Hazel reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
A Wonderful Surprise
5 stars
I listened to the audiobook while driving from Texas to Minnesota and it was an absolute joy!
Narrated by Michael Kramer
English language
Tress of the Emerald Sea
5 stars
(65 reviews)
1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride. Narrated by Michael Kramer.
The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?
Note from Brandon: I started writing this in secret, as …
1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride. Narrated by Michael Kramer.
The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?
Note from Brandon: I started writing this in secret, as a novel just for my wife. She urged me to share it with the world—and alongside three other secret novels, with the support of readers worldwide it grew into the biggest Kickstarter campaign of all time. I’m excited to present this first book to you at last: a different type of Brandon Sanderson story, one I wrote when there were no time constraints, no expectations, and no limits on my imagination. Come be part of the magic.
Wild Woila reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Fresh & joyful
4 stars
A girl with guts goes off to rescue her one true love, finding a crew of supportive friends along the way. Crazy setting with magic spores. Author let his hair down and it feels fresh & joyful.
SirEvil reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Tress of the Emerald Sea
5 stars
Amazing truly love the spore system
iamd3vil reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Review of 'Tress of the Emerald Sea' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Didn't think I would like this so much. Exceeded my expectations.
Jenny Jaybles reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Adorable
5 stars
This book is so damn adorable. It's sweet and whimsical.
Review of 'Tress of the Emerald Sea' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Brandon Sanderson tries to combine The Princess Bride and Discworld, and manages to pull it off pretty well. It takes a second to get going, but once it's rolling it's hard to put down.
Lord of Candy reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Review of 'Tress of the Emerald Sea' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This one made me smile. Quality little jaunt in the multiverse. Neat world in the cosmere with a story that helps resolve and will move forward some characters. Quirky, unique, and cute. Don't read too deep into it, just enjoy the ride.
Cthos reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Tress was a great read.
5 stars
Content warning Cosmere Spoilers
I absolutely loved the Secret project book #1, it was filled with really neat explorations of the Aethers - you get small exposure to a lot of different Cosmere magic systems.
Absolutely worth reading.
Will reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Nothing Special
3 stars
There is nothing wrong with this book, but there is nothing especially interesting or memorable about it either. It feels like it was written as a side project, which it was. It does get extra consideration since, like all Sanderson fantasy, it has a well thought out magic system instead of one that evolves to fit whatever corner the author writes themself into.
Noah Fahlgren reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Great addition to the "Cosmere"
5 stars
Loved it, probably my favorite stand-alone book of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere! Interesting world building and beautiful artwork.
Strakul reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
A fun, magical adventure to kick off the "Year of Sanderson"
4 stars
This was a really fun, short novel. A bit of a romantic adventure, but with classic Sanderson world-building and quirky characters. You can certainly see some of the covid influences, from the fear of airborne spores to tablet communication devices. The plot is straightforward and told in an interesting style with a whimsical narrator that talks to the reader and frequently drops fascinating Cosmere links or foreshadows story events. Overall this was a good book and a great start to the year of Sanderson.
For a full review, check out my blog: strakul.blogspot.com/2023/01/book-review-tress-of-emerald-sea-by.html
M.Bognar reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Review of 'Tress of the Emerald Sea' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Very nice novel! It was a delight to read and very easygoing. Definitely worth the time and wish I'll someday see more of those character. Secret Project #1 was a hit for sure!
Sean Gursky reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Review of 'Tress of the Emerald Sea' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
If you wish to become a storyteller, here is a hint: sell your labor, but not your mind.
The Year of Sanderson starts promptly with a new book releasing on January 1 and it's told from the perspective by Hoid! We are truly spoiled.
Lem might have been poor in the kind of currency that paid taxes. But he was downright wealthy when it came to the kind of currency that mattered.
Tress of the Emerald Sea is a Cosmere novel that requires no Cosmere knowledge, but like with all things Sanderson, if you know a little the implication in this book are plenty. On the whole this is a very lighthearted, whimsical fairytale. I wasn't in a rush to read the book but I found it very easy to read a chapter or five in a sitting.
Memories are fossils, the bones left by dead version of ourselves.
The …
If you wish to become a storyteller, here is a hint: sell your labor, but not your mind.
The Year of Sanderson starts promptly with a new book releasing on January 1 and it's told from the perspective by Hoid! We are truly spoiled.
Lem might have been poor in the kind of currency that paid taxes. But he was downright wealthy when it came to the kind of currency that mattered.
Tress of the Emerald Sea is a Cosmere novel that requires no Cosmere knowledge, but like with all things Sanderson, if you know a little the implication in this book are plenty. On the whole this is a very lighthearted, whimsical fairytale. I wasn't in a rush to read the book but I found it very easy to read a chapter or five in a sitting.
Memories are fossils, the bones left by dead version of ourselves.
The world building and magic system were creative and it involves pirates! And a dragon! The illustrations in the ebook probably didn't do the designers work justice but I appreciated having some approved artwork to supplement the story as opposed to using my head-canon.
...worries are the only thing that you can make heavier simply by thinking about them
Fun read and great way to start off 2023!
Yashima reviewed Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Review of 'Tress of the Emerald Sea' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
After not reading much at all for the past 2 or even 3 years, this book was such a joy that I hope I can begin reading more again. It was just what I needed to remind me why I read stories. Love it. So wise and funny.
