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A review by modernmatilda
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Reread #1 thoughts: I started rereading this book immediately after finishing it the first time and would read a chapter or two whenever I felt anxious or sad. This book is a blessing and so many of my friend have read it and that makes my heart explode. I love this book so much; it feels like the most comforting hug in the universe.
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I wish you could hear the excitement in my voice when I write that this is the BEST BOOK EVER. ABSOLUTELY EVER. I always find that it is hardest to review my top favorite books, but I will try to be calm, cool, and eloquent... Who am I kidding PLEASE READ THIS BOOK IT IS SO GOOD! *ahem*
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As a government caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, Linus Baker's job is to remain observant, objective, and distant. To everyone's surprise (even his own), Linus is given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage to report on the wellbeing of six dangerous children: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Plus their (particularly good looking) caretaker, Arthur Parnassus. Of course, Linus uncovers a few unexpected finds and surprising discoveries during his visit...
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Trust me, this book is as INCREDIBLE as it sounds! The writing is witty, the story is the perfect amount of squishy-happiness, and the characters are more adorable than they have any right to be. This found-family story is a celebration of weirdos, oddballs, and misfits; a cry for letting freak flags flags; a reminder to keep fiercely fighting for spaces for ALL.
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I wish you could hear the excitement in my voice when I write that this is the BEST BOOK EVER. ABSOLUTELY EVER. I always find that it is hardest to review my top favorite books, but I will try to be calm, cool, and eloquent... Who am I kidding PLEASE READ THIS BOOK IT IS SO GOOD! *ahem*
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As a government caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, Linus Baker's job is to remain observant, objective, and distant. To everyone's surprise (even his own), Linus is given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage to report on the wellbeing of six dangerous children: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Plus their (particularly good looking) caretaker, Arthur Parnassus. Of course, Linus uncovers a few unexpected finds and surprising discoveries during his visit...
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Trust me, this book is as INCREDIBLE as it sounds! The writing is witty, the story is the perfect amount of squishy-happiness, and the characters are more adorable than they have any right to be. This found-family story is a celebration of weirdos, oddballs, and misfits; a cry for letting freak flags flags; a reminder to keep fiercely fighting for spaces for ALL.