Featuring gorgeous golden yellow sprayed edges! Somewhere Beyond the Sea is the hugely-anticipated sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea, one of the best-loved and best-selling fantasy novels of the past decade.
A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everything.
Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the ashes of a bad one.
He’s the master of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six dangerous and magical children who live there.
Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. He is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department In Charge of Magical Youth. And there's the island's sprite, Zoe Chapelwhite, and her girlfriend, Mayor Helen Webb. Together, they will do anything to protect the children.
But when Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself at the helm of a fight for the future that his family, and all magical people, deserve.
And when a new magical child hopes to join them on their island home―one who finds power in calling himself monster, a name that Arthur worked so hard to protect his children from―Arthur knows they’re at a breaking point: their family will either grow stronger than ever or fall apart.
Welcome back to Marsyas Island. This is Arthur’s story.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.
The series
In a world where magic and humanity collide, The House in the Cerulean Sea offers readers a heartwarming journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and the transformative power of love. At the heart of this enchanting tale is Linus Baker, a by-the-book caseworker who spends his days evaluating orphanages for magical children, enforcing a strict set of rules. But when Linus is sent to Marsyas Island to assess an extraordinary orphanage run by the mysterious Arthur Parnassus, his world turns upside down.
Read full series description
This isn’t just any orphanage—its inhabitants include a boy who might be the Antichrist, a girl who can turn into a globe of fire, and a number of other children with equally extraordinary gifts. As Linus gets to know the children and their caretaker, he begins to question everything he thought he knew about rules, duty, and what it means to belong.
With its rich world-building, quirky characters, and an atmosphere brimming with warmth and whimsy, The House in the Cerulean Sea invites readers into a world where differences are celebrated and found family is the greatest gift. The series doesn’t just explore magical elements; it delves into deeper, universal themes like compassion, acceptance, and the courage to love without boundaries.
Perfect for readers who crave stories filled with charm and emotional depth, this series is a testament to the power of found family and the strength of embracing one’s true self. Each turn of the page brings something both magical and profoundly human, making it a compelling read that lingers long after the last chapter.
The House in the Cerulean Sea is more than just a fantasy novel—it's a celebration of humanity in all its colors, and a reminder that sometimes the most extraordinary magic lies in our ability to accept one another.
Be the first reviewer
Sign in and write the first reader review.
