The House in the Cerulean Sea

I would categorize this as a fantasy children's book, complete with charming magical creatures of all kinds thought it focuses on an exceptionally normal cube-worker, Linus. He is sent to a remote island as a magical orphanage case worker, and in the process of investigating, finds himself growing attached to children the world has deemed hideous and unworthy of love. This is a truly heart-warming read about the purity of children, about being yourself even in the face of discrimination, about everyone deserving a place they belong, and of course, about love. It's an easy read, and a nice little escape for the winter pandemic blues!