A continuation of a beautiful story with a lovely set of characters who have found family in each other. The magical youth are growing up and changing while their caretaker continues to fight for their well-being. Readers of this excerpt will be anxiously awaiting reading the rest of this adorable book!

I was able to read the first few chapters of Klune's new novel. Klune quickly and craftily reintroduces us to the characters from the first novel in his Cerulean Sea series. Lucy (a personal favorite) is still as charming as ever. The preview I received ends right as the first act drama is about to commence. My appetite is wetted.

I am, again, excited by Klune's use of the mundane machinations of a crushing bureaucracy as the big bad in this series. can't wait to continue reading this when it comes out.

Loved seeing these characters again and anticipating a new adventure. Looking forward to reading the rest!

The House in the Cerulean Sea was the book that introduced me to and made me fall in love with the genre of magical realism. I’ve read several great books since reading this one, but none have even come close to the joy the first four chapters of Somewhere Beyond the Sea brought me. The book immediately draws the reader in with a heartwarming reintroduction of the children that quickly reminds us of how mischievous and pure-hearted they are. Since we last heard from them, Arthur’s and Linus’s relationship has developed into something sweet and comfortable. It doesn’t take long before the story dives into a suspenseful mission led by Arthur and Linus. The four-chapter excerpt ends right as something big is revealed to them.

I truly cannot wait to get my hands on the remaining chapters. I highly recommend checking this book out as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, be sure to read or reread The House in the Cerulean Sea in preparation of this book’s launch!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Tor Publishing Group, and TJ Klune for the advanced digital excerpt in exchange for my honest review.

Just finished the ARC excerpt of this one and it’s looking as though I’m going to love this book just as much as I did the first one. I love these characters and to get to be back in this world again. So excited to read the full book when it releases!

At this time, only an excerpt of the ARC has been given out, but reading it has solidified my excitement for the full novel! This is the follow-up to Klune's highly awarded The House in the Cerulean Sea, and we spent the whole first novel falling in love with the strange little cast of characters ensconced on Marsyas Island. Switching from Linus' perspective to Arthur's is a new way to engage with the family, one that adds even more to the story. I can't wait to get my hands on the complete copy!

Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for this ARC of Somewhere Beyond the Sea. As a big fan of The House in The Cerulean Sea, I got literal goosebumps hearing that Klune would be publishing a sequel. He has a unique way with words that deliver quirky humor and deep emotion.
It was wonderful to read about the children again. Each one of them have a special place in my heart and they deserve the best! Arthur and Linus are kind, loving parents that only want to protect their children from the hatred of the world.
This excerpt was a pleasure to read and I eagerly await the release of the full novel.

This was I just an excerpt and not the full book, but it was wonderful. I loved House on the Cerulean Sea and I loved this too! TJ Klune’s writing is so magical and beautiful. I highly recommend this series, so cozy and sweet.

It was so enjoyable to slip back into the world of The House in The Cerulean Sea- however briefly… I’m looking forward to getting my hands on the full version in September and immersing fully. There may be hints of future disturbance in the way of life on the idyllic island, and I need to know all!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a 4 chapter excerpt- which has totally whetted my appetite! I fully expect the complete book to be another 5* read!

Thank you to netgalley for an excerpt of this masterpiece. I'm so sad that I have to wait months to read the rest but what I read so far, I loved!!

Arthur and Linus are back and the magical children are right there with them. I absolutely loved the first book and just blazed through the excerpt of this one in one sitting. Can't wait to read the book this fall!

I love reading TJ Klune's books and this excerpt has me really excited for the whole thing! Can't wait!

I think TJ Klune is an auto buy author for me and for any collection. His stories are amazing and incredibly written. Would be an amazing addition to any collection.

I shouldn’t have read this excerpt – because now the wait until September is going to be tough!
The direction this excerpt took is enticing, and it will be nice to get a closer glimpse into Arthur as a character – with less of a focus on Linus. It would be nice to see the children more fleshed out in the rest of this book too!

It's no secret how much I adore TJ's works. I have been looking forward to this book since it was announced and honestly, just from this snippet alone I can already tell it's going to be an incredible read. The children already seem to be growing so fast! The closeness of this found family is so touching! And the clear message that the though they may have won one battle, the war is far from over is so clear. I cannot wait to read more!!! Ugh, I love this world!

I recently had the pleasure of reading an excerpt of "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" by TJ Clune. I've read other books by the same author, including "The House in the Cerulean Sea," which I rated 5 stars. This four-chapter excerpt is both delightful and suspenseful, and I'm eagerly looking forward to reading the full book when it's released in September.

Klune’s writing is lyrical and beautifully descriptive. His characters, especially the unique and utterly adorable magical children, are beyond compare. Klune's words work their magic, bringing these enchanting beings to life on the page. I'm filled with curiosity and anticipation for the book's release in September.

Thank you for the preview of this sequel. I was excited to review the first few chapters where we find Linus and Arthur living their happily ever after. However, it may be short lived as they wish to adopt the kids and in traveling to the seat of government to make this request, they also agree to testify about the conditions such magical children lived under given the policies and prejudice. As they are about to testify, they are told the new minister intends to make them a warning to others. It’s clear this book will center on prejudice and the attacks of discrimination that are the every day lives of some. If anyone can navigate it’s Linus and Arthur and I cannot wait to read it.

Imagine my disappointment in realizing this is only an excerpt! Klune's writing is as atmospheric as ever. I'll be looking forward to the release of the full book.

The excerpt has me chomping at the bit to get the real thing. I had all the feels diving back into Arthur and Linus’s lives

As always with TJ Klune, I'm hooked immediately—so drawn in by the voice, characters, and soul of this book. I cannot wait to read more when the full novel is released in September!

I was so honored to be given a sneak preview of the first four chapters of this book! The House in the Cerulean Sea was one of my favorite reads from last year so I have been very excited to read book 2. I am just so in love with all the characters and their adorable-ness. It seems like book 2 is going to be just a cute and heart warming and I can’t wait to read more!!

Thanks to NetGalley for sending me a sneak peek!