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The House in the Cerulean Sea

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
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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 and A New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post bestseller.

‘I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect’ V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

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.

At the orphanage, Linus must somehow determine if these children could bring about the end of days. But their guardian, the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. And, as Arthur and Linus grow ever closer, Linus must choose: his duty, or his dreams . . .

Continue the adventure with the second entry in the Cerulean Chronicles, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.

‘This quirky fantasy will sweep you away’ – The New York Times

‘Likely to cause heart-swelling’ – Washington Post

‘A modern fairy tale . . . It’s a beautiful book’ – Charlaine Harris, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author

©2021 TJ Klune (P)2021 Macmillan Audio
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I really enjoyed this story

It’s an unusual story and a good one. I’m not sure what age group it’s aimed at I’m old and I enjoyed it. Good characters. Very funny at times. Makes you think.

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Beautiful touching story

The story was a wonderful breath of fresh air, touching on some serious topics with the feeling of hope being prominent. The audiobook was an amazing way to experience it, with the voices for each character adding to the immersive quality. Definitely recommend for all ages!

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heart warming

i laughed, i nearly cried this book is just wonderful. Oh how I adore it

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stunning

A soft fantasy stunning book about a chosen family. you can see the ending coming a mile off but it's so heartwarming you don't care. The descriptions are poetically written and the narrator was brilliant 100% recommended

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Sweet

A really gentle sweet little story. Enjoyed it much more than expected, Engaging narration added much

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Great book

Loved every bit of this book. Very sweet. Well presented. Interesting story. Couldn’t stop listening.

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Magical!

Great story, beautiful setting and interesting, likeable characters brought to life by the narrator. Brilliant!

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Funny and inspiring

Heartwarming and inspiring story around fighting prejudice and family of choice. The characters are real, flawed and relatable and the story is peppered with charm and humour.

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Charming

it took me a good 30% to get really into it but once i did I was both charmed and invested in the sweet story.

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Enchanting

Not my usual choice of book but I loved every minute. Wonderful descriptions of the different characters. Excellent story line.

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