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A review by maryemmasivils
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a lot of fun, and so different from most of Sanderson’s books! Although, seeing as it’s narrated by Hoid, I shouldn’t have expected anything else.
I loved the unpredictable world of spore seas that Tress lives in, and I enjoyed the cast of characters—mostly. (Ulaam , you’re kind of creepy. But I guess I’ll give you a pass because of what you are. 😝) It was neat to get tidbits about other parts of the Cosmere without anything really going into spoiler territory.
There were a lot of crude references that were supposed to be funny, and that did get on my nerves. Also, I saw a plot twist coming fairly early on, which slightly disappointed me. Not because it was a bad twist—it was a GOOD one—but I was just hoping to be kept on my toes a little more.
But all in all, Tress of the Emerald Sea was jolly adventure! And, not gonna lie, I kind of want to collect cups now.
I loved the unpredictable world of spore seas that Tress lives in, and I enjoyed the cast of characters—mostly. (Ulaam , you’re kind of creepy. But I guess I’ll give you a pass because of what you are. 😝) It was neat to get tidbits about other parts of the Cosmere without anything really going into spoiler territory.
There were a lot of crude references that were supposed to be funny, and that did get on my nerves. Also, I saw a plot twist coming fairly early on, which slightly disappointed me. Not because it was a bad twist—it was a GOOD one—but I was just hoping to be kept on my toes a little more.
But all in all, Tress of the Emerald Sea was jolly adventure! And, not gonna lie, I kind of want to collect cups now.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Violence