CW: abuse, racism
"A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.
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."--Goodreads blurb
What a beautiful and surprising story that I enjoyed much more than I anticipated. The main character and the children at the house make their way into your heart. There is a deeper message of inclusivity and acceptance and it just seemed like a fairytale that I didn't want to end.
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