A review by rileykjones01
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I thought this book was okay. Ironically for a book about not judging anyone by what they may seem like on paper the characters in The House in the Cerulean Sea felt very one-dimensional to me. I wasn't really sure what the rules of the world Klune was trying to build were and so I wasn't able to ever fully suspend my disbelief and really buy into it.

I really liked the story, however, and I thought the kids were sweet. I can see this being a really good TV show if they ever decide to make one.