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

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.5

A very lovely, simple book of the kind of world I wish we all lived in.  The kind of world where one man can make a difference and where those who are different and rejected find the love and acceptance they need

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Classism