[PREORDER] The House in the Cerulean Sea
This is a preorder book, available to order from 25 June to 10 July. Estimated arrival is 2–4 weeks after the preorder period ends (it may arrive sooner!).
Sometimes the most extraordinary family is the one you never saw coming.
In The House in the Cerulean Sea, Linus Baker lives a quiet, orderly life as a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. But when he’s sent on a secret assignment to a remote island orphanage housing six very unusual children. A gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, a green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and even the Antichrist. He discovers a world filled with magic, mischief, and a surprising amount of heart.
As Linus grows closer to the children and their enigmatic caretaker, Arthur Parnassus, the carefully drawn lines of his own life begin to blur. Gentle, witty, and profoundly hopeful, this novel reminds readers that home is wherever we choose to build it and that embracing differences can lead to the most wonderful kinds of belonging.
📗 In The Mood For…
Escaping Reality
A warm, whimsical fantasy that feels like a comforting hug.
✅ Sweeps readers away to a world of unlikely friendships and cozy magic
✅ Offers gentle humor and a heartfelt exploration of acceptance
Feeling Inspired
A joyful, life-affirming story about finding courage and creating family.
✅ Uplifts with its message of compassion, empathy, and embracing who you are
✅ Encourages readers to believe in the transformative power of kindness
📘 Stories About…
Becoming & Belonging
Linus’s journey is one of discovering where—and with whom—he truly fits.
✅ Shows the ways people grow through connection and belonging
✅ Suggests that true home is built on empathy, patience, and trust
Love in All Its Forms
More than romance, this is a story about chosen family and unconditional care.
✅ Celebrates bonds that go beyond bloodlines
✅ Highlights the magic that blooms when people feel seen, safe, and loved