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Tress of the Emerald Sea

A Cosmere Novel

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Tress of the Emerald Sea

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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#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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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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A breath of fresh air

The writing style and whimsical story of Tress is a breath of fresh air amidst heavy, long-winded series of high fantasy.

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what a great story

I'm really enjoying the therapeutic and empathetic characters and treatment of these stories. Thank you guys.

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Amusing & Profound

I’m a new visitor to Brandon Sanderson’s cosmere universe and I have love every book I’ve read. This was a shade different from the others, but I loved it nevertheless. Telling from Hoyd’s perspective let it be incredibly hilarious and then stunningly profound in almost a flippant manner. I greatly enjoyed it. I’m going to have to go through it again to write down my favorite snippets.

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Best Kind of Adult Fairytale

the story was interesting, worldbuilding was captivating, tone engaging and also somehow nostalgic which was brought out even more by the amazing narrator. Fantastic stand alone book!

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Exceeds expectations by leaps and bounds

I have listened (and re-listened) to many of Brandon Sanderson's works, many of them narrated by Michael Kramer, but this one took me by storm. The fact that Mr. Sanderson chose to narrate this from Hoyd's perspective gave it a delightful level of whimsy, and yet another glimpse into a beautifully imaginative world with dynamic characters who feel like actual and relatable people made me knock this volume out in a single over-time shift at work. Mr. Kramer's performance is to be expected for any of his performances, which is to say that when I listen to an audiobook and just can't get into it because the narrator is simply lackluster, I remark to myself, "Well, they're no Michael Kramer." Absolute titans of their respective crafts. I highly recommend.

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another brando classic, brando back at it again making classic classics

I liked it it was good, big fan nothing bad off the top, brando makes classics

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Modern Princess Bride :)

Don't think I've ever laughed out loud in my gym to this extent - got many looks - worth it.

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Absolutely gorgeous. Fun. Don't miss a word.

Few books suck the reader into a beautiful set of characters, places, and ideas in the light-hearted way that Tress does. Amazing narratory writing and just perfect reading and editing make this story soooooooo engrossing. Do not miss the gem!

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Fantastic story and narration.

Yet another epic, and absolutely enjoyable book by Mr. Sanderson.
Thank you for the journey, Hoid.

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