This is from an advance review copy for which I thank the author.

This was one of the most fun and charming graphic novels I've ever read. It's written I think for middle-graders, but it makes a great story for anyone to read. I loved how detailed it was (including the authors delightful section on the back on different species of tea dragon and their personality traits.

This book is everything that the overly-commercialized 'My Little Pony' garbage ought to have been but failed so dismally to get there. One of the best things about it is how little conflict there is. Everything in this story is about cooperation and understanding, and it made a truly refreshing change, I can tell you. The little dragons are renowned for the tea they produce through leaves which grow on their horns and antlers. Those leaves contain memories which the drinker can share, but they cannot grow without a true bond between the Tea Dragon and its care-giver. And no, you cannot buy that tea commercially!

Another delight was Greta, the main female character, who is unapologetically dark-skinned and who works with her mother in a forge, creating swords. Yes, even in this world there are monsters to fight! But her job and her skin color are ordinary and everyday in this world. The remarkable story is the tea-dragon and the friendship Greta forges with Minette, and the learning relationship she has with Hesekiel and Erik, who is wheelchair unbound. By that I mean that the wheelchair is simply there; it's no big deal and it plays no more part in the story than does the table they sit at or the shoes Greta wears, or the horns in her head. It was just nice to see how thoroughly inclusive this story was.

The artwork is gorgeous colorful, detailed, and just plain pleasing to the eye. The overall story is sweet with its steady pace and the idea of a 'changing of the guard' and traditions being kept in play by willing neophytes taking up the challenge. I think it was a wonderful read and I recommend it highly.

This book is exceptional for many reasons but the endearing story and illustrations are clearly evident from the cover and first page. What I want to applaud and give a standing ovation to is the representation of diversity without it being the central theme. Diversity exists in this book just as it does in real life and is beautiful, refreshing and vital for our children to have access to in literature. While I noticed it, and know from interviews with the author that she is very intentional about this, the story is one that has broad appeal and a pedagogical foundation that raises the bar for children's books. Thank you for this book!!!

I loved this! I need this book when it's published. The art is so cute and it's about dragons who grow tea leaves, and when you make tea out of it, you remember good memories you had with them. There isn't necessarily a "story" in the conventional sense, but it succinctly captures the *feeling* of soothing, happy times with friends. (This book probably had a more poignant effect on me since many of my soothing happy times with friends involved hanging out with tea.)

The Tea Dragon Society is about a young girl named Greta who rescues a tiny dragon in the marketplace and discovers the world of tea dragons and the wonderful souls who care for them.

This was such a lovely graphic novel. It's soft--in both it's heartfelt story and creamy, pastel imagery--and thoughtful and just generally makes you want to enjoy life and a good cup of tea! My only real complaint is that I wish it was longer! I felt like there were so many fascinating ideas and characters to explore here and we only barely skimmed the surface, so I'm really hoping there may be a sequel in the future!

But otherwise, I just absolutely loved this book! In addition to an adorable fantasy story, I really appreciate seeing such great diversity and LGBTQ representation in a book aimed at younger readers. There's definitely not enough of that out there, and O'Neill does such a wonderful job of it. All in all, a very fun read that I would definitely recommend.

What a lovely little story about friendship, memories, and keeping 'the old ways' alive in new ways. I enjoyed the way the friendships and the characters each grew. The artwork was stunning, beautiful colors.

First of all I feel the need to point out that yes there are tea dragons in this book. It wasn’t just a cutesy title to dupe you into reading it. Super basic to point out but I get really techy about names ever since a book had the word “Bees” in it and it wasn’t about bees (over 10 years ago).*

This comic is made up of an incredibly diverse cast with different races, species, and sexualities. The main character has (Goblin) blood and she has these cute little horns while the character she ends up meeting and working with looks like a humanoid fox type creature.This is the type of graphic novel that would appeal to people of different ages and backgrounds. It is super cute and sweet so I can see younger kids reading it, but it’s also a bit complex and has some really cool character development that will appeal to… not younger kids. There are hints at romance but nothing overtly sexual. Sometimes you just want a super sweet fluffy story with cute art to relax with.

Divided into chapters based on the seasons (Spring, Summer...) Even though this was only 61 pages and volume one of the story I feel like it had a distinct ending. There wasn’t a cliffhanger to force you to read the second volume, but it also left room for more story. If you’re into super plotty graphic novels this one might be a miss for you because it’s a bit thin on that aspect.

I really like the lore of the tea dragons and learning about what makes their tea special. They grow the tea on little branches they have on their antlers/horns and their tea has special properties. They also have different colors and personalities and you can really tell that O’Neill really put a lot of thought into this comic. The ending has some blurbs from the Tea Dragon Handbook so that the readers can learn more too. Throughout the book O’Neill made sure that they were a central part of the story instead of just being like “oh aren’t these cute.”

