All books are shipped from New Zealand 📚

Try our Gift Wrap Service free this weekend only 🎁

WRAPITUP

The House in the Cerulean Sea

4.39 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 745,065 ratings, 116,718 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is a heartwarming fantasy novel about Linus Baker, a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, who is sent to a mysterious orphanage. There, he discovers a group of magical children with extraordinary powers who could bring about the end of the world. As Linus gets to know them, he must decide between duty and his growing affection for the children and their caretaker.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2500
Elsewhere:
$2999
GET IT FOR CHRISTMAS | OVERNIGHT DELIVERY

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories that blend fantasy with deep emotional connections. It's perfect for readers who love tales of unexpected family, magical adventures, and personal growth, all set against an enchanting backdrop.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Linus Baker is sent to assess a magical orphanage, filled with dangerous children. They could bring about the end of everything – or be the family he’d always wanted.

A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

An uplifting and heartwarming tale, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune has captured the hearts of readers and soared to the top of bestseller lists, including the New York Times, USA Today, and the Washington Post.

Linus Baker leads a solitary and unremarkable life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house accompanied by a cunning cat and his beloved collection of records. His days are spent working for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, where he has spent many monotonous years monitoring orphanages.

One fateful day, Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment: he must journey to a remote orphanage that houses six incredibly unique and potentially dangerous children, including a boy who is suspected to be the Antichrist. Linus's mission is to determine whether these extraordinary children pose a threat to the world.

At the orphanage, Linus meets Arthur Parnassus, the enigmatic and compassionate guardian who will go to any lengths to protect his charges. As Linus grows closer to Arthur and the children, he is faced with a difficult choice: will he adhere to his strict sense of duty, or will he embrace his dreams and the possibility of a family he never imagined having?

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a beautifully crafted story that explores themes of love, acceptance, and the profound concept of family in unexpected places. It will enchant readers and leave them with a heart full of warmth and joy.

"I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect."
— V.E. Schwab, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

"Likely to cause heart-swelling."
— The Washington Post

"A modern fairy tale . . . It's a beautiful book."
— Charlaine Harris, No.1 New York Times bestselling author

"Touching, tender, and truly delightful."
— Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless

Series: Cerulean Chronicles

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune has received high praise for its heartwarming and witty narrative. Reviews describe it as a beautifully written modern fairy tale about discovering one's true self and what one cherishes. It is celebrated for its endearing characters, themes of found family, tolerance, and its uplifting, feel-good storyline.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529087949

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 400

Customer Reviews

Based on 1 review
100%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
A
Alex M.
Heartwarming, kind and kooky

Reminiscent of Good Omens and other Terry Pratchett’s dis world novels, this book blends the humour of admin heavy beaurocracies with a heart warming tale about growing into yourself and realising we’re all a little different in our own ways. Highly recommend for fans of Harry Potter, Good Omens, The Omen, X-men or The Umbrella Academy.

About the Author

TJ KLUNE is a Lambda Literary Award-winning author and an ex-claims examiner for an insurance company. Being queer himself, TJ believes it's important-now more than ever-to have accurate, positive, queer representation in stories.

Also by TJ Klune

View all

More from Sci-Fi & Fantasy

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent specialist on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our cozy 200m2 warehouse in Auckland holds over 10,000 books in-stock so you're not waiting for books to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Pick Ups

Auckland Pick Ups

We're an online-only store but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

Reviews from our customers