The House in the Cerulean Sea

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is a heartwarming modern fantasy about Linus Baker, a quiet, rule-following caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth who has spent many dull years monitoring orphanages for magical children. When Extremely Upper Management sends him on a highly classified assignment to investigate an orphanage housing six dangerous children, including the Antichrist, Linus must determine whether they pose a threat to the world. Their charming and enigmatic guardian, Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards, and as Linus and Arthur grow closer, Linus is forced to choose between duty and his own long-buried dreams. Praised by Charlaine Harris as 'a modern fairy tale, beautiful' and by V. E. Schwab as 'simply perfect,' this Tor/Pan Macmillan edition has become a beloved favorite among readers of cozy fantasy, found-family stories, and queer romance. The Washington Post calls it 'likely to cause heart-swelling.' A wonderful choice for readers seeking a gentle, uplifting story about acceptance, belonging, and the courage to follow one's heart, this novel is a strong recommendation for fans of TJ Klune's whimsical, character-driven storytelling.