Some books are meant to be savored—and this one was an absolute treat from start to finish. In this Three Things I Loved review, I’m diving into the standout elements that made this story unforgettable. Whether it was the characters, the atmosphere, or a plot twist that caught me off guard, these three things are what truly brought the book to life for me.
Title: Somewhere Beyond the Sea
By: TJ Klune
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 406
Release Date: September 10th, 2024
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:
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 headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six magical and so-called dangerous 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. And 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; Zoe Chapelwhite, the island's sprite; 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 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.
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Three Things I Loved
1. The Deep Emotional Resonance
Klune has a gift for writing about grief, love, and healing in a way that’s both tender and hopeful. Somewhere Beyond the Sea dives even deeper into the emotional arcs introduced in The House in the Cerulean Sea, delivering tear-jerking moments alongside heartwarming hope.
2. The Quirky, Lovable Characters
From returning favorites to new additions, the characters in this book are filled with charm, heart, and just enough magical oddity to make them unforgettable. Klune makes you fall in love with each one—flaws and all—and root for their happiness.
3. The Magic of Found Family
As always, Klune beautifully captures the theme of chosen family. The relationships at the center of the story—romantic, platonic, and everything in between—remind us that love doesn’t have to look traditional to be powerful and true.
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