Rina’s Reviews > The House in the Cerulean Sea > Status Update

what a shame, seriously. it's well-written and cute, and the children are endearing. i don't much care for linus at ALL. this is seriously white saviorism both in and out of the book. and the rampant fatphobia? linus being fat being the constant butt of the joke? lmao.

it's a shame. the concept is cute. the writing is nice. if i didn't know any better, i'd say this would've been inspired by foster's home for imaginary friends, because the chaos of these fantastical magical children reminds me of that. but i know better. this is based on the sixties scoop. i can't imagine learning about that tragedy and taking THAT as your inspo to write a COZY FANTASY novel.