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

T.J. Klune

Start date: May 1, 2021

Finish date: May 21, 2021

Discussion: Book of the Month Club

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Apr 08, 2020 Debra ~~ seriously slacking on her reviews ~~ rated it really liked it

Shelves: m-m, lgbtq, ya-or-new-adult, fantasy, humorous, little-or-no-sex-fade-to-black

This was a sweet story of paranormal found family, something TJ Klune does very well. Interesting, fun characters, lovely scene-setting and a subtle romance. This story read a bit young to me, and would definitely work for a teen audience; even though the two main adult characters are older, they could definitely relate to the "children" and their experiences. ...more

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Mar 30, 2021 Jax rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: print-books, lgbtq, 5-star

What a pleasant surprise! I haven’t read this author since the writing style on display in his first book (Bear, Otter, and the Kid) turned me off completely. Tedious, is how I described it in my notes. But this is a totally different animal. Sweet and charming. And he writes the children exceptionally well (which was *not* the case for the Kid). Thoroughly enjoyed it. Now which of his books are like this one and which are like Bear?? Hmm…

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Feb 16, 2020 Cecille rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I have been a fan of TJ Klune for going on 6 years, and I am happy that he is finally with a publisher that will help him reach a wider audience. Despite having read most of his work, "The House in the Cerulean Sea" feels refreshing. It seems like TJ is talking in a new voice, one we have not heard before.

Linus Baker works for DICOMY or Department In Charge Of Magical Youth, evaluating whether their orphanages are following the Rules and Regulations, and ensuring the safety of said youth. His la ...more

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Feb 14, 2020 Cecille rated it it was amazing

4.5 of 5 stars! I can’t wait until my hardcover copy arrives so I can hug it.

I have been a fan of TJ Klune for going on 6 years, and I am happy that he is finally with a publisher that will help him reach a wider audience. Despite having read most of his work, "The House in the Cerulean Sea" feels refreshing. It seems like TJ is talking in a new voice, one we have not heard before.

Linus Baker works for DICOMY or Department In Charge Of Magical Youth, evaluating whether their orphanages are follo ...more

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Dec 16, 2022 Minh rated it really liked it

The oh so sweet tale of Linus Baker, a caseworker for DICOMY who has been in the job for 17 years. With a reputation for impartiality he is sent on a level four secret recon case to go Marsyas Island Orphanage to investagd the 6 wards held by the state and their mysterious caretaker.

But these six wards include a gnome, sprite, wyvern, transmutation boy (pomeranian), a green blob and... Lucy the Antichrist. And Arthur, oh Arthur.

So it's a story of growth, of love and of Linus discovering himsel ...more

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