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# House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, 1)

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Review: Please read this. You won't regret it. - The cover on this. It's magical. The description appealed, but that art was compelling as well. What a surprise this book was, writing that fought successfully against sleep and everything else I should have been doing. There will be a spoiler in this, which I don't think I've ever done before. But really, I extrapolated and expected that bit based on the available and it was lovely. Brilliantly written. If you are the sort of person (as I am usually 🤦🏻‍♀️) that feels it will diminish enjoying the book to know anything key in advance, please read no further than the 'Spoiler' heading and give your attention to this amazing tale instead. I don't know that I've found an author in years that made me *feel* quite so much. I quite literally cried in many spots, sometimes laughing at the same time. The development of characters is incredibly well done, they turned real in the story in a very short time. Often an author can flesh out a character or two very well, but to use a visual metaphor, the other characters are slightly fuzzy and out of focus. Every person the author writes about in this is in clear focus, there is no 'main' character polished to the detriment of others. Even when only given a few sentences, characters breathe on the page. I must say, my benchmark for this style of writing is Bujold, and she is a very high bar to even approach in my opinion. TJ Clune has made me love these characters, and be hungry for more, in just the same eagerness to know how they fare. **Spoiler ahead!** I believe in supporting authors writing about gay experience as I feel that if people just are open to learning about different people it should surely get better? Well, I'd hope. That said, I almost wish that review quote wasn't on the cover. While this IS a moving and beautiful tale where two main characters fall in love - that happen to be men - it deserves more than to be thrust in a box as "about" homosexuality. While this author treats this just as deserved (we are all just people), and it is moving, this story is so much more than just the deft handling of a lovely romance. For context, I'm an old lady, long married to an old man. I beg you, if that cover quote made you feel this might not be the story for you, reconsider. I'm off to buy the second book, as well as anything else this author might have written. A book that makes an old and tired woman simply get lost in feelings like this one did, what a treasure. ❤️ I hope you love it too.
Review: Whimsical and Magical - I’ll admit, I was scared to pick up The House in the Cerulean Sea at first. It’s so well loved, and it’s been recommended to me so often, that I was genuinely worried about whether or not it would live up to the hype. I was afraid that I would be let down, not understand why it’s rated so highly, or just feel disappointed. I was worried for nothing. Honestly, I never thought “It’s Nice to Have a Friend” by Taylor Swift would be so easy to identify as a book, but here we are. There’s so much I could say about The House in the Cerulean Sea, but I don’t want to give anything away so I’ll keep this review brief. I loved the characters (a few more than others … looking at you Theodore). I loved the whimsical and hopeful nature of this story. I loved the hidden messages that were scattered throughout encouraging the reader to be unapologetically themselves and subtly whispering that we can make the world a better place. I loved the magical realism, and every aspect of that hidden house in the cerulean sea. And I loved the feeling this book left me with when I was done; a feeling of satisfaction and happiness, something I’ve desperately needed as of late. I understand some of the criticisms of this book, and I definitely understand how it’s not for everyone. I could have read so much more of this book and never complained, so I agree that we definitely could have been given some more background on the kids. I would have loved to get to know them all better, and learned more about where they came from, but I also understand the choice to leave it out. In terms of moments in this story, they were so sweet in some instances I thought they might give me a cavity, but I was okay with that because it was definitely what I needed. I needed sweet, I needed happy, I needed optimistic, and that’s exactly what this book was. That’s not to say this story wasn’t also sad, it absolutely was. I cried a mess of sad tears reading it, but I also cried a lot of happy tears. This is a character driven story that really gets to your emotions and makes you work for that beautiful (even if it was predictable) ending. And it’s worth it. Every page turn is worth it. I could have highlighted every page of this story, but I somehow held back. I could also go on and on about this book for hours, but I won’t. Just know that if you’re looking for an escape, if you’re looking for something uplifting and poignant, or if you’re looking for a bunch of characters you just want to nestle into a cuddle pile with, then The House in the Cerulean Sea is the book for you.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,816 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy Fiction #5 in Contemporary Fantasy (Books) #145 in Romantic Fantasy (Books) |
| Book 1 of 2  | Cerulean Chronicles |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (77,237) |
| Dimensions  | 5.49 x 1 x 8.27 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 1250217318 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1250217318 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 416 pages |
| Publication date  | December 29, 2020 |
| Publisher  | Tor |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please read this. You won't regret it.
*by S***P on March 5, 2025*

