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A review by briochebun
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
5 out of 5 ☆’s.
”The world is a weird and wonderful place. Why must we try and explain it all away? For our personal satisfaction?”
Gosh — my heart is as full as can be!
I can confidently say that this novel was everything that I hoped that it would be and more! :)
(I shouldn’t be surprised that I’m absolutely enamored with the world that TJ Klune crafted for us to in “The House in the Cerulean Sea” — since his “Green Creek” series is one of my all time favorites!)
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“The House in the Cerulean Sea” has two major components that I cherish greatly in novels: a heartwarming found family trope, and a slowburn romance that will make your heart sing!
I adored the cast of characters that this world had to offer (including David — even though we never got the chance to meet him)…I wanted to reach into the pages of the novel and give everyone a good hug (I feel as though they all needed them at at least one point in the story).
I loved everything about “The House in the Cerulean Sea” (which is reflected in my rating). The world building? Breathtaking. The romance between Linus and Arthur? Soul-moving. The character growth? Rewarding. The mutual love and respect between Arthur and all of the children? Heartwarming. Zoe’s character and her mentorship with Phee? Inspiring.
TJ Klune certainly did not disappoint with this one! :)
I can’t wait to dive into “Under the Whispering Door” when I get the chance! ♡
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Song That I Listened to on Repeat While Reading “The House in the Cerulean Sea”: “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” by Lizzo.
”The world is a weird and wonderful place. Why must we try and explain it all away? For our personal satisfaction?”
Gosh — my heart is as full as can be!
I can confidently say that this novel was everything that I hoped that it would be and more! :)
(I shouldn’t be surprised that I’m absolutely enamored with the world that TJ Klune crafted for us to in “The House in the Cerulean Sea” — since his “Green Creek” series is one of my all time favorites!)
ੈ✩‧₊˚
“The House in the Cerulean Sea” has two major components that I cherish greatly in novels: a heartwarming found family trope, and a slowburn romance that will make your heart sing!
I adored the cast of characters that this world had to offer (including David — even though we never got the chance to meet him)…I wanted to reach into the pages of the novel and give everyone a good hug (I feel as though they all needed them at at least one point in the story).
I loved everything about “The House in the Cerulean Sea” (which is reflected in my rating). The world building? Breathtaking. The romance between Linus and Arthur? Soul-moving. The character growth? Rewarding. The mutual love and respect between Arthur and all of the children? Heartwarming. Zoe’s character and her mentorship with Phee? Inspiring.
TJ Klune certainly did not disappoint with this one! :)
I can’t wait to dive into “Under the Whispering Door” when I get the chance! ♡
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Song That I Listened to on Repeat While Reading “The House in the Cerulean Sea”: “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” by Lizzo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, and Fatphobia