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I am so excited to read this entire book! I am already in love with it! It is going to be just as amazing as the original!

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I simply need more after listening to the audiobook sneak peek for Somewhere Beyond The Sea, book two of the Cerulean Chronicles by T. J. Klune! How will I be able to wait until the September release date?

Immediately I had a huge grin on my face, my soul happy as I escaped back into Klune's Narnia! These characters, this island, the vivid imagery! A literal island of misfits, my heart growing three sizes each time I am introduced or reintroduced to these quirky characters!

Daniel Henning is back for this audiobook, sharing his theatrics at bringing Klune's world of magical eccentrics to life; without me having seen glimpses of these loving souls, their voices, mannerisms and humour are brought to (larger than) life by Henning's narrating skills!

I enjoyed being back on Marsyas Island so much, that I listened to this sneak peak twice back to back! I can't wait to dive further into Arthur’s story when the full audiobook is released!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the complimentary audio sneak peek copy to read and review.

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The narration of this and the first book is so entertaining! Thank you for the teaser and I will be listening to the entire audiobook!
Thank you to Net Galley, TJ Klune and MacMillian Audio for the opportunity to preview this audio book and the opinions expressed are my own.

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Oh how I've missed this family, I can't wait to listen to the whole audiobook. Right from the get-go this preview has me hooked and excited for the release.

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So excited to laern more of Arthur, looks like both prequel and continuation of the house in the cerulean sea also love the narrator Can’t wait for the release! I NEED to know more!

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I'm so excited for this book! I received an excerpt from the novel from Macmillan Audio and Netgally for the first hour of this audiobook and it did not disappoint! I'm already hooked and emotionally invested in the characters again. I can't wait to read this entire novel

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Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this sneak peek TEASER!! I LOVED the first book so much and have read it multiple times, both the book and the audiobook versions. I had already pre-ordered the second book as soon as possible so when I saw I could get sneak peek on audiobook I jumped at the chance. IT IS SO GOOD!! The characters are just as amazing. Their personalities are just so fun! There are only 2-3 chapters in the sneak peek, but it just brings you right back into the story with all great kids. I can't wait for the whole story to see what happens with the full story! I just adore these characters so much!

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This sneak peak was a huge tease. It sure starts off great. I can't wait to be able to read the whole book. It is going to be wonderful!!

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This sneak peek of the audiobook was fabulous -- the narrator has an amazing ability to bring all the characters to life in a unique way. -- I am looking forward to this sequel- the beginning is full of action and draws you right back into the atmosphere of the novel and its zany characters.

Thank you Netgalley and MacMillan Audio for this sneak peek ALC. This is my honest review.

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This sneak peek gave me so much comfort! It was so nice being back in the world with Arthur and Linus, and all of the kiddos and friends. I can’t wait to read the whole book! I also love that we are getting a POV from Arthur. I think this is going to be an amazing sequel!

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I absolutely loved the first book and I can tell by what I’ve read so far in the second book I will love this one too! Thanks NetGallery!!

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I am so excited for this sequel, and so thankful to NetGalley and to MacMillan audio for the excerpt.

First, the narration in this is top notch - each of the characters have distinct voices that perfectly match their characters. I can't pick which one is my favorite because each is done really, really well. I'm sure the full audiobook is going to be a fantastic listening experience.

Second, I knew it was short but I still wasn't prepared to be left off like that! Klune has expertly dropped back into the lives of Arthur, Linus, Zoe and the children, giving us some excellent backstory to Arthur, and picking up soon after where the first book left off. When I read House in the Cerulean Sea a few years ago it was the ambience of Klune's storytelling that kept me riveted and feeling all the emotions -- those come across on the page again just like an old friend.

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I mean.....in my mind TJ Klune can do no wrote.....except only doing a sneak peak! just kidding ....but not really because I cannot wait to continue this book - House on the Cerulean sea is one of my favorite books of all time so when a sequel was announced I knew I had to get my hands on it!

This book is going to be perfection

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It’s hard to give a review for only four chapters. But I love being back with these wonderful characters. I can’t wait for the release date of the book.

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Thought this was going to be a longer clip than it was. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the novel and reading other works by this author.

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I can't wait to finish. Listening to the excerpt from this book reminded me that I may like to re-read the first in the series. I highly recommend the audiobook, the narrator is fantastic. I love when they use many different voices in their narration and dialogue acting. (Particularly voice of Arthur Parnassus) With fantasy books I sometimes shy away from audio because it is more difficult for me to follow the rules of the universe, etc. I don't find that problem with this audiobook.

Well done, bring it on!
Thanks to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Book to be published September 17, 2024.

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I don't know that I have ever been so excited for an upcoming release!! I loved this sneak peek so much.

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Can only rate the narrator for the sneak peak. I’m glad to hear that it is the same individual that has been used in the past. Excellent choice. The low rating is because it is only a sample.

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Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan audio for this sneak peak audio ALC!!!!!!!!

I love Daniel Henning! He’s the master of the storytelling narration universe!

I have missed these characters so much! A reread of Cerulean Sea is going to happen! Chauncey and Luci still have my dark little heart.

Anxiously awaiting the full audio…. Macmillan, can I please get it???

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Thank you for this snippet of the upcoming new release! I am a huge fan of Under the Cerulean Sea, and I look forward to seeing what has happened to my favorite crew of usual children and the happy couple! While this audio-only included about 50 minutes, I was happy to see it included a prequel and part of the first chapter. And a glimpse of what life is now for Arthur, Linus, and the kids. It appears this book will include more on Arthurs's backstory, which I look forward to reading about.
It sounds like the same narrator from the first book. I would have preferred a new narrator, or maybe adding a second narrator.
I plan to buy the physical book, and maybe later follow up with the audio. Either way, this is one of my most anticipated new releases!

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