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A review by bonluvdon
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
While this book had many sweet moments, I found the plot very predictable. It seemed more often to be pushing an agenda, rather than exploring characters or creating an interesting story. Since it is a fantasy setting, I found the religious aspects to be out of place and unnecessary--frankly it took me out of the immersion and felt indulgent, or maybe convenient, for the author to include. I still enjoyed the book for what it is.
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, and Physical abuse