The House in the Cerulean Sea

The House in the Cerulean Sea

2020 • 400 pages

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Average rating4.3

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Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.

Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours.


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2 primary books

#1 in Cerulean Chronicles

Cerulean Chronicles is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2020 with contributions by TJ Klune.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea

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May 3, 2023

This book is an absolute gem. A really unique reading.A treasure of a story about life and love.
Amazing.

July 4, 2021

solid 4 star until the last quarter of the book, still a great book but the end kinda sucks

June 15, 2023

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