Like it's predecessor, this book is a cozy hug. I really enjoyed getting back into this world and seeing how all of the characters were (especially my favorite anti-christ, Lucy). I think I'll read every book in this universe TJ Klune writes.

I've now read this entire book and it was so nice to be back in this world. I didn't know I wanted a continuation of this story but to have one focused on Arthur was such a joy. I loved being back with the kids, meeting David and seeing my friends live happily ever after.

So excited to see Arthur's story continue. Clear messaging throughout with questions of society's treatment of its people -- all people. Klune's character development and how much we can be touched by each child's individuality continues to draw me in.

Could not wait to get my hands on this title! I love Arthur Parnassus and the abstract way TJ Klune thinks! Very much appreciate the opportunity to read this work of art. Love this story so much.

If you haven’t read The House In The Cerulean Sea, please do so immediately and then jump right into this one. These books are gorgeous. So creative. So timely. So heartwarming. I love the lessons and the story and all of the characters. Just go read it now. You can thank me later.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Such a delight!! I love returning to this world and these characters. Absolutely magical. I’m so so excited to read the full length novel. I know it won’t disappoint!

This teaser was very good - cannot wait to finish it! Loved the first book a lot and I think this will invoke similar feelings.

This was only a snippet and it was amazing. Can't wait to read the whole thing!! It was engaging from the very start and left me wanting more. Luckily more was coming!

I need more!! Four chapters isn’t nearly enough and I can’t wait to return to these characters in full

What a great short snippet of Somewhere Beyond the Sea. It excites me to read the entire novel when it's released. I have missed these characters and can already tell this will be as good as the first.

I loved this book so much if you haven’t read it or read anything by this author then I suggest you do so immediately

If the rest of the book is anything like the snippet provided by NetGalley, "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" by TJ Klune is going to be just as perfect as "The House in The Cerulean Sea." I already have the book on preorder and can't wait to dive in and find out what happens to some of my favorite literary characters of all time. Though I will be tempted to rush through it, I will force myself to slow down and savor every beautiful word of Klune's writing. This is a book that makes me want to call in sick to work so I can read it in its entirety, with a warm cup of tea in hand and a purring cat (named Linus Baker) on my lap.

Thanks Tor Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this excerpt.

When I requested this book, I didn't realise it was only an excerpt, but honestly I was heartbroken when I realised it was only a sampler. I loved getting back with all these beloved characters of Arthur, Linus & the adorable children. It was like getting together with good old friends. Back in that house, the book starts off with the heartwarming dynamics between all of them bringing in loads of mischief & laughter which was just the perfect beginning for this sweet story. Later on, Arthur & Linus have a mission to accomplish & now I can't wait to read the rest of the book to see how it would all unfold.

I really hope all folks with magical abilities will be integrated into the community's mainstream, accepted with open hearts, treated equally with respect & assimliated into the society to give them all a fair chance in the future.

This book made me feel so cozy inside. Much like the first, it put warmth in my heart. I can't even appropriately describe to you the love I have for this book and these characters. You just simply have to read it for yourself. I needed this sequel like I need water!! Love, love, LOVE! I need a third book ASAP!! Thank you soooo much for the chance to read this early :)

I loved the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. You might find the premise of a magical group of children (including the antichrist) an off-putting storyline but please believe me, you will fall in love with each and everyone of the children. Arthur and Linus are perfect Dads in their imperfection and the things that happen in their house are the same things that happened in my my house raising two non-magical humans ( minus the explosions). I think TJ likened the animosity and judgement that the LGBTQ+ community faces with the fear and judgement that his magical characters face by the humans around them for simply being different. The joy and struggles of parenting and the love story between Arthur and Linus are REAL and as a reader you are brought along on a magical and sometimes painful journey that will leave you changed forever.

Thank you to NetGalley for early access to this excerpt in exchange for an honest review.

Content warnings: child abuse

Following the events of the first book, Somewhere Beyond the Sea follows Arthur and Linus on their trip to the city to speak with government officials with the intention of eliminating DICOMY. An unlikely source shares information about the trial that changes things drastically.

So excited to continue with the rest of this book! The first one was 5/5 stars for me and based on this excerpt, the second might be as well!

I am a lover of Cerulean Sea, so I was incredibly excited for the chance to read this! Unfortunately, this one didn't live up to my expectations.

This entire book felt like a response to the TJ Klune haters. It's like he heard everyone's complaints and decided to apologize and fix his mistakes with a sequel, but at the expense of the plot. I love how Klune addresses social issues and uses this whimsical magical world to do it, but I felt that the pacing of the story was off because he tried to fit so many issues an plot points in to a 400 page book. It just felt clunky!

What I did like? Being back with these characters I love so much. Klune did an amazing job of continuing to teach us about the kids, Arthur, Linus, and Zoe, and they all felt incredibly authentic to who they were in the first book. What an amazing return to some of the most iconic characters in the cozy fantasy genre!

So far, this sequel preview is just as delightful as it's predecessor. Can't wait to get the full-length and find out if it's worth a full five stars!

In this sequel to The House on the Cerulean Sea, we are back with the humorous magical creatures and their caretakers. I flew through the first 4 chapters, and I’m so excited to get my hands on the finished copy to keep reading this delightful story!