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A review by joyfulteacup
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Any opportunity to return to this lovable family of characters is a delight. I love them all. Only TJ Klune could balance heavier emotional and political weight of the narrative with silliness, joy, hope, and love so that the book remains a cozy fantasy. One of my favorite reads of 2025.
Graphic: Child abuse, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Xenophobia, Grief, Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Colonisation, Deportation
Minor: Body shaming, Homophobia, Transphobia