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theinkedpath's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
ES:
El libro que necesitaba en el momento que lo necesitaba. Para aquellos a los que la sociedad nos ha hecho sentir diferentes y que no encajábamos en ninguna parte. Nuestro sitio existe y tenemos todo el derecho a ocuparlo y encontrar, en el proceso, a nuestra gente.
Este libro me ha robado el corazón.
Recomendación: Si podéis, escuchad este libro en audiolibro. Una maravilla.
EN:
I found this book when I needed and it filled my heart. Very touching and emotional. For those who feel the world is cold and unloving...for those who don't find their place. Your place exists and your people are waiting you there.
El libro que necesitaba en el momento que lo necesitaba. Para aquellos a los que la sociedad nos ha hecho sentir diferentes y que no encajábamos en ninguna parte. Nuestro sitio existe y tenemos todo el derecho a ocuparlo y encontrar, en el proceso, a nuestra gente.
Este libro me ha robado el corazón.
Recomendación: Si podéis, escuchad este libro en audiolibro. Una maravilla.
EN:
I found this book when I needed and it filled my heart. Very touching and emotional. For those who feel the world is cold and unloving...for those who don't find their place. Your place exists and your people are waiting you there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Fatphobia
Moderate: Child abuse and Violence
jae_bird's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Child abuse, and Hate crime
pastelkerstin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Abandonment, Cursing, Xenophobia, Bullying, and Hate crime
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Violence and Death of parent
marsspider42's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
5.0
The House in the Cerulean Sea is full of pure joy. It is so easy to love, and I would recommend it to everyone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Body horror and Child abuse
shinypurplepants's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
LOVE THIS!!
✅ queer romance
✅ found family
✅ speculative fiction
✅ cozy vibes
A very sweet and quick read despite its length. Audiobook version is also very well narrated! A more optimistic cousin of Kevin Wilson's "Nothing To See Here" and a definite mood lifter.
✅ queer romance
✅ found family
✅ speculative fiction
✅ cozy vibes
A very sweet and quick read despite its length. Audiobook version is also very well narrated! A more optimistic cousin of Kevin Wilson's "Nothing To See Here" and a definite mood lifter.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Abandonment, and Child abuse
yellowcape's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
The gays were gaying!!!!
This is one of the most beautiful books I have read in a long time. I struggle to write a review if not to just use words in a list. Heartwarming, wholesome, paternal, funny, beautiful, fantastic, clear, honest.
I think the subject of discrimination is handled delicately and is well executed. I loved our main character Linus from the first page, J-Bone is also a personal favourite along with Talia.
My sole criticism is that the first half of the book was paced a little too slowly for me but I am SO glad I picked it back up after a break - which I cannot state how rare that is once I put a book back on the shelf usually it is doomed to be ignored. However the characters were just so loveable (calliope I’m looking at you) that I was convinced.
P L E A S E read it. There were so many times I was giddy, grinning at the pages - honestly all but kicking my legs. The positive 2SLGBTQ+ representation is incredible and it’s so nice to read a book with queer characters where the relationship is so realistic and wholesome but not the main focus of the plot nor the characters.
This is one of the most beautiful books I have read in a long time. I struggle to write a review if not to just use words in a list. Heartwarming, wholesome, paternal, funny, beautiful, fantastic, clear, honest.
I think the subject of discrimination is handled delicately and is well executed. I loved our main character Linus from the first page, J-Bone is also a personal favourite along with Talia.
My sole criticism is that the first half of the book was paced a little too slowly for me but I am SO glad I picked it back up after a break - which I cannot state how rare that is once I put a book back on the shelf usually it is doomed to be ignored. However the characters were just so loveable (calliope I’m looking at you) that I was convinced.
P L E A S E read it. There were so many times I was giddy, grinning at the pages - honestly all but kicking my legs. The positive 2SLGBTQ+ representation is incredible and it’s so nice to read a book with queer characters where the relationship is so realistic and wholesome but not the main focus of the plot nor the characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Hate crime, Racism, Bullying, Confinement, Fatphobia, and Physical abuse
analea_lucille's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
The audiobook was fantastic!! I especially loved the different voices for the children!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Religious bigotry, Death, Torture, Violence, and Racism
bobhog's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Heartwarming and beautiful
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia and Child abuse
Minor: Fatphobia and Violence
kmart_ceo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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’s funny and extremely charming. I grew attached to all the kids. I loved all of the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Xenophobia
Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Violence
daisiesandbees's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Death of parent, Violence, Physical abuse, and Genocide