Fantasy adventure

Tress of the Emerald Sea

by Brandon Sanderson

384 pages · First published 2023

Tress has always been content with her quiet life on a small island surrounded by a dangerous emerald-green sea, collecting cups from distant lands and spending time with her beloved Charlie. But when Charlie is taken captive by a powerful Sorceress, Tress does something entirely unexpected: she leaves home to rescue him herself. Stowing away aboard a ship, she enters a world of pirates, magical spores, mysterious curses, and unlikely companions, where even a single drop of water can unleash deadly danger. As Tress learns to navigate treacherous seas and trust her own ingenuity, she discovers that courage has less to do with being extraordinary than with choosing to act when someone needs her. Filled with humor, wonder, friendship, and a charming fairy-tale romance, this imaginative adventure is perfect for a sunny vacation, a lazy afternoon, or any time you're craving a whimsical escape and a heroine who refuses to wait for someone else to save the day.