Tress of the Emerald Sea is a standalone fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, set in the Cosmere universe. It tells the story of Tress, a girl who lives on a small island in a world where the seas are made of spores that fall from different moons. Tress loves collecting cups and spending time with Charlie, the son of the local duke, who pretends to be a groundskeeper. When Charlie is taken away by his father to marry a princess, and later kidnapped by the Sorceress of the Midnight Sea, Tress decides to embark on a perilous journey to rescue him. Along the way, she meets a talking rat, a crew of reluctant pirates, and a mysterious cabin boy who narrates her story.
The novel is a charming and witty adventure that pays homage to The Princess Bride, one of Sanderson’s inspirations. The worldbuilding is creative and immersive, with different spore seas that have different effects and dangers. The characters are likable and diverse, each with their own quirks and secrets. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns, with some surprising revelations and connections to the Cosmere. The humor is clever and sometimes biting, especially from the narrator, who often breaks the fourth wall and comments on the tropes and clichés of the genre.
The novel has received mostly positive reviews from critics and readers alike. It has been praised for its originality, entertainment value, and emotional impact a book that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer for Tress as she sails across the spore seas to find her true love.
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About The Author
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Brandon Sanderson is a popular and prolific American author of fantasy and science fiction novels. He is best known for creating the Cosmere universe, a vast and interconnected setting where most of his books take place. He is also famous for completing the epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time, which was left unfinished by the original author Robert Jordan after his death. Sanderson has written many other standalone and series novels, such as The Reckoners, Skyward, and Rithmatist, as well as several graphic novels and novellas. He has won several awards and accolades for his work, such as the Hugo Award, the David Gemmell Legend Award, and the Whitney Award. He is also a professor of creative writing at Brigham Young University, where he teaches aspiring writers and shares his insights on the craft and business of writing. He has a loyal fan base and an active online presence, where he interacts with his readers and posts updates on his projects. He lives in Utah with his wife and three children
