Tress, a young woman leading a simple life on a quiet island in an emerald-green ocean, finds her world irrevocably changed when her beloved friend, Charlie, embarks on a voyage with his father to find a bride and subsequently meets with disaster. Driven by an unwavering love and courage she never knew she possessed, Tress makes the audacious decision to stow away on a ship. Her quest leads her across the perilous Midnight Sea, a treacherous expanse of lethal spores where enigmatic pirates abound and a formidable sorceress holds sway. As Tress navigates this alien, dangerous landscape, where a single drop of the sea can mean instant death, she must confront her fears, forge unlikely alliances, and shed her simple past to forge her own destiny. Her journey is a captivating blend of whimsical adventure and a desperate quest to rescue the one she holds dear, all set within the expansive Cosmere.
Critical Reception
"Hailed as a delightful standalone adventure within the sprawling Cosmere, "Tress of the Emerald Sea" charmed critics and readers alike with its whimsical narrative and heartfelt homage to classic fairy tales, securing its place as a beloved entry in Brandon Sanderson's acclaimed bibliography."