The cover on this. It's magical. The description appealed, but that art was compelling as well. What a surprise this book was, writing that fought successfully against sleep and everything else I should have been doing. There will be a spoiler in this, which I don't think I've ever done before. But really, I extrapolated and expected that bit based on the available and it was lovely. Brilliantly written. If you are the sort of person (as I am usually 🤦🏻‍♀️) that feels it will diminish enjoying the book to know anything key in advance, please read no further than the 'Spoiler' heading and give your attention to this amazing tale instead. I don't know that I've found an author in years that made me *feel* quite so much. I quite literally cried in many spots, sometimes laughing at the same time. The development of characters is incredibly well done, they turned real in the story in a very short time. Often an author can flesh out a character or two very well, but to use a visual metaphor, the other characters are slightly fuzzy and out of focus. Every person the author writes about in this is in clear focus, there is no 'main' character polished to the detriment of others. Even when only given a few sentences, characters breathe on the page. I must say, my benchmark for this style of writing is Bujold, and she is a very high bar to even approach in my opinion. TJ Clune has made me love these characters, and be hungry for more, in just the same eagerness to know how they fare. **Spoiler ahead!** I believe in supporting authors writing about gay experience as I feel that if people just are open to learning about different people it should surely get better? Well, I'd hope. That said, I almost wish that review quote wasn't on the cover. While this IS a moving and beautiful tale where two main characters fall in love - that happen to be men - it deserves more than to be thrust in a box as "about" homosexuality. While this author treats this just as deserved (we are all just people), and it is moving, this story is so much more than just the deft handling of a lovely romance. For context, I'm an old lady, long married to an old man. I beg you, if that cover quote made you feel this might not be the story for you, reconsider. I'm off to buy the second book, as well as anything else this author might have written. A book that makes an old and tired woman simply get lost in feelings like this one did, what a treasure. ❤️ I hope you love it too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whimsical and Magical
*by K***Y on March 24, 2021*

I’ll admit, I was scared to pick up The House in the Cerulean Sea at first. It’s so well loved, and it’s been recommended to me so often, that I was genuinely worried about whether or not it would live up to the hype. I was afraid that I would be let down, not understand why it’s rated so highly, or just feel disappointed. I was worried for nothing. Honestly, I never thought “It’s Nice to Have a Friend” by Taylor Swift would be so easy to identify as a book, but here we are. There’s so much I could say about The House in the Cerulean Sea, but I don’t want to give anything away so I’ll keep this review brief. I loved the characters (a few more than others … looking at you Theodore). I loved the whimsical and hopeful nature of this story. I loved the hidden messages that were scattered throughout encouraging the reader to be unapologetically themselves and subtly whispering that we can make the world a better place. I loved the magical realism, and every aspect of that hidden house in the cerulean sea. And I loved the feeling this book left me with when I was done; a feeling of satisfaction and happiness, something I’ve desperately needed as of late. I understand some of the criticisms of this book, and I definitely understand how it’s not for everyone. I could have read so much more of this book and never complained, so I agree that we definitely could have been given some more background on the kids. I would have loved to get to know them all better, and learned more about where they came from, but I also understand the choice to leave it out. In terms of moments in this story, they were so sweet in some instances I thought they might give me a cavity, but I was okay with that because it was definitely what I needed. I needed sweet, I needed happy, I needed optimistic, and that’s exactly what this book was. That’s not to say this story wasn’t also sad, it absolutely was. I cried a mess of sad tears reading it, but I also cried a lot of happy tears. This is a character driven story that really gets to your emotions and makes you work for that beautiful (even if it was predictable) ending. And it’s worth it. Every page turn is worth it. I could have highlighted every page of this story, but I somehow held back. I could also go on and on about this book for hours, but I won’t. Just know that if you’re looking for an escape, if you’re looking for something uplifting and poignant, or if you’re looking for a bunch of characters you just want to nestle into a cuddle pile with, then The House in the Cerulean Sea is the book for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***N on January 3, 2024*

It's a delightful book! There are so many good things about it that it's hard to know where to begin. This isn't an action-packed fantasy book, and it doesn't aim to be one. It's a fantasy story about a lonely bureaucrat from a children's protection department (well, magical children) who goes to investigate an orphanage and discovers much more than just an orphanage. The environment is endearing, the characters are nicely described, and the story flows smoothly with good pacing and wonderful writing. I loved Linus and how he is totally believable—he's forty, overweight, and struggles with normal human challenges. The way he grows during his journey is definitely captivating. And his relationship with Arthur is great! No instant love and no overly sensualization. Just two people getting to know each other and building a meaningful connection. PROS: Great world-building, nice plot, and storyline. Well-built and consistent characters. Sweetheart vibes without being overly saccharine. Beautiful gay romance between two mature men. CONS: Sometimes, it veers towards something a little bit naive and juvenile. But I'm just saying that to include something in the "CONS." All in all, it's a very, very nice read for those looking for a good, sweet gay fantasy story. I loved reading it and totally recommend.

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