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Absolutely loved my time back in this world with these characters. But, I will say this book does have some flaws and one of them is that the conflict/villains are too cartoon-like. Sometimes though it's nice to just read something with found family and acceptance despite the flaws.

I was perfectly happy reading inside but Rolo demanded we sit in the yard.

I enjoyed the follow up as much as the original. A lovely story. From the ending, wondering when book three will come along. Their story definitely isn‘t over yet.

If a book series could be wrapped inside a warm hug, the Cerulean chronicles would be its result. Each child of Authur and Linus is pure delight and I can‘t pick a favorite or least favorite - and that includes the new addition of a yeti. However, this story is told with a heavier hand than the first installment which conflicts with its joy. But then I read the author‘s note so now I am hard pressed to fault the weight of this author‘s ✍️.

I read some amazing books in September, but this one wins! #readingbracket2024 @CSeydel

#september2024

I picked up my library hold on the tagged book which finally came in on Saturday & also grabbed some Hawaii speculative fiction stories & Nancy Drew #12 for #NancyDrewBuddyRead

At the library bookstore 1/2-off sale I got The Library Book (which is on my #TBR), 2 seasonal cozies (1 for #HauntedShelf ) & our #ChildrensClassicRead2024 October pick The Witch of Blackbird Pond for the grand total of $3.50 so that‘s a win! 📚 The book🐔🐔approve! 😉

I liked the cover…and that‘s about it. The messaging was heavy-handed & overt from the beginning, ripped from the headlines & repeated endlessly. I don‘t mind messages/politics in a book but I do mind when characters are utilized wholly in service of that message rather than staring in their own compelling story that might ALSO have something to say, when the message is more important then the story. Underwhelming and very disappointing.

This sequel didn‘t work for me, but I don‘t want to dwell on that because House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my top 5 books of the last decade and I don‘t want to tarnish that. I wouldn‘t discourage anyone from reading this, and I hope it resonates with you in the best possible way!

All of the props and stars and points times a million for this one! I might have enjoyed this more than the first, which is pretty tough to beat. Hoping wishing praying there will be a third! #readyourkindle #aam #authoramonth @Soubhiville @GingerAntics

I‘d be remiss if I didn‘t also post this. Well said, indeed. #AuthorAMonth

What a delight this was.

Did it lack some climactic elements? Yes. Was it as good or better than the first? No. Was it a warm hug during a crazy time politically? You betcha.

#AuthorAMonth

I‘m really glad the #AuthorAMonth readers voted for TJ Klune this year!

I didn‘t love this quite as much as Cerulean Sea, but it was good. So many fun characters and funny kid situations.

I know some folks find his messages too heavy handed, but I love how supportive and championing he is of the queer and neurodivergent communities. The acknowledgements almost brought me to tears. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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“The House in the Cerulean Sea” is one of my favorite books of all time, so when “Somewhere Beyond the Sea” was announced, I was equally part ecstatic that there was a sequel and part leery that the sequel wouldn‘t be as good as the first. I didn‘t need to worry, as this book is absolutely everything. I adored everything about it, and there aren‘t enough words to express how much I love this book and series.

A follow up to the The House in the Cerulean Sea, follows Arthur, Linus, and all the kids as they fight to protect the freedoms of the magical community. A laugh out loud, heart warming, loving take that should help remind us to be more accepting and inclusive.

I‘m finding the political messaging a little heavy-handed, and it sometimes takes me out of the story. I‘m trying to just let that wash over me, though, because I LOVE Cerulean Sea and have been looking forward to this sequel for months. 💗💗

Morning LOL courtesy of Lucy.

(apologies if you‘re from Florida 🤪)

#AuthorAMonth

High pick! I enjoyed it so much that I “had to“ buy a “reading copy“ in addition to the beautiful signed indie bookstore edition. I'll probably buy the audio, as well. [review to come]

Happy First Day of Fall! Enjoying seeing Halloween deco pop up in my neighborhood.

I interrupt your evening to tell you, as a former botanist, that this is devastating. TJ Klune continues to delight me in new and unexpected ways!

What a delightful book. My inner child and slightly cynical adult read this book in perfect tandem; the former enchanted by the innocent wonder and magic, the latter noticing the political undertones my younger self might have missed. Klune never fails to restore my faith in humanity, one magical book at a time. My only complaint is that it did not last forever. My heart aches without the comfort of my little found family. Klune, I applaud you.

Friday night read / done stitching Precious Moments "The Good Lord Blessed Us Tenfold" on tote
#tjklune #goodreads #crossstitch #preciousmoments

Look, what Róka found in the mail! ... Wait, what was he doing there? Róka?? 🦊📚

In todays political climate, this feels like a warm reassuring hug to me. I get it may come off as preachy to some, but there‘s so much to be said for inclusivity, positivity, and warmth in a time of so much uncertainty.

