Kirti Mutatkar and Lynne Yadlin discuss TJ Klune's "Somewhere Beyond the Sea," the sequel to "The House in the Cerulean Sea." The Story: Arthur Parnassus, a phoenix and former orphan, runs an island orphanage for magical youth who are marginalized by society. Despite government pressure to control these children, Arthur creates a safe haven where they can be themselves. Key Themes: Acceptance - Society demands conformity with "See something, say something" messaging, but the book celebrates being different Unconditional Love - Arthur and Linus parent by allowing children to be exactly who they are Community Hope - The nearby town transforms from hostile to protective, literally standing between the children and government officials Representation - Diverse relationships and identities are centered throughout KBC Book Radar: Brain Fizz Factor: 4/5 - Simple prose with weighty themes Bookshelf Worthy: 4/5 - A keeper that resonates across ages A hopeful, humorous fantasy that reminds us communities can unite, love can triumph, and everyone deserves to belong exactly as they are. Credits: Host and Creator: Kirti Mutatkar Guest: Lynne Yadlin Show Editor: Aniket Mutatkar Logo & Design: Smitha Rau