Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days. But the children aren’t the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn. An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.
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Blood & Honey (Serpent & Dove #2) by Shelby Mahurin
After narrowly escaping death at the hands of her mother, Lou and the crew must figure out where they are safe and how they can defeat Morgane.
From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Poppy has been told since she was a child that the fate of her people relies on her sacrifice as the Maiden. She's had faith in that, even though no one will tell her exactly what it means, and she begins to question her role once she meets her mysterious new guard, Hawke.
The Reluctant Queen (The Queens of Renthia #2) by Sarah Beth Durst
After Queen Daleina discovers that she needs an heir more quickly than she thought, she sends her champions out to find powerful young women who could take on that role. Naelin is not young, nor does she think she is powerful, but after Champion Ven sees the depth of her strength, he believes she is the heir Renthia needs, even if she wants no part of her powers.
Fireborne (The Aurelain Cycle #1) by Rosaria Munda
After the ruling family is killed for their crimes, one child remains hidden. In the new government that has been created, any mentions of the previous way of life must be discouraged, so Lee must fight to keep his past hidden, even when the actions of his family have hurt the lives of the people he now cares the most about.
Forest of Souls (Shamanborn #1) by Lori M. Lee
Sirscha has been training for years to become the Queen's spy, but all of her plans crumble when she discovers she has the shaman powers that are looked down upon in her country. Her best friend is killed, but she is able to bring her back to life, revealing her as the first soulguide in centuries.
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #1) by Roseanne A. Brown
After the death of her mother, Karina is desperate to bring her back so the ruling of their country doesn't fall on her. In order to complete the ritual, she needs a king's heart. Malik's younger sister was taken by a spirit and the only way to get her back is to kill the princess, Karina. He enters into a competition where the prize is her hand in marriage in order to get close to her.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Set in the 1950's, Noemi is sent to her newly married cousin's home in the countryside after receiving some curious letters. Things get even stranger once she arrives at the large, remote house where things aren't what they seem.
The Original by Brandon Sanderson & Mary Robinette Kowal
Holly wakes up in hospital room and is told that she is a replica of herself with the sole task of hunting down the real Holly for murdering her husband.
The Mime Order (The Bone Season #2) by Samantha Shannon
After escaping her imprisonment, Paige has to figure out how to live in the world outside again, as well as struggle against higher powers in order to tell the truth about their society.