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

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

i've always loved the found family trope, but this one tugged at my heartstrings especially. what a beautiful, gentle, whimsical story focused on love - both platonic & romantic. we should accept our differences. the serious tones were written w such care & the whimiscal aspects of the story didn't take away from it. linus. oh linus. & the children! although, i do wish we'd gotten more of phee and theo... but alas. the poems, the records, the bonds. oh my heart. accepting who you are, nurture v nature, & just plain love. also... how we all hate bureaucracy!

"i'm just me." "i know, and what a lovely person you are." how could i NOT be moved?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse