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The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #1

by TJ Klune

Narrator Daniel Henning

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Length 12 hours 12 minutes

Language English

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“There aren't many books that can leave you wishing you were a parentless magical child feared by the rest of the society. But with characters like the ones in The House in the Cerulean Sea, you can't help but wish you belonged to such a wonderful, magical family. And the dialogue! You will not be able to drive while listening to it because you'll be laughing way too hard!”
— Chris • Belmont Books

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“Loved this sweet, funny, magical story of an unlikely family”
— Kimberly • Volumes Bookcafe

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“This is a warm hug of a book! The audio book version just adds an extra layer of magic!”
— Karlie • Novel Bay Booksellers

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“The sweetest love story I've read in a long time! Misfit magical kids being raised in solitude, one of them is Lucifer (Yes, THAT lucifer) *shrug* he's pretty adorable. You'll root for all these awkward kids and their caretakers as they discover their found family in each other. Found family, LGBTQ+ romance, heartwarming, cozy read.”
— Jenise • Maple Mercantile Book & Gift Shop

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“This book is an absolute delight! Klune's writing is brimming with wit, humor, and creative brilliance. These characters are hard to avoid falling in love with. This is one of those books I wish every person would read/listen to! 💕”
— Saira • Copperfield's Books

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“Genevieve of A Great Good Place for Books said it best when she said, "It's part fantasy, part love story and all heart." I couldn't agree more. I could feel my heart swell as I read. I laughed. I cried. I fell for all the characters. I loved this book!”
— Zinna • A Great Good Place for Books

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“This will take you on an unexpected heartwarming journey.”
— Renee • Secret Nook Coffee & Books

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“Escape with me to a wonderful world where magic and magical creatures exist. Linus Baker, a quiet and lonely man, finds an unexpected and challenging task as he's assigned by the government to report on an island where an orphanage with extremely classified magical children reside and a charming caretaker with many secrets. He encounters many unexpected things which make him question everything he thought he knew and believed about the world and himself. I recommend this to anyone who needs a little island getaway!”
— Lance • Skylight Books

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“So good! A wonderful whimsical feel good!”
— Leslie • The Cozy Book Nook

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“This is a beautiful cozy fantasy about an orphanage for magical children and a curmudgeonly caseworker who is sent to investigate the living conditions. The House in the Cerulean Sea is filled with humor and all the warm, cozy vibes while exploring themes of found family and belonging. One of my all-time favorite books, I highly recommend it. ”
— Kaitlyn W. • Hyperbole Books

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“My favorite read in 2024! I fell in love with this fantasy and all the characters in it. ”
— Julie • Tropetastic Books and Gifts

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“The House in the Cerulean Sea is whimsical, big‑hearted, and so much fun. As a lover of the Harry Potter series, this one gives a similar sense of wonder through a magical setting, loveable characters, and that rare blend of humor, heart, adventure, and second chances. But TJ Klune brings a gentler, more affirming tone and reminds you that kindness can be its own kind of magic. ”
— Jon • Aveson

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About the author

#21 in Bestselling Audiobooks #3 in Bestselling LGBTQIA+ Fiction Audiobooks

"Daniel Henning is a great narrator for this quirky and theatrical audiobook...Henning revels in a cornucopia of characters, diving into nuanced voices and colorful moments with accents and growls, tone shifts and whispers...This is definitely a title for those who enjoy fantasy stories replete with gnomes and witches and all in between" -- AudioFile Magazine Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s breakout contemporary fantasyLinus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books"Daniel Henning provides nimble, versatile narration, clearly having fun voicing a variety of magical creatures as well as cautious Linus, protective Arthur, and a wide range of secondary characters...This charming, funny tale about chosen family and finding your place in the world is sweet without being saccharine and heartwarming without being corny." -- School Library Journal "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." -- Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless

Fiction Fantasy LGBTQIA+ Fiction

TJ KLUNE is the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, In the Lives of Puppets, the Green Creek Series for adults, the Extraordinaries Series for teens, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.