The Tea Dragon Society

Friends, this was the literally cutest and most heartwarming book I’ve read all year. Also, the art in this book is probably my favorite art style of all time. I recommend this with my entire heart and soul. This story is broken down into five parts; one for each season and then an epilogue. And during Spring, an apprentice blacksmith, Greta (who is getting trained by her mother), rescues a little dragon outside! Greta’s father recognizes the little dragon and knows who his owner is. And once Greta goes to return the little dragon, she gets an invite from the owner, Hesekiel, to come and learn all about the Tea Dragons! Tea Dragons are basically just mini dragons that grow different herbs alongside their horns! And all the names of the dragons are because of their different herbs. The dragon that Greta saves is named Jasmine, but we also meet Rooibos, Chamomile, and a few others during the duration of this book. Greta learns all about Tea Dragons, but also learns about a society that Hesekiel and his husband, Erik, are the last remaining members of. Greta also meets Minette, who is a young girl who was training to be a prophetess and is now having trouble remembering things. She left home, and is now working with Hesekiel and Erik, while also making a beautiful friendship with Greta. But this story is truly about friendship, and how important it is to find a place in the world that will surround you with unconditional love. This is also a story about honoring the past, and traditions, and cultures, and not forgetting where you come from. And ultimately, this is a story about balancing those two aspects and living a life that you’re proud of and that makes you happy. Overall, I loved this more than any word combination I could come up with. Friends, if you are looking for a beautiful book, with even more beautiful messages, that star people of color, and people with disabilities (someone in a wheelchair and someone living with memory loss), and LBGTQIAP+ characters, then look no further. This was nothing short of a treat to read, and I hope you all pick it up. Also, I desperately want my own Tea Dragon companion now.

For children of all ages. I'll be age 43 in 5 days & thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was thrilled to discover this new world & yearn for more. relight my imagination & desire to draw. Plus I looked very similar to Greta at that age & was as equally enthralled with learning all about cats as she is with her passion. This is the 5th graphic novel I've read after discovering how much I enjoy them a mere 5 days ago. I began with Lavender Towne's Unfamiliar series, then read The Okay Witch, & Wash Day Chronicles. The last book is a slice of the lives of current African American women, while the others are in the fantasy genre. The only book not featuring as main lcharacters POC was Unfamiliar (in fact there's zero ethnic diversity). All include lgbt+ characters. This is the only book that includes someone living with a disability. I included the other series as I always want to find books similar to what I just finished. The Unfamiliar books are what I'd read last as it was my 2nd favorite after Tea Dragon Society & most similar to it. I'm excited to find more fantasy graphic novels starring POC. Or just those with leading ladies.

I originally purchased this book, thinking it was a cozy cottagecore novel. Nowhere in the description does it say anything about it being more like a comic book/picture book. I read it in just a few minutes. That being said, it is a lovely little book, with adorable illustrations, a fun storyline, and cute characters. I enjoyed reading it very much. However, I do not think it is worth the $12 I paid for it because of how quickly I read it, and because of that, I likely will not purchase the others in the series, and that is also why I gave it 4 stars. I do think this book would be excellent for young girls who are just getting into reading though!

This book is so calming and beautifully illustrated. It’s something I plan to add to my list of gentle and pleasant things that help me cope with my anxiety. The world building is wonderfully crafted and the characters are unique—each of them has their own short but potent story. Definitely worth a read (and a reread).

I absolutely ADORE this book! I was super impressed by the quality of the hardcover book when it arrived. It felt very solid and sturdy like a high-quality children's book. All the details on the cover and the pages are lovely. Every detail was crisp and clean. There were no signs of damage or mess-ups during production (so no damage to the hardcover and no bleeding ink on the pages.) It was clearly done with lots of care and precision. I follow the artist, Katie O'Neill (or strangelykatie) on Tumblr and was so excited to find out that she had published actual books of her comics! The artwork is gorgeous and makes me feel like I'm living in a magical, whimsical pocket dimension. The story in this book is also beautiful and uplifting. Honestly, that's what I love the most about Katie O'Neill's work. Her stories are full of friendship, kindness, compassion, and love. They represent all different kinds of people learning to grow and trust each other. This story and Katie's other book, Princess Princess Ever After, are some of my go-to cheerful stories that make me smile when I'm feeling sad. I'm so grateful to have these books in my life!

The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill is a charming graphic novel with gorgeous illustrations and a story that has a lot of heart. As a tea lover, I found the tea dragons delightful. They're little dragons that bond with their owners and when they're properly cared for, the leaves, flowers and berries that grown on their horns can be harvested to make amazing tea. I would definitely want to try some of this magical tea if it were possible. The beautiful artwork (swipe to see the end pages and a sample page) was a perfect compliment to the touching story about friendship, found family and love. An all around feel good book that has diverse characters, The Tea Dragon Society is one of my favorite graphic novel reads this year. Pretty sure I will be rereading this one, and I look forward to the companion novel The Tea Dragon Festival. I have a copy of Princess Princess Ever After which I'm excited to read, and I'm hoping I can find a copy of Aquicorn Cove here in the Philippines.

It’s so stinking cute! I love it! The art is absolutely beautiful and cute. I was worried for a second that blacksmithing was going to be cast aside for the tea dragons but glad both are invested in

I enjoyed reading this and Katie O'Neill's previous book, Princess Princess Ever After. They're quick, cute reads, and while they both have heartwarming and almost emotionally soothing storylines, there's something about the author's storytelling that feels a bit thin, or like there are some things that were skipped over in order to keep the books short. In both books, I longed for more character and world development. They both feel like snippets of a larger story that I'm interested in exploring, but don't have access to. For these reasons, I wonder if O'Neill will ever do a longer form graphic novel. While I am a little underwhelmed by the story, I am completely SOLD on tea dragons and would very much would like a little green tea dragon of my own!

C’est tellement mignon à lire. J’avais le sourire tout au long de ma lecture . A mettre dans les mains des plus jeunes comme des plus grands

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I loved the relationships between the characters and the art style was cute. This was exactly what I needed on a lazy Saturday afternoon. I can't wait to continue with the rest of the books.

The art style is super cute and the book is lovely! My favorite graphic novel writer for sure! I have all the tea dragon books and now the aquacorn too!

My daughter's favorite author, she loved this book and the illustrations are beautiful