--- product_id: 332196905 title: "The House in the Cerulean Sea: An Uplifting, Heartwarming Cosy Fantasy: 1 (Cerulean Chronicles, 1)" price: "$19.46" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/332196905-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-an-uplifting-heartwarming-cosy store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Heartwarming queer romance Top 10 in multiple book categories Bestselling fantasy novel The House in the Cerulean Sea: An Uplifting, Heartwarming Cosy Fantasy: 1 (Cerulean Chronicles, 1) **Price:** $19.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Wrap yourself in the magic of belonging — don’t miss the fantasy everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The House in the Cerulean Sea: An Uplifting, Heartwarming Cosy Fantasy: 1 (Cerulean Chronicles, 1) - **How much does it cost?** $19.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/332196905-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-an-uplifting-heartwarming-cosy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enchanting Queer Fantasy:** Dive into a beautifully crafted, uplifting story that celebrates found family and love beyond norms. - • **Immersive World-Building:** Explore the magical Marsyas Island and its extraordinary inhabitants in a flawlessly detailed setting. - • **Rich, Relatable Characters:** Experience a diverse cast led by a mature protagonist, breaking stereotypes and redefining heroism. - • **Emotional & Thought-Provoking:** A tender narrative that balances whimsy with powerful themes of acceptance, courage, and belonging. - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked #7 in Social Sciences and Action & Adventure Fantasy, with over 85,000 glowing reviews averaging 4.6 stars. ## Overview The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is a bestselling, heartwarming queer fantasy novel that follows Linus Baker, a 40-year-old case worker, as he discovers an extraordinary orphanage on Marsyas Island. Celebrated for its rich character development, inclusive storytelling, and immersive world-building, this novel ranks in the top 10 across multiple book categories and has earned a 4.6-star rating from over 85,000 readers. It’s a tender, uplifting tale about found family, courage, and love that resonates deeply with modern audiences. ## Description ‘I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect’ – V. E. Schwab, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil A cosy, enchanting story about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an uplifting, heart-warming queer fantasy from TJ Klune, a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he’s spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages. Then, one day, everything changes. Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside – including the Antichrist. At the orphanage, Linus must somehow determine if these children could bring about the end of days. But their guardian, the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. And, as Arthur and Linus grow ever closer, Linus must choose: his duty, or his dreams . . . Continue the adventure with the second entry in the Cerulean Chronicles, Somewhere Beyond the Sea . ‘A modern fairy tale . . . It’s a beautiful book’ – Charlaine Harris, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author * * * Readers fell in love with The House in the Cerulean Sea : ‘I was completely captivated’ ‘I adored all the characters and was so moved by the whole story’ ‘This is a glorious, romantic, old fashioned, queer fantasy’ ‘A tale as beautiful as this one should be compulsory reading’ ‘If you want a magical romance that will make you giggle and cry, this is for you’ Review: Whimsical and heart-warming - Now that I’ve read The House in the Cerulean Sea I can’t believe it took me so long to read it, but I’m so glad this story was my first novel of 2021. 40-year-old Linus Baker has been working as a Case Worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth for many years and, though he leads a solitary and rather humdrum life, he takes pride in his work making sure that orphanages for magical, non-human children are taking good care of their charges. He never lets himself get attached to the children—until he’s sent to Marsyas Island Orphanage, run by a Mr. Arthur Parnassus, where six extraordinary, potentially dangerous children are living. There’s Talia the garden gnome; Chauncey the tentacle ‘monster’; Sal the were-Pomeranian; Theodore the wyvern; Phee the forest sprite; and Lucy, the son of Satan. Linus must live with them for a month, reporting back to DICOMY, and decide if the orphanage should stay open. And DICOMY would prefer it if he didn’t fall in love with Arthur and his little family of misfits while he’s there. The House in the Cerulean Sea is a big, warm, comforting hug wrapped up in a novel, and it’s one of the most hopeful fantasy novels I’ve read. If you’re looking for a book that will bring you shameless joy and fill your heart to the point where you think it might burst, then look no further than this one. It’s such a tender story and a love letter to found families. As Arthur himself states, calling his house an orphanage makes no sense; no one is coming to adopt these children, as far as Arthur is concerned the children are his, and as such he is incredibly protective of them. Unfortunately he needs to be in a world where magical and non-human people are treated like monsters that need to be feared, to the point where some of the children believe it themselves. With Arthur, however, they’re given a chance at a childhood where they’re able to learn and play and express themselves without having to worry about being punished simply for existing. The orphanage might be where these children live, but Arthur is their home. It would be so easy for this novel to be twee and so overly sweet it could cause cavities, but Klune writes these children so well and in such a way that it’s impossible not to fall in love with them. They all have their own strong personalities, and their own issues to work through, but at their heart they’re all children who are desperate to be loved and desperate for a place they can call home. Linus and Arthur are also utterly lovely and it was so refreshing to read a romance blossoming between two adults in their forties, one of whom is a little overweight and whose hair is thinning. Linus isn’t a young Case Worker who’s fresh on the job and learning the truth behind some of the behaviour DICOMY’s strict rules are allowing, but a man who’s been trying to do his best for children for years and is finally able to discover the courage he’s needed to say what he really thinks when he falls in love with this little family, and having an older protagonist at the centre of this novel made the story all the more powerful for me. You don’t have to be 25 and classically handsome to change the world, and some of the smallest changes we make can make the biggest ripples. This story reads like a Middle Grade novel from the point of view of the adults and it’s wonderful. I can’t recommend it enough. Review: Charming with lots of heartwarming moments - This was an incredible story! It has such charm and character. The premise of the story was excellent and it was just a pure joy to read. The cover is beautiful and I love the colours. Especially the sea. It was a beautiful design that complimented the book perfectly. The writing is exquisite and the story flowed well. I loved that it was in third person point of view. Linus was the star of the book as it was his perspective. The setting was stunning and TJ's world-building is flawless. The village of Marsyas and the island where the house is are wonderful. I especially love the island. The characters were wonderful. They were so rich and well thought out. Character development was strong. I adored Linus, Arthur, Zoe, Helen and the six children. They were all wonderful. There were some downright mean characters who were prejudice towards the children. Lucy especially but he was much too smart for them! I definitely recommend this book. I had such a wonderful time reading it and can't wait to read the next installment. