A review by the_baba_yaga
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

While this isn’t an edge of your seat page-turner, it’s a lovely and fun read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

There are many parallels between this story and indigenous peoples residential school experiences.