So far, Somewhere Beyond the Sea is just as wonderful as The House in the Cerulean Sea, which was absolutely one of my favorite reads of 2020. I don't make a habit of re-reading books (there are too many books and not enough time!), but when my book club chose The House in the Cerulean Sea to read last year, I most definitely did a re-read. Which happened to be great timing because I had just learned that Somewhere Beyond the Sea was coming out in 2024!

This e-book version is an excerpt containing the first four chapters. The opening is a glimpse of Arthur coming back to the island to create a safe haven for children he has yet to meet. Very quickly, we transition to a time not long after The House in the Cerulean Sea ends. TJ Klune does a nice job of re-introducing us to each character without dragging on and boring the reader. Immediately, it feels like we never left the little house and the little island.

Yet again, I was taken in by Klune's humor and grace in his writing. I simply love Klune's writing style. His ability to create characters with such personality is remarkable. I also appreciate his use of language.

I was SO excited to see this title arrive on NetGalley and requested it with such quickness, I didn't even realize it was an excerpt containing only four chapters. We are left at a bit of a turning point and I cannot wait to read the rest of Somewhere Beyond the Sea.

At this point, Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a 5 star read. I anticipate this holding true, but I am looking forward to finishing the rest of the book soon!

My thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the digital ARC excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea, in exchange for my honest review.

From the small snippet provided, I can tell this will be a good one. Looking forward to reading the full novel as soon as it's available!

I am absolutely looking forward to reading the entire book when it is published! I loved the first book and was so excited to see there would be a second one! Hard to rate the excerpt of the book. Will definitely read and review the full book when it's released!

I didn’t realize this was Just an excerpt until another friend mentioned she had been surprised by it. I’m looking forward to reading the full book.

Once again, TJ Klune has delivered an engaging story with characters you can't help but fall in love with. I am excited to delve back into this world and learn more about the special children and the sweet relationship between Arthur and Linus. I only read an excerpt, but I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of this story to find out more about Arthur and root for him to finally adopt his six wards. The character development and world-building are on par with the LGBTQAI+ magical realism story.

Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary ARC. All opinions provided are my own.

Was I so excited to see Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune on Netgalley that I requested before realizing it was only an excerpt? Yes. Yes that is what happened.

But as far as excerpts go, this one is a delight, with what seems to be a clear hint of what this book will cover & a re-introduction to the soft & funny vibes that made The House in the Cerulean Sea such a success.

If you’re looking for heartwarming fantasy where characters are fully loved, check out book 1 in this series &, if this book excerpt is any indication, this book too.

4 ⭐️—I feel like I can’t really give an excerpt any higher? This rating is no slight against the book itself or what I sense its potential as being.

Out 09/10/24.

[ID: Jess holds the ebook in front of an aqua wall with a green & brown tree painted on it.]

From the little snippet I was able to read early was amazing. It was good to be back with Arthur to see how the orphanage came to be and how Arthur and Zoe's relationship started. I can't wait for the book to come to pick up where I left off. For sure have the same feeling I did while reading House In the Cerulean Sea.

Since this is an excerpt, it's hard to write a review other than.... I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE FULL BOOK!!!!

The House on the Cerulean Sea is a must read and is one of my all time favorite books. Therefore, I am excited the crew is back in Somewhere Beyond the Sea. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for them. I am eager to see if any new characters come into the story. Reading this excerpt was both a blessing and a curse. It made my heart happy to revisit old friends, but now I am sad because I have to wait until the book is released to know what happens next.

Really sad that I didn’t see this was an excerpt before requesting. That being said I really enjoyed the preview and can’t wait til release day. Being back in this world was so fun, so magical and dreamy feeling.

Right in line with the first book- loved the flashbacks, and moving Arthur as the main character; the tone was spot on. Felt like a continuation of the first. Cannot wait for the whole book!

I had the privilege of diving into an ARC of the first four chapters of "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" by TJ Klume, and I'm already counting down the days until its release in September! From what I've read, I predict this book will be nothing short of a 5-star read.
Klume's writing effortlessly draws you into the story from the very first page. The characters are vividly portrayed, and their complexities hint at intriguing developments to come. The setting, described with such detail, transports you to a world that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique.
Even within these initial chapters, the plot unfolds with a perfect blend of suspense and emotion, leaving me eager to uncover what happens next. The pacing is spot-on, ensuring that every page propels the story forward while still allowing room for the depth of the characters and their relationships to shine through.
Overall, "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" promises to be a captivating journey that readers won't want to miss. With its compelling narrative and well-crafted prose, this book is shaping up to be a standout in its genre. I can confidently say that based on the preview I've experienced, it's destined to be a 5-star read for me.


Thank you to NetGalley, Tor Publishing Group, and TJ Kune for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't realize this was a brief excerpt so I'm not sure how to review it? It was an interesting few chapters. The tone seems slightly off/odd, moreso than the first novel of the series. There's a difference between books ABOUT children and books FOR children, the latter much more simplistic and careful. This feels very much like a book FOR children, which isn't bad if it's supposed to be a children's book? I'm also not sure if something different emerges tonally in later chapters or there's a reason for it feeling the way it does early on because again it's a very short excerpt. I'm going with three stars because I don't want to rate really poorly something I haven't read in its entirety, but I can't say it seems particularly good.

Thank you Netgalley for another peak into the lives of this magical little family. Can't wait for the rest of the Story! Another TJ Klune Hit no doubt about it!

I DEVOURED THIS. I can’t wait for this to come out. When it’s released, I’m taking my time with it. I’m not ready for this to be over yet! TJ Klune is the best! Always blessing us with such masterpieces.

This was only a brief sample but I can’t wait for the rest of the book to be released later this year! TJ is a wonderful writer!

It was so great to jump back into this world!! I hadn’t realized how much I had missed everyone. I am extremely excited to have more from Arthur, he is a favorite character! I look forward to the full book and have already ordered the audiobook!

I’m over the moon that we get to return to the story of Linus and Arthur and the gang, and this excerpt made me so excited for September.

I’m always wary of sequels, and I want a really good story to justify returning to a world and story that were perfect to begin with. But in hearing TJ speak in 2023, I heard how Arthur’s voice still spoke to him, and how he still had a continued story for these characters and this setting, and it made me feel confident that this sequel would do the first justice. The chapters I was privileged to read made me feel sure of that.

I so appreciate that TJ develops such rich story and characters, and is able to use that story to discuss bigger themes that are important not only to readers, but to our societies. He cares about people and about justice. His words have power. He’s a very intentional writer that also manages to be smart, funny, and heart-warming. I absolutely adore his books and can’t wait to continue this story later this year. We’re so lucky to read TJ’s work.

Thank you to Tor Books and Netgalley for the excerpt in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE SEA is out 9/10/24.

Fantastic, and a teaser for the full book release. I am desperate for this to come out! TJ Klune’s characters are still my favorite, and I cannot wait to see what happens in the rest of this story!

My most highly anticipated read! This teaser was phenomenal! I can't wait to read the entire novel. I missed these characters more than I realized.