Review: The House in the Cerulean Sea

The House in the Cerulean Sea
By TJ Klune

Published By: Pan Macmillan
Publication Date: July 27, 2021
Date Read: April 3, 2022
Genre: Adult – Paranormal Romance
Source: Bought
Format: Paperback
Pages: 400

From Goodreads:
An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place – and realizing that family could be yours.
‘I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect’ – V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
He expected nothing. But they gave him everything . . .

Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he’s spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages.
Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside, including the Antichrist. There, Linus must somehow determine if they could bring on the end of days. But their guardian, charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. As Arthur and Linus grow ever closer, Linus must choose between duty and his dreams.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is an uplifting, heart-warming fantasy tale that’s become a New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post bestseller.

“Just because you don’t experience prejudice in your every day doesn’t stop it from existing for the rest of us.”

Prior to reading The House in the Cerulean Sea, I didn’t really know a lot about it. I had seen everyone raving about it all over social media saying how amazing it was, but other than that I didn’t really know anything else. I finally decided to pick it up as a bid to try and tackle some of my TBR. I am so very glad that I picked this one up, as this book is absolutely fantastic.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is very different to the books that I usually read. I usually stick to high fantasy books, which can be quite dark and heavy. This book was just the perfect break from those kinds of books. This book is funny, light and just such a heartwarming tale. I loved absolutely everything about this book. It has absolutely everything that you could possibly want in a book. It had adventure, paranormal elements and a slow burn heart-melting romance.

This is the first book from TJ Klune that I have read, and it certainly will not be the last. I am officially a fan. What a talent this author has. Right from the very first chapter, I was completely hooked by his fantastic writing style and characterisations. One thing that I adore about this book is that it tackles some really hard hitting, real issues about our world. But he does it in such a light, funny and hopeful way you end up coming out of this book with so much love and hope for the world. I adored every single second of this book. I can’t believe I left it this long to pick it up.

I highly recommend The House in the Cerulean Sea to everyone. Even if this doesn’t sound like your usual kind of read… just read it anyway. It wasn’t my usual genre either, and I honestly think this is one of the best books I have read this year. Everything about it is just utterly brilliant. A must-read for everyone.

“Our home isn’t always the house we live in, it’s also the people we choose to surround ourselves with. You may not live on the island but you can’t tell me it’s not your home.”

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