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

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

4.25

This is still great after the first reread, but I do have some issues: It's an addictive, sweet, easy read with genuinely poignant moments, but I find it to be quite preachy and even occasionally contradictory in its efforts. One thing I'll say if you're considering  reading this for the first time; do not expect subtlety —especially in the latter 3rd or so. 
With that being said, I know I'll keep coming back for more.
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