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 1,729 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

  • 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!
  • Heartwarming💙

    5
    By JakeAllanS
    I loved this story so much. The imagery and the fun throughout is incredible.
  • Adorable story

    3
    By Pyraqua78
    I enjoyed this story. I wish the author had shown us a little more about why the supporting characters liked the protagonist so much. I’m afraid we didn’t get the charm Linus was supposed to possess even in his stuffiness. That being said, the story moves easily and has themes of oppression, being othered, and misfits finding chosen family.
  • Love it to bits.

    5
    By Summer Clouds
    I was skeptical at first, then thought another Ms. Pedigree book.. but I must admit.. considering my early dislike. I very much love the book. Love how the author portrays it to heart.. Definitely one of my fav books of all time. I would tell anyone to read this book.
  • Just lovely

    5
    By Natabees
    Someone described this book as a hug and I concur wholeheartedly. Just the warmest, coziest embrace of a story. Thank you TJ Kline for blessing us with this lovely world, adventure, and characters. An absolute gem.
  • 🥰

    5
    By whyaresomanynicknamestakennnn
    literally one of the most wholesome, pure good books I have ever read, I couldn’t stop laughing and smiling at the kids because they’re just so sweet and adorable, Lucy very commonly made me cackle. I absolutely loved this so much, it’ll definitely be on my favorite shelf! (And I would tip Chauncey and have him be my bellhop with delight ❤️)
  • Like a big warm hug

    5
    By E1119
    Starts out slow and a bit gloomy but after the addition of sun, water, and love it blooms into a beautiful (at times even comical) fairytale. Despite its (fittingly) light simplicity, the story delves deep into human emotions and corresponding actions without feeling overbearing. By the end, you feel like you’ve been wrapped up in a big warm hug and that there is still hope for our current world.