A review by jackyy93
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous hopeful inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This book is very lighthearted and fun to read because of the characters!! The childrens' personalities really drive the story, unfortunately those of adult characters (including the main) fall flat in comparison. 
I personally thought some of the dialogue was awkward to read, and that TJ Klune continuously made unnecessary comments about the mc's weight and played it off as the "bluntness of children"?? 
The writing reads more as a middle grade book, but if you're in the mood for something lighthearted and inspiring to read, you might enjoy this! 
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