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4.45 AVERAGE
4.45 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Precious.
A caricature of the western capitalist worldand a hommage to finding joy in details .
This story is a very cosy read. While the tone is light for the most part, there are parts that were heartfelt and moved me to tears (several times, to be honest).
Despite fictitious aspects, the underlying morals feel very grounded in reality.
I recommend it for a troubling time to sooth the mind - or read it and make a good day even better.
If TJ Klune wrote more stories aboutfound family, or similar topics , I might read them, too.
In lack of a suiting tag below: disclaimer for minoradultistic comments throughout the book.
A caricature of the western capitalist world
This story is a very cosy read. While the tone is light for the most part, there are parts that were heartfelt and moved me to tears (several times, to be honest).
Despite fictitious aspects, the underlying morals feel very grounded in reality.
I recommend it for a troubling time to sooth the mind - or read it and make a good day even better.
If TJ Klune wrote more stories about
In lack of a suiting tag below: disclaimer for minor
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Xenophobia
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Cannibalism, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
Just finished “The House in the Cerulean Sea” and loved it! It was so whimsy with YA and social justice themes. It takes place at an orphanage on an island that houses the most magical of children whose very existence is Top Secret. The protagonist, Linus Baker, is a case worker for the “Department in Charge off Magical Youth” is sent by “Extremely Upper Management “ to investigate the “well being” of the children and ultimately decide if it should remain open. Some of the children at the orphanage include a 6 year old boy named Lucy (short for Lucifer) whose father is literally satan himself, a painfully shy teenage boy who writes poetry and turns into a miniature Pomeranian when he is scared, a female gnome with a beard who loves to garden and has a dark sense of humor and more! The story was skillfully told, drew me in, made me care about the characters, and at times made me laugh out loud! A recommended read
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
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
Very cute book which shows how love and acceptance of others is always better than fear and hate. This book was a cute story that had interesting characters that you learned to love. The main character fought multiple battles, via corporate culture, discrimination, and changing old ways. It was nice to see the world slowly changing for the better, even if it was just a fantasy world. I enjoyed this book immensely and it made me happy.
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
As sweet as cherry ice cream.
