The House in the Cerulean Sea

by T. J. Klune · 2019

The House in the Cerulean Sea follows Arthur, a rule‑loving caretaker who is sent to a remote orphanage for magical misfits. While the novel sparkles with whimsy, romance, and humor, it also explores deeper themes of belonging, prejudice, and what it means to care for those the world misunderstands. Praised as a New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post bestseller, an Alex Award winner, and a RUSA Reading List Fantasy winner, the book has been celebrated for its heart‑warming, inclusive storytelling that feels like "a big gay blanket" to many readers.