I'm so feral for this series that I can hardly contain my excitement for this installment. If this excerpt is any indication, this one will be right up there with my love for the first book. September needs to hurry up!!

Got a 4 chapter excerpt from NetGalley and can’t wait to read the rest of the book! Assuming I will likely change this to 5 stars after reading the whole book, let's be real! Honestly, I was so excited that another book of this series was coming out I couldn't wait to read the excerpt. It is going to be so nice to learn more about Arthur ;)

This excerpt makes me pumped to read this in the fall. TJ Klune takes us right back to the world of The House in the Cerulean Sea with the same lovable characters we got to know and adore. The writing is fresh and perfect for this sequel. Can't wait to read more.

I NEED THE REST OF THIS BOOK MORE THAN I NEED AIR TO BREATHE! I LOVEEEE these characters and am so happy to be back with them! I want to be a part of their family. Of course this excerpt leaves us on a cliffhanger, but no worries as I will drop everything in my life to read this book when it comes out! Amazing! 5 stars! No notes! Also give me TJ’s grocery list cause I will read anything this man writes! Thank you for this advanced excerpt and I can’t wait to finish the book when it publishes!

This was amazing, of course. I WANT IT ALL RIGHT NOWWWWW. If you have read the first book in this series, The House in the Cerulean Sea, you will know exactly what I am talking about. If you haven't, what on earth are you waiting for? You have lots of time to read it before this comes out! Really, any TJ Klune book is amazing and worth the read.

I absolutely adored The House on the Cerulean Sea, so when I saw this excerpt for the following book, I just had to try and get approved on NetGalley. Imagine my surprise when I got approved - I could’ve screamed, I was so excited! I didn’t realize it was possible to tear up at a 4 chapter excerpt. These characters know how to pull on my heart strings. And Chauncey had me physically laughing 😂

It starts in the past with Arthur Parnassus returning for the first time to the house on Marsyas island, 28 years after his childhood there. From there, Arthur and Zoe started fixing up the home we all came to love that was eventually filled with the children that stole our hearts. Fast forward to today, Arthur and Linus have to go to the city - they are going to speak against government programs designed for magical beings. The inclusivity and diversity makes my heart so happy!

A quote from the book spoken by Arthur that I loved so much: “But this isn’t just about me or even us. It’s about the wider magical world, and what we want going forward. The changes that must be made. The laws that must be repealed to make way for a world where anyone and everyone has a chance to be free to do with their lives what they wish.”

I’m so excited to read the rest of this and I’m bummed I have to wait til September for the rest. TJ Klune’s writing might just be some of my favorite.

I highly recommend to anyone who is in search for a book that feels like a warm hug. Start with The House on the Cerulean Sea and add Somewhere Beyond The Sea to your TBR list for a cozy Fall 2024 read!
Thank you NetGalley for giving me the amazing opportunity to read this excerpt in exchange for an honest review.

Get ready for an exhilarating ride with Somewhere Beyond the Sea! TJ Klune kicks things off with a fascinating glimpse into Arthur Parnassus’s past. We soon find ourselves peeking into the charming life of Arthur and Linus on their enchanting island, where the kids adore them both.

But the real adventure begins when Arthur and Linus head back to the city, determined to fight for equality for their magical children and others who live in fear. Just as they arrive at their crucial hearing, a jaw-dropping twist shakes everything up. This story is packed with surprises, and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!

As Linus Baker settles into new life in Marsyas with Arthur, Zoe, and six magical children; he knows Arthur has bigger and better plans for life on the island. Arthur and Linus travel back to the big city from where Linus hails, to defend and protect the children, school, and island they love. They aim to seek justice and equality for all magical people, and to shed light on secrets Arthur has kept from his upbringing on Marsyas, which have had a tremendous impact on his life as an adult. Armed with the truth and ready to fight for what they believe in; Arthur and Linus arrive in the city to find out that things aren’t as they seem as they ready themselves to testify in front of the government.
The beginning chapters of this book show the growth of the six children since the end of Book 1, and detail how well Linus has grown accustomed to life on Marsyas since leaving his job at DICOMY. Readers are left wondering why the government is divided on whether to allow magical adults and youth to have the same rights and non magical beings, and what is at stake when Linus and Arthur ready themselves to face the establishment that has created the division and aims to disrupt peace even more.

