A review by fraeyalise
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-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? No

4.75

What a nice, lighthearted book. I really love this. Sometimes it was a bit heavy handed and slow, but I really loved it. The characters were amazing, and the story unfolded very gently. I could see the twists coming but it did not dampen my enjoyment of the story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

This is a book about an orphanage. What do you expect?