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adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse
emotional
funny
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
I think at this point I’ll give any book that makes me cry 5 stars.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Classism
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
While this book had many sweet moments, I found the plot very predictable. It seemed more often to be pushing an agenda, rather than exploring characters or creating an interesting story. Since it is a fantasy setting, I found the religious aspects to be out of place and unnecessary--frankly it took me out of the immersion and felt indulgent, or maybe convenient, for the author to include. I still enjoyed the book for what it is.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
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 out of 5 ☆’s.
”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.
”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!)
ੈ✩‧₊˚
“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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Xenophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, Fatphobia
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
this book genuinely felt like a warm hug. it was the first book i’ve finished in probably a year or more. the vibes it gave off (not content) felt like the vibes of watching the owl house. a wholesome story with a bit of danger. and the characters are all so unique and lovable in their own ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment
adventurous
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent