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House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
If I could rate this book higher, I would. The main character is frustrating at first, but only because he is so relatable. He's been so beaten down by a system that he's lost hope, he's lost a sense of independent thought, and yet he hasn't. The other characters reawaken that for him, and the family he finds, and the other characters make with him is beautiful. This will be a comfort read for years to come.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Abandonment