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Somewhere Beyond the Sea

#2 in series

by TJ Klune
Daniel Henning
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"Narrator Daniel Henning brings his signature versatility, emotional connection, and perfect comedic timing to the latest in the acclaimed Cerulean Chronicles series."—AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner)
"Daniel Henning's articulate, earnest narration winningly underscores Somewhere Beyond the Sea's central themes of self-confidence, kindness, acceptance of others and the importance of working for sociopolitical reform."—Bookpage

Somewhere Beyond the Sea is the hugely anticipated sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea, one of the best-loved and best-selling fantasy novels of the past decade.
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.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.
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  • Creators

  • Series

    Cerulean Chronicles

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 10, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781250331601
      • File size: 455109 KB
      • Duration: 15:48:08

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      July 8, 2024
      Klune’s sweet, satisfying sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea finds Arthur Parnassus, a man with the power to shape-shift into a phoenix, hopeful that his testimony about his abusive treatment under government care as a child will soften hearts and ease restrictions on all magical beings. But during the hearing before Parliament’s Council of Utmost Importance, he succumbs to goading from arch conservative Jeanine Rowder, who threatens to dispatch an inspector from the Department in Charge of Magical Youths to the remote island where Arthur lives with his fiancé, Linus Baker, and the six magical foster children they’re hoping to adopt. Arthur and Linus return to their home with David, a melodramatic 10-year-old yeti, to prepare their six young wards—gnome Talia, forest sprite Phee, wyvern Theodore, semiaquatic oddity Chaucey, shape-shifter Sal, and son of the devil Lucy—for the investigation. The stern inspector, who claims she does not feel fear, notes every deviation from regulations while the children waffle between trying to appease her and lashing out at her intolerant views. When Arthur uncovers the real motivations behind her visit, the action careens to a tense showdown. Though slightly more preachy and less sophisticated than book one, this follow-up still bursts with charm, wit, and endearing scenes of magical found family, complete with timely messages on acceptance and fighting oppression. Fans will be gratified by this heartfelt return.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Daniel Henning brings his signature versatility, emotional connection, and perfect comedic timing to the latest in the acclaimed Cerulean Chronicles series. The magical children cared for by Arthur and Linus on Marsyas Island are joined by a new child, the yeti David, who is voiced with a nasally growl. When the children speak, the production layers their voices seamlessly; in a touching and emotionally charged moment Arthur's voice is layered with the deep baritone of the phoenix inside him. A new social worker is determined to find a reason that Arthur cannot safely care for his children, and he will need the help of his entire family, along with his community, to resist her. A.K.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      Starred review from February 1, 2025

      Arthur Parnassus had a rough time growing up but now lives an idyllic life, despite his past. Along with his partner, Linus, he is the beloved headmaster of an orphanage of magical children. When the Department of Magical Youth, Linus's former employer, opens an investigation into the home, citing the so-called danger of these children, Arthur, Linus, Zoe (the island's sprite, and Mayor Helen Webb (Zoe's girlfriend) fight back to keep the children safe and protected from those who wish to harm them. Klune's sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea is a warm welcome back to the island and into the home that Arther and Linus have built. Daniel Henning shines as the narrator. His variety of voices--from Chauncey, the tentacled child, to Lucie, the Anti-Christ, and his voicing of the newest character, a yeti named David--showcase his wide range. Klune's novel is a timely tale of acceptance, love, and fighting for those who may be outsiders. Klune reads his author's note, talking about the importance of books that focus on queer joy, community, and working together for a better future. VERDICT A wonderful companion novel that once again leaves listeners feeling all warm, fuzzy, and joy-filled.--Elyssa Everling

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from February 1, 2025

      The sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea, vivaciously narrated by Daniel Henning, takes listeners back to Marsyas Island, where Arthur and Linus square off against the Department in Charge of Magical Youth as they try to protect the magical children under their care. Henning's boisterous voices, including an adorably growly one for yeti child David, sparkle with whimsy and warmth while still conveying the pain of those seeking acceptance and love in an often-intolerant world.

      Copyright 2025 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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