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A review by erika_winters
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book! It was such a cozy read throughout, and the found family that Linus finds while on social work assignment was so comforting. I loved the connection he had with all of the children (Chauncey the future bellhop is my favorite child), and the adorable romance with Arthur that was slowly boiling away throughout. I read this book in 4-5 days, which is really impressive for me since I am a very slow reader, so I recommend this to anyone who is in a reading slump or would just like a comforting read to get them through the depressing bog of reality.
Moderate: Hate crime
I put moderate amount of hate crime here because of the townspeople being hateful to the children, and all of the children’s past embroiled in discrimination