A review by seastheday
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

This was much more intense than the first book. It’s riding on the brink of”” “cozy” fantasy.  I almost DNF’d it  because the beginning felt so bleak compared to what I was expecting. The story did vastly improve after the first major even in the story. This is how it became a 4 star book.  The children grew up a smidge (since book 2 doesn’t take place far after book 1) & you could see how Linus’ personality/parenting changed the children for the better. I loved the growth of Zoey Chappelwhite. She carried this story on her little back with her wings out! 

I recommend this. Stick through the tiny bit in the beginning & it will return to the normal silly programming of THOTCS. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death of parent