Reviews

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

missemleigh's review against another edition

4.0

4.25/5 stars - Beautiful queer representation!! If I wanted kids, I would be reading this book to them as soon as possible. Such a wonderful tale of belonging, evolving perspectives, acceptance and the importance of individuality.

chicchirichia's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.0

polinakudelya's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

texasreadingmama's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

cjdbooks1's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

lucyselim's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

4.75

keirareadsbooks's review against another edition

I will DEFINITELY come back to this one. This just wasn't the right time for me to read this, but I am very interested in it. 

laurie_p's review against another edition

5.0

This book makes me very, very, very happy. It was so much funnier, more magical and lighter than I had expected and it was absolutely delightful. Much more British too, somehow, weirdly.

Anyway, I just can't stop smiling thinking about it. I could list everything I loved about it, but I suggest you just read yourself. It'll be worth it.

Also, I never wanted any children, but I think I need to revise that now: I don't want any children, unless they're Lucy.

hb_bookworm's review against another edition

5.0

oh, man, this book makes my heart so full. it's a cute blend of the goofy characters, playful dynamics, and humor of Good Omens, with a dash of escapism and romance a la Red, White, and Royal Blue. the narrator for the audio is perfect - though there are some turns of phrase that make it seem like an English narrator might be more fitting, Daniel Henning's voices and mannerisms are perfect for Linus and all the others. I love watching Linus, the children, Arthur, and Zoe grow (I knew she was sapphic!!!) and I definitely look forward to revisiting this whenever I need a sweet comfort read.

dkathryn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.0