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 4,153 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 7 in Social Sciences (Books) 7 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books) 11 in Romantic Fantasy | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 85,443 Reviews | ## Images ![The House in the Cerulean Sea: An Uplifting, Heartwarming Cosy Fantasy: 1 (Cerulean Chronicles, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bgrXZvbuS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whimsical and heart-warming *by J***N on 8 January 2021* Now that I’ve read The House in the Cerulean Sea I can’t believe it took me so long to read it, but I’m so glad this story was my first novel of 2021. 40-year-old Linus Baker has been working as a Case Worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth for many years and, though he leads a solitary and rather humdrum life, he takes pride in his work making sure that orphanages for magical, non-human children are taking good care of their charges. He never lets himself get attached to the children—until he’s sent to Marsyas Island Orphanage, run by a Mr. Arthur Parnassus, where six extraordinary, potentially dangerous children are living. There’s Talia the garden gnome; Chauncey the tentacle ‘monster’; Sal the were-Pomeranian; Theodore the wyvern; Phee the forest sprite; and Lucy, the son of Satan. Linus must live with them for a month, reporting back to DICOMY, and decide if the orphanage should stay open. And DICOMY would prefer it if he didn’t fall in love with Arthur and his little family of misfits while he’s there. The House in the Cerulean Sea is a big, warm, comforting hug wrapped up in a novel, and it’s one of the most hopeful fantasy novels I’ve read. If you’re looking for a book that will bring you shameless joy and fill your heart to the point where you think it might burst, then look no further than this one. It’s such a tender story and a love letter to found families. As Arthur himself states, calling his house an orphanage makes no sense; no one is coming to adopt these children, as far as Arthur is concerned the children are his, and as such he is incredibly protective of them. Unfortunately he needs to be in a world where magical and non-human people are treated like monsters that need to be feared, to the point where some of the children believe it themselves. With Arthur, however, they’re given a chance at a childhood where they’re able to learn and play and express themselves without having to worry about being punished simply for existing. The orphanage might be where these children live, but Arthur is their home. It would be so easy for this novel to be twee and so overly sweet it could cause cavities, but Klune writes these children so well and in such a way that it’s impossible not to fall in love with them. They all have their own strong personalities, and their own issues to work through, but at their heart they’re all children who are desperate to be loved and desperate for a place they can call home. Linus and Arthur are also utterly lovely and it was so refreshing to read a romance blossoming between two adults in their forties, one of whom is a little overweight and whose hair is thinning. Linus isn’t a young Case Worker who’s fresh on the job and learning the truth behind some of the behaviour DICOMY’s strict rules are allowing, but a man who’s been trying to do his best for children for years and is finally able to discover the courage he’s needed to say what he really thinks when he falls in love with this little family, and having an older protagonist at the centre of this novel made the story all the more powerful for me. You don’t have to be 25 and classically handsome to change the world, and some of the smallest changes we make can make the biggest ripples. This story reads like a Middle Grade novel from the point of view of the adults and it’s wonderful. I can’t recommend it enough. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming with lots of heartwarming moments *by N***E on 12 March 2026* This was an incredible story! It has such charm and character. The premise of the story was excellent and it was just a pure joy to read. The cover is beautiful and I love the colours. Especially the sea. It was a beautiful design that complimented the book perfectly. The writing is exquisite and the story flowed well. I loved that it was in third person point of view. Linus was the star of the book as it was his perspective. The setting was stunning and TJ's world-building is flawless. The village of Marsyas and the island where the house is are wonderful. I especially love the island. The characters were wonderful. They were so rich and well thought out. Character development was strong. I adored Linus, Arthur, Zoe, Helen and the six children. They were all wonderful. There were some downright mean characters who were prejudice towards the children. Lucy especially but he was much too smart for them! I definitely recommend this book. I had such a wonderful time reading it and can't wait to read the next installment. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A magical story of acceptance and kindness *by B***3 on 14 March 2021* This is a great book about acceptance and kindness made all the better by also being magical! Linus Baker is summonsed by Extremely Upper Management and given his most important assignment yet - to investigate an orphanage for exceptional children... one if whom is the antichrist.... but obviously no one calls him that as it would be very rude! Linus was chosen for this task as he is known for always sticking to the rules... no one could have expected him to get to know and adore this unusual bunch of kids... or the master of the orphanage! This is a lovely book - a funny, quirky style of writing that kept me entertained. The kids, and other beings, are great fun. Lucy is hilarious... and yet there is also a real sadness and vulnerability that runs throughout. This is quite a long book and I'm not sure if its not a bit too long. My attention wavered a bit in the middle before picking up again at the end. I was expecting this to be a kids book - its not... the messages of acceptance in it are for everyone... whether you happen to be the son of the devil or a lowly case worker! ## Frequently Bought Together - The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles) - Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, 2) - Under the Whispering Door --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/332196905-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-an-uplifting-heartwarming-cosy](https://www.desertcart.us/products/332196905-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-an-uplifting-heartwarming-cosy) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*