Tress of the Emerald Sea

Tress of the Emerald Sea is a whimsical, witty standalone fantasy set in BrandonSanderson’s Cosmere universe. This one follows Tress, a curious and courageous girl who embarks on a sea-spore-filled journey to rescue her friend Charlie after a mysterious disappearance. Don’t let the name fool you—the “sea” is a dry ocean of deadly magical spores, each with its own perilous behavior. Pirates, a mysterious sorceress, and a whole lot of clever humor make this an adventure filled with charm and depth. The writing is lush, vivid, and hilarious, with a tone that often echoes The Princess Bride.

I didn’t know Brandon Sanderson could be this quirky, and now I’ll read anything he writes.