Natalie all_books_great_and_small 's Reviews > Somewhere Beyond the Sea

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via BlackCrowPr and the publishers.

(Spoiler free review)
Somewhere Beyond the Sea is the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea and was another amazing read. I'm always in awe of T J Klunes books as he has such a talent in bringing the characters and settings to life as well as bringing fun and laughter as well as tears and addressing serious topics in creative ways.
In this book, we have Arthur Parnassus story as he goes back to the island to face his past, make a home for his children for the future, and welcome a new child into the fold. The book reveals more about Arthur's past and the abuse he was subjected to as a child, which isn't gone into in too much depth but is enough for you to understand. The children are one of the best things about these books, and I love them all so much! Lucy, Talia, and Chauncey just cracked me up, and I loved meeting David, who's such a sweetheart, and his story really broke my heart.
A DICOMY ( department in charge of magical youth) inspector goes to the house to stay for 2 weeks under the pretence of making sure the children are being cared for, taught, suppressed from using their magical abilities etc but her real intentions come to light towards the end of the book causing the children band together to support and help their Dad (Arthur - who's going to be adopting them all). Arthur and Linus are just so cute together, and we learn lots more about so many of the characters in this book. From how the book ends, I'm hoping there will be a book three.
I couldn't put this book down, and I'm so grateful I was given the chance to read an ARC as I've been so excited to read this- it really didn't disappoint!