I really did not use this so can’t give it a fair rating. It was an introduction packet, not a book. I’m not sure why I am required to leave a review.

I’m new to NetGalley and didn’t have as much time to participate in this as I had hoped. The idea is really neat to encourage engagement and reading. I look forward to it next year!

Thank you for an awesome NetGalley summer of reading! I read so many great books while helping out indie authors that I care about. Thank you for giving us a great website full of wonderful resources!

Camp NetGalley was a lovely way to build community over the summer with other readers. While I didn't finish the whole challenge, I plan on participating in future events.

This is such a fun bookish experience! Though I didn't participate in all the events I enjoyed the ideas!

Unfortunately I got way too busy in July and did not get to enjoy many of the activities in this packet...but the ideas were all so fun, and I'm hoping I can participate more next summer!

This was so fun! Love that it fits into the book review journal! Thank you for creating these items! I enjoyed seeing how all of the creative readers were using this packet, these little things really bring the netgalley community together.

While I didn't get a chance to participate due to family illness, this Camp Netgalley looks very fun and I would love to participate in more events like this in the future.

Did not get a chance to participate as much as I would have liked with this! Will try again next year.

A fun packet to compete this summer- fun activity to follow along with on instagram! Although I didn't participate as much as I wanted to, I'm glad I was able to see what everyone else was doing online :)

Review for House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune:

I loved so much about this book. 15 out of 5 stars. Vibes are Miss Peregrine’s meets Good Omens meets Howl’s Moving Castle.

The story is told from the point of view of Linus Baker, a middle-aged man who lives alone with his cat and has worked in the same position for the same government agency for seventeen years. The most interesting thing about his day might be whether or not he remembered his umbrella and if his neighbor will try to play matchmaker while also wondering outloud about the possibility of his impending mental breakdown.

He works for DICOMY, in the magical orphaned young adults division, where he determines if orphanages for magical youth are healthy and safe for their inhabitants.

In recognition of his emotionless stance on the orphaned children, commitment to his duties, and complete lack of convictions or personality- he is given a Level Four Classified case assignment.

Linus is assigned, for one month, to observe the highly unusual Marsyas Island Orphanage which is home to six “problematic” magical beings and their caretaker- Arthur Parnassus.

Here we meet:

-Arthur, the mysterious and warm orphanage “master.”
-Talia, a bearded lady gnome child (who also happens to be 263 years old.
-Sal, an older shifter boy who has bounced from orphanage to orphanage and transforms into a Pomeranian.
-Theodore, a wyvern who has a button obsession
-Phee, a very blunt and observant forest sprite
-Chauncey, a jellyfish/slug/sea cucumber blob that dreams of being a bellhop
-Lucy, the Anti-Christ

Linus’ life, views, and beliefs are challenged and turned on their head in the ensuing adventure. I laughed and grinned throughout this entire book. It’s charming, lovely, and heartwarming. This is definitely one of my favorite reads this year. I listened to parts of the audiobook while I was at work and it was awesome. You don’t want to deny yourself the voices of Chauncey and J-Bone.

My favorite character is Talia and I’ll fight anyone over it.

I added this a little late so unfortunately did not get to actively participate and engage how I’d like but it looks amazing and I will definitely be participating in the future!!

Fun idea! Wish I could have participated more, but just did not have enough time. Strange to have to give feedback on a packet.

I wasn't able to participate but loved looking through the packet. I love fun interactive challenges.

Camp NetGalley was a fun reading tool to help get people interested in reading. It had different activities to do every week in July as well as stickers (was it just me, or were we unable to download them) that would have been great had they been able to be downloaded. Overall, Camp NetGalley should be all Summer long, and NetGalley should have something similar for all the other seasons as well, and maybe some specials for individual holidays like Christmas, Valentines, President's Day and so forth.

I loved this. While life got in the way and I wasn't personally able to participate as much as I wanted to, I'm definitely going to be saving the Bingo card for future personal challenges. I hope that Team NetGalley does this more often!

This is a really fun idea even if I am not 100% sure what I am doing but that is on me not being tech savvy!

Good idea but I was away and had zero internet so couldn’t post my review unfortunately to get a badge within the time frame.

5 stars
Camp Netgalley was fun and interactive! This was filled with many interesting things that makes me think there should really be a camp dedicated to book lovers!

I sadly got super busy right when this started. I had planned to participate but it just didn’t work out. I think this was a great idea and I look forward to future events.