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A review by kristineisreading
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Oh my do I love this series and these characters. Arthur and Linus are the BEST parents and partners (although I do wish Linus had more screentime). The magical children are hilarious and powerful. Zoe is awe-inspiring. Even the supporting characters like Helen, J-Bone, and Merle are fleshed out and likeable. I could honestly read entire books just about these characters' day to day lives and be totally happy.
But we're talking about this book specifically. This is a beautiful story about a family that fights against the odds using not only magic, but the power of the love and loyalty between them. It's about acceptance of others and yourself, and how to create positive change in the world. It's a love story in many ways - romance, family, friendship. It's beautifully written, like all of Klune's books. He does a great job of describing even small details that allow you to really paint a mental picture. I honestly can't get enough of his work and this wonderful book is no exception.
The ONLY reason this isn't a full five stars for me is because the first part dragged on for me a little. It wasn't until Arthur and Linus got back to the kids that I really felt invested in the story. They're such great characters that the first part felt a little flat without them.
Other than that, 4.5 enthusiastic stars!
But we're talking about this book specifically. This is a beautiful story about a family that fights against the odds using not only magic, but the power of the love and loyalty between them. It's about acceptance of others and yourself, and how to create positive change in the world. It's a love story in many ways - romance, family, friendship. It's beautifully written, like all of Klune's books. He does a great job of describing even small details that allow you to really paint a mental picture. I honestly can't get enough of his work and this wonderful book is no exception.
The ONLY reason this isn't a full five stars for me is because the first part dragged on for me a little. It wasn't until Arthur and Linus got back to the kids that I really felt invested in the story. They're such great characters that the first part felt a little flat without them.
Other than that, 4.5 enthusiastic stars!