#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere Universe with a standalone adventure that will appeal to 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?   ******   Praise for Brandon Sanderson     "Epic in every sense." - The Guardian on The Way of Kings     "Brandon Sanderson's reputation is finally as big as his novels." - The New York Times on Words of Radiance     "If you're a fan of fantasy and haven't read the Mistborn trilogy yet, you have no excuses." - Forbes on Mistborn     "One of the best authors in the genre." - Library Journal (starred review) on The Alloy of Law     "Mystery, magic, romance, political wrangling, religious conflict, fights for equality, sharp writing and wonderful, robust characters...Sanderson is a writer to watch." - Publishers Weekly , starred review, on Elantris