A review by hoosjon
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

This is a book that I needed to read right now in 2024 — as a public school teacher and as a US citizen. It shows a lot of societal problems but also filled me with hope. It seems trite, especially with fantastical characters, but I teared up at the end.