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!

Netgalley knew what it was doing by only giving us a sample! I am so ready to re-enter this world and its characters, that I would have probably read the whole thing in one setting. If we had the whole book to review! Instead, it gives us a promising peek at what's been going on along the Cerulean Sea. Can't wait for Sept!

Read the first 5 chapters as a ARC read.

Loved it! I cannot wait to continue to read on about the 6 children living on the island with Arthur, Linus and Zoe (and Helen!). This excerpt was such a tease. However, beautifully written and with a mix of some magically political pieces. Arthur and Linus now see what they are up against (and who! And what beliefs) and I look forward to jump in and finish the full story when it’s out. TJ Klune has created such a cute cozy fantasy with the stories of these children, and Arthur’s own backstory of living in the orphanage that was on the island before. This is a sequel you will NOT want to miss! 🩷

I absolutely adored the first book of this series; so much so I've used it for a book pick selection. This excerpt just wasn't enough. I absolutely can't wait to see the rest of the book. If you're looking for a fantastical, gentle read, with beautiful literary descriptions, look no further.

I was so surprised when I found out The House in the Cerulean Sea was getting a sequel (apparently I was living under a rock). This excerpt was SO good and Somewhere Beyond the Sea is my most anticipated read of 2024. 🥲

I loved Cerulean Sea and cannot wait to revisit our favorite characters in Somewhere Beyond the Sea!

Everything Klune writes is pure magic. Cannot wait for the full text to be released. If you have ever thought of picking up a Klune, do it now! Like a hug every single time, even when its challenging subject matter.

The House in the Cerulean Sea was my #1 read of the year when it came out, and it's something that's stuck with me since. Somewhere Beyond the Sea is such an exciting continuation of the story. Where TJ Klune shines is in the soft, understated writing style and sense of "quiet" character and relationship building. We left off in The House in the Cerulean Sea knowing that there was something more coming that we might not be able to see (implied new child arriving), so it's exciting that we get more of Arthur and Linus.

Continuing with Arthur was a clever change from the narrative of the first book being Linus's. I felt that Klune made smart plot and stylistic choices, and the writing style matches really well with HITCS. Linus's story was complete in the first book, so it's clever to continue with Arthur because we learned of his background surrounding being a previous "magic child" and now magical adult, but we never delved into the depths of what that meant for him, how that experience changes the way he acts as a care-giver to other magical children. This book will really force a look at Arthur's mindset, the way it gradually did with Linus. The subtly of those changes (over time) and the final realization are what make this series so endearing.

While this was only an excerpt, I'm eager to see how the rest of this story plays out and how it continues to build on and maintains that same gentle and understated quality of the first book (and many of Klune's others, such as Wolfsong). Many times I don't enjoy when series continue with different character POVs, but the switch to Arthur is such a natural transition following the end of The House in the Cerulean Sea.