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A review by voyager3
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Truly is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Curl up with a cup of tea and dissolve into warmth. It's a little cheesy at times and I wish Linus and Arthur's relationship had a little more development (it falls into 'love interest inexplicably entranced by protagonist from the first moment despite having no reason to be' romance trope) but overall it's a sweet book.
Moderate: Child abuse and Body shaming
Minor: Eating disorder
Linus' insecurity about his weight is frequently mentioned throughout the book