Linus is a straight-laced caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth and oversees the well-being of children in government run orphanages. When he’s not working, he spends his free time holed up with his cat and his records. Linus’ world is turned upside down when he is tasked with a top secret assignment to oversee the Marsyas Island Orphanage. He must observe six highly dangerous children and their mysterious caretaker, Arthur Parnassus. It doesn’t take long for the kids to win over Linus’ heart and it’s clear that Arthur would do anything to protect these children. At forty, Linus is finally beginning to find himself. ⁣
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This book is PERFECTION. I turned the last page and wanted to read it all over again. All of the characters are precious and had me laughing out loud. Klune has crafted a magical, queer tale about family, hope and acceptance and he isn’t afraid to explore heavier topics like bigotry and violence. I couldn’t have asked for a better book to read right now and I’m going to urge you all to pick this one up if you haven’t already. Read, hug, repeat.