Tress of the Emerald Sea: A Cosmere Novel (Dramatized Adaptation)

Secret Projects, Book 1

By: Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by: David Cui Cui, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Walker, Natalie Van Sistine, Chris Davenport, Wyn Delano, Crystal Lee, Torian Brackett, Gabriel Michael, Full Cast, Eva Wilhelm, Shanta Parasuraman

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.

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?

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Performed by Chris Davenport, Crystal Lee, Torian Brackett, Wyn Delano, Eva Wilhelm, Natalie Van Sistine, Shanta Parasuraman, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Walker, David Cui Cui, Gabriel Michael, Keith Richards, Ken Jackson, Matthew Pauli, Mike Carnes, Morgan Dalla Betta, Nick J. Russo, Scott McCormick, Stephanie Németh-Parker, and Yasmin Tuazon.

©2023 Dragonsteel, LLC (P)2024 Graphic Audio LLC

Excellent treatment of a good story

Full cast is great in this version of Tress. Graphic Audio doesn’t always mix and balance audio well; but the sound effects and background music are very well executed in this title.
They excised the story of the tosher and the potatoes in this abridged movie in your mind. Not sure if there are other missing pieces.
If Graphic Audio continues to put out this level of audio quality I will definitely listen more.
The story: definitely a gem for the cosmere fan, and also a decent standalone fairy tale. Features some decidedly silly and goofy bits, some simple characters, and some predictable plot. As with most fairy tales, there are some logical gaps.
That said, it’s a charming story and a fun adventure.

Surprisingly delightful

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was a little unsure with the first chapter or so but was so happy I kept listening. From the characters to the adventure, it kept my attention and kept me laughing. It was surprisingly delightful and the cast did a wonderful job. This is my first dramatized audio and I was very pleased.

witty

This book is very entertaining and very witty. The author plays on words to keep the reader entertained throughout the book. Love it!

Amazing voice actors

Love all the voice actors! Such a great story, fun and humorous , just silly enough and entertaining.

Utterly Fantastic & Captivating

This particular dramatized audiobook is sincerely wonderful. The cast all do a fantastic job portraying their characters, the narrator is amazing, and the sound effects really immerse you in the story. All of this culminatea into this being an utterly captivating audiobook. Definitely recommend!

Incredible universe and character building

I haven’t read/listened to something this good in a long time. I love how the character stays true to her principles but becomes more adventurous. Highly highly recommend!

Utterly charming!

This book caught me by surprise and the dramaticized version was my first experience. I couldn’t stop listening to this story! The narration was excellent, the story whimsical and charming. A wonderful listen!

Upbeat, charming heroine and Douglas Adams would be proud like a fish on Tuesday

This one-shot is probably the best of the Cosmere novellas with a noticeably different writing style. It reminds me of Douglas Adams Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in its non-sequitur metaphors, and amusing main characters.

Don't give up

I didn't realize I bought the graphic audio version. At first I was thinking about returning it, but it quickly started growing on me and I really enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed the story and didn't see the twists coming at all.

It was also fun having Hoyd a part of the story and crew in such a unique way. It helped to build his depth of character while still keeping him mysterious. Very fun!

Tress's character development was delightful to follow and I like how it inspires the reader to believe in themselves and not give up on their personal stories and quests.

Excellent addition to the Cosmere

A fun inversion of a classic story, told with delightfully witty narration. Would absolutely recommend.