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torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment, Fatphobia, Grief, Bullying, Confinement, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Forced institutionalization
whitllo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Physical abuse
madelynfrank's review against another edition
- 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
Truly funny, heartwarming, interesting world building, great imagery, cool characters. Felt very idealistic/wish fulfillment- which I absolutely loved. Do you want to go to a perfect island and have supportive dads that will stand up for u.
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, and Hate crime
bonluvdon's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, and Physical abuse
daisiesandbees's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Death of parent, Violence, Physical abuse, and Genocide
sofreadz's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
briochebun's review against another edition
- 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
”The world is a weird and wonderful place. Why must we try and explain it all away? For our personal satisfaction?”
Gosh — my heart is as full as can be!
I can confidently say that this novel was everything that I hoped that it would be and more! :)
(I shouldn’t be surprised that I’m absolutely enamored with the world that TJ Klune crafted for us to in “The House in the Cerulean Sea” — since his “Green Creek” series is one of my all time favorites!)
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“The House in the Cerulean Sea” has two major components that I cherish greatly in novels: a heartwarming found family trope, and a slowburn romance that will make your heart sing!
I adored the cast of characters that this world had to offer (including David — even though we never got the chance to meet him)…I wanted to reach into the pages of the novel and give everyone a good hug (I feel as though they all needed them at at least one point in the story).
I loved everything about “The House in the Cerulean Sea” (which is reflected in my rating). The world building? Breathtaking. The romance between Linus and Arthur? Soul-moving. The character growth? Rewarding. The mutual love and respect between Arthur and all of the children? Heartwarming. Zoe’s character and her mentorship with Phee? Inspiring.
TJ Klune certainly did not disappoint with this one! :)
I can’t wait to dive into “Under the Whispering Door” when I get the chance! ♡
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Song That I Listened to on Repeat While Reading “The House in the Cerulean Sea”: “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” by Lizzo.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Confinement
aexileigh's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, and Hate crime
Moderate: Confinement and Physical abuse
lonely_tardigrade's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Child abuse, Violence, and Confinement
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Abandonment, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
grizzlysnack's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Physical abuse, Violence, and Death of parent