The House in the Cerulean Sea

TJ Klune

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Linus Baker is a by-the-book government worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, tasked with investigating orphanages that house magical children. His life is orderly and predictable, until he’s given a special assignment to visit an orphanage on a remote island. The home is run by Arthur Parnassus, a mysterious and charismatic man who cares for a diverse group of children, each with unique and often dangerous magical abilities. Linus is initially wary of the eccentric children, including a girl who can control fire, a boy who turns into a goat, and a child who is the antichrist. However, as Linus spends time with the children and the orphanage’s inhabitants, he begins to see beyond his rigid expectations and uncovers the depth of love, care, and acceptance that fills the house.

As Linus's investigation continues, he is drawn into a world of beauty and warmth that challenges his preconceived notions about the children and himself. His growing bond with Arthur and the children makes him question his loyalty to a system that dehumanizes magical beings. Through his time at the orphanage, Linus discovers the power of love, belonging, and acceptance, learning that the world isn’t just black and white. He begins to see that there is more to life than rules and regulations, and that sometimes, the most extraordinary things can come from the most unexpected places. The novel is ultimately a heartwarming exploration of finding family, embracing differences, and the courage to be true to oneself.