This sampler contained a prelude and four chapters. There is only so much you can say about something so short. However the one thing that stuck with me the most from reading this first bit is the feeling of the found family that we ended The House at the Cerulean Sea with. There is still something so precious about seeing these kids. And about seeing the adults letting the kids deal with some things themselves. That is really important.

It's really hard to review a sample arc, but it's a good start from what I read! I can only hope the rest of the story lives up to it.

I didn't realise this was a sample so it is difficult to review a sample as I can't be sure of how well structured the plot is or how the story will develop. I do love T.J Klune's writing so I will always recommend him as an author to fantasy readers and those looking for gay fiction.

Thank you NetGalley and Tor Books for the sample copy!

I am so happy I could read this extract in advance and I am beyond excited to read the rest when it comes out next week, partly because it's one of my most anticipated reads this fall and partly because this sample copy ends in the most excruciating cliff-hanger I have ever experienced reading.
The things I liked in The House on the Cerulean Sea are there: the writing style and the lovable characters. I can't wait to discover more of Arthur and Linus in the chapters that follows!

Once upon a time i by chance found an author by the name of TJ KLUNE and seen his book The House In The Cerulean Sea being talked about all over book social media and fell instantly in love with cover and then with description of the book.

So preordered a signed copy and sat back patiently awaiting its release and arrival, when it was delivered i was so happy to have that beautiful book in my hands.

It then sat on my shelf for about a month as I wasn’t ready to read it, then it was time.

So one morning I opened this book and was transported to a beautiful place with the most enchanting characters that i did not wish it to end.

Lo and behold a second part was to be and i have ordered a special signed edition of Somewhere Beyond The Sea, and i wish to wait to have an actual copy in my hands to read it.

I’m sure it will just as beautiful as it predecessor and i will look forward to settling down and meeting the characters and maybe some new ones again.

I simply can not wait.

I highly recommend this author and look forward reading many more of their books.

Looking forward to this book very very much, thank you for the sampler, I'm glad I waited to read it as it makes me more excited for next week to see the book in it's full glory. It's a very strong start, lets hope that continues - who are we kidding, it's TJ Klune, it will be amazing

Thank you to the author for sharing this taster with us. I love every single thing I read by TJ Klune, so I am even more excited to pick this one up.

Not really impressed at the publisher providing a sampler without warning - I'm not interested in only reading a few chapters when I'll have completely forgotten them by the time I can continue.

Very excited about this book and have already pre-ordered it in 3 different formats. Will review the whole thing once I can!

The sequel I once said I'd sell my soul for... well I guess it looks like I'm in debt now! Even just this short sampler has reassured me it will be a price worth paying, I can't wait to read the full book!!

This has me intrigued - I might come back to it. Samplers are a letdown when you think you got approved for the actual book 😅😅😅

I loved the first book so much and I was so happy to hear there was a second book, this is only a sample of the first few chapters but it starts off strong and seems to have just as magical and cozy a feeling as the first book. I can't wait to read the rest

I absolutely loved the first book in this series and I was excited to get a glimpse into the first few chapters of the sequel. It's an absolute pleasure to be reunited with these characters. I loved being back in that world and this sampler has totally whet my appetite for the rest of the book. I am itching to find out what happens next.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a chance to review a sample of this book.

I was a bit surprised to find out that this was just a sample, but so far so good! It promises a sequel just as heartwarming and cosy as The House in the Cerulean Sea, and I’m even more excited to read it now!

So far, so good! I love The House in the Cerulean Sea, and this is a great start for book 2. I missed all the characters, and it was lovely to spend some time with them.
It is disappointing that this is just the beginning of the book (it is fine, but I was expecting to be warned).

Great start to the book. Jumped straight in from the first and the characters are just as great. Seems like there’s a lot going on behind the scenes and that this book is going to be big. Would definitely love to read.

I didn't realise it was only a sample until I got half way through and noticed the % on my Kindle... and I wish I could continue reading because the writing is once again so beautiful, and the character so heartwarming! It was delightful to return to the cozy setting of The House in the Cerulean Sea.

Non ho capito perché ma il libro che ho ricevuto scaricando questo file non è completo, sono le prime 70 pagine circa... non so che tipo di problema ci sia stato ma non posso scrivere una recensione basata su nemmeno metà libro, è un problema da risolvere assolutamente.

first of all thank you to the publishers and TJ Klune for letting me have a sneak peek into this book .

when i found out i could review part of the book i was screaming with such excitement jumping up and down like a crazy person ha .

i will not give anything away apart from being so happy to be back in this world It's like a feeling of a comfy blanket i can tell tell already i am going to love this book just as much as the first book, it sets of to a great start i am already needing to know what happens to the characters .

i know this book is going to be one of the best books ill read this year .

do you need to ask if it's getting five feel good magical stars it sure is .

This is just a sample of TJ Klune's follow up to The House in the Cerulean Sea, and based on this short sample it is going to be just as good.

This review is based on an excerpt I received. I don’t want to rate a book by only reading the first 4 chapters, but I will say this instantly captured my attention more than the first book. These few pages instantly dove into the plot, and hopefully, I’ll enjoy it when it’s released!