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

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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? N/A

5.0

This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read and I am so sad that I didnt pick it up sooner because I have been missing out. I don't want to describe the plot because I think this book is better if you go into it with the bare bones. Linus is a case worker charged with investigating an orphanage looking after extremely special magical youth to determine if it should stay open. I loved every single character (other than the management etc) and I think I could read several more books just about their life on the island just to spend more time with them. I love that this is a standalone and wasn't stretched out to be a series because it was the perfect length to do everything it wanted to without feeling bloated or stretched out. I already miss these characters and this world and would give anything to read this again for the first time. Please read this book!
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