Take a photo of a barcode or cover

brittishliterature 's review for:
The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I mostly liked this book. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and visiting the magical island of Marsyas. However, the ending felt forced and almost a bit contrived. There also seemed to be a lack in struggle/conflict. What I might have considered one of the biggest obstacles in the story was solved way too easily and made the build up feel pointless. A great book nonetheless, but sadly did not live up to the hype for me.
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia
Minor: Emotional abuse