Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, 2)

📚 102/100 (2024 Reading Goal) 📖 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖 ✍️ 𝗧𝗝 𝗞𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗲 🎧 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Story, 𝗧𝗝 𝗞𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗲: Introduction, Acknowledgements ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱: All the same characters from the previous book + new ones, created family, story from Arthur’s perspective, queer representation, humor, perseverance, love 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲(𝘀): “I won’t lie to you. The road ahead will not be smooth. No matter what I—we say, there will always be those who refuse to accept the truth. They surround themselves with like-minded people, and it creates an echo chamber that’s nigh on impossible to escape. A feedback loop that never ends.” “But I believe the greatest weapon we have at our disposal is our voices. And I am going to use my voice for you, and for me. Hate is loud. We are louder.” “That’s the funny thing about those in power. They underestimate everyone beneath them, even knowing their secrets are heard by someone.” “You have to trust me. Trust us. We may be kids, but we’re your kids, Dad. You made us all believe we could do anything. Now you have to trust us to do that.” “Hope is the thing with feathers, yes, and hope is the thing with fire.” 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: This story, at its heart, is a love letter to the trans community. Yes, it’s a continuation from 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙖, but there’s a beautiful and powerful message embedded in every single page. TJ Klune has something to say about the hate he sees towards transgender peoples, and he is shouting at the people in the back. It’s like a dream returning to Marsyas Island; these characters have felt like family to me and I loved getting to visit the inhabitants once again! There’s a magical child that has been in hiding, and Arthur and Linus want to be David’s forever home. But David has had a very difficult life and trust will not come easy. Besides working on making David feel safe and integrating him into their family, the adults on Marsyas Island also have to contend with the new director of DICOMY. Jeanine Rowder has made it her mission to ruin Arthur’s reputation as well as remove the children from his and Linus‘s care. Miss Rowder immediately appoints a new case manager to report the goings on on the island in the hopes it will be Arthur’s undoing. With all these adults going around, making decisions, they forgot to ask the people who this would impact the most, they forgot to remember that there are seven individuals who want to have a say in their life-the children. And the children are tired of being left out of the conversation. The children are going to take matters into their own hands and speak in voice so loud, they will no longer be ignored. This book made me laugh, this book made me cry, and this book paints such a clear picture of where we are failing our children and where we need to start listening. Hate is not inherent, it is learned, and the adults in the room need to start doing a heck of a lot better if we want to see a world that is inclusive and accepting of all. Daniel Henning is an incredible narrator, giving each and every child their own voice, identifying each, and every adult in the story. If you listen to the audiobook, there are some fun surprises with how the story is told. Definitely a must listen! TJ Klune also narrates the introduction and the acknowledgments and his voice is incredibly powerful.

Good followup to the previous one. Fun, exciting, and creative. Truly enjoyable. If you liked the first, you will be happy with this one.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea completely swept me away from the very first page. This book was such a beautiful, emotional journey filled with heartbreak, hope, and the kind of love that feels both timeless and deeply real. I was completely captivated by the rich storytelling and the way the author seamlessly wove together themes of family, loss, and second chances. The characters felt so authentic and layered — flawed but fiercely resilient. Their struggles and growth pulled at my heartstrings, and I found myself rooting for them every step of the way. The setting was beautifully described, almost like its own character, adding so much atmosphere and magic to the story. What really stood out to me was the emotional depth and how the book handled tough topics with such grace and sensitivity. It wasn’t just a romance — it was a story about healing and finding light even in the darkest moments. I couldn’t put this one down and stayed up late just to see how everything would unfold. Somewhere Beyond the Sea is definitely one of those rare books that stays with you long after the last page. If you love heartfelt, beautifully written stories with unforgettable characters, this one’s a must-read.

This book is a masterpiece. The House on the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite books of all time, and it seems that this book is up there too. This is one of my favorite books of the year. This book follows Arthur's journey, as well as picking up where the found family left off in the previous book. There are family hijinx, understanding, compassion, love, and heartbreak. I laughed out loud multiple times because the cast of characters is unique and their interactions are honestly hysterical. I also cried because to understand their struggles and what they have overcome is a source of hope, but also devastation. This book is like wrapping yourself in a warm hug. But this story is also a critique against those who work to undermine people’s identities. To read this story is to embrace people for who they are, not to deny them their right to be themselves. It is a poignant read, one that while set in a magical world, highlights the issues that plague our secular one. It is not preachy or judgmental, but it does shed light on fundamentally allowing people to simply BE. Overall this is a book that I couldn’t put down. It is one that centers on being your true self, finding the strength to fight against discrimination, and how to find people that accept you for who you are. I laughed. I cried. I felt. To read this book is to read a story worth listening to and to maybe, just maybe, find the magic in the world again.

Im in page 50 and im crying from happiness and confort. Like the first book but better.

This book fills the heart with so much joy, colour, laughter and most of all hope. Together we can heal this world and make it a safe & better place for everyone

Ich habe es einmal gesagt und werde es tausend mal sagen, TJ Klune ist ein wundervoller Schriftsteller! Seine Werke sind magisch, lustig und sehr emotional. Ich liebe seine Geschichten, seine Charaktere und die Welten, die er geschrieben hat. Perfektes Buch für Fans von Found-Family und für alle, die das erste Buch geliebt haben!

The concluding book to this duology is just beautiful! It is funny and warm and fills you with joy. The exploits of the children, the addition of a new child to the collective, and wow, the Zoe storyline reveal! Loved it, laughed and cried - you will need tissues!

No lo he leído, pero llegó bien y rápido.