I really want a tea dragon because I like both tea and dragons.It makes me sad that they don’t exist because I would love to have a cute little tea dragon to take care, but I guess I can settle for having a grumpy cat instead (even if she doesn’t grow tea).



The art for this book was absolutely gorgeous. The color palette matches the cuteness of the story while also making it look like it belongs in the fantasy genre. It had a Studio Ghibli vibe to it because of the cuteness and the kind of magical realism. The art had a softness to it (lines, colors) while still being well defined (not foggy or blurry if that makes sense?). It doesn’t have the whole traditional block by block panels that superhero comics are known for so that contributes to the kind of airy vibe the story has going on. Each character has unique colors and features and the dragons look dragonesque but they are unique enough to tell that O’Neill drew them to match their tea type.

This book was adorable. The art was amazing. It was bold yet gentle. The story was so cute that I just wanted my own Tea Dragon. I also really enjoyed the little excerpt from the Tea Dragon Society's Guide.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

This is, hands down, the cutest thing I have ever read. The art is so soft and neat, the cast is wonderful, diverse and so, so loving and supportive of each other, and the dragons.. guys, dragons. DRAGONS. That is all.

The only downside? It's short. Just as I was losing myself in this world of dragons and kind people, it was all over. Is this enough to make me rave less about The Tea Dragon Society? Nope. If anything, I'll be there with bells on should we ever be granted a sequel of a sorts to this. With. bells. on.

DRAGONS, you guys.

This is a wonderful adventure, a journey in a world that you feel like your own in an instant. The art is beautiful, the writing is nice and the story is perfect with those awesome characters. What a wonderful compilation of feelings and memories. Love it!

There is so much beauty in this book. It made me want a tea dragon of my own! I love the dragon index and care instructions on the back. A story of how kindness freely given returns a bigger kindness. I do hope there will be more Tea Dragon Society books!

Stories like this remind me that art and words really are magic. This is a sweet story about friendships and the families we choose to make as we grow. Also, I really want a tea dragon. One of each please.

This was an absolutely stunning little graphic novel, and the only complaint I have is that I wish there was more of it. The whole tone of the story was whimsical and sweet, with an air of childlike innocence surrounding every beautiful moment. The art was delicate and colourful and i found myself just staring at some of the pages.
I appreciated that the character design was so varied, and had a diverse cast of characters. Many of which worked to subvert stereotypes without being clunky or preachy.
Would recommend for fantasy and tea lovers alike. Perfect for all ages.

Like Princess Princess Ever After, this is a very sweet and inclusive story of a fantasy world with adorable illustrations. I do wish there was a little more world-building and backstory on the characters. The tea dragons are immediately eye-catching and enchanting and I can certainly see them earning a following at my library. I'd love to see more of this world!

There is so much to love about The Tea Dragon Society. The story is lovely, and addresses themes such as acceptance, love, and hard work. I love the artwork, particularly of the adorable tea dragons themselves. I will be recommending this for my library to purchase!

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I was so freaking excited when I spotted this book over on Netgalley, I just adored Katie O' Neill's other book I read: Princess Princess Ever After. I just needed this new book of hers in my life.

The start was a bit slow, but it quickly picked up and then I just needed more, I absorbed the story, the characters, everything, like sponge. Even now, after reading it, I just need more.

I was shipping Greta and Minette, but also Hese and Erik. Greta and Minette from the start, when they first met up, and Hese and Erik after seeing them together, how sweet they were and it really ignited when I saw their backstory (which by the way, brought tears in my eyes).

The book takes places in 4 seasons, each one brings something new. We see Greta grow. We see her find out more about herself. She is a gifted blacksmith, but she is also growing as a caretaker of the tiny dragons.
The same goes for every character though, each season continues the story we have but brings new elements that will make you love the characters more and more.

Greta was a wonderful character, I loved her so much. She was sweet, caring, never gave up, was there when Minette needed her.

Minette was my second favourite character. It was really interesting to see her open up more and more as the seasons pass. Her backstory is a sad one, I can imagine why she did what she did. I would have probably done the same thing.

Hese and Erik were also terrific characters, and it was really sweet to see those two together. They are doing great things, and I loved that they took Minette under their wing and helped her out.

The ending? I loved it, and I just need more of this world, more about this Tea Dragon Society.

The art was fabulous, then again, I didn't expect anything less. I loved the art in Princess Princess Ever After. The style here in this book is slightly different, but still gorgeous. I just love the colours, how simple it looks, yet you can see that there is a lot of love and work in it.

I also like that we have an epilogue with some information on the society, about tea dragons, leaves, and much more.

