A review by lisett
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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? Yes

5.0

This book summed up in one word: Delightful. 

Inspired by The Princess Bride, one of my all-time favorite movies, Sanderson has managed to create a story with a similar fun and quirky feel, but with a twist where the heroine takes center stage in a journey to save the one she loves. I'm sold!

Before I started this book, I read some reviews by people who didn't enjoy the humor. But for me, the humor and silliness were exactly what made it such a joy to read. Sanderson excels in writing incredible, epic fantasies, so getting a glimpse of his lighthearted side was such a treat.

This book was a refreshing palate cleanser after all the psychological mysteries and thrillers I have been consuming lately. Don't get me wrong, I love the twists and turns of a dark thriller, but following Tress on her journey to save her beloved was exactly the kind of cozy, lighthearted read I didn't even know I needed. This one left me smiling.