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cassidy_rain 's review for:
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
by TJ Klune
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“It hit Arthur then, in this moment: everything he'd done, everything he'd lived for, fought for, all the sleepless nights and miles on the road, the good, the bad, and the ugly, all of it had led to this.”
Somewhere Beyond The Sea is the highly anticipated sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea. It picks up where book 1 leaves off; Arthur continuing the fight to keep his foster children safe and guide them into healthy and kind adults in a world that refuses to accept them. Linus steps into his “step-father” role seamlessly.
Like book 1, I’ve continued to absolutely adore these characters. The new character/foster child is a delight. 🥹 It was also nice to see the children grow and mature a bit in this one! The writing style is so detailed and vivid. I love having a solid picture in my mind of what the characters and the island look like. You’re left feeling inspired and hopeful at the way these characters deal with the adversity they face.
I did find the pace to be on the slower side, and the long, wordy chapters did tend to slow my momentum when reading. As much as I hate to say it, I did feel a little bored at times. Maybe cozy fantasy is just not my favorite genre and I need to accept that?! I don’t know. That said, if you enjoyed the first book, definitely check this out!
“You know, anytime I want to wipe out the entire universe, I remember that humans made music and then I think that maybe, just maybe, you weirdos have something to offer after all.”
Somewhere Beyond The Sea is the highly anticipated sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea. It picks up where book 1 leaves off; Arthur continuing the fight to keep his foster children safe and guide them into healthy and kind adults in a world that refuses to accept them. Linus steps into his “step-father” role seamlessly.
Like book 1, I’ve continued to absolutely adore these characters. The new character/foster child is a delight. 🥹 It was also nice to see the children grow and mature a bit in this one! The writing style is so detailed and vivid. I love having a solid picture in my mind of what the characters and the island look like. You’re left feeling inspired and hopeful at the way these characters deal with the adversity they face.
I did find the pace to be on the slower side, and the long, wordy chapters did tend to slow my momentum when reading. As much as I hate to say it, I did feel a little bored at times. Maybe cozy fantasy is just not my favorite genre and I need to accept that?! I don’t know. That said, if you enjoyed the first book, definitely check this out!
“You know, anytime I want to wipe out the entire universe, I remember that humans made music and then I think that maybe, just maybe, you weirdos have something to offer after all.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Xenophobia
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment