The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
Why read it
This book is a masterclass in cozy, feel-good fantasy. It offers a wonderfully heartwarming escape that celebrates found family, acceptance, and the quiet courage it takes to change your life for the better.
Where to get it
In the Netherlands, you can find English editions as well as the Dutch translation at local bookshops like Athenaeum Boekhandel, Scheltema, and Donner, or order online via Bol.com and Amazon.nl. It is available to borrow as a physical book or digital title through the public library system (de Bibliotheek), and can be streamed as an audiobook or ebook on Kobo, Storytel, BookBeat, and Nextory.
What to expect
An incredibly comforting, whimsical, and gentle story with a slow-to-medium pace. It is very easy to read and highly accessible, acting as the literary equivalent of a warm hug. It features delightful, quirky characters, soft humor, a sweet queer romance, and light themes of overcoming bureaucratic conformity and prejudice.
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