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  • Tress of the Emerald Sea

  • A Cosmere Novel
  • Written by: Brandon Sanderson
  • Narrated by: Michael Kramer
  • Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (48 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

#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.

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Absolutely Outstanding

This is an amazing book and a perfect example of Brandon Sanderson’s skill in writing, world building, and character development. If you are looking to enter Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere this is a beautiful first step. Loved it, now onto the other secret projects!

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Very Enjoyable entry, better suited for younger audiences

Always relish the opportunity to learn more about the 'verses, and though this entry can be enjoyed by anyone, younger audiences, like teenagers would probably benefit more from its subject matter. Great story nonetheless.

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incredible story

I loved the narrator and his voices. The story was magical and had some twists and turns I didn't expect but loved. What a imagination of this world.

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Love it

A fresh and fantastic story from my favourite author! It's good it's good it's good it's good it's good

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Enchanting World and Irresistible Characters

It's definitely worth reading. Sanderson crafts a remarkably unique and enjoyable world, filled with characters you’ll fall in love with from the very moment you meet them.

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A major delight

This was truly delightful. A love letter to story lovers, clever and quaint like a satisfying fairytale. Sanderson describes this as a riff on The Princess Bride, but if Buttercup was the hero, and that’s exactly what it is. I also love the hints at the Cosmere. Bravo!

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I should have entered the cosmere through this book

I started reading Brandon Sanderson in the Stormlight archives. I honestly found it a bit overwelming in the beginning with his new structure of the universe. THIS book though offers a way smoother initiation to the cosmere, with amazing characters, storyline and unexpected resolution. It leaves you wanting more, with enough understsnding of the rules of the cosmere to feel more secure while reading his other amazing books. Tress is exceptionnally unexceptionnal, in a way that makes her become exceptionnal. I highly recommend it!

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A tale of love, piracy and determination

Incredible story, classic fantasy elements blending in perfect measure classic fantasy and childlike wonder. Felt like when my mother read me books as a child. I would recommend it to anyone

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Fantastic Narration

I love Brandon Sanderson, however Michael Kramer really brings this book to life! Great story with lovable characters.

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