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Sneak Peek? I want more!!! Fans of The House In the Cerulean Sea will be thrilled to read Somewhere Beyond the Sea. TJ Klune picks right back up with his fun and lovable characters. I can't wait to read the rest of the book!

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I overall enjoyed the sneak peak but I couldn’t really get a feel for what the book would like. I absolutely loved book one and never expected there to be an additional book, so I am super excited. This author has an amazing writing style and I can’t wait to dive into the full book and be transported back to this wonderful world.

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I NEED the rest of the book! I am already loving this sequel, and cannot wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds!

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I was not expecting this to be a "Sneak Peak". I know it says it on the title but I managed to miss that somehow. I am really glad the same narrator is coming back though! This is one you definitely have to listen to. And I'm also excited for us to get Arthur's pov!

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Okay, this excerpt was both a blessing and a curse.

I am so excited and it was so incredibly amazing. But - WHAT A TEASE!!!

I need it all, ASAP.

I am so excited for the rest of this story and will be foaming at the mouth waiting for release date.

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I read a physical copy of House in the Cerulean Sea, so I can’t compare the two audiobooks. However, I may have to go back and listen to the first one after hearing this sneak peek!

I loved the opening music and how it immediately set the tone for the story. I was excited to jump right back in to the world the moment I heard the music start! There is only one narrator, but I was wildly impressed with how well they do with character voice variation. I do tend to find single narrator audiobooks difficult to listen to as audiobooks aren’t my preferred format, so I was pleasantly surprised.

I was already excited to revisit this world, but now I truly can’t wait. Thank you to NetGalley and TOR for the sneak peek!

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I was disappointed that they used an American as the narrator. The story was good, but the American accent was distracting in a book where the setting is so important to the story.

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This excerpt was so bittersweet because on the one hand it was absolutely incredible and has me even more excited for the release date. But on the other hand it made waiting so much more painful!!

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I loved the narrator though I will say the voices seem very similar to "In the Lives of Puppets" so it took a minute for me to reorient to the characters of this story instead of thinking about those characters. The beginning seemed to be kind of slow and confusing but about halfway through this sneak peek I got so excited listening to all the kids scheme and play off each other to keep the couple out of the kitchen. I am definitely going to read this and I think I will love it! I think the only reason this didn't hit as well for me is because it was such a small amount of time and the story didn't really get a chance to start going before it was over!

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I always enjoy TJ Klune’s work on audio and this is no different. His characters are meant to be read aloud.

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I love this narration - I wanted to read the book but now I want to listen to the audiobook instead. The children's voices are spot on and lend so much to the story.

I am intrigued by the story too so I can't want to listen to the entire thing.

I was given this from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own

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OF COURSE, THIS IS TOP-NOTCH!

Continuing to follow the stories of the original characters from Under the Cerulean Sea, this series can do no wrong. Arthur and Linus are settled in their relationship and the children continue to grow in their individuality, doing what children do and getting into mischief!

I love everything about this!

This is such a wholesome and cozy read/series...

I hope that we get more books following these characters, it can go far, especially with the writing being so good!

Thank you Netgalley, T.J. Klune, and Macmillian Audio for this wonderful sneak peek.

The opinions posted are completely uncoerced and all my own.

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I loved this sneak peek at TJ Klune’s highly anticipated follow up to The House in the Cerulean Sea! In this excerpt, we revisit all the beloved characters from the first book- immediately bringing a smile to my face. The audiobook narration by Daniel Henning is delightful. This is guaranteed to whet your appetite for the full-length release of Somewhere Beyond the Sea on September 10!

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I’m looking forward to reading this book in its entirety! The narrator was-once again-fantastic and the small portion available provided a good hook. Can’t wait for the rest!

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I was glad to get a taste of this book from this audio excerpt. It piqued my interest for reading the book, but I did not like the narrator of the audio version. I thought some of his character voices were a bit absurd.

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A big thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for a sneak peek of this highly anticipated audiobook!

I was already REALLY excited about the sequel to "The House in the Cerulean Sea." But after listening to this excellent 1-hour snippet, I've leveled up to being EXTREMELY excited!

Daniel Henning, the voice actor, also narrated TJ Klune's previous books "The House in the Cerulean Sea" and "In the Lives of Puppets." So, if you enjoyed those audiobooks, you'll most likely love this one. I found myself chuckling as I listened, already enchanted by the return of Arthur, Linus, and our favorite magical children.

I can't wait to experience the full audiobook on September 10!

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Daniel Henning is a great narrator for Klune's characters with his vivacious voice talent and careful curation to give each character their own distinct personality.

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This excerpt was absolutely perfect!! So GOOD!! I NEED this ENTIRE book STAT!!! Please Tor, PLEASE grant my request for an ARC!! Pleaseeeeee

Absolute perfection! I can’t wait to devour the full book! (Hopefully really soon!!!)

A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this early excerpt audiobook in exchange for my honest review! 5 BINGE WORTHY PERFECTION stars!!what a perfect listen! Already feels so atmospheric and cozy!

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This sneak peak for Somewhere Beyond the Sea was a fabulous and enticing morsel of the sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea.

Readers will be overjoyed to see Arthur, Linus, and their magical kid again. My understanding is this sequel will be from Arthur's perspective-- and I for one, cannot wait to uncover what happens next!

This book is for all those who have felt like an oddball. Queer friendly, fat positive, pro-equity. It is a hug in a book and not in a cheesy way. It's a funny, sweet, and heartfelt tale about chosen family and acceptance.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the sneak peek!

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I loved this! I can't wait for the whole installment next month!
Thank you to the author, NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

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