective。
Abby Questel,
Lucas on the line was probably my favorite of the stranger things novels。 The book is a story of grief, Relationships and change。 Lucas is struggling with letting go of the past and starting over。 Meanwhile His girlfriend has been distant struggling with the loss of her brother and her home life。Btw this book takes place between August 26,1985 and season 4 vol 1 episode 4 Dear BillyAlso read it in one day so good!!! 😁
Aminah,
five out of five stars for being the only book in the world that explores lucas sinclair’s experience as one of only a few black kids in his town AND his relationship with max as they both handle life after the mall fire!!! like, this book was genuinely made for me, and it did not disappoint。 now if only i could read my summer assignment as fast as i read this…
Kaylee,
I’ve always loved Lucas and he has been one of my favorite characters since season 1! I’ve been looking forward to this book ever since it was announced and it exceeded my expectations! The writing was amazing and we finally get to know what Lucas is thinking, how he feels and what he has been going through。 He wants high school to be different and doesn’t want to have to go through getting bullied anymore and he wants to make new friends。 When he meets Jay his mentor for high school they instan I’ve always loved Lucas and he has been one of my favorite characters since season 1! I’ve been looking forward to this book ever since it was announced and it exceeded my expectations! The writing was amazing and we finally get to know what Lucas is thinking, how he feels and what he has been going through。 He wants high school to be different and doesn’t want to have to go through getting bullied anymore and he wants to make new friends。 When he meets Jay his mentor for high school they instantly connect and Lucas wants to be friends with him。 Jay suggests to Lucas that he should join the basketball team and he wasn’t sure at first but then he decides to signs up for try outs! Lucas is also struggling because his friends, Mike and Dustin don’t want him to do basketball because it takes him away from them and they spend less time together。 They blame him for the party falling apart。 Max is also avoiding him and not opening up about how she’s feeling。 They all changed since what happened on Fourth of July it’s like as Lucas said, a part of all of them died that day。 Lucas and Max’s break up in this book hurt as well! It was so well written and gives you more of an understanding of why they broke up that we didn’t get to see in the show。 They still care about each other but both hurting and going through a lot at the moment。 Lucas is figuring himself out in this book。 How he wants to live his life in high school。 He’s going through a lot but one thing for sure is he will always be there for his friends。 I didn’t even know it was possible because I love Lucas so much but this book made me love him even more! I definitely recommend this book to everyone who is a Stranger Things fan and wants to learn more about Lucas! 。。。more
rose (nikolai's version),
Since the beginning, Lucas has been involved in the battle against the bad forces in his community, but he is sick of constantly feeling like an outsider。 Lucas wonders if he can be more than invisible when options outside D&D and bullying are presented at the start of high school。 After making a connection with one of the few other Black students at his school, Lucas begins to discover aspects of himself that are distinct from those of his friends。 And he starts to comprehend himself as a Black Since the beginning, Lucas has been involved in the battle against the bad forces in his community, but he is sick of constantly feeling like an outsider。 Lucas wonders if he can be more than invisible when options outside D&D and bullying are presented at the start of high school。 After making a connection with one of the few other Black students at his school, Lucas begins to discover aspects of himself that are distinct from those of his friends。 And he starts to comprehend himself as a Black teen in Hawkins, which is unlike anything he's ever known in this world or any other。Listen, I’ve always loved Lumax。 BUT THIS? IS EVERYTHING。 And Robin being Lucas’ older sister I’M SOBBING。 。。。more
Teri Martin,
My favourite of the three books in this series! The story was so well written, I truly got the same feeling while reading as I get when watching the show。 Lucas’ story was sad and heartwarming all at once。 I’ve always loved Lucas on the show and this was a great extension of the character we all know and love。
Veruca Athena,
The story was good but I’m just not a big fan of Lucas🤷