Title: The House in the Cerulean Sea

Author: TJ Klune

Publisher: Tor Books 2020

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 393

Rating: 5/5 stars

Reading Challenges: MMD 2020; Monthly Theme - July

Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.

Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.

This was such a delightful, feel-good book. I found myself smiling as soon as Linus arrived on the island and met the inhabitants. I was rooting for all the characters to find their happy and their home. I immediately fell for all the characters, but especially Lucy. It’s so great to read a book where the characters really care for each other deeply and want to reach happiness. I was desperate to see everything turn out okay. By the conclusion of the book, I was on pins and needles urging Linus to go back and find his home. I even got a bit teary-eyed. It was just so incredibly good. If you need a book to pick you up, this one definitely does the job.

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