All in all, I would highly recommend this book to everyone. Lovely art, cute characters, lots of shipping, dragons, and more.

An amazing accomplishment. A book that I will never forget and will encourage others to read. So simple yet so beautiful.

In this graphic novel, Greta's mother is teaching her to be a blacksmith, but Greta is distracted when she befriends a tea-shop owner with a pet tea dragon. As Greta learns to care for the tea dragons, she befriends a whole new group of people in the society dedicated to protecting their tea dragons, and brewing the delicious tea leaves harvested from their horns. But will Greta ever return to her blacksmithing lessons, or have a tea dragon of her own?

I love the whimsical artwork! The colors and lines are soft and sweet. I thought the plot was adorable and lovely. The little tea dragon creatures are the cutest thing ever created! But there were some confusing things about this book that make it difficult to review.

My main problem is that there is a homosexual couple in this book. One of them is a human and the other is some kind of furry llama-looking guy with a long tail. I did not appreciate this kind of political/philosophical posturing in an otherwise lovely children's book about dragons.

There is a little black magical flaming creature that follows Greta around as her pet. I did not realize until the end of the book that it is a flaming charcoal brick, and they are bonded because of her blacksmith ancestry and goblin blood. So a magical charcoal dude is there, but never speaks or can't speak. Is he there to heat the fires in the smithy? Does he help her with the blacksmithing stuff? Why are you there, little dude? You're cute, but I don't know why you are in the story.

There is not really much going on in the plot. It sort of starts a storyline, and then sort of finishes the storyline, and sort of gives a conclusion to some things, and other things are left hanging there. Very wishy-washy, and not much to hold onto. (I like a solid plot, with a definite story line, and a concrete ending. This is not that.) It gives the book a dreamy, fluid quality though, which is in keeping with the storytelling temperament and softly flowing illustrations. It fits the style of this book.

Also, the dragons don't LOOK like dragons. They are adorable fluffy little creatures, and they all look so different and unique! But they just look like creatures, not dragons. Some of them resemble bunnies more than dragons. I wanted dragon-looking dragons, so I was a little disappointed about that.

And the last 20 pages of the book is an encyclopedic explanation of tea dragons, their habits, the different breeds of dragon that produce different tea leaves, and what is required to care for each breed. It was really interesting and fun to read!

Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.

I loved Princess Princess Ever After, so I was eager to get my hands on the e-galley version of this. It does not disappoint. Everything about this graphic novel is sweet, from the art, to the story. The tea dragons themselves are especially adorable, I loved the profiles of them at the end of the book. As a children's librarian, I've already ordered a copy and can't wait to start recommending it!

Esta cosita ha sido lo más cuqui que me ha pasado últimamente. Es un cómic muy cortito y dulce, en el que el dibujo y el color combinan perfectamente con el ambiente y los temas. Tiene como protagonista a una niña que salva a un dragón del té y gracias a él encuentra la tetería de la ciudad, regentada por dos antiguos aventureros. Allí conoce a Minette, una profetisa que ha perdido la memoria, y juntas aprenden el arte de hacer té a partir de las hojas de los dragones.

Además de adorable es la cosa más casualmente inclusiva que he encontrado jamás, todos los personajes tienen distintos tonos de piel (y algunos rasgos no muy humanos), Erik va en silla de ruedas, Minette tiene pérdidas de memoria, y tiene los romances queer más bonitos y sutiles del mundo. Trata algunos temas tan curiosos como conservar las tradiciones y si hay lugar para la artesanía en el futuro, y enlazándose con estos presenta los conflictos de las protagonistas sobre a qué quieren dedicar su vida. Es una pena que no veamos más del mundo de fantasía en el que tiene lugar, porque deja entrever cosas muy interesantes (monstruos, profetisas, magos) pero se centra en la vida mundana de una niña pequeña. En cierto modo es un slice of life pero enmarcado en un mundo fantástico muy original.

Me ha parecido encantador y súper agradable de leer (aparte de cierta puñalada romántica que fue directa a mi corazón). Me encantaría que lo convirtieran en una historia más larga, pero la verdad es que como un proyecto pequeñito se potencian sus puntos fuertes. Podéis empezar a leerlo en su web: The Tea Dragon Society, pero la versión completa tiene más páginas y contenido extra, como una explicación sobre los dragones del té y un manual que detalla cada tipo que existe: su tamaño y peso, qué partes se usan para hacer el té, los cuidados especiales que necesitan... Y sinceramente, ¿a quién no le gusta ver dragoncitos adorables?

This is the second comic I read by this author and I'm in love! This is too pure for this world!!!

It has dragons! Queer, PoC, and disabled characters! Female blacksmiths! Super cute illustrations!! What else could you ask for??