Review by jialianyang - Somewhere Beyond the Sea

jialianyang 's review for:

Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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: Yes

This book is the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea and as such, takes on a different point of view and another time in the tale. In it you will find growth, memories, family, adventure, mystery, fear, dread, struggle, solidarity, care, and love. The descriptions and banter are both delicious and satisfying. This is a tale with lessons and imagery that will not soon leave you. TJ Klune aims to be the anti-J.K. Rowling and he succeeds at that, and surpasses even beyond her work. Every word and world he has created is deeply thoughtful, and I am glad for the invitation he has offered to us to participate in humbly learning from the children who lead the way forward to a more compassionate and welcoming future.

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