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Violence
Some
Fantasy violence; threat to children; some battles and confrontations
Language
Barely any
Mild language; some stronger words in intense moments
Sexual Content
Barely any
M/M romance between protagonists; sweet and not explicit
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Systemic prejudice against magical beings, threat of institutionalization, fear of losing found family
What this book is about
Arthur Parnassus and Linus Baker have built a family with the magical children of Marsyas Island. But when the government turns its attention to magical children across the country, Arthur must decide how far he will go to protect those he loves. T.J. Klune's sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea is a tender fantasy about chosen family, prejudice, and the courage it takes to love openly in a hostile world.
Notes for sensitive readers
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fantasy violence threatening children
themes of discrimination and systemic oppression
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