Basically, I needed this right now. Ideal timing for #AuthorAMonth 💖

@GingerAntics I‘m FINALLY starting 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

A lovely follow up to The House on the Cerulean Sea, this book centering in on Arthur, the loving wonderful caregiver to the orphanage in book 1. This one is definitely message heavy, but messages worth sharing. The characters are as lovable as the first book and we get a new character that is a delight. It felt just a little long, and the ending was a bit convenient. However, it was still a comfy, cozy read. 4⭐️

The House in the Cerulean Sea did not need a sequel, but I‘m not mad about it! This one has almost the same plot as the first, and it‘s a tad heavy-handed in parts—but honestly, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The kids are (even more) hilarious, Arthur and Linus are wonderful, and it was a delight to spend time with them all. If TJ Klune decides to write more in this world, I‘ll totally read it—but I‘m hoping for origin stories if he does. ⤵️

#BookMail
So excited to receive this one! The first one was damaged, but they quickly replaced it! It is gorgeous! Can‘t wait to read it! 💫💛🌟 🌊

#LitsyLoveReads

Did I get overly excited and preorder this book from two different retailers? Yes, yes I did! 🤪

Earlier this year I made a collage of “S” books on my TBR for a photo challenge, and I decided to turn it into a reading challenge. With this charming sequel from TJ Klune for #authoramonth I have completed that challenge.

My favorite book of the year. Giving it all the stars ❤️🌈🌻🌸🍄🐚🎼🌳

I pre-ordered this February and it‘s finally here!! I am so excited!

Themes: Fantasy, LGBT, Amazing storytelling that has laughs along the way

I hope, hope, HOPE there is at least another book in this series coming someday🤞I love the characters, I love Klune‘s storytelling and I love the queer representation here. It‘s a great read that while at times isn‘t easy, it‘s extremely important nonetheless. If you enjoyed the first book (“The House in the Cerulean Sea”), you will love this one too!

It‘s complicated!

Goodreads says I‘m “currently reading” six books…

I‘m MOST currently reading the tagged book.

#sundayfunday

Sprayed edges! 🤩🫶🏻😍 #AuthorAMonth

Treated myself to lunch out at my favorite sandwich place 😋 I enjoyed a delicious sandwich and a few chapters from this deliciously entertaining novel too! #happysaturday

🎉🎉🎉 I was hoping for the print or ebook to show up first, but I‘ll take it! Looks like some audiopuzzling is in my future…

I loved being back on the island with Arthur, Linus, Zoe and the children.

#WeeklyFavorites @Read4life

#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

IT‘S HERE!!! I am officially in possession of the audiobook, ebook, and hardcover… just as I have all three versions of The House in the Cerulean Sea!
#TJKlune #SomewhereBeyondTheSea #TheHouseInTheCeruleanSea #CeruleanChronicles #Hardcover #ebook #audiobook #beautiful #wonderful #family #IslandDads #IslandWives #IslandKids #IslandMagic #LifeInTheCeruleanSea

Oh my god this amazing family!
#TJKlune #SomewhereBeyondTheSea #Linus #Talia #BakerPernassusFamily #CeruleanChronicles

“So let‘s say I‘m thirty-six.” 😂🤣😂🧡🧡🧡🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
#TJKlune #SomewhereBeyondTheSea #CeruleanChronicles #lucy #snark #chefkiss

“Thanks for coming here with your face and your words.”
Lucy‘s snark in this book is just 🤌🏻 chef kiss! I seriously LOVE this kid!
#TJKlune #SomewhereBeyondTheSea #CeruleanChronicles #Lucy #snark #chefkiss

But, given their track record, even given a chance, WILL they learn anything? Of all the chances they have has thus far, HAVE they learned anything? Part of me wants to tell Lucy to have at it! If the “anti-Christ” can want to change people‘s minds so they will be more accepting of others, that‘s probably pointing at a problem with people never learning from their own pasts than a need to be given a chance to learn something new. Just saying.

I started on this today as soon as work was over. So excited & love it so far! If anyone wonders what I‘m doing this weekend, I‘m on the couch reading.

I think this was even better than The House of the Cerulean Sea. It had a lot more laugh outloud moments, but could also be tense at times. I loved it. 5 stars.
@Soubhiville #AuthorAMonth
#ReadAway2024 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GH
#LitsyLoveReads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Read4life @TieDyeDude

Having arrived on my doorstep this afternoon, I really have no choice but to start reading it…

Book mail is fun mail! 🤩

So pumped to visit with Arthur, Linus, Zoe and this amazing island again!! I have to hurry up and finish my current read so I can dive into this one 🥰 #LibraryLunchFun

This is my biggest pick of the year. Hands down. This book is SO poignant and even more beautiful. I laughed, a lot. I cried happy tears, a lot. I‘m not a crier, so that‘s really saying something. I inhaled this book. I couldn‘t stop reading. I couldn‘t stop listening. Read this book with some tissues and an understanding that anyone who can see or hear you are going to think you‘re crazy (and that‘s okay)! It‘s absolutely worth it.
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This book is perfect from the dedication to the acknowledgments!
#TJKlune #SomewhereBeyondTheSea #beautiful #perfect #wonderful #happytears