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

by T.J. Klune

“Arthur says that we should always make time for the things we like,” Talia said. “If we don’t, we might forget how to be happy.

“I’m glad you’re here.” Linus was touched. “Thank you, Lucy—” “If the cannibals start chasing after us, they’ll see you first. We’re little, and you’ve got all that meat on your bones, so it’ll give us time to get away. Your forthcoming sacrifice is appreciated.”

It’s the little things, I expect. Little treasures we find without knowing their origin. And they come when we least expect them. It’s beautiful, when you think about it.