This book was a lovely combination of some of my favorite things: pirates, humor, a distinct narrator, and Hoid.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a rollicking, riveting tale set in the Cosmere universe―a standalone adventure perfect for fans of The Princess Bride.
Amazon Blurb
The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?
This book was absolutely reminiscent of The Princess Bride — which, by the way, I am quite fond of — and which was Sanderson’s prime influence. The sheer humor and silliness and unique narrator are the same.
There were a couple curse words — Sanderson is not Christian, keep that in mind for all of his works. Violence was hardly present and mostly light. As well, there were a few inappropriate jokes, and the gallows humor and some somewhat disturbing mental images might not be for the more sensitive reader — spoiler alert, there are plants that can kill people from the inside out. However, I laughed out loud at multiple points, and overall it was a lighthearted adventure set in a typical Sanderson world: imaginative, detailed, and never exactly easy for the characters. The end had a good twist, and overall it was a nice, lighthearted read.
I would recommend this for Comsere fans and the YA audience — it will make more sense if you already know who Hoid is. But if you already enjoy Sanderson’s works, this is a fun change to get to hear from Hoid and see another facet of the Cosmere.
If you’ve read Tress, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment, if you’d like.
Also, I just wanted to share this quote with you. It absolutely rings true. especially having finished Tress just a tad bit distracted by some of the few secular lines and principles slipped in there.
‘But God does not call His people simply to run around putting out fires after the secular world has lighted them. He calls us to light our own fires, to renew culture. And the best way to drive out bad art is to encourage good art… Since human beings are created in the image of God, they will create culture of one kind or another. The only question is whether it will be a decadent culture or a godly one.’
Charles Colson
Amen. Preach it!
Alright, have a great week! Bye!
I love that quote by Colson!