TJ Klune
2020-03-17
A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER!
A 2021 Alex Award winner!
The 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner!
An Indie Next Pick!
One of Publishers Weekly's "Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020"
One of Book Riot’s “20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies”
Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." (Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless)
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.
The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.
Other TPG Books by TJ Klune
The Cerulean Chronicles
The House in the Cerulean Sea
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
The Green Creek Series
Wolfsong
Ravensong
Heartsong
Brothersong
Standalones
The Bones Beneath My Skin
Under the Whispering Door
In the Lives of Puppets
We Burned So Bright
Murmuration
Into This River I Drown
How to Be a Normal Person
BOOKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
The Extraordinaries Series
The Extraordinaries
Flash Fire
Heat Wave
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T.J. Klune's 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' is a delightful, heartwarming story that combines whimsy with profound emotional depth. It's a novel that subtly addresses themes of acceptance, diversity, and the importance of love and community. Klune's writing is engaging and heartfelt, filled with quirky characters and magical elements that create a world both enchanting and relatable. This book is a testament to the transformative power of kindness and the beauty of finding one's place in the world.
I found T.J. Klune's 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' to be a delightful and heartwarming escape. The narrative weaves together elements of magic and bureaucracy in a manner that is both charming and thought-provoking. Klune's ability to craft complex, yet endearing characters is remarkable. It's a refreshing take on fantasy that explores themes of love, acceptance, and the joy of finding one's place in the world. It's the perfect blend of whimsy and depth, making it a standout read.
