The House in the Cerulean Sea

A really nice "Feel-good" novel with fantastic elements and individual characters that develop further in the course of events and grow beyond themselves. A heartwarming adventure about self-discovery, mental inheritance and child welfare. The protagonists and supporting characters were in their own way very sympathetic / unsympathetic and it didn't seem forced despite the sometimes radical idealization of individual characters. The writing language was pleasant and the story reminded me of other fantastic role models in some places. A book that you can also give to "non-fantasy" lovers without any problems. One of my highlights from last year.

I bought this book simply because I heard someone mention it once and it was worth every single penny. It's a queer love story, but that's not what it's about. It's about finding friends and family in the most unlikely places and sticking together no matter what. Every single character will have a very special place in my heart, that's for sure

Dieses Buch hat mich sehr viel zum Schmunzeln und Lachen gebracht! Es ist ein wunderbares Buch mit einer tollen Geschichte, die einem das Herz erwärmt. Es viel mir schwer, das Buch wegzulegen und ist deshalb für mich definitiv eine Empfehlung!

Okay, where do I even begin with The House in the Cerulean Sea? This book is everything. It’s like a warm hug wrapped in magic, with a sprinkle of whimsy and a dash of heartache. Seriously, if I could live in this book, I would. If you’re looking for a book that’s equal parts quirky, heartwarming, and thought-provoking, then this is it. The characters? Chef’s kiss. Linus Baker is an adorable, buttoned-up man who just wants to follow the rules, and then he’s sent to this mysterious orphanage with the most unusual children. And I’m not talking about a kid with glasses who can make animals out of clay. No, no, no—this place is full of actual magical children, including a boy who’s a dragon, a girl who is a garden gnomw, and a boy who might be the Antichrist- Lucy. And then, of course, there’s Arthur, the charming, enigmatic caretaker who completely steals your heart (good luck not falling in love with him, by the way). The way T.J. Klune weaves humor, love, and deep emotional growth into this story is nothing short of genius. It’s lighthearted and fun, but there’s this undercurrent of profound tenderness and understanding. It makes you think about the world, about people who don’t fit into society’s neat little boxes, and how we should love them anyway. This book will make you laugh, cry, and possibly believe in magic again. If you haven’t read this yet, what are you waiting for? Go grab it. Your heart will thank you later.

Direkt ab der ersten Seite habe ich mich wohl gefühlt in dem Buch. Ich habe die Seiten nur so verschlungen, da ich nicht genug von Linus, Arthur und allen anderen Charakteren bekommen konnte. Es ist das perfekte Buch für zwischendurch, was trotzdem eine wichtige message hat und einem noch Lange im Kopf bleibt.