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Jul 22, 2024 suus⋆୨୧˚ added it

dnf. this book wasn’t for me. definitely check tw before going into this book.

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Aug 01, 2023 Kendall Garvey rated it liked it

2.5 rounding up to 3 --> The book has a slower beginning, which can feel repetitive. It does pick up in the middle but the ending, is somewhat confusing because the focus shifts from the main character's story to a less relevant/new character before tying everything together. This change makes the overall narrative not as smooth and easy to understand (going to have to look up a sparknotes summary to understand this section of the book).

The book does carry a good underlying message about the val ...more

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Mar 05, 2023 Lynn rated it it was amazing

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I absolutely loved this book. The fact that it was a cozy fantasy with adventure, but the emotional kind... I think we need more of those in this world. I stand by my statements... I have never cried while reading a book, but this book came pretty darn close to having me in tears. This. Right here. This is what makes me cry and laugh and have a smile on my face the entire time I read it. The queer characters were so accurate, and I loved that the characters were so lovable. The writing was creat ...more

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Jun 10, 2023 Martina rated it it was amazing

I absolutely adore T.J. Klune's writing style and the beautiful stories he creates. I first read The House in the Cerulean Sea when it first came out and loved it. I was very excited to dive into this one and it did not disappoint. I think the only way to describe it is whimsical yet heavy. He writes about death and beyond while also making me smile. My heart broke so many times but it was also so heartwarming. I felt cozy when I was reading it and did not want it to end. That said, the ending w ...more

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