REVIEW - Somewhere Beyond The Sea (audiobook)

Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ Klune (audiobook)

OVERVIEW

First, this book is a sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea, which I absolutely adored. Please read the first book and then this book or you will be lost. 

I listened to both books on audiobooks which were narrated by the incredible Daniel Henning. The combination of a beautiful story with impressive narration was perfection.  

TJ Klune stated a while ago that a sequel wasn't happening, but SURPRISE! I was so excited to revisit these fantastic characters and storyline. Here is to hoping that there will be a third book, pretty please!  

OVERALL REVIEW: 5.0 stars

Writing: 5.0 stars

TJ writes beautifully with description and thoughtfulness. Also, TJ writes each character with care and love. I definitely think that the writing is spectacular!

Narration: 5.0 stars

Daniel Henning is a phenomenal narrator. Daniel brings each character to life - it is like listening to a "book movie"!! 

Character Arc: 5.0 stars

The audiobook starts with a flashback that explains a lot and then jumps forward to where the first book left off. 

Each established character from the first book has even more nuances and quirks developed. Also, the new characters are fully fleshed out and explained.  

I love that these characters are weird, wild, and unique!! Perfection!

Memorable:  5.0 stars

The biggest takeaway for me is "hate is loud".

We have all learned this from this recent election. But this beautiful book was like a soothing salve on my heart, mind, and soul. 

Love, chosen family, and friendship win over hate and power-grabbing in this novel. From this novel to our country, this is my hope. 

Entertaining:   5.0 stars

The magical children in this book are hysterical and funny! Also, it is all kinds of humor which I thoroughly enjoyed. 

I must confess that I stayed up late listening to this book! Also fell asleep listening to it which is a sign of good writing and narration. 

Book cover: 5.0 stars

Gorgeous.      

Book title: 5.0 stars 

Good.  

HIGHLY recommend

STATISTICS

Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) borrow (audiobook)

Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ Klune

Macmillan Audio

15 hours, 48 minutes

Release date of 9/21/2024

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

TJ Klune

My Goodreads review

Macmillan Audio

Los Angeles Public Library

Happy reading, 

Dorothea 💜