What a FANTASTIC sequel!! I’ve been so excited to read this book and it did not disappoint!! This found family, the most adorable little magical children, the themes, everything was so perfect.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea follows Arthur’s story and uncovering more of his past. Arthur has been summoned in front of the government to make a statement about the abuse and neglect he suffered in his past as a magical youth, and the government become even more determined to stamp out Arthur and his orphanage’s existence. Arthur and Linus are fighting to adopt their children and also grappling with bringing a new magical child onto their island. The family is faced with coming together to fight off the bigotry and hatred from the outside community who views them as monsters, or falling apart and becoming separated.

The writing in this book was so beautiful, thought-provoking, and really reflective of a lot of the current hatred and violence against the LGBTQ+ community, specifically the transgender community (I’m looking at you a certain high profile author). I loved how Klune wove current events into a story of magical creatures, creating such a safe place and a book of acceptance in the face of extreme bigotry.

The best part of this book was absolutely the children. Chauncey remains one of my fave characters of all time. I love how unique, gifted, brilliant, and wonderfully kind each child is. The way that they are taught to embrace their quirks and individuality, while also learning to support each other and lean into their identity was so incredibly moving. All the children had a moment to shine, to really play into their personality and obsessions and I loved it.

I am so so excited for everyone to read this book!! Thank you to Tor books for sending me a free early copy in exchange for my honest review!!

The first five chapters of this sequel were just as whimsical and comforting as the original. Happy pub day to this sequel.

This "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" excerpt has me so excited to dive into the rest of the book! As a fan of "The House in the Cerulean Sea," I’m loving the sequel even more so far. Though the excerpt only covers the first four chapters, they’ve earned an easy five out of five stars from me. If you’re a TJ Klune fan or just love a great story, this is definitely one to check out!

Hard to fully review only an excerpt, but from the 72 pages I did read, it feels like an unnecessary sequel. The charm from the first book is gone and it is unlikely that I will continue reading the rest of the book.

**Thank you to NetGalley and Tor/Forge for the ARC and chance to read and review. All opinions are my own**

Tj Klune can't write a bad book. I would read anything he puts out! Love Love Love. Can't wait to read more from him.

It’s hard to rate an excerpt, because I almost feel like it’s not fair to the author, however, I really did enjoy the excerpt. It gave all the comfy, cozy, cutesy, fantasy vibes I think of when I think of this author. I’ll be sure to come back and update my review after I’ve read the full book.

Thanks to Tor for my advanced excerpt!

This excerpt was fantastic, but it killed me to read such a short section and not have access to the book yet! I very much look forward to continuing the story.

It is amazing how just a few short chapters can bring you to full on moments of joy. TJ Klune is simply masterful with his words and his humor. I cannot wait to receive my copy in the mail and continue to observe the journey of these characters. Each character is so beautifully crafted. This is a story that needs to be told over and over. Even though I know the book will bring up some tough topics on acceptance, being perceived as different from others, and dealing with past traumas, I know that Klune will tell this story with such grace. I cannot wait to read the rest!

So excited to get the full book once it's published! The much anticipated sequel will be an instant hit

This was excellent! I didn’t realize it would be an excerpt when I requested but I look forward to the whole book when it’s released!

Somewhere Beyond the Sea follows Arthur Parnassus, headmaster of an orphanage on a mysterious island, as he strives to provide a loving home for six magical children considered dangerous by society. With the support of his partner Linus Baker, a former caseworker, and other allies on the island, Arthur is determined to protect the children from the trauma and neglect he once experienced as an orphan. As Arthur is forced to confront his dark past in a public statement, a new magical child arrives, calling himself a monster—an identity Arthur has worked to shield the children from. The story explores the challenges of fighting for a better future while maintaining the bonds of family and love in the face of adversity.

I loved Somewhere Beyond the Sea because of its heartwarming portrayal of found family and the strength that comes from embracing love and acceptance, even when the world seems set against you. The emotional depth of Arthur's journey, especially in dealing his painful past while protecting his children, resonated with me. The magical elements enhanced the story’s core themes of resistance, self-empowerment, and the fight for a future. It's a beautifully told story about the power of community and how love can triumph over fear. TJ Klune has true talent and this book is a testament to that!

After reading and loving The House in the Cerulean Sea, I was so excited to pick up Somewhere Beyond the Sea. The only issue I have is that this was advertised on NetGalley as the full book, but when I was approved, I found out it was only an excerpt. However, this four-chapter excerpt was enough to keep me waiting until the release of the full book. I just wish it was advertised as such...

TJ Klune, really knows how to pull you in! I cannot wait until i can get my hands on the full book! This is a must read, the characters, the writing style everything is just truly amazing!

This was such a great sneak peek to this book! This is a highly anticipated read for me this year and I can’t wait to get the rest of it!!

MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS ARE BACK!

Somewhere Beyond the Sea is the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea, which follows Linus and his journey learning about Arthur, the island, the kids and more.

In the sequel Arthur is finally going to talk about his past when he was a child on the island in order to try and help all the kids on the island now and hopefully more. These first few chapters you can instantly feel the love between all the characters and how much of a family they truly are, and in hopes of speaking out Arthur hopes to gain another member to the orphanage. You jump right back into their silly, quirky and perfectly imperfect story - it makes you feel like you’re apart of their story, which I guess technically we all are.

Fantasy, magic realism, lgbt and more, you’ll have a hard time putting this book down once you pick it up!

*Thank you to NetGalley, Tor Publishing Group, and TJ Klune for a chance to read this excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea!*

The excerpt I was allowed to read early was pretty good. I am waiting to see how the rest of it goes. Hard to go e a review on part of a book. I was really invested in the world from book one so it is nice to have more.

I'm so excited to be reading about Arthur, Linus, and the magical children again! I forgot how funny these characters are! I've enjoyed what I've read so far and can't wait to see what happens next!

Ugh I wish this was more than just an except, I cannot wait to read the rest of this. Beautiful writing and so nice to revisit all of our friends in the cerulean sea !

I was already excited for this book since The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite novels, but this excerpt was even better than I could have hoped! I'm so happy for the chance to return to all of these wonderful characters, and especially to see how they all function as a family!

Just these few pages were beautifully done, and even though it leaves off on a concerning note, it just makes me more impatient to get my hands on the full book.

I’ll be honest that I didn’t look closely enough at this book when submitting my request because when I realized it was only the first 4 chapters, I was genuinely disappointed. You see, I absolutely adored the first book in this series (The House in the Cerulean Sea), and was sooooo excited by the prospect of a continuation of such a beautiful story. However, when I finally got over myself and read said first 4 chapters, they are everything you’d want out of another book in this series.

🔥 I cannot wait to read about what happens next to Arthur, Linus, and the cast of misfit magical orphans that are in their care! Everyone who hasn’t read the first book, pleaseeee run and get it so you’re ready to read the sequel next week!