A review by readwithria
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Tress of the Emerald Sea blew me away! This book is a masterpiece, I love it so much, and I will be rereading it in the future.
Brandon Sanderson struck gold with this story. The world building is amazing, the characters are absolutely wonderful, the story is perfectly paced and laid out, and the writing is *chef’s kiss* some of his finest work.
If Tress has zero people in her fan club, I am dead. She is so perfect ordinary in such an extraordinary way. Her growth throughout the book is so lovely to see, and I really appreciate her resourcefulness and empathy.
Read this book if you love
- The Princess Bride
- Good Omens
- whimsy
- a fairytale that straddles the boarder of YA and Adult fantasy
- genius world building
- compelling characters
- deliciously quotable prose
This is certainly one of the best books I’ve read this year. Five stars.
Brandon Sanderson struck gold with this story. The world building is amazing, the characters are absolutely wonderful, the story is perfectly paced and laid out, and the writing is *chef’s kiss* some of his finest work.
If Tress has zero people in her fan club, I am dead. She is so perfect ordinary in such an extraordinary way. Her growth throughout the book is so lovely to see, and I really appreciate her resourcefulness and empathy.
Read this book if you love
- The Princess Bride
- Good Omens
- whimsy
- a fairytale that straddles the boarder of YA and Adult fantasy
- genius world building
- compelling characters
- deliciously quotable prose
This is certainly one of the best books I’ve read this year. Five stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
Minor: Body horror and Confinement