• Tress of the Emerald Sea

  • A Cosmere Novel
  • By: Brandon Sanderson
  • Narrated by: Michael Kramer
  • Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (161 ratings)

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Tress of the Emerald Sea

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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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.

©2023 Dragonsteel, LLC (P)2023 Dragonsteel, LLC

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Future Insights

B$ never disappoints. The little bits of information about the future of the Cosmere are intriguing. Thanks Brandon and Michael!

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Top 5 Cosmere

An incredible story that was just so fun to experience. Anyone would enjoy this book, even non fantasy readers!

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A breath of fresh air

This story takes a more colorful and dramatic approach to Sanderson’s usual style, and expands on it in a playful way through the eyes of the Cosmere’s favorite storyteller.

Definitely made me laugh uproariously on multiple occasions throughout the story, which earned me many stares as I was in a public location for most of my listening experience.

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Excellent Adventure, Fun, Great Writing

Tress is not a princess and does not need to be rescued, so she goes to rescue someone who does. If you are thinking about whether or not to read or listen, just do it. Trust me. @TaylorSwift13

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I miss this book

Just finished, and I already miss it. I loved having Whit as a narrator! Looking forward to more Whit :)

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A fairy tail for all ages

Sandersen impresses with his kraftmanship
Kramer gives voice to a story that only could be told by Hoyt. Wonderfull!

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The twist got me!

As usual, wonderfully paced and interesting characters. I didn't expect the story to be so engrossing for a shorter than usual book.

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Brilliant writing.

Sanderson just cannot write a bad book! Michael Kramer, again, absolutely sets the standards for what an audio book performance should be.

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I really liked this, but…

I’m struggling to be interested in the greater cosmere stuff. I’m sure super Sanderson fans really like it, but almost all the mystery and wonder is taken away when a fifth of the main cast are recurring immortal characters from another world.

It feels more and more so that all the normal people are stuck playing to the whims of unsympathetic immortals trying to one up each other in increasingly petty ways.

It’s very hard to see this as Tress’s story when it’s just her being caught up in a game between Hoid and the villain of this book.

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Fun story!

Captivating story and narration! Well, done, team!
Stories like this are ones for the ages. I’m excited to share it with my children and their children.

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