Limited Time Offer | Get 2 Months For $1 Claim Offer
The House in the Cerulean Sea: TikTok made me buy it!

The House in the Cerulean Sea: TikTok made me buy it!

Author:
Tj Klune
Read by:
Daniel Henning
Read Read Own Own

Unabridged Audiobook

We’re sorry, this book is not available in your country.
Listen Free Now
  • Listen free with a 30-day free trial
  • Choose 2 bonus VIP books
  • Enjoy 10,000 always free books
Ratings
Book
45
Narrator
20
Release Date
July 8, 2021
Duration
12 hours 11 minutes
Summary
An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place – and realizing that family could be yours.

‘I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect’ – V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

He expected nothing. But they gave him everything . . .

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, 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 they 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 . . .

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is an uplifting, heart-warming fantasy tale that’s become a New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post bestseller.

‘Likely to cause heart-swelling’ – Washington Post

‘A modern fairy tale . . . It’s a beautiful book’ – Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of Dead Until Dark

‘Touching, tender and truly delightful’ – Gail Carriger, author of Soulless
Reviews
What listeners say
The audiobook is praised for its heartwarming story and well-developed characters. Listeners appreciate the narrator's range of voices and the gentle portrayal of queerness. While some find the plot predictable and note minor flaws, the overall experience is described as a delightful and emotionally engaging listen.
Profile Avatar Michael M. Sep 2026

Love it! Ausome!

Profile Avatar Elisa H. Apr 2026

The story is quite cut with adorable characters. He plot might be quite predictable with well used tropes but nevertheless it is a nice easy feel good listen.

Profile Avatar Lisa S. Nov 2025

The storyline makes you feel like a kid again but in a beautiful mature storyline. Also the author had an incredible range of voices. Loved this book.

Profile Avatar Cactus_Nelly Oct 2023

Loved this book and the narrator is awesome as well

Profile Avatar Tanja A. Jan 2023

This book gave me everything - from joy to tears and back. There are so many things I love about the book - I want to point out two: - the not-subtle but also not dominantly present queerness. Though the lesbian side-note feels a bit squeezed in, I can enjoy the effort, especially when the main gay story is so gentle and beautiful - I have a feeling that the author has a lot of insight to the care system - and not once, throughout there whole book - the kids have to prove themselves, show 'good behavior' or need to take on adult responsibilities, which is a breath of fresh air among all the resilence-fetish stories around kids in care. I could have done with a little less fat-(self)shaming, but all in all this is a magical book. Loved it!

Profile Avatar Georgia Aug 2021

Really nice book with a heart warming story. At first I thought the narrator was a touch robotic but he turned out to be really good and you could quite quickly notice the different characters. would recommend

The House in the Cerulean Sea: TikTok made me buy it!

The House in the Cerulean Sea: TikTok made me buy it!

Author: Tj Klune
Read by: Daniel Henning
Listen Free Now Get any book plus
2 bonus VIP books
1 book added to cart
Subtotal
$0.00
View Cart