Thank you for the opportunity to read this preview ARC. I absolutely loved it!!! It was so great to be in this world again! TJ Klune never disappoints and I’m so glad he continued the series, one of my favorite books! September can’t come fast enough! Full book review to come after I’ve read the entire thing.

In a tantalizing sneak preview excerpt, I immediately got drawn back into the continuing adventure of magical children living on a sea island called Marysys begun in the House by the Cerulean Sea. Their surrogate father, Arthur Parnassus, has been summoned to the high council overseeing magical beings to testify about how the current rules actually damage magical children. Arthur himself grew up on Marysys- but imprisoned in a dank basement as a dangerous fire breather. He returned as an adult to the island to offer a loving refuge to those considered the most dangerous of magical kids. He’s joined by his partner Linus, who formerly did case work for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth and helps parent the six children in their care, and a magical sprite Zoe Chapelwhite who protects the island and it’s inhabitants along with her girlfriend Helen Webb who’s the mayor of the closest land town and a passionate gardener. The adults all work together to bring out each child’s strength and help them tame the destructive part of their unique magical gifts. Arthur wants to adopt the kids as well as take on a new child who’s been deemed exceptionally dangerous.

But as Arthur arrives at court, he’s pulled aside in a stopped elevator and warned that the council actually plans on permanently damaging his reputation, which would put his guardianship of his vulnerable kids at high risk.

When the advance excerpt ended with Arthur readying to enter the hearing chambers, I was on the edge of my seat…waiting to find out what happens next! UGH! Need that full advanced read ASAP!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the sneak peek excerpt!

Arthur and Linus have their hands full with 6 magical children to care for. On top of that, Arthur has agreed to speak on behalf of magical beings against the government. After arriving in the city, they are confronted by reporters and counter-protestors who have unjust biases against magical creatures. How will they get through the trial that appears to be set up against them?

This excerpt was great! The first part felt quite cozy with the children and their but surprise, and the second part was intriguing with the aspect of the trial and secrets that come with it! Can’t wait to finish the story when it comes out.

Thanks to NetGalley, Tor Publishing and TJ Klune for the advanced reader excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea. Love of family is most important in this story of orphans and their soon to be adopted family. Arthur and Linus are willing to fight the system to keep these unique children. Each child full of a painful past and a future of hope if Arthur and Linus are successful. Their weapon of choice is their voice of determination and love. The children hope to be noticed and respected by a world that only sees their imperfections. I absolutely loved the first book and went crazy at the thought of reading a continuing story of the energetic, delightful, and adventurous children.

It will seem like an eternity to wait for the September 10th, 2024 release date so I can read the rest of this book. I enjoyed every minute of the excerpt.

Thank you TJ Klune and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this excerpt.

House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite Cozy fantasies, full of emotional depth and found family. I was very happy to be back in this world with Linus and co. I enjoyed the tone and beginning of this story. I am excited to see how the rest of the book unfolds.

<b> OH DEAR. </b>

Wow. TJ Klune has done it again! If you’re worried about a sequel not meeting expectations of The House of Cerulean Sea, DON’T BE! It’s everything we loved about the first novel and so much more!

Somewhere Beyond the Sea has been beautifully written and Klune does a fantastic job reintroducing our favorite magical characters. The story starts out in the past with Arthur returning to the island for the first time since his tragic childhood. He intends on creating a beautiful place for magical children to be loved and given opportunities that he was not as an orphan. Fast forward to present day and Arthur has been summoned to speak of his history with the DICOMY, so he and Linus set out to leave Maryas Island. Once they arrive to the city, they quickly learn that the government has different intentions when inviting Arthur to speak. Arthur and Linus are challenged to fight for their family and work hard to live the lives of they want.

I am thankful for NetGalley for providing me with an ARC excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune. I cannot wait for the final copy to be released on September 10, 2024.

If I could give this one million stars I absolutely would. I LOVE Cerulean Sea and when I heard there was another book, I was simply over the moon. I am so so sad these four chapter are over. I want to re read Cerulean because I need MORE. it has just as magical as the first book. I cried in the second chapter to see how much Linus has changed and acclimated to his new family. I need to know how the hearing goes. I need the rest of the story!!! I cannot wait till the book releases and will preorder it right now. Thank you so much for the chance to read this!!!!

Difficult to rate as this is just an excerpt to the full book, which I was fully aware of when requesting it. I'm glad I was able to read just a portion of this book without committing to the full book because even though The House in the Cerulean Sea is a fan favorite, it was enjoyable for me but I wasn't too enamored with it. Glad I got a chance to just read a portion of the next book. Will always be interested in what TJ Klune puts out in the future.

I was given the opportunity to read an excerpt of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune thanks to Netgalley, in exchange for my review.
This is the sequel book to The House in the Cerulean Sea. Although I was only able to read the first 4 chapters, I can tell you how important this book is. These books have messages the world needs to hear. Messages about inclusion, acceptance, generational trauma, and so much more.
The characters created by the author are near and dear to my heart. They have me crying with them, laughing out loud with them, and rooting for them in the same breath.
I cannot wait to see what more is in store for this sequel!
While it’s hard to give 5 stars to a book I haven’t completed, I will most definitely give that for what I’ve read so far.
Publish Date set for September 10,2024

Ah, it’s like coming home. The island, Arthur, Linus and all the kids…I thought I would have forgotten some of them, but it was easy to slip back into their world. The humor and heart are always there, in the subtlest lines and small acts. I can’t wait to read the rest:

A short excerpt of a wonderful and heartfelt story. The reader is transported off island as Arthur and Linus fight for what is right.

This excerpt is perfect! It brought me right back into the story. I can’t wait for the full story to be released!

I am SO excited for this book to come out. I received the advance excerpt from NetGalley and what I've read has made me even more anxious to get the whole thing! It was so easy to get back into this world of magical creatures. Lucy is still Lucy and I can't wait to see what he's up to! We start off finding out a little bit more about Arthur and then get right back into the family adventures. I can't wait!

I’m hopeful that it will be good but impossible to say as this was only four chapters. I gave the first book five huge stars but didn’t realize this was just a little but of the book. I look forward to reading it.

This prologue and first few chapters are perfection. The novel starts off in an exciting and important way with Arthur preparing the home many years ago and gives us some additional background to what we found out about his history in the first book. Then, the book jumps right in with all of the lovable, heartfelt, and hilarious characters from The House in the Cerulean Sea. The novels feel so beautifully connected so far and I cannot wait to read the rest of the book and dive deeper into this world and these characters! Thank you for the opportunity to read an early excerpt!

“Magic makes the world beautiful” as does TJ Klune’s writing. I enjoyed this excerpt so much and wish i had the full book to rate properly. It was so good to get to know the magical creatures under Arthur and Linus’ care, as well as learning more about their relationship.

I can’t wait until the whole book is released! Reading the few chapters they provide you with tell you all you need to know, that it’s going to be a great book.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKK! I am already so ready for the full version. This was only a couple chapters, but I am so excited to get to return to these characters and their story. There isn't a lot of detail in the first few chapters but I have a good guess where it is heading and can't wait to see what Arthur, Linus and all the children get in to in the sequel.

I loved house in the cerulean sea so when I saw the second book was coming out I was ecstatic! I only got an excerpt of this book but I cannot wait to read the entire book! The first few chapters draw you in and make you want more. I love this author and all the characters in the book. I cannot wait to see what happens!

I was tricked by the title and thought I got approved for the whole book. What a tease! This is one of my most anticipated reads of 2024 and I can’t wait until it officially comes out in September.