The subplot makes you reconsider the notion of love along the lines of sexual orientation and age, ultimately providing a fresh addition to LGBT literature and a unique perspective to the romance and fantasy genres. I also particularly enjoyed the angle Klune went for for the romance in the story. It makes the story more grounded, giving us hope that while we may not be able to become a Captain America or Thor, we can at least make do with being a Linus.
In fact, I found myself appreciating the fact that Linus doesn’t become the hero in the traditional sense. You might get slightly frustrated at the lack of magical powers that Linus possesses (I was honestly waiting for him to unleash some untapped ancient magic), but you’ll otherwise still be drawn to his journey of growth and courage. For one, Klune chose to write from the point of view of Linus, an everyday government worker, rather than the magical superhero that one would expect from the fantasy genre. The strength of this novel lies in its unique perspectives. Yet, I cannot help but feel that the style of writing is slightly overpowering, making this read a bit of a miss.Ī Fresh Perspective within Fantasy Fiction
The book certainly offers some unique contributions within the fantasy and young adult genres, and it is backed by a robust plot with thought-provoking themes and lovable characters. Not only is the young adult novel a bestseller in the New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post, it also won the 2021 Alex Award and 2021 RUSA Reading list. The House in The Cerulean Sea by T.J Klune is a multi-award winner. Themes of order, love, identity and suppression. Out of the 20 book choices I was given to review, I found myself immediately drawn to the title and summary of The House in the Cerulean Sea.
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