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The House in the Cerulean Sea


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Ratings
Book
315
Narrator
112
Release Date
March 17, 2020
Duration
12 hours 13 minutes
Summary
'Daniel Henning is a great narrator for this quirky and theatrical audiobook...Henning revels in a cornucopia of characters, diving into nuanced voices and colorful moments with accents and growls, tone shifts and whispers...This is definitely a title for those who enjoy fantasy stories replete with gnomes and witches and all in between' -- AudioFile Magazine

Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s breakout contemporary fantasy

Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.

Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

'Daniel Henning provides nimble, versatile narration, clearly having fun voicing a variety of magical creatures as well as cautious Linus, protective Arthur, and a wide range of secondary characters...This charming, funny tale about chosen family and finding your place in the world is sweet without being saccharine and heartwarming without being corny.' -- School Library Journal

'1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in.' -- Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

Stupid book. All about being politically correct and accepting everything and anything goes.

Profile Avatar Tucker P. Sep 2022

My wife recommended this book to me and I really dislike reading. I chose the audiobook option because happy wife happy life right? This book managed to hold my ADD attention span and I may or may not have finished it in record time. I really enjoyed the story line and it is very well narrated. The voices the narrator does are all unique and kept me focused. 10/10 would recommend this for people who have trouble staying focused and reading.

Profile Avatar Raylee Dec 2023

Fantastic fantasy, a kids dream I really enjoyed the characters and storyline Brilliant writing, very different from main stream

Profile Avatar Catherine C. Feb 2025

Lovely story filled with quirky characters. This was my Book Club's pick and I usually don't do any research on them before I start. This one surprised me in the best ways. The narrator did a great job with the different voices which was a huge plus for audio listeners.

Profile Avatar Marie P. Feb 2025

Exactly what I needed. Loved the characters. The message. The story. Onto to the sequel!

Profile Avatar Pam W. Jan 2025

this is one of my favorite audio books in quite a while. the narrator is fabulous and I'm now looking for other things that he narrates. this is a sweet and Loving story with quirky and fun characters.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2024

It was a fantastic read I truly Enjoyed this book immensely!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2023

Beautifully wholesome and heartwarming book. Daniel Henning did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life.

Profile Avatar Brian S. Sep 2023

Daniel Henning is Amazeballs.

Profile Avatar Stheno Jun 2023

I loved this book! It was just lovely and so sweet!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2023

Heartwarming story line with the best narration! 10/10!

Profile Avatar Noah F. Jan 2023

It has a unique plot with interesting caricatures with a nice ending, I would like to see more caricature development In more than just the main caricature.

Profile Avatar Lori L. Apr 2025

This was an absolutely adorable book. I picked it out at random and thoroughly enjoyed it. The narrator has great characterizations of each character especially the children. I hope to read more by this author and hope there are more stories in this world.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2025

Refreshing and engrossing. The cover art does not match the picture painted by the brilliantly described words of the book. Great narrator

Profile Avatar KellyOmarie Mar 2025

Happy and heartwarming.

Profile Avatar crankyhag Feb 2025

This book is not my normal cup of tea, as I prefer dark. bleak, and eerie reads as opposed to romance. As such, I was reluctant to pick it up, but seeing as it's my next book club read, I went ahead and bought it. And it was one of the best decisions that I could have made.This novel sent me through a whirlwind. Though the plot is predictable, I was moved from laughter to tears - from heart-wrenching grief to satisfied elation within a matter of pages.It left me with an overwhelming need to hold my husband and daughter close, appreciating them for the wonders that they are. A desperately needed reminder that all children deserve to be cherished, to never take love for granted, that I am in control of how my life takes shape, of the hope for a better future for all... This is a wonderful piece of work that will live on my shelves to be read over and over again.

Profile Avatar Mae P. Oct 2024

Just darling queer story with magical children being oppressed by a governmental agency. Like you do.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2024

Absolutely loved this book! Great narrator and had me laughing out loud at certain parts.

Profile Avatar ILikeBigBooksAndICannotLie Jul 2024

This story felt a little too simplistic and cliché. It was very predictable with the plot. It just wasn’t my cup of tea. There were definitely moments in the story that made me chuckle and had some witty dialogue and creative characters however, overall it just felt like a children’s book that had some adult words in it. I lost interest fast and felt like I was forcing myself to finish the book.

Profile Avatar Erin M. Jun 2024

Lovely, heart-warming story. Lucy was a riot. After finishing this, I’ve gone looking for more books by TJ Klune.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2024

Great book

Profile Avatar Tanya C Apr 2024

Juvenile fantasy, not quite young adult though I stopped halfway through. Good book but failed to keep my attention.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2023

so pure and sweet! the most innocent, wholesome, hopeful thing I've heard in a long time.

Profile Avatar Ana I. Dec 2022

This book should be mandatory to learn about social inclusion

Profile Avatar Marcel L. Aug 2022

I hope to listen again. Lovely story.

Profile Avatar TCal Aug 2022

Pleasant enough with incredibly low stakes and overly animated character voices. It was a highly anticipated listen that was a struggle to finish.

Profile Avatar Eliz K. Jun 2022

Love this book!!

Profile Avatar Toph Beifong May 2022

I enjoyed the story & character growth. The narrator did an excellent job giving each character a unique voice.

Profile Avatar Kristen R. Feb 2022

My favorite book of 2022 so far!

Profile Avatar Arlene F. Sep 2021

The narration made this book!

Profile Avatar Ruthy B. Jul 2021

Beautiful.

Profile Avatar Christinna A. Jun 2021

A wonderful, sweet, feel-good book :)

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Great story, colorful characters and a really easy and fun read.

Profile Avatar Megan Dark May 2021

Many times since finishing this book I've wished I could erase my memory of it in order to go back and rediscover it for the first time. I lived vicariously through our conflicted and ultimately lovable protagonist as he met the inhabitants of the house on the Cerulean Sea. Every page of this novel is a joyfully immersive read. Loved it.

Profile Avatar Bobby D. May 2021

A gentle, sweet fantasy. Took me a little while to get into, but enjoyable in the end.

Profile Avatar Katie S. Mar 2021

This book gives you all the feels. It’s the sweetest story with the most beautiful messages. Highly recommend!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2021

A lovely, whimsical novel that surprised me with its fresh persperctive and heart.

Profile Avatar Lk22 Jan 2021

This book is pure magic. The narrator did an excellent job representing each character so thoughtfully. “Don’t you wish you were here?” Why yes, yes I do!! I’ll be thinking about this book and it’s beautiful message for a very long time.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2020

The best book of 2020!

Profile Avatar Jessica N. Aug 2020

Good until the last hour, which was horrible. I give the last hour a 2 rating. The ending was too "neat," predictable, and so overly filled with agenda writing that it suddenly was no longer about the book and became preachy. There were always underlying themes of equality, tolerance, and LGBT rights, which was fine. But the ending beat all those over the head so heavily and thickly that the last hour was unenjoyable. The author could have brought the themes across without ruining the plotline and overshadowing the characters.

The House in the Cerulean Sea

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Author: Tj Klune
Read by: Daniel Henning
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