A review by sfbookgirl
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My goodness, this book. THIS BOOK. I think the best way to describe The House in the Cerulean Sea is Animal Crossing in book form. I’m not kidding. The story is touching, heartfelt, and provides eloquent commentary on social issues. The book starts with Linus Baker, a caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Linus is assigned a new case at a classified orphanage in the Cerulean Sea with a group of magical creatures. There, adventure awaits. 
 
This is the book I will be pushing into the hands of all adult readers. I urge you to pick it up; I guarantee you will love it. The children at the orphanage are what make this book spectacular. They are hilarious, kind, puzzling, and incredibly intelligent. So rarely do I connect with a book as magical as this one. Believe the hype.
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