Stranger Things is a series every folk with a Netflix login will recognize just by hearing its name. Its popularity is based on well-written stories and captivating adventures that make viewers immediately see the correlation between its title and events.
And if what you saw on your screens for five seasons wasn’t enough to fuel your minds and souls, then we’re glad to give you a review of the Stranger Things book series. With six books, what more can you get that you didn’t already enjoy for five seasons?
Let’s Introduce: Stranger Things Book Series
Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds
The first of the Stranger Things book series gives readers the secret history they’ve been in suspense for. What went down in the summer of 1969, and how did it affect a young college student named Terry Ives? Also, how did the conflicts in Vietnam and the protests in Washington affect a student who lived far away from both sides?
We learn of the dynamics of the ever-changing world, and as you’d expect from any main character of a thrilling novel, Terry wasn’t ready to sit and watch from the sidelines. And as fate would have it, or in this instance, the imagination of Gwenda Bond, a new opportunity comes Terry’s way as she enlists for a government experiment.
And as you’d guess, it is at this point that Terry encounters a life-changing experience. From being transported to a lab in the deserted woods to being injected with mind-numbing substances, we follow her quest to uncover a host of mysterious events depicted by Gwenda Bond in what promises to be a captivating opener for the Stranger Things series.
Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town
Fast forward to 1984, when Police Chief Jim Hooper is preparing to spend Christmas, the first one, with his now adopted daughter, Eleven. It seems like a heart-warming story until, of course, in Stranger Things fashion, Eleven stumbles upon an old box of secrets labeled “New York.” And if you know anything about this series, you’d know the contents of that box are better left concealed.
But that’s not the case as Chief Jim Hooper now finds himself revealing tales of New York 1977, even though he’d rather fight Demogorgons. But with little choice and a curious Eleven, Chief Jim Hooper begins to give her and the readers full details of his last big case in New York, why he left Hawkins, and the true meaning of Vietnam, as we understand why he never spoke about New York.
And believe us, Hooper’s got quite a story to tell. This second book in the Stranger Things book series opens our eyes to the scary ways a man can go from being an average civilian to being plunged into darkness.
Stranger Things: Runaway Max
The next entry in our review of the Stranger Things book series takes a little detour from the prelude of Eleven and her father’s origin to focus on a fan favorite – Max Mayfield, also known as Dig Dug maven. But this, too, like the other books we’ve reviewed, gives an account of Max’s past. It tells the story of the good and the bad as we learn how she came to accept Hawkins as her home.
And trust fans to go wild as they’re filled with different emotions as they flip through the pages of one of the most exciting additions to the Stranger Things book series. Discover as Max battled both monsters and her bully brother, tackling both species with the same sass and grit fans know and love her for.
Stranger Things: Rebel Robin
From Max to Robin, we jump from one backstory to another, this time, a look at what life in high school truly is for young Robin, how she navigates the hurdles of hanging out with friends and band members while keeping a huge secret that could change her life forever if brought to life.
And as you’d guess, this secret lies in her being gay, causing her to have secret hangouts with band members. Beneath the French horn player with a gift of language speaking, Robin is depicted as a shy young girl trapped in her shell, longing to flee from Hawkins to Europe for a chance at change.
However, like most teens her age, she has no money for such dreams, so she must learn to make Hawkins her home. And so begs the question, will Robin ever come out of her shell?
Stranger Things: Lucas on the Line
We’ve checked out Max’s and Robin’s stories; what about the thrilling adventures of Lucas Sinclair? How does that sound for a sunny Sunday afternoon read? As the author Suyi Davies intended, this story opens us all to Lucas Sinclair in ways that screens couldn’t tell.
That’s because we’re not getting a script about the story of Lucas Sinclair; we’re getting a tale of Lucas told by Lucas himself. Think of this book as Lucas’ journey on the road to self-discovery and how an encounter with a fellow kid teaches him all he needs to know about being a black kid in Hawkins.
Love, bullying, identity crisis, self-discovery, and the other joys and struggles of being a teen in Hawkins, discover the truth of Lucas Sinclair through his own eyes.
Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus
We cap the Stranger Things book series review off with a tale of events that took place prior to the 4th season of its Netflix adaptation. This time, the focus is on Eddie Munson and his last year at Hawkins High. It’s also the same year he assumes the role of leader of the Hellfire Club, and wait till you read his big goals and dreams.
We’ll give you a hint, though: Eddie dreams of escaping the “living tomb of horrors” he sees Hawkins as. And when he meets Paige, a young lady who seems to have achieved his lofty goals, he’s met with a life-changing opportunity to depart the dreaded Hawkins.
But like everything else he’s hoped for, this opportunity comes at a price, and whether Eddie can dig deep or use some dubious means to raise the money he needs is left for the reader to discover.
Conclusion
Right here are the six books in the Stranger Things book series that every fan and book lover will be itching to get their hands on.
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