mitchelljohnson 's review for:

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

4.25

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Not as much plot as I typically prefer, but it was such a good story. TJ Klune is a wonderful storyteller. I cried multiple times reading this, and not just at the ending. Just wait 'til Pixar gets their hands on this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Xenophobia

Moderate: Body shaming, Religious bigotry