While I’m so grateful for an excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea, I’m hungry for more! I’m so glad to have the world of Arthur and Linus back. I consistently recommend this books predecessor, The House in the Cerulean Sea, to everyone. Klune is an all time favorite as well as THITCS, and I’ve already been hyping up this second book in the series. Can I calmly wait til September for the full thing? Remains to be seen! Will I be rereading the first book closer to the release date? Absolutely.

Thank you, NetGalley.

I feel like it's unfair to rate a book just based on the first few chapters but I loved this! THITCS was my favorite book of 2021 and this was such a tease! I NEED the entire book immediately. I will be rereading this excerpt when I get the full copy (so full book review to come) but this was a wonderful excerpt! I love that we're getting a deeper dive into Arthur's dark past and exploring how he transformed into such a wonderful adult. I CAN'T WAIT<3

I'M SO READY FOR THIS!!! I almost regret reading the teaser because the rest of the book isn't there and now I know a little more of what I'm missing waiting for September, because it is going to be everything to me. Even just a little more time with Arthur, Linus, and the kids already changed the game for me. I can't wait to see where the rest of the story goes.

Immaculate, just as I suspected it would be. I cannot wait to read the entire novel. The excerpt was not enough! I will always be a fan of TJ Klune and this is going to be the most amazing and beautiful book if the excerpt gave any part of that way. Thanks Netgalley!

"The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite stories - the light book I reach for to give myself a break from my generally dark tastes. When I heard that there would be a sequel, it sat with mixed feelings inside me - I would love to return to the found family of the previous book, but touching something so perfect carries the chance to taint what I loved so much. When I got my hands on some early chapters, I took the plunge. I regret it, but only because I wasn't able to binge the rest of the book (that I was devouring) immediately.

From the opening moments of Somewhere Beyond the Sea, the magic of Marsyas Island brings you straight back into the warmth that defined the previous book. A special focus on Arthur's story paints the entire cast, from Linus to the children, in a new and beautiful light. Without saying too much more, this novel changes form by sending the precious creation that is Arthur into Linus' old world - I am ready to be devastated by the rest of the book if necessary.

A preorder is in my future.

Linus and Arthur are back! Yes, I was disappointed that this ARC was only a four chapter excerpt of the newest book. However, what I read has me intrigued and yearning for more! I can not wait for the full release in September, you better believe I will be purchasing it to find out what happens with Linus, Arthur, and our favorite youth with magical abilities.

Thank you, NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the excerpt.

I didn’t pay attention to the fact this was an excerpt…. Wish I had access to more!! TJ Klune is a must read author for me. Can’t wait to read more!!

This excerpt just makes me that much more excited for the full novel to come out! The writing is beautiful, as always, and the setting and characters immediately took me back to the original story. The children’s antics are still amusing and makes them all the more endearing. I can’t wait to learn more about Arthur!

Netgalley knew what it was doing by only giving us a sample! I am so ready to re-enter this world and its characters, that I would have probably read the whole thing in one setting. If we had the whole book to review! Instead, it gives us a promising peek at what's been going on along the Cerulean Sea. Can't wait for Sept!

Read the first 5 chapters as a ARC read.

Loved it! I cannot wait to continue to read on about the 6 children living on the island with Arthur, Linus and Zoe (and Helen!). This excerpt was such a tease. However, beautifully written and with a mix of some magically political pieces. Arthur and Linus now see what they are up against (and who! And what beliefs) and I look forward to jump in and finish the full story when it’s out. TJ Klune has created such a cute cozy fantasy with the stories of these children, and Arthur’s own backstory of living in the orphanage that was on the island before. This is a sequel you will NOT want to miss! 🩷

I absolutely adored the first book of this series; so much so I've used it for a book pick selection. This excerpt just wasn't enough. I absolutely can't wait to see the rest of the book. If you're looking for a fantastical, gentle read, with beautiful literary descriptions, look no further.

I was so surprised when I found out The House in the Cerulean Sea was getting a sequel (apparently I was living under a rock). This excerpt was SO good and Somewhere Beyond the Sea is my most anticipated read of 2024. 🥲

I loved Cerulean Sea and cannot wait to revisit our favorite characters in Somewhere Beyond the Sea!

Everything Klune writes is pure magic. Cannot wait for the full text to be released. If you have ever thought of picking up a Klune, do it now! Like a hug every single time, even when its challenging subject matter.

The House in the Cerulean Sea was my #1 read of the year when it came out, and it's something that's stuck with me since. Somewhere Beyond the Sea is such an exciting continuation of the story. Where TJ Klune shines is in the soft, understated writing style and sense of "quiet" character and relationship building. We left off in The House in the Cerulean Sea knowing that there was something more coming that we might not be able to see (implied new child arriving), so it's exciting that we get more of Arthur and Linus.

Continuing with Arthur was a clever change from the narrative of the first book being Linus's. I felt that Klune made smart plot and stylistic choices, and the writing style matches really well with HITCS. Linus's story was complete in the first book, so it's clever to continue with Arthur because we learned of his background surrounding being a previous "magic child" and now magical adult, but we never delved into the depths of what that meant for him, how that experience changes the way he acts as a care-giver to other magical children. This book will really force a look at Arthur's mindset, the way it gradually did with Linus. The subtly of those changes (over time) and the final realization are what make this series so endearing.

While this was only an excerpt, I'm eager to see how the rest of this story plays out and how it continues to build on and maintains that same gentle and understated quality of the first book (and many of Klune's others, such as Wolfsong). Many times I don't enjoy when series continue with different character POVs, but the switch to Arthur is such a natural transition following the end of The House in the Cerulean Sea.

TJ Klune gave advanced readers just a prologue and four chapters of Somewhere Beyond the Sea, releasing in September. Yet somehow, I already know that this is a book that will make me laugh and cry and, well, grow, just like its predecessor.

I loved that we’re getting a deeper study on each of the children, especially as it seems to be a coming of age story for at least a few of them. Lucy is as charming as ever, but I am pretty obsessed with Chauncey. 🥹

I am already incredibly moved by Arthur’s fight for his found family, while also recognizing they may be hurt while he fights for the freedoms and rights of the greater magical community. And I love the David and Goliath story that seems to be forming. Reminds me that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Many thanks to TJ Klune, NetGalley, and Tor Publishing Group for this ARC excerpt!

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What a fun few chapters of the new books. I cannot wait for more of our favorite characters and love that we’re getting to see the children as adults! 28 years is a long time gap so this will be a very interesting read.

The whole world is ready to scream how amazing this book is. TJ Klune’s writing will forever make me feel seen and regardless of story, ‘taken care of” A sequel we all wanted but didn’t know how much we would all need. Hearts stars and horseshoes

I absolutely loved The House in the Cerulean Sea and after reading this excerpt I am DYING for the full book two to be published!!

In the first few chapters of book two, TJ Klune seamlessly brings us back into this world and shows the love and compassion that our main characters have for the children in their care. I feel like the plot is really going to go crazy in the chapters immediately after the excerpt ends and I cannot wait to see what happens!!!

After reading this short expert I am very excited to read the full book. I cannot wait to for the story of these characters to continue.