What I Liked:
My favorite characters in The House in the Cerulean Sea were the children. All children have their quirks but it was easy for TJ Klune to take that to the extreme by adding in some magical or unexplained abilities. The children added a lot of humor to what could have been a serious story about challenging discrimination.
What Bothered Me:
Because there was so much emphasis on the children, in some ways story felt like it might be written for Young Adults. However, it’s told from the POV of Linus, a mid-aged adult and my brain got a little hung up about what to expect.
Overall:
The House in the Cerulean Sea is a cute humorous fantasy with strong messaging against discrimination. There is a romance element but it’s relatively minor and the emphasis is more on finding family in unexpected places.
