The House in the Cerulean Sea by Tj Klune

Rating:

★★★★★

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with an advanced e-copy for an honest review.

"This is a house of healing"

-Linus Baker

I'm starting this review a bit different because I'm just going to tell you right away that you need to get this book, like now! This is the perfect book for quarantine!

I'll tell you why. This book is the perfect escapist book! It's magical and whimsical, but it's also laced with melancholy. You'll want savor every minute with this book, and once it's done you'll be happy to have heeded my advice.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is the story of Linus Baker, a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, who is sent to investigate government-sanctioned orphanages that cater to magical children. He is given a top-secret case, he is to investigate 6 Children living in the Marsylas Island orphanage, specifically Lucy (short for Lucifer, short for the antichrist). This will lead Linus to interact with enchanting children and an even more enchanting Arthur Parnassus (the children's caretaker).

I love everything and everyone in this book, what more is there to say? I love the world-building, is simple, but with is quirks; the characters are the book's greatest strength, especially Chauncey & Sal for me; the writing is consistent and concise while touching some "real world" themes (mob mentality, past-abuse prejudice, racism, healing, etc.).

Tj Klune is really becoming one of my favorite authors, not only because of his beautiful voice as a writer but also because of his unique ideas and interesting ideas for a plot. I can't wait for what he comes up with next!

Everyone this book is out now! If you can, try to get your copy. Be safe and stay healthy.

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