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This is my first book by T.J. A Klune, I've heard a lot of good about him. And rightly so, because this book is truly excellent.

T.J. Klune has the remarkable ability to write a touching story without exaggerating pathos, but also without holding the hand of the reader and pointing out specific passages in which to be touched. This is an author who respects the readers and their intelligence. Thanks to this, his story is not only very moving and has a strong and deep message, but also provides gr
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Erin
Jun 24, 2021 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy, own
As promised, this book definitely delivered a heartfelt "hug" of a story. This book is a cozy feeling contemporary story about some misunderstood magical children living at an orphanage with their caretaker. Our main character, Linus, has been sent to investigate this orphanage due to the extra dangerous magical nature of some of the children.

This book really delivers with elements that solidly put this book into a comfort read category. The writing is an accessible, easy to read style. The sett
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April Lowrey
Oct 15, 2021 rated it it was amazing
I was utterly charmed by this story. From the magical children to the adults who care about the kids, it's just a balm for my soul and I'm looking forward to rereading this one again. Lucy is standout hilarious, Linus and Arthur are delightful together and Sal will break your heart. Comfort reading at its finest! ...more
Megan
Jul 19, 2021 rated it it was amazing
This was wonderful.

Dark and whimsical and humorous. I fell in love with each and every character and the story itself was beautifully written.
Robyn
Dec 04, 2020 marked it as to-read
Mandy
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Amanda
Mar 02, 2021 rated it really liked it
Sumana
Dec 10, 2023 rated it liked it
Veronica
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Emily
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Ashley Searcy
Oct 21, 2021 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Kaitlin
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Jirrine
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Brooklynn
Mar 13, 2022 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Allison Ann
Mar 22, 2022 marked it as to-read
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Lee Johnson
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Melanie
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