The House in the Cerulean Sea
by T. J. Klune
Taste attributes: fantasygay/lesbiancomedyfamilyfresh & originallightimaginarylinearglossyenclosedunlikely connectionslove conquers allempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, fresh fantasy novel, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Open Library rating
4.4 / 5
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About This Book
Linus is an uptight caseworker with a heart of gold working for the department in charge of magical youth. When he goes to investigate an orphanage on an island with supposedly dangerous children and an enigmatic leader Arthur, he’s expecting the worst. But it turns out he might be falling in love with Arthur and his charges.
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- Author
- T. J. Klune
- Published
- 2020
- Pages
- 416
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