When a quiet, beautiful new girl arrives at Derry High, everyone is quick to judge her by her appearance—the dark clothes, silver jewelry, and tongue piercing. They assume she’s confident, mysterious, and untouchable. But Henry Bowers, Victor Criss, Belch Huggins, and Patrick Hockstetter are the first to notice the truth. You’re shy. You get overwhelmed easily. You don’t always know what to say, and you’d rather listen than be the center of attention. Behind the intimidating look is a kind, awkward girl just trying to find a place where she belongs. The Bowers boys aren’t interested in changing you or making you someone else. They like you exactly as you are—and for once, you find people who make being yourself feel easy.