“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
5 out of 5 stars. I have seen people posting about The House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune but only recently sat down to read it and I am so glad i did!! It’s such a sweet and meaningful story. The writing style is easy to follow and relaxing while also tying in important ideas related to inclusion. The story follows Linus Baker’s experience investigating an orphanage for magical youth located on a remote island. I instantly fell in love with the children – each one has a distinct personality (and magical background). I found myself saving numerous quotes from the book (below are a few of my faves). Readers are left with questions to think about such as what makes someone good? Bad? What makes a group of people a family? In a time when there is so much fear, confusion, and hate, The House in the Cerulean Sea encourages you to re-examine your thoughts and ideas about people who are different from “the norm.”