njawadian 's review for:

Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense 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: Complicated

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I don’t know that this, or any other sequel (should there be more later), will ever fully compare to what I felt reading House in the Cerulean Sea for the first time, but god, do I adore these characters. God, do I adore these children. The warmest hug of an ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Abandonment

Moderate: Grief