A review by readwithbec_
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

β€œπ•π•¦π•€π•₯ 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕀𝕖 π•ͺ𝕠𝕦 π••π• π•Ÿβ€™π•₯ π•–π•©π•‘π•–π•£π•šπ•–π•Ÿπ•”π•– π•‘π•£π•–π•›π•¦π••π•šπ•”π•– π•šπ•Ÿ π•ͺ𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣π•ͺ𝕕𝕒π•ͺ π••π• π•–π•€π•Ÿβ€™π•₯ 𝕀π•₯𝕠𝕑 π•šπ•₯ π•—π•£π• π•ž π•–π•©π•šπ•€π•₯π•šπ•Ÿπ•˜ 𝕗𝕠𝕣 π•₯𝕙𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕀π•₯ 𝕠𝕗 𝕦𝕀.”

Thoughts: I absolutely loved β€˜The House in The Cerulean Sea.’ It is a YA fantasy and contemporary fantasy book that I found wholesome and full of amazing messages. The interesting cast of characters made it truly enjoyable to read. TJ Klune’s writing style and the character development, especially Linus’s, were highlights. I am looking forward to reading β€˜Somewhere Beyond the Sea,’ book #2 of the Cerulean Chronicles.

Synopsis: Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he’s spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages. Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside – including the Antichrist. At the orphanage, Linus must somehow determine if these children could bring about the end of days. But their guardian, the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. And, as Arthur and Linus grow ever closer, Linus must choose: his duty, or his dreams.

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