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The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #1)

T.J. Klune

Start date: April 1, 2023

Finish date: April 30, 2023

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Jun 02, 2022 Laura rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: e-audio-hold, friend-love, pulitzerandrunnersupandmore, overdrive, library-request, 2022, lib-has-audio, love-stories, library, fantasy

3.5 stars. I love humorous, magical fantasy, which is what I was looking for when I picked this up. This book wants to make a Point, though, and although I agree with the point, it’s too heavy-handed here, imo and will lose ppl who may need to read it, if that makes sense.

In addition, the audio narration was awful, truly awful. Daniel Henning narrated one of the children in the story using the voice of the Charlie-in-the-box character (he was a Jack-in-the-box character named Charlie instead) f ...more

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May 16, 2022 Kerry Christian rated it liked it · review of another edition

I was not prepared to like this book. I had heard so much about it...so many recommendations. But I knew virtually nothing about its content. When I received the book and read to cover blurb, I almost sent it back without reading as it did not sound like something I would generally like. In the end I decided to give it a try, and I am so glad I did. This captivatingly magical story entranced me from the beginning and I completely fell in love with the characters. If you are looking for something ...more

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Nov 01, 2024 Ann rated it really liked it

Shelves: audio-2024, read-2024, audio-libby, audio

The audio narration of this quirky tale along with a diverse and colorful set of characters makes it magical; the message of embracing how we are different instead of being afraid of what we don't try to understand adds depth to what at first glance is a children's story. Out of the mouths of babes. ...more

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May 04, 2023 Krista rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audio-library-dwnlded, romance, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, young-adult-ya, lgbtqi, child-main-character, up-lit, family-of-choice

lovely --- simply lovely! I listened to the audio book, and I'd highly recommend audio as the way to experience this story. The narrator, Daniel Hening, did a wonderful job bringing all the VERY varied characters to life. Family is where you find it. ...more

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Mar 30, 2021 Jan rated it it was amazing

What a wonderful book full of characters that will move right into your heart. I didn't want it to end. Probably one of the best books I have read in a very long time. ...more

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