The House in the Cerulean Sea
by T. J. Klune
★ Top 25 book of 2019 · #21 on Best Books of 2019
Linus, a rule-following caseworker with a kind heart, is sent to inspect an island orphanage for magical children. Expecting trouble, he instead finds himself growing close to its mysterious leader Arthur and the children in his care.
Best for: Readers wanting a warm, gentle magical romance about found family and acceptance
The House in the Cerulean Sea is #21 on BookWard's Best Books of 2019, out of 84 2019 books that cleared our data bar.
What The House in the Cerulean Sea is about
Linus is a careful, rule-following caseworker with a kind heart, working for the department in charge of magical youth. His latest assignment sends him to an island orphanage said to house dangerous young residents. Its mysterious caretaker, Arthur, runs the place in his own way. Linus arrives expecting trouble, but the longer he stays, the more he finds himself drawn to Arthur and to the children in his care. This is a warm, whimsical story about prejudice, belonging and chosen family, with gentle humor and a big heart. It will suit readers who want something comforting and kind.
The House in the Cerulean Sea on the Best Books of 2019
The House in the Cerulean Sea came out in 2019. Of the 84 books first published in 2019 that met BookWard's data bar, it ranks #21 on our Best Books of 2019 list.
Why it made the list: 389 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.4 out of 5 (16 ratings). The list ranks each year’s books on how many readers have picked them up, how highly readers rate them, and how many are reading them right now.
Nearby on the 2019 list
- Everything Is F*cked Mark Manson, #19
- This Is How You Lose the Time War Amal El-Mohtar, #20
- Invisible Women Caroline Criado Perez, #22
- Permanent Record Edward Snowden, #23
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The numbers behind it
- Readers: 342 want to read it, 9 are reading it now and 38 have read it, according to Open Library.
- Ratings: 4.4 out of 5 from 16 Open Library ratings.
| Signal | This book (0 to 100) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 69 | 55% |
| Reader love | 80 | 25% |
| Being read right now | 44 | 20% |
Questions about The House in the Cerulean Sea
When was The House in the Cerulean Sea published?
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune was first published in 2019.
Was The House in the Cerulean Sea one of the best books of 2019?
The House in the Cerulean Sea is #21 on BookWard's Best Books of 2019, out of 84 2019 books that cleared our data bar. 389 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.4 out of 5 (16 ratings).
Why is The House in the Cerulean Sea on the Best Books of 2019 list?
389 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.4 out of 5 (16 ratings).
More of the best books of 2019
- Red, White & Royal Blue Casey McQuiston, #1
- A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Holly Jackson, #2
- Heartstopper, Volume 2 Alice Oseman, #3
- Guts Raina Telgemeier, #4
- The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides, #5
- The Wicked King Holly Black, #6
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How we know
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