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This is honestly a perfect book. It’s corny in an intentional way, heartwarming, and it normalizes nontraditional familial/romantic relationships without making them the center of the story. The focus on Linus and his personal journey was a great backdrop for these themes.

hannahsolo's review against another edition

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4.0

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I fell in love with all of the characters and I enjoyed how much Linus came to care for the children. I did predict the

plot twist where Arthur is a magical creature, but I don't think that ruined anything

marisa2107's review against another edition

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emotional 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

peppah's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.25

dana_yamaguchi's review against another edition

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5.0

“I am but paper.
Brittle and thin.
I am held up to the sun, and it shines right through me.
I get written on, and I can never be used again.
These scratches are a history.
They’re a story.
They tell things for others to read, but they only see the words, and not what the words are written upon.
I am but paper, and though there are many like me, none are exactly the same.
I am parched parchment.
I have lines.
I have holes.
Get me wet, and I melt.
Light me on fire, and I burn.
Take me in hardened hands, and I crumple.
I tear.
I am but paper.
Brittle and thin.”
-Sal, from The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune

malykaofhearts's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is magic. Joy, whimsy, morals, lessons and happiness.

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