A cosy, enchanting story about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected...
‘I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect’
– V. E. Schwab, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
A cosy, enchanting story about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an uplifting, heart-warming queer fantasy from TJ Klune, a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author.
Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he’s spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages.
Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside – including the Antichrist.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune is a heartwarming and whimsical tale about acceptance, found family, and embracing the extraordinary. Linus Baker is...Read More
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune is a heartwarming and whimsical tale about acceptance, found family, and embracing the extraordinary.
Linus Baker is a rigid, by-the-book caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. When he’s assigned to investigate an orphanage on a remote island, home to six dangerous yet misunderstood magical children, he expects a routine inspection. Instead, he finds himself drawn into their world, and falling for their enigmatic caretaker, Arthur Parnassus.
This book radiates warmth and charm while addressing deeper themes of prejudice and systemic oppression. While some elements may have been inspired by real-life historical events, it ultimately serves as a hopeful and uplifting story about love, change, and seeing beyond fear.
If you’re looking for a feel-good fantasy with diverse representation and an enchanting story, The House in the Cerulean Sea is an absolute delight.
