Reviews

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

clutzmom's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.5

dangreen4211's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

peach2018's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

kristiinaea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

so cute and soft, im gushing

tommyleemeyer's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It was my favorite book I've ever read. Nearly perfect (although I have it 5 stars, there's no option for 4.9).

lunalove48's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

scrappyhooker's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

lucyistoocool's review against another edition

3.0

Way too heavy handed with lessons and sweetness. Also 100% predictable. No tension. Some parts were good and some parts were almost unbearable. Overall, it was fine.

slawler's review against another edition

5.0

I read and loved this for the cozy fantasy romance story it is at face value. In that respect, 5 stars.

I've since learned that Klune has cited inspiration from Canadian residential schools and the trauma of indigenous children in those facilities, and in that sense this book is seriously problematic.

That tragic history deserves a much better representation than a cozy romance.

But I'm still glad that this story, in and of itself, exists and brings joy to readers. So I'll let my initial rating stand. Also in part because I think Klune is a kind and thoughtful person (as I've gathered from all his candid/blog writing) and I trust he will constantly try to educate himself and improve, as should we all, and doing so in the public eye is no easy feat.

vhungw's review against another edition

4.0

I love found family books but I don’t rly love the children’s book writing style