The House in the Cerulean Sea
By: T.J. Klune
Released: March 17th, 2020
Pages: 394
My Rating: 4/5
Goodreads Synopsis:
Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.
When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they're likely to bring about the end of days.
But the children aren't the only secret the island keeps. The caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn.
An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place - and realizing that family is yours.
My Review:
I picked this book up because bookstagram made me. But, I felt a little nervous about diving into it because it was in the fantasy section at Barnes and Noble and that is not typically a genre that I love. I'm just not huge into that realm. That being said, I am trying to expand my horizons and saw so many rave reviews on this book so I decided to pick this up.
I knew fairly early on that while this book had fantasy elements it was not a fantasy heavy novel. There are magical beings in the world around this book but other than that it's just a great fiction novel, so if you are like me and don't flock toward the world of fantasy, do not fear because this is a great starter.
The story that this novel offers is also wonderful. It is a great feel good book that really relates to current events and gets you thinking. I can see why so many people have rated it so highly because it is a novel that gets you to feel for each character introduced. You get to know all the children along with Linus and grow attached to them along the way. I found myself feeling just as protective over them as Arthur Parnassus. This book simply just makes you feel and if you want to read something wholesome and therapeutic, this is the one for you.
Catch you later,
Molly
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