as wonderful as this book is, a lot of the things talked in it should've been in the show, for all of the audience to see, not just a small fraction of it that happen to stumble across this book. This book starts on the first day of high school and ends before too much of season 4 happens- although it does take the reader through Chrissy's death and Lucas finding out about Max being a target for Vecna. I loved Lucas's pov, because it really fleshes his character out and explains what's going on when he's not actively fighting monsters from the upside down, but rather the monsters that roam the streets of high school. I think it's fitting that his book is set in the immediate follow up to season 4, because Caleb McLaughlin was a stand out on the show this past year. There’s nothing to be ashamed of, Lucas,” she says. “Plenty of high schoolers get dropped off by their moms. Mrs. Miller from two streets down drops off her daughter. Also, Mrs. Harris down the same corner. Drops off her son and two of his friends. They seem fine with it.” 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. As soon as Dustin says her name, I realize I never spoke to Max about hanging out on the first day. It’s been a while since we talked, anyway. One more part of my life that needs fixing.

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Throughout the time Jay's been helping me, he's had to deal with all this major stuff as well. Despite that, it never showed in his behavior. He was never mean to me because the world was against him. Maybe it's time I start to learn to paddle my own boat in the same way.” As Season 4 begins, Lucas is looking at starting high school differently than the others. He considers the opportunity for a brand-new start. He sets goals to make new friends, to get out of his comfort zone, and to still be true to himself. It’s in these struggles that the book finds its most powerful message and tone. Yeah, right, that,” I say. “Not sure Max and I are in the same lovey-dovey place you guys are, though. It’s been weird with us since Starcourt. She’s been weird.”Despite everything, I never even saw him get mad. He could've run, he could've saved himself but he fought. He fought and died to protect this town. This town that… hated him. Mr. Munson, he's a hero." Dustin’s hair, which was already big, is now even big- ger. Maybe because he isn’t wearing a hat to cover his curls this time. Without it, what he’s done to his hair is very clear. He’s blown up everything, trying to go for a mullet. It looks like a bad perm. Loved being able to gain more perspective into Lucas as a character. They should have explored this more in the actual show though. This book provides much more perspective into Lucas’ sudden shift in priorities in the fourth season of the show.

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A few indeed,” says Dustin. “This is as close to a make- over as you get, Lucas.” He leans forward and pats at his hair again. “Maybe it’ll work out this time and girls won’t sneer at us.” He stops. “Not like we’re looking for girlfriends, of course. I’ve got Suzie, Mike’s got El, you’ve got Max.” Dive into this revealing portrait of Stranger Things fan favorite Lucas Sinclair and get to know Lucas like never before. The thrilling adventure of Stranger Things continues where season three left off, with fan favorite Lucas Sinclair finally telling his own story in his own words. Lucas on the Line by Suyi Davies – eBook DetailsWe see themes of oppression and marginalization explored with Eddie’s character and I wish Lucas was included in that. Instead, he is reduced to a side character when he has so much depth.

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Dive into this revealing portrait of Stranger Things fan-favorite Lucas Sinclair and get to know Lucas like never before! 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.

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The new accomplishments aren’t all celebrated by Lucas’ friends. He must give up some of what made him who he was in the past. His relationships become strained. He finds himself arguing with his father. His difficulty in explaining or accepting the evolution into his new life leaves him angry or confused. Lucas finds himself growing apart from his friends and from his girlfriend, Max.

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Award-winning author Suyi Davies pens this exploration of love and identity within the beloved Stranger Things universe, through the eyes of beloved character Lucas Sinclair.

Well, you’ve made some changes too,” he says, pointing to my bandana-less head. “Face it. We both know high school is brutal, and we’re both trying to make sure we start on the right foot.” despite everything, i never even saw him get mad. he could’ve run, he could’ve saved himself but he fought. he fought and lost everything to protect this town, a town that hated him. he’s a hero.” ik this quote was said abt eddie but after reading this i realized it acc applies more to lucas than to anyone else. This was quite enjoyable. It was nice to get some insight into Lucas and what happened between the 3rd and 4th season. And his struggle as a person of colour in a small ass town in Indiana in the 80s. It did read a bit like fanfiction at times but I feel like that is inevitable when you are writing a companion novel to a franchise. Man, I am now heartbroken over Max and Lucas again.