Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where you chose a random book from your Goodreads TBR and show it off. This meme was created by Lauren’s Page Turners.
This week, I’m highlighting a book that I’ve heard so many wonderful things about – The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. I recently read and adored Under the Whispering Door, and I have a feeling I’ll love Cerulean Sea just as much. Let’s check it out!
Title: The House in the Cerulean Sea
Author: T.J. Klune
Page Length: 394
Publication Date: March 16, 2020
Publisher: Tor Books
Synopsis: A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.
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. Their 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.
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Have you read The House in the Cerulean Sea? What did you think?
I adored The House in the Cerulean Sea!
I need to read it soon!!
I loved this book and recommend it to people all the time. It was also my book of the month in July 🙂
Nice! I’ve heard it’s wonderful, and I really loved Under the Whispering Door, so I have a feeling I’ll love this one!
☺️ I haven’t read that one. I wasn’t sure about it from the description.
LOVED THIS BOOK. like a warm hug.
I need a warm hug! lol
I mean…who doesn’t??
I read this book this year and loved it- if you didn’t see my review:
https://megsmagicalmusings.wordpress.com/2021/05/14/house-in-the-cerulean-sea-review/
Nice! I’ll check it out!
I loved both The House in the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door!
TJ Klune is such an excellent storyteller!