I googled the defination of sprite and heres what Marriam- Webster had to say: An elf or a fairy. In much the same way, I think the people who have picketed and railed against The House of the Cerulean Sea in recent weeks probably also hold the sincere belief that they are doing something good and positive. "The House in the Cerulean Sea" is a beautiful fantasy story that begins with Linus Baker, a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, who has just been assigned a top-secret case. fantasy, this sounds like a truly fantastic read. A really lovely book for middle grade, YA, and adult readers! So what if I, an adult, want to indulge in a daydream in which my Sword of Destiny is my good intentions, and believeeven for just a few hundred pages that if I wield it sincerely and earnestly enough, I can defeat deeply entrenched systemic issues of bigotry and discrimination in just a couple of weeks? I get written on, and I can never be used again. Just like I always tell all of you to do! What damage had The House in the Cerulean Sea done to indigenous people? I have holes. The goal was for primarily white, middle-class families across Canada, the US, and even Europeto adopt these children. Travis John Klune (born May 20, 1982) is an American author of fantasy and romantic fiction featuring gay and LGBTQ+ characters. Have you read this book? Archived post. Linus Baker is a man leading an ordinary, boring life slaving away at his job as a case worker for orphanages under the care of the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Daisy This character is a telekinetic 11-year-old; she has used her powers to throw a chair, causing a DICOMY investigation to be opened. [22] It was named one of Amazon's Best science fiction and fantasy books of 2020. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. Thank you for this insightful comment! His fantasy novel The House in the Cerulean Sea is a New York Times best seller and winner of the 2021 Alex and Mythopoeic Awards. All of the statues in that book arent able to move. Email us at [email protected]. And I understand why they did it. I have Midnight Library in my kindle queue! Linus is charged with a special assignment by Extremely Upper Management. So I am going to say something nice (and true) about Mr Klunes book because I think we can be kinder to this paper man. 'Likely to cause heart-swelling' - Washington Post 'A modern fairy tale . It is a power fantasy birthed by our own sense of powerlessness. All rights reserved. Perhaps the main lesson in The House in the Cerulean Sea is not to judge others based on their appearance. I give The House in the Cerulean Sea four stars. Oh, he understood why there was secrecy and could even comprehend the need for it. His task, in theory: look into the well-being of the orphanage's six young residents. T he house in the title of T J Klune's fantasy is an orphanage controlled by the Department in Charge of Magical Youth (DICOMY), located on an island of the coast of a very remote village. The House in the Cerulean Sea Travis Klune 2021-09-16 An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place - and realizing that family could be yours. Brittle and thin. What did you think? Sorry it wasnt your thing. To begin with, I would like to express some general thoughts on the two books. A dangerous task. I cant help wondering ifthey even read the same book I did. What do you think is the enduring appeal of this theme, which sometimes takes the shape of magical kids in a school? Brittle and thin. I loved this book and could not put it down. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management hes given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. The House in the Cerulean Sea. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Klune incorporates many real world problems in his book, such as child abuse, discrimination, and segregation. He wanted to be able to write a novel that had an accurate representation of queer relationships, that were not stereotypical, instead were seen as relatable and positive. I cannot recommend it highly enough." Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart a Doorway "Is it possible to fall in love with someone's imagination? I suspect I am liable to dislocate a shoulder if I try to reach as far as that. In Summary of The House in the Cerulean Sea. The astonishing inhabitants he gets to know there will change his life and make him reassess everything he thought he knew. It is wish-fulfillment. 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 placeand realizing that family is yours. *, *Subscribe with your email address to my blog (scroll all the way to the bottom of this page on mobile devices OR check the top right of this screen to enter your email address)*, *If you already have a blog, please follow mine*, *Like myFacebook page(and please comment on, like, and share my posts)*, *Clicking and buying products through my Amazon Affiliate links. On the long side for some middle grade readersbut a great choice for other kids who are reading above grade level but not ready for typical YA/adult content. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. As a kid, I loved those stories of some random farm boy discovering that he is literally chosen by fate to brandish earthshaking magic to vanquish evil. The House in the Cerulean Sea was published in March of 2020 and made the USA Today bestseller list. Readers can't get enough of this magical story. He was breathing. I think it is also important to believe that no matter how imperfect or flawed we are, we are still capable of making meaningful changes to the world we live in. I hate books in this genre, I hate television shows in this genre, I HATE movies in this genre. Linus and Arthur are both queer characters, but this isn't a central plotline of the story. the other 2 fantasy books that I will be (forcing myself?) This book reminds me of Harry Potter in so many ways. 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Once I got acquainted with the characters, their situation, and Linus Baker's mission, the book took a bit of a leisurely pace. I put to you that not even Mr Klunes harshest critics believe that a reasonable person reading this book would come away with the idea that indigenous children should be forcibly adopted by white parents or placed in residential schools. Being queer himself, Klune believes. He also falls in love and discovers unsuspected depths of courage, loyalty, and tenacity in himself. (LogOut/ Btw, I also really enjoyed Midnight Library. very right for the times. (LogOut/ Common Sense Media. Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Yes! If we do not believe these half-lies, these fables, why do we even try? Profiting from both the cultural and literal genocide of indigenous people. Follow. My absolute favorite part of this book is the appearance of one magical child named Lucy, who is (quite literally) the son of Satan. In the following passage, he discovers an unconscious record store clerk, who's been (magically) thrown against the wall by the 6-year-old boy he tried to capture and exorcise: "Linus glanced down at Marty again. Klune's characters are vibrant and visceral in the most wonderful way I couldn't help but love each of their personalities and look forward to the pages where I'd learn more about their histories and hobbies. Am I wrong? [4][5], In 2013, Klune proposed to author Eric Arvin at the GayRomLit Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Are you mad at me?' Liked the review. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. Brittle and thin. One common thread I see is that many who are angry at Mr Klune did not even realise that he was drawing inspiration from the Sixties Scoop initially, with some even saying that they adored the book before they learned about that unseen aspect of it. The Time Travelers Wife is an example of a book like this and that book is most definitely fantasy! At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. And it isnt even a particularly original idea (I mean, its practically just X-Men) and if he didnt talk about his inspirations, no one could even tell. "The House in the Cerulean Sea" is a beautiful fantasy story that begins with Linus Baker, a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, who has just been assigned a top-secret. The astonishing inhabitants he gets to know there will change his life and make him reassess everything he thought he knew. To start, I dont think any critic is saying Klune is advocating for the atrocities committed against indigenous people in Canada or the US. " The House in the Cerulean Sea is a heart-swelling wave of sweetness and hope. Do you see anything similar happening in your own day-to-day life? As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets. 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