"Tress of the Emerald Sea" by Brandon SandersonProofread • Season 1, Episode 11
Oct 9, 2025 • 15m
Tress of the Emerald Sea" by bestselling author Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical yet profound adventure that reimagines the fairy tale quest through a Cosmere lens. When Tress sets sail across a deadly, spore-filled ocean to rescue her beloved, she discovers courage, curiosity, and the cost of growing up. Is it lighthearted or layered? Romantic or reflective? Classic Sanderson or something entirely new? Hosts Kacy and Tyler explore the novel’s inventive worldbuilding, moral core, and fairy-tale charm to help you decide if this seafaring story deserves to be anchored to your reading list or left to set sail another day.