It’s so exciting to get back into this world. I loved the House on the Cerulean Sea and this is a great sample. I can’t wait to read the full book!

Oh goodness how I wish this was a full book. In such a small amount of pages, all the feelings I experienced through Cerulean were evoked.

This is going to be incredible. I feel it in my bones and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.

I NEED it

Thank you to net galley/publisher for providing a sampler arc of this book.

This sampler has made me very excited for the full release and I cannot wait to see what unfolds for the characters. the writing is beautiful and I just really want more.

Will definitely need to go back and re-read the first one before the full release of this one.

I won't give a star rating at present as it would be unfair to rate a book based upon 72 pages of a story that is just starting.

Dear lord, I LOVE the look of this book. I almost didn’t want to read these chapters because the thought of stopping was just too sad. I slipped straight back into remembering why I loved the first book so much. They’re all there and fab. Can’t wait to read the whole thing in September!

I didn't realise this was just a sample so that was incredibly disappointing. That said, what I read, I really enjoyed! TJ Klune continues the story of our found family in the same inimitable style

I was excited to be gifted a copy of this but soon realised it was just a sample (the first few chapters) so it's difficult to give a rating.
Happy to be back on the cosy island with Arthur and Linus and get a sneak peek into the new escapades of the children. Eager to get the full copy to find out what happens next. Thanks netgalley for the arc.

It was only four chapters, but I already feel like this sequel will change my life again. I’m so incredibly happy that TJ Klune decided to write the second book!!

I read TJ Klune's sequel, but at 45% I gave up, there were triggering issues that prevent me from reading any further. Many apologies, especially as I had enjoyed the first book so very much.

Pre-Mini Review

I had the incredible opportunity to receive the first four chapters of this book, courtesy of MacMillan, and I'm beyond thrilled to confirm that it is an absolute MASTERPIECE. However, I’m now left hanging until September, and the wait is excruciating! 😭

From just these few chapters, Arthur, Linus, and especially the children have already made me laugh, cry, and fall in love with their captivating stories. The characters are so vividly drawn and emotionally compelling that I’m desperate for more. The wit, charm, and heart in these pages are unmatched. I need more, and I need it now. How am I supposed to cope until the full release?

As it was only an excerpt that I got to read, I can only base my review off a few chapters, but so far so good. I absolutely loved the first book so I’m thrilled to have sneak peek of the next book.
Love the found family concept and the humour in this, the first book had me crying and laughing (both at the same time at points). This feels like an easy read and quite exciting, can’t wait to buy and read this!
Thanks to NetGalley and Pan MacMillan for the chance to read an excerpt.

I was so excited to receive this sample. The first book has a special place in my heart. I can safely say it’s the same cosy, wonderful vibe as the first book and I’m so excited to find out more about Linus and Arthur’s next adventure.

A wonderful teaser sampler for the next book from TJ Klune. I can't wait to read the full story. .

This is a solid read by TJ Klune. The writing in this is solid and the characters were well written. I read the book pretty quickly too. Overall, solid.

I was delighted to receive access to this sample! After hearing the first book accurately described as a “big gay hug”, I was instantly intrigued and it did not disappoint.
From only the first four chapters of the sequel, I can already see a continuation of the original book’s core messages regarding self-acceptance and the celebration of diversity.
I appreciated the brief recap of the characters and continue to admire TJ Klune’s vivid descriptions of both the characters and locations, which create clear visuals.
I have so many questions after finishing the sample and have already preordered the full copy. It’s a very promising start so far!

Ahhhh thank you so much for the sample! I have been dying to read the sequal to cerulean sea and oh my gosh, I need more more more

This is a sequel that l feel you need to revisit the first in the series to get more of an idea of the characters.
This gives you a wonderful excerpt that makes you want to explore more of the magical world of Arthur Parnassus.
Having returned to the island of his past he has set up an orphanage for magical children and is fighting for a future where they will be accepted for who they are.
You await with anticipation for the full story.
Thank you NetGalley and (publisher) for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Absolutely distraught to have to stop reading at the end of chapter 4!! TJ Klune never misses. There's something really special about this series of books... Is it September 12th yet!?

I didn’t realise this was just a sample and what a sample it was!

I loved the first book, it was full of heart, humour and love. I have already preordered the full book because I loved it so much

Honestly, this is hard to properly review of the back of just a few chapters but from what I've read I'm incredibly excited for this and I'm sure it will deliver just as much as the first did

Christ, I am so excited for Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
It seems like the stakes are slightly higher than the first book from the first few chapters, but I have no doubt this book will be as cosy as House in the Cerulean Sea. I'm so happy to be returning to this wonderful cast of characters and see what mischief they make this time around!