Genre: Fantasy
Published: March 17, 2020
Pages: 393
Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.
Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.
The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.
Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.
The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.
This was the pick for one of my book clubs (I'm in eight of them now because I'm in my book club era) and I absolutely adored it. I had made it my walking on the treadmill book and found myself walking longer than intended because I just didn't want to put the book down.
At first this book gave me some serious Orwell 1984 vibes with the way Linus' department operates. I really thought I was about to be told that the truth is whatever the department says it is. That aspect had me intrigued, but I fell in love when Linus arrived at the island.
I just can't decide which child I love most. At times I was sure it was fierce Talia, but then it was mischievous Lucy. And yet then along came sweet Chauncey and shy Sal popped up to break my heart. I genuinely have an easier time picking a favorite between my actual children than these fictional ones.
Then there was the budding relationship between Linus and Arthur. It was really nice having two fairly average looking people also finding love, since most romances feature wildly attractive MCs.
Overall I give The House in the Cerulean Sea 5.000172 out of 5 stars. - Katie
TJ KLUNE is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, In the Lives of Puppets, and the Green Creek Series for adults, the Extraordinaries Series for teens, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.
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