In the aftermath of the Battle of Starcourt, Dove struggles to find her footing in a world that feels increasingly unrecognizable. Her efforts to rebuild her life are soon interrupted by haunting nightmares and chilling visions that plague her nights and shadow her days.
As the darkness in Hawkins deepens, Dove uncovers a harrowing truth: she has been chosen for a fate worse than death, her very existence tied to the malevolent force threatening to destroy their world. Torn between fear and resolve, Dove is thrust into a battle for not only her life but for the lives of everyone she holds dear. Along the way, she faces unimaginable loss, finds strength in unexpected, but familiar places, and must come to terms with the destiny that has been forced upon her.