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Somewhere Beyond the Sea
by TJ Klune
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
"hope is the thing with fire"
i NEEDED to read this book exactly right now.
make no mistake, as stated in the dedication this one is specifically for the trans community.
as the rights of trans children across the USA are being attacked and destroyed, i needed to read a sweet, inspiring, hopefully story about a motely crew of "monster" children under attack by a goverment focused on "keeping humans safe" to the detriment of all other beings.
i really enjoyed the first book in the series, but i absolutely LOVED this one.
to be able to feel a tiny amount of the frustration, fear, anger and disgust i have been holding onto for months and focus it on the close-minded and hateful characters in this book was a really healthy and helpful exercise in being present with my emotions.
i spoke out loud to the characters, shouted in frstration, and cried happy tears multiple times while reading.
the beauty and complexity of the characters, the depth of the trauma exploration, the reminder that change- drastic change- is possible, all wound up in an adorable, hilarious, and at times supremely silly bow, was exactly what the dr. prescribed.
thank you for the reminder that critical hope is a magical, transformative force, TJ Klune.
i NEEDED to read this book exactly right now.
make no mistake, as stated in the dedication this one is specifically for the trans community.
as the rights of trans children across the USA are being attacked and destroyed, i needed to read a sweet, inspiring, hopefully story about a motely crew of "monster" children under attack by a goverment focused on "keeping humans safe" to the detriment of all other beings.
i really enjoyed the first book in the series, but i absolutely LOVED this one.
to be able to feel a tiny amount of the frustration, fear, anger and disgust i have been holding onto for months and focus it on the close-minded and hateful characters in this book was a really healthy and helpful exercise in being present with my emotions.
i spoke out loud to the characters, shouted in frstration, and cried happy tears multiple times while reading.
the beauty and complexity of the characters, the depth of the trauma exploration, the reminder that change- drastic change- is possible, all wound up in an adorable, hilarious, and at times supremely silly bow, was exactly what the dr. prescribed.
thank you for the reminder that critical hope is a magical, transformative force, TJ Klune.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence