That being said, magic in the book is never just for the sake of spectacle, though it is accurate to call their magic quite spectacular. Even in a world where special abilities are an accepted fact of life, they are particularly gifted.
Run by Arthur Parnassus with the help of caretaker Zoe Chapelwhite, this orphanage proves to be the most challenging of Linus’s career, though not for the reasons he (or, initially, the reader) expects. His latest case takes him to the Marsyas Island Orphanage. In other words, he reports on how well the children are being cared for while their abilities are simultaneously controlled and stifled. His job is to evaluate these orphanages, making sure they are fit for purpose. Our ever-flustered protagonist, Linus Baker, works at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth (DICOMY) as a Case Worker. TJ Klune’s titular house is an “orphanage,” a euphemistic term for institutions that function as both home and school for magical children. No, my worry was-and is-far more mundane and frustrating: How do I review such a layered story without ruining the joy of discovering its nooks and crannies for the first time? What follows then, is my attempt at enticing you to pick up what has been one of the best reads of the past year, without telling you too much. Not out of any forced promise of objectivity reviews are subjective declarations of passion and opinion, after all. When a book is so meaningful, so poignant and so personal, it can be challenging to write a nuanced reflection on it. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn.Īn enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place-and realizing that family is yours.It was with a level of trepidation that I pitched the review for The House in the Cerulean Sea.
Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days.īut the children aren’t the only secret the island keeps. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.
At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. ⭐⭐⭐⭐4.44 Goodreads rating (Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Fantasy 2020)Ī magical island.
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