Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune is the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea. The story follows Arthur Parnassus as he faces his painful past to protect his magical family from the harsh government agency, DICOMY. If you like to read more such books you can checkout The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
About the Author:
TJ KLUNE is a famous author and novelist. His some of the popular novels include The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Extraordinaries.
He has also won Lambda Literary Award.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea Summary (Spoiler- Free)
The story is of Arthur Parnassus, Linus Baker, and their magical family. They live together on Marsyas Island with six magical children. The village nearby has become more accepting of them, and life seems peaceful. However, this calm is soon disrupted.
Arthur is asked for testifying about his past. He then shares the ill treatment he suffered as a child in a magical foster care system run by the Departments in Charge of Magical Youth (DICOMY) and Magical Adults. His testimony catches the attention of DICOMY’s new leadership, who are not friendly toward magical beings. They decide to investigate Arthur’s orphanage, putting the family’s safety at risk.
As time passes by, Arthur deals with the government’s scrutiny and also receive media attention. Now, a new child named David enters their lives. David is a young Yeti who calls himself a “monster.” As soon as he arrives, various new challenges for the family sprouted like helping David feel accepted and loved while facing their own struggles.
In the first book, focus was on Linus’s personal growth, Somewhere Beyond the Sea shifts the spotlight to Arthur. The story explores how Arthur’s painful past affects his present and how he uses his experiences to protect his family. Klune’s writing makes it easy to care about these characters.
He uses the story to make readers think about how society treats people who are different. The book is not just about magical beings; it’s about all marginalized communities and their fight for acceptance and rights.
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea Character list
- Arthur Parnassus: A phoenix and devoted, loving father figure who have his traumatic past
- Linus Baker: Arthur’s partner and a former DICOMY caseworker. He supports Arthur in this journey.
- David: A young Yeti with self-esteem issues, who is trying to find his place within the family.
- Lucy: Arthur’s magical children, known for her bright personality and strong spirit as she adds humor and warmth to the family dynamic.
- Talia: Another child with magical abilities, she is intelligent and resourceful.
- Chauncey: A lovable and quirky magical being who brings a sense of whimsy to the story.
- Zoe: A helpful sprite who assists the family and adds an extra layer of magic to the island.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea Book Review
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune is a warm and touching continuation to The House in the Cerulean Sea. The book put focuses on many important topics like trauma and discrimination. But keeping the story warm and hopeful.
Despite the challenges they face, Arthur and his family continue to care for each other. Their love and unity shine through, even in the darkest moments. The characters and their relationships remain at the heart of the story, making Somewhere
Beyond the Sea a heartfelt, if slightly controversial, continuation of Klune’s magical world. In the end, Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a good next book of the world introduced in The House in the Cerulean Sea.
Rating of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.85
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Favorite Quotes from Somewhere Beyond the Sea:
“But what if the real treasure is the friendship you make along the way?”
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