I received the first four chapters of this book and it has got me SO excited to read the rest when it comes out!

The House in the Cerulean Sea was one of my favourite comfy cozy reads of last year, and I have been so excited read more in this beautiful, magical little world! These characters feel like coming home.

It's tough giving a full review after only reading a little bit, but I'm really looking forward to the rest!

This is such a great preview, the books starts with providing a little more insight on Arthur which was very needed. I am looking forward to reading the entire book. This is such a cozy read and so perfect. The writing style makes it flow really well, even the longer chapters aren't noticeable.

TJ's writing draws you in. He creates characters that compliment the world as he writes it. I felt drawn in and compelled to keep reading.

This is possibly my most anticipated read of 2024, and even just a tiny glimpse at it has made my entire week. I’m head over heels for Linus, Arthur, and the peek into their domestic life. The political world we got a taste of in those first few chapters is just icing on the cake.

I loved The House in the Cerulean Sea and the sequal was no different. It's so fun to meet the new characters and reconnect with our favorites only a little older! Loved it!

I'm ready to dive into this in full. Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with the first few chapters in this excerpt. I love this found family so much! Glad to see no one has changed. You've got this, Arthur!

Thank you NetGalley for providing an excerpt of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a lovely hint of what is to come! I am excited to read the rest of this book when it is relesase in September. This except gave us some insight into Arthur's past, which made me want to keep reading. I loved the humour, seeing Arthur and Linus working together to fight for rights of magical beings, and the loving relationships this story portrays.

September can't come soon enough!

I LOVED the Cerulean Sea so I was SO excited the read this….. but it fell a bit flat for me. I loved revisiting the unique family and special love story, and the writing was smart and funny… however the plot felt strongly similar to the first book expect with a villain instead of hero. I was hoping for more!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publishers for approving me to read this book!
I absolutely devoured this book!! So so so good!! I highly recommend. I love TJ Klune

I cannot wait to read the entire book. TJ Klune is one of my new favorite authors. The characters are all so fully developed and also mostly wonderful people. As a Librarian, I've recommended the author's books to many customers looking for something special.

I was so incredibly excited to be approved to read this galley. I loved The House In The Cerulean Sea, and as soon as I started reading Somewhere Beyond The Sea, I loved being back in this world with these characters again. Klune is a master at weaving social justice into his magical novels. There are some spots where it’s a little heavy handed here (to me) but I wonder how comforting and wonderful some marginalized groups might find this book. It reads more YA than Cerulean Sea, but still definitely has an adult touch and appeal. Overall, this sequel is lovely and left me with feel-good vibes and smiles upon finishing. The audio is a wonderful performance and well-produced.

I’m extremely thankful to NetGalley and the publisher for receiving this excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea ahead of the release date.

I absolutely cannot wait until September!!!! Klune packs so much warmth, love, and wisdom into this series. The kids are somehow even sweeter than in the first book (how is that possible?). I love Klune’s writing and how he can say so little, but mean so much. Where is this plot taking us??

We’re all in for a huge treat, I haven’t been this excited about the book release in awhile.

I did think that this was the whole book when I applied so I was sad to just have four chapters BUT I loved the chapters I did read. It includes the characters I know and love and CANT WAIT t get the full book! TJ Klune's writing is literal perfection and I love the way he writes his characters and found family so I know I will fall in love with this as I have the other books he has written!

I had been eagerly awaiting the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea, when I heard it was being written so was excited for the opportunity to get an advanced reader copy from Netgalley of an excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea which included the first four chapters of the work.

In the first novel Linus who works for a child protection agency focused on magical youth (gnomes, shapeshifters, and other unusual kids) goes to visit a most unusual foster home on a small island and discovers a love, with the children's foster father, he never thought he'd be worthy of finding. Time has passed; Linus and Arthur have grown closer. The children are starting to entering their teen years with all the complex feelings and emotions they bring.

What I liked about Somewhere Beyond the Sea is that it gives us the perspective of Arthur and helps us understand him a bit better, but it also seems likely to give us more insight and the ability to watch the growth of all the characters. The House in the Cerulean Sea gave us a sweet closing with the Linus finally finding love and family, but there is a world beyond the sea and though it might be much grayer in nature, it is nice to see Arthur like all parents wanting his children to be able to have the experiences of exploring the larger the world for themselves. I look forward to reading the rest of the novel and Linus, Arthur and the children's stories.

That's it, I'm hooked! I am so happy we get to see a glimpse into this world again. I cannot wait for the release!

Thank you so much to Tor Publishing for the chance to read a short excerpt of this story!

The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite books of all time so of course I had to try and get my hands on the next one, even if it was just a short teaser!

I loved being back with old friends and getting to see what everyone has been up to since we saw them last. The found family trope is alive and well and a few instances made me tear up! I'm so looking forward to reading the rest of the story in September.

I really enjoyed this excerpt and really look forward to reading the novel in full when released. I love the balance of the history of the island and the present day fight for magical rights.

I absolutely loved The House in the Cerulean Sea so I'm more than a little excited for the sequel. Reading the prologue and first four chapters immediately swept me back into the world TJ Klune created. It's as warm and welcoming as a hug and I easily fell in love with Arthur, Linus, and their children all over again. The sneak peek of Somewhere Beyond the Sea did exactly what it was meant to, which is up the anticipation even more for the full book. I cannot wait to see how Arthur and his loved ones protect their family and fight for a future for all.

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This was an amazing story about healing and about loving who you truly are ! There is an orphanage filled with amazing creatures that are all children and that includes the antichrist. None of them a teenager yet they all needed a figure to look up to. That would be Arthur Panasas. One day the government sends a worker, Linus Baker, from the Department in Charge of Magical Youth to ensure Arthur is doing his job and taking care of the precious magical youngsters!!! What Linus doesn’t know is that he will fall in love with all of them and make his way home !
Now that Linus is home and living with his family, it is time for Arthur and himself to fight the government! The short story follow up is all about spreading the word of how amazing and deserving the magical youth are!!

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC excerpt of this book. I was drawn into this world once again immediately and can't wait to read the entire book.