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A review by cayleigh_sorella
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
This was beyond what I expected. It was so wholesomely sweet. I love how this felt so much more than a love story between two people, but rather about a man finding himself through the love of those around him.
Linus was a character I loved from the first few pages. He is so kind and generous to the people around him without being aware of it. I love how thoughtful he is when talking to the children. He makes them feel seen and understood without every overstepping his position. Arthur is impossible not to love in his soft, little ways. He seems to have fallen for Linus before the latter even knew what was happening between them. They are so fierce in their for the children and the home that's built there, it was only natural they would fall in love.
I love how DICOMY loom ominously over everything, always threatening to burst the little bubble of peace that is created on Marsyas. It is such a good story of hope and love breaking down the prejudices we have created as a society and ushering in a better world.
The children all have a piece of my heart, especially Lucy and Sal. They were the ones who needed Linus the most. Through knowing all of them, Linus was able to learn more about himself.
Linus was a character I loved from the first few pages. He is so kind and generous to the people around him without being aware of it. I love how thoughtful he is when talking to the children. He makes them feel seen and understood without every overstepping his position. Arthur is impossible not to love in his soft, little ways. He seems to have fallen for Linus before the latter even knew what was happening between them. They are so fierce in their for the children and the home that's built there, it was only natural they would fall in love.
I love how DICOMY loom ominously over everything, always threatening to burst the little bubble of peace that is created on Marsyas. It is such a good story of hope and love breaking down the prejudices we have created as a society and ushering in a better world.
The children all have a piece of my heart, especially Lucy and Sal. They were the ones who needed Linus the most. Through knowing all of them, Linus was able to learn more about himself.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Child abuse