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4.45 AVERAGE
4.45 AVERAGE
This as my second time reading The House in the Cerulean Sea and I wasn't disappointed.
I literally have the worst memory so I always get nervous about going back and rereading books I marked as 5 stars. What if I don't love it as much the second time? As I say, luckily that wasn't the case here.
I did completely confuse this book with The Secret Society of Irregular Witches, so it was like the first time I was reading it. I do think they have quite similar vibes if you're looking for a similar book.
We're following Linus Baker who basically works for the social services... but for magical children. We don't need any more details on that TJ Klune, we can do the rest. Linus gets sent on a super secret assignment to Marsyas Island Orphanage where six 'dangerous' children live, along with their guardian Arthur Parnassus. We get to know this motley crew and maybe two men kiss. SPOILERS!
For the first 50/60% I was thinking 'yeah this is nice but it's not all that and everything else'. For me, this book really shines in the last part. That's where it gets me with all the vibes and heart and feels. You can't help but root for these characters and want them to have their happily ever after.
There's something about following misfit characters that just sings to my heart as a queer person.
I'm going straight into the sequel, although I have no idea in which direction it is going to go as this does stand alone nicely. Obviously excited about the potential of following this David character, because that is a great name.
I'd recommend this to anyone with taste. Especially if you like things fun and gay. Get your tissues ready girls!
First Review
AMAZING!
I can't compare this book to anything I've ever read before. So beautiful and heart wrenching.
Really can't recommend enough.
I literally have the worst memory so I always get nervous about going back and rereading books I marked as 5 stars. What if I don't love it as much the second time? As I say, luckily that wasn't the case here.
I did completely confuse this book with The Secret Society of Irregular Witches, so it was like the first time I was reading it. I do think they have quite similar vibes if you're looking for a similar book.
We're following Linus Baker who basically works for the social services... but for magical children. We don't need any more details on that TJ Klune, we can do the rest. Linus gets sent on a super secret assignment to Marsyas Island Orphanage where six 'dangerous' children live, along with their guardian Arthur Parnassus. We get to know this motley crew and maybe two men kiss. SPOILERS!
For the first 50/60% I was thinking 'yeah this is nice but it's not all that and everything else'. For me, this book really shines in the last part. That's where it gets me with all the vibes and heart and feels. You can't help but root for these characters and want them to have their happily ever after.
There's something about following misfit characters that just sings to my heart as a queer person.
I'm going straight into the sequel, although I have no idea in which direction it is going to go as this does stand alone nicely. Obviously excited about the potential of following this David character, because that is a great name.
I'd recommend this to anyone with taste. Especially if you like things fun and gay. Get your tissues ready girls!
First Review
AMAZING!
I can't compare this book to anything I've ever read before. So beautiful and heart wrenching.
Really can't recommend enough.
Es una historia que avanza lentamente, algo a lo que no suelo estar acostumbrada, por eso pensaba que no iba a conseguir disfrutar del libro, pese a ser de un autor que ya conocía y con el que había tenido buena experiencia leyendo.
No obstante, conforme pasan los capítulos vas conociendo mejor a los personajes y vas entendiendo de que trata realmente este libro. Confieso que al principio me costó mucho diferenciar a todos los personajes y que particularidades tenían cada uno. Pero conforme avanzaba la trama era mas fácil hacerse con cada uno de ellos.
Yo busqué también fanarts aún sabiendo que algún pequeño spoiler iba a ver, pero a mí personalmente me mereció la pena.
La trama principal gira en torno a Linus un agente social que va visitando los orfanatos de niños mágicos para asegurarse de que están bien tratados y cuidados. Pero la misión que le asignan será de lo mas challenging para el, puesto que descubre que ahí hay algo que a él le falta.
De verdad que es una historia preciosa que merece tantísimo la pena y las reseñas que recibe.
No obstante, conforme pasan los capítulos vas conociendo mejor a los personajes y vas entendiendo de que trata realmente este libro. Confieso que al principio me costó mucho diferenciar a todos los personajes y que particularidades tenían cada uno. Pero conforme avanzaba la trama era mas fácil hacerse con cada uno de ellos.
Yo busqué también fanarts aún sabiendo que algún pequeño spoiler iba a ver, pero a mí personalmente me mereció la pena.
La trama principal gira en torno a Linus un agente social que va visitando los orfanatos de niños mágicos para asegurarse de que están bien tratados y cuidados. Pero la misión que le asignan será de lo mas challenging para el, puesto que descubre que ahí hay algo que a él le falta.
De verdad que es una historia preciosa que merece tantísimo la pena y las reseñas que recibe.
adventurous
emotional
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:
Complicated
What a feel good book. I found myself, several times, while reading it smiling without knowing it. This book leaves you with the warm fuzzies!
I think everyone should read this book. There is so much to be learned between these pages - the meaning of home and family, what it means to be true to yourself, and finding where you belong in the most unexpected places are just a few examples.
This story will stay with me for a long time and I will be recommending this read to anyone who will listen. Well done TJ Kline, well done.
I think everyone should read this book. There is so much to be learned between these pages - the meaning of home and family, what it means to be true to yourself, and finding where you belong in the most unexpected places are just a few examples.
This story will stay with me for a long time and I will be recommending this read to anyone who will listen. Well done TJ Kline, well done.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
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