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

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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 such a wholesome book. It has everything- right from finding love, parenting, growing up, breaking away from the mundane and most importantly choosing your family. At the centre of the story there are 6 kids with super powers brought up in a home for magical creatures. The children help the central character- Linus to break away from his mundane and lonely life, and to look beyond prejudices that are set up by the society. Some of us would be able to relate to Linus, afraid to risk it, too safe in our bubble that anything that we do not understand, we are scared of, or distant from. The book fills you with warmth and so much joy and hope, that everything is going to and will be alright. The story is somewhat predictable but the book is not about the big end but more to do with the whole journey you set on from the first page itself. Journey filled with adventure, some important life lessons, breaking away from prejudices and dealing with hate, bigotry, all with a bit of humour. The book deserves all the hype it has received on Booksta. I also loved the queer representation in the book. I think its an excellent book for readers of all ages, especially parents and children. There is so much i took away from the book on having interactions with kids and how that shapes their world and builds their sense of moral. Long after I finished reading the book, the characters and the story stayed with me.

As V.E Shwab said - you do feel like you are wrapped in one warm gay blanket reading this.