Klune, T.J. - The House in the Cerulean Sea

Linus Baker is a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He has spent years carefully monitoring the various orphanages housing magical youth, ensuring that they are properly cared for. However, Linus's world is turned upside down when he is sent on a special assignment to investigate the Marsyas Institute for Socially Inept Children, a mysterious orphanage that houses six particularly dangerous and unique children: a gnome, a werewolf, a vampire, a sprite, a wyvern, and a demon.

Linus is determined to complete his assignment quickly and efficiently, but the children at the Marsyas Institute are not what he expected. They are kind, intelligent, and full of life. Linus begins to question his own beliefs about magical creatures and the role of the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He finds himself drawn to the children and the Marsyas Institute, and he must decide where his loyalties lie.

Blurb:

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance, and the power of love. Through the eyes of Linus Baker, a man who has never had a family, the novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the importance of opening one's heart to the unexpected.

LGBT Themes:

The House in the Cerulean Sea subtly explores themes of LGBTQ+ identity, self-acceptance, and the challenges faced by individuals who defy societal expectations. The children at the Marsyas Institute, all of whom are considered to be "different" in some way, find solace and acceptance in each other's company. The story delicately explores the complexities of identity and acceptance in a world that often seeks to suppress and silence the voices of those who are different.

Relevant Tags:

Fantasy, LGBT+, Magical Realism, Fiction, Coming of Age, Slice of Life, Orphans, Family, Friendship, Acceptance, Self-Discovery, Love Conquers All

Awards & Recognition:

• New York Times bestseller
• Washington Post bestseller
• USA Today bestseller
• Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction (2021)
• IndieBound bestseller
• The Guardian Best Books of 2020

Embark on an enchanting journey of self-discovery and acceptance in T.J. Klune's heartwarming novel, The House in the Cerulean Sea. Through the eyes of a lonely caseworker named Linus Baker, The House in the Cerulean Sea explores themes of family, friendship, and the power of love.

Delve into a magical world where six extraordinary children find solace and acceptance in each other's company. As Linus Baker investigates the mysterious Marsyas Institute, he begins to question his own beliefs and discovers the true meaning of family.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a tale that will touch your heart and linger in your mind long after you've turned the final page. Prepare to be captivated by a story that reminds us that love, acceptance, and family can be found in the most unexpected places.

Title: The House in the Cerulean Sea

Author: T.J. Klune

Genre: Fantasy, LGBT+, Magical Realism, Fiction, Coming of Age, Slice of Life

Pages: 400

Publisher: Tor Books

Release Date: September 24, 2020

Dimensions:

• Weight: 480 grams
  
  
• Size: 15.2 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm