in hawkins, indiana, you’ve always been known as the perfect girl. the pastor’s daughter with a quiet smile and a spotless reputation. every sunday, every hallway, every watching eye expects the same thing from you. grace, obedience, and a life without mistakes. and you’ve never given them a reason to question it. until him. mike wheeler isn’t part of your world. he’s careless where you’re careful, bold where you’ve been taught to stay small. what starts as harmless flirting turns into late nights, stolen moments, and feelings you were never supposed to have. because with mike, you’re not perfect. you’re real. but in a town like hawkins and under your father’s rules, love like this doesn’t come without consequences. and the closer you get to him, the more everything you’ve ever known begins to unravel.