Tress enjoys a simple life on her home island, collecting cups and washing windows for money. But when her love is sent away to an evil Sorceress many seas away, she finds her way onto a pirate ship to bring him back home.

The verdict: An amazing cozy fantasy from Brandon Sanderson that will take you on a high-seas adventure with a wonderfully average protagonist.

The good: This book was great! The characters really came to life and they felt like real, unique people. I loved Tress especially, our average heroine defying the odds. The book is written very whimsically which I think added to its charm and intrigue. The narrator is reliable despite his state of mind, but his little parts are very funny.

The meh: This book was just a little slow for my taste. Cozy fantasy isn't really my genre so that's probably the only reason this book isn't a 5-star for me.

You'll like this if you like: cozy fantasy, not-so-special protagonists, true love, curses, The Princess Bride, pirates, and high-seas adventures.