Reading Order
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TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea (2020) has a companion novel — Somewhere Beyond the Sea (2024) — set in the same world with the same characters. Both books are standalones with self-contained stories, but most readers prefer to read The House in the Cerulean Sea first as Somewhere Beyond the Sea continues Linus and Arthur's story.
Where to start
The House in the Cerulean Sea
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The House in the Cerulean Sea
TJ Klune·2020·Standalone — a caseworker for magical children is sent to inspect a mysterious orphanage and falls in love, quietly, against the world's expectations - 2Buy
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
TJ Klune·2024·Companion — set in the same world, continuing Linus and Arthur's story; can be read standalone
House in the Cerulean Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
Is The House in the Cerulean Sea a series?
The House in the Cerulean Sea has a companion novel, Somewhere Beyond the Sea (2024), set in the same world and continuing the story of Linus Baker and Arthur Parnassus. Both books are largely self-contained, but most readers prefer to read The House in the Cerulean Sea first.
Do I need to read The House in the Cerulean Sea before Somewhere Beyond the Sea?
Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a companion novel that continues the story of characters from The House in the Cerulean Sea, so most readers recommend reading the first book first. However, each book is largely self-contained and tells a complete story.
What is The House in the Cerulean Sea about?
Linus Baker is a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth who is sent to evaluate a mysterious orphanage on an island. He expects to find dangerous magical children; instead he finds something he wasn't looking for. The book is a cozy fantasy about bureaucracy, prejudice, found families, and a quiet, unexpected love story.
Is The House in the Cerulean Sea appropriate for adults?
Yes — The House in the Cerulean Sea is written for adult readers, not children. Despite its gentle tone and whimsical premise, it deals with adult themes: institutional prejudice, fear of difference, and a romance between two adult men. It was praised as one of the best adult cozy fantasy novels of 2020.
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