The House in the Cerulean Sea

The House in the Cerulean Sea (2020) TJ Klune

“It’s just that…” She stood from her desk, arms still folded. “Don’t you wonder?”

“Never,” Linus said promptly. Then, “About what?”

“All children, no matter their … disposition or what they’re capable of, must be protected regardless of the cost.”

Jowls coughed wetly. “Do you really think so?”

“Yes.”

“And what became of the children in the orphanages you closed?” Linus blinked. “That’s a matter for Supervision. I make my recommendation, and the Supervisor handles what comes next. Most likely they’re placed in the schools that DICOMY runs.”

Handsome sat back in his chair. He looked at the others around him. “He’s perfect.”

“Sometimes,” Mr. Parnassus said, “our prejudices color our thoughts when we least expect them to. If we can recognize that, and learn from it, we can become better people.”

“Arthur says that we should always make time for the things we like,” Talia said. “If we don’t, we might forget how to be happy.”

Publisher: Tor Books

Rating: 9/10

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