“Is it possible to fall in love with someone’s imagination? If so, consider me fully smitten.

Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart a Doorway The House in the Cerulean Sea is a work of classic children's literature written for adults and children alike, with the perspective and delicacy of the modern day. “Sweet, comforting, and kind, this book is very close to perfect.

Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless Touching, tender, and truly delightful, The House in the Cerulean Sea is an utterly absorbing story of tolerance, found family, and defeating bureaucracy.” “ 1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in. Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author “ The House in The Cerulean Sea is a modern fairy tale about learning your true nature and what you love and will protect. Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of the Shannara series Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. 'A delightful tale about chosen families, and how to celebrate differences.' I'm a bit old for it myself, but I think a lot of people need this kind of Disney-style optimism in the face of grueling adversity and I see no reason why they should be shamed for enjoying it, or a writer for providing it.“It’s a witty, wholesome fantasy that’s likely to cause heart-swelling.” You could compare it to Roald Dahl, who's taken a lot of terrible, traumatic situations (living in extreme poverty in Charlie and the chocolate factory, neglectful/abusive parents in Mathilda, mistreated orphan in The BFG, tragic death of parents in The Witches…) and made them all better because suddenly something magical and wonderful happened. If you stop to think about it it's not a pleasant thought, but the premises of children's books – which is essentially what this is – are often not pleasant. The main parallel is the 'framework', in that a lot of the kids in the orphanages have been ripped away from their families to be placed under (often less-than-adequate) government care. The main parallel is the 'framework', in that a lot of the kids in the orphanages have been ri …more For heaven's sake, if you enjoy the book, read the book.

Emily Van Coolput For heaven's sake, if you enjoy the book, read the book.

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