This sneak peek was amazing and made me even more excited about the book. Which I have since listened to and read the whole book and loved it just as much as I thought I would based on this sneak peek!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Amazing, Beautiful, Awesome, Well-told. Loved the voices, wish this was real life, liberating, just some of the words that make me think of this book. Thank you to the author for bringing these amazing characters and their stories into our lives.

I’ve been head-over-heels in love with The House in the Cerulean Sea since I first read the digital ARC. It’s basically the coziest fantasy book ever and one I wish everyone could experience. So, naturally, I was over the moon when I got my hands on a digital ARC of Somewhere Beyond the Sea! Then, when Libro.fm featured it in their librarian ALCs, I knew it was time to dive back into the magical world of Arthur, Linus, and their incredible family.

TJ Klune is not shy about his inspiration for the villain in this sequelbeing J.K. Rowling. The fact that this antagonist clearly channels some Dolores Umbridge vibes is a pretty stark commentary on the TERF's platform, which adds a layer of depth to the story. This book is definitely darker than the first, but even with the heavier themes, the kids and their adults bring so much light, love, and humor to the narrative. It’s fascinating to see Arthur’s character pushed to his limits and what bubbles beneath his usually avuncular demeanor.

As someone who grew up in a U.S. colony, I really connected with the themes of autonomy and external interference in this book. The Hollywood-style ending, while a bit too tidy for my taste, was still a blast to read—Klune’s climactic scenes are incredibly cinematic, and Daniel Henning’s narration brought them to life in a way that made my imagination run wild.

Despite the darker undertones and the rosy ending, my love for these characters and the world Klune has built outweighs any reservations I might have. So, I’m giving this one 4.75 stars, rounded up. It’s a magical read that continues to charm and captivate.

"Somewhere Beyond the Sea" by TJ Klune is a heartfelt journey that beautifully captures the essence of love, loss, and self-discovery. Klune’s signature warmth and humor shine through in the vivid, quirky characters and their poignant relationships. The storytelling is both whimsical and deeply moving, drawing readers into a world that feels both magical and relatable. Each page brims with emotion, making it hard to put down. Overall, this novel is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the connections that define us.

Absolutely adore this sneak peak and not to mention that of course the full book is phenomenal as well!

Thank you to netgalley for a sneak peak of this book. I can’t wait to listen to the entire book!

I loved his previous books. They are full of heart and sweet characters. This book starts out great and I can’t wait to hear where the story goes.

Shoddy marketing - I thought that this was the actual book and not a sneak peak. That is unfortunate. But I will probably try to find the whole book to listen to.

What a delight to be reunited. But this was such a tease! I now have to wait in queue at my library for the rest of this novel.

The preview was nice! I am excited to finish the book. I love the narration. Will update when I finish the book!

* 5 stars* I need the full length novel!! I loved these characters and want more. Can't wait to read the full length novel.

I absolutely loved this. There's just a vibe that Klune writes with that makes me both emotional and calm while reading his books. There were so many moments in this I was scream texting my bestie about the cutest and most emotional moments about this. I honestly think I like this book a bit more than the first. It delved a lot more into the other kids while still introducing a new kid and making it all feel very balanced, oftentimes in books with large casts like this some of the other characters seem like they are there just for gags (Miss Peregrine I'm looking at you). This developed everyone on their own and together which I just really adored.

I cannot wait to read the whole book! I just received my pre-order and am ready to drive back into this world

4⭐️s
This was such a good sneak peek for the full length novel!! 🤭 I can’t wait to dive in and be back with these characters. 🥹

I throughly enjoy all of TJ Klune’s work and this was no exception. Not only did I adore the story, but I had to own it for my own enjoyment as well I have purchased the physical book as well as the audiobook for our library and my own library at home.

I have had many of our readers tell me they have loved the audiobook book as much as I did!

The magic of this world is back! And the audio preview is just as lovely as the first! I love the idea of learning more about Arthur :)

If anyone is wondering if this one is as good as the previous audio works by Kline…the answer is yes. Once again a delightful full cast of characters are given life.

I am a huge fan of TJ Klune and I absolutely adored Under The Whispering Door and The House in the Cerulean Sea. In particular, I adore the soft quiet love that TJ Klune captures between his love interests. I enjoyed this sneak peek, and immediately bought the book when it came out

As always, I enjoyed the magical realism that is perfectly woven into everyday society. The world building feels very easy to connect with.

As a Canadian who is baffled by the social tensions down south, I found the charged political situation in this book to be a bit unsettling. From the few times I have been down to the states to go shopping, I think TJ Klune does a very good job capturing the feral hate and the immediacy that is felt around the LGBTQ community.

This is just a preview of the audiobook but it gave me a taste of what to expect. It was well done and left me wanting more. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to check this one out!

I just listened to the sneak peek of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune, and it was amazing! The audio version really brought the story to life. This book is the highly anticipated sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea, and it picks up with Arthur Parnassus and his magical family on Marsyas Island.

The sneak peek gave us a glimpse into Arthur’s struggles as he faces new challenges and threats to his family. The writing is just as enchanting and heartfelt as in the first book. I loved how the characters’ relationships continue to grow and evolve, and the magical elements are as charming as ever.

Overall, this sneak peek has me super excited for the full book. If you loved The House in the Cerulean Sea, you’re definitely going to want to check this out. The audio narration was top-notch and made the experience even more enjoyable.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series and when it was over I felt content and happy with the ending so I wasnt sure what to expect with this book. What I found though was so many answers to questions I didnt even know I had and I cant wait to finish it to see what comes next for these characters