TJ Klune is magical. I have enjoyed many of his creations from raunchy comedy to fantasy romance. This series falls squarely into the sweet yet insightful category. Looking forward to reading the whole book!

I didn't realize that this was just an excerpt and so I was pretty disappointed to not get access to the entirety of the whole book. Will that stop me from reading it when it comes out? No. Do I wish I could have read the whole thing right now? Yes. Looking forward to it though!

I was so excited to see this book available that I didn’t know it was only an excerpt, so it’s a little disappointing to have to stop early on. That being said, what I’ve read so far is absolutely amazing!! I love these characters so much and I’m so excited to read the rest of this story.

This excerpt has gotten me even more excited for the full book; it brought me right back into the feelings that the first book gave me

While I’m so grateful for an excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea, I’m hungry for more! I’m so glad to have the world of Arthur and Linus back. I consistently recommend this books predecessor, The House in the Cerulean Sea, to everyone. Klune is an all time favorite as well as THITCS, and I’ve already been hyping up this second book in the series. Can I calmly wait til September for the full thing? Remains to be seen! Will I be rereading the first book closer to the release date? Absolutely.

Thank you, NetGalley.

I feel like it's unfair to rate a book just based on the first few chapters but I loved this! THITCS was my favorite book of 2021 and this was such a tease! I NEED the entire book immediately. I will be rereading this excerpt when I get the full copy (so full book review to come) but this was a wonderful excerpt! I love that we're getting a deeper dive into Arthur's dark past and exploring how he transformed into such a wonderful adult. I CAN'T WAIT<3

I'M SO READY FOR THIS!!! I almost regret reading the teaser because the rest of the book isn't there and now I know a little more of what I'm missing waiting for September, because it is going to be everything to me. Even just a little more time with Arthur, Linus, and the kids already changed the game for me. I can't wait to see where the rest of the story goes.

Immaculate, just as I suspected it would be. I cannot wait to read the entire novel. The excerpt was not enough! I will always be a fan of TJ Klune and this is going to be the most amazing and beautiful book if the excerpt gave any part of that way. Thanks Netgalley!

"The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite stories - the light book I reach for to give myself a break from my generally dark tastes. When I heard that there would be a sequel, it sat with mixed feelings inside me - I would love to return to the found family of the previous book, but touching something so perfect carries the chance to taint what I loved so much. When I got my hands on some early chapters, I took the plunge. I regret it, but only because I wasn't able to binge the rest of the book (that I was devouring) immediately.

From the opening moments of Somewhere Beyond the Sea, the magic of Marsyas Island brings you straight back into the warmth that defined the previous book. A special focus on Arthur's story paints the entire cast, from Linus to the children, in a new and beautiful light. Without saying too much more, this novel changes form by sending the precious creation that is Arthur into Linus' old world - I am ready to be devastated by the rest of the book if necessary.

A preorder is in my future.

Linus and Arthur are back! Yes, I was disappointed that this ARC was only a four chapter excerpt of the newest book. However, what I read has me intrigued and yearning for more! I can not wait for the full release in September, you better believe I will be purchasing it to find out what happens with Linus, Arthur, and our favorite youth with magical abilities.

Thank you, NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the excerpt.

I didn’t pay attention to the fact this was an excerpt…. Wish I had access to more!! TJ Klune is a must read author for me. Can’t wait to read more!!

This excerpt just makes me that much more excited for the full novel to come out! The writing is beautiful, as always, and the setting and characters immediately took me back to the original story. The children’s antics are still amusing and makes them all the more endearing. I can’t wait to learn more about Arthur!