The House in the Cerulean Sea

By TJ Klune

The House in the Cerulean Sea - TJ Klune
  • Release Date: 2020-03-17
  • Genre: Contemporary
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 2,064 Ratings

Description

A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER!
A 2021 Alex Award winner!
The 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner!
An Indie Next Pick!

One of Publishers Weekly's "Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020"
One of Book Riot’s “20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies”

Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." (Gail Carriger)

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.

"1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." —Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Reviews

  • A must read….

    5
    By Annamatopoeiaaa
    This is hands down the most beautiful book I’ve read this year. It’s brimming with warmth and filled with valuable, uplifting lessons that are easy to overlook in everyday life. I was completely captivated and couldn’t put it down.
  • A truly moving book

    5
    By cowqueen1
    I simply adored this book, and that is coming from a non-reader. As someone who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, I found the message against hate, prejudice, and judgement resonate with me in a way words can barely describe. If you are thinking of reading this book, I suggest it, if you aren’t, I suggest hat you are.
  • Heartwarming

    4
    By Whim1954
    And all the other descriptive adjectives. Truly enjoyed the 2nd reading as much as the 1st. Linus really danced on my nerves but he redeems himself.
  • Great characters, great heart

    5
    By Uncle folger
    What a delightful book! I can’t wait for the next one!
  • Comfort book

    5
    By Nickname: All is taken
    It’s my second time reading this book and I just noticed the small details in it. I would love to read it for the first time. Such a heartwarming story.
  • Easy read

    3
    By girlguts
    Saccharine, cutesy, inclusive, uncomplicated, unsophisticated. Read this while on vacation with annoying family, maybe it’ll help you appreciate their weirdness more. All in all I was bored but understand why it was recommended, I guess.
  • Heart warming story about people and places

    5
    By Liildebpdx
    The story characters were so amazing. The book started out slow but once Lucy was introduced I could not put the book down. Each page I turned reminded me of differences in people and how important respect not judgement is in all lives and places. Loved this book so much. Such a sweet happy ending.
  • why is it so good

    5
    By carlenclc
    This book will make you want a family more than any other book ever has
  • Wholesome

    5
    By 濱畑は
    This book is such an easy read and the story is super cute and wholesome. Helped me get out of a reading funk!
  • Smiled the whole way through

    5
    By ...ZzA
    What charming characters, and such light in a world that can feel so serious and heavy at times. It’s a feel good read!