Reviews

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

a_friend_in_sweden's review against another edition

5.0

Loved this book and all the characters in it. The love through out! I enjoyed listening to the music while reading. It really complemented the experience. Yes definitely going to read again this summer and anotate! Absolutely recommend! Can not wait to read more of this author ❤️

sam_hartwig's review against another edition

5.0

What a perfect book to start a new year. This was such a wonderful read which gave me all the warm and fuzzy feelings. I love all the characters and want to join in for a group hug with them all.

fluffyturtle's review against another edition

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

4.5

arukeni's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

lulu1234's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

5.0

ashtonebemis's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

masyazafira's review against another edition

5.0

The feeling of reading this book is similar to having a hot soup during a rainy day

puff_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious relaxing slow-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

soggycedar's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed it, but I would have liked it more if I hadn’t just finished Under the Whispering Door.

sindri_inn_arsaeli's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-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

This book was recommended to me and so moved up my To Be Read list. I'm so very glad it did! The story was charming, and dealt with it's subjects with such gentleness that it was just a cozy and sweet read. The themes were very serious. The story is at it's core about prejudice and racism and how the children who are already harmed by this are often failed by systems meant to care for them. But I was relieved that the style of writing made it clear that this story would not be about the worst possible outcomes, it was going to show the light that can be found in dark places. 

I will say I wish I had read it instead of listened. The reader used many (I felt oddly chosen) accents but not a single British one for a story that felt so British in setting. Some of the accents were actively off-putting, which was devastating as one of them was the adorable Chauncey. And I honestly abhorred the way he pronounced "ga-zay-bo".