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questingnotcoasting 's review for:
The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
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:
Yes
I was so certain I'd love this and luckily it didn't disappoint. It's a charming, escapist story and I enjoyed every minute of it. The characters are all brilliant and I became immediately attached to them. The children in particular are so delightful. Linus' growth as a character was lovely to see and the themes of kindness and found family were really heart-warming. It's a reassuring sort of read where you know everything will be alright in the end which is always something I enjoy.
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia