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I loved this graphic novel! The colourful illustrations were stunning, and I simply couldn't get over the visual appeal of this collection. The story itself, was very sweet and the tea dragons were adorable. I can't wait to read the other Tea Dragon books.

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beautiful and enchanting read that will bring a smile to the face of anyone who reads it.

The art work is stunning and quite literally tells a story without words on many occasions throughout the book. O’Neill’s art has a way of drawing you in with it’s sweetness.

The story itself is very whimsical and the diverse array of characters are an absolute delight.

I highly recommend the entire series. I loved it from start to end.

Thank you NetGalley, Oni Press, and Katie O’Neill for the opportunity to read this book.

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This is the next instalment of the Tea Dragons and once again, I LOVE IT! So light and heartwarming but deep and meaningful! The diversity of the characters in how they identify themselves, the way it approaches love and relationships as couples but also as families and friends. The artwork alone is beautiful and there are so many pictures I would love to have hung around my house!
I want more of this series. I love it so much!

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The Tea Dragon series is just a breath of fresh air. It can be enjoyed by all ages as the artwork is beautiful and the story endearing. This last installment has themes of dealing with grief (which, omg, my heart!! Little Ginseng!) and finding your life purpose. O'Neill develops both themes with gentleness and kindness. I loved all the character designs, and even though all the characters are fantastical, they are diverse with diverse loves. I think many fantasy writers could learn something from this series, that when you are creating a world, you don't need to be bound to our current social norms. This is truly a one-of-a-kind series. (Plus, who wouldn't want to take care of a tea dragon?!)

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I received this as an ARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for giving me access.

Once again, Katie O’Neill created a masterpiece! I love the world she creates with the Tea Dragons. The story is so heartfelt and about finding your way.

My heart aches to think this could be the last in the series. Everything is so cute and has great messages. I thoroughly loved this book.

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I love this series, and I'm thrilled that I was able to read an advanced copy of the conclusion! The artwork brings me joy and warm fuzzies. Like the previous graphic novels in this trilogy, the plot is simple. The story doesn't have much action. However, these are beautiful stories for any age to read for relaxation and peace. I like the inclusion of characters from the previous two books. It brought a sense of closure.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.

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The tea dragon series keeps being exquisite, as always. Its quiet and comforting sense of community and queerness feels like coming home every single time.
The character design is plain perfect, there's no other way to describe it. No one feels out of place, and the backgrounds are beautiful too.
The last few pages add some worldbuilding to the story and they help make everything feel more real. Maybe I would've spread them out throughout the book, maybe at the beginning or the end of each chapter, so it wouldn't feel like everything was being dropped on me all at once.
Also, little Ginseng is so cute!!! I hope she gets to grow tea leaves again some day.

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I truly loved this book. This 3rd volume is as good as the previous 2. The drawings are beautiful, the story is soft, inclusive and heartwarming.

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The Tea Dragon series is probably my favorite graphic novel series I've ever read. These books are so wonderful, wholesome, and heartwarming.

<i>Remember that you are already whole.</i>

This third novel follows Greta trying to impress a blacksmith for an apprenticeship while also looking for a way to help Ginseng through their grief/mourning period of losing their previous caretaker. Minette receives a tapestry from the monastery where she used to train and it makes her question her path in life. We're also reunited with the characters we know and love from the two previous books.

<i>When someone is grieving, the best thing you can do is let them heal on their own, and show them that you’ll be there for them. </i>

This was such a pleasant reading experience and I highly recommend this entire graphic novel series. The illustrations are breathtakingly beautiful. I will read anything that Katie O'Neill writes/creates because it's so heartwarming, and it brings me joy.

<i>Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for ARC of this book.</i>

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The overall story was so lovely to read, it was wholesome and sweet. The relationships just make my heart burst with joy, and I was glad to see the characters from book 2 show up in this one. Of course the art is stunning as per usual. It really makes you feel all cozy and warm inside.

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This is a perfect addition to the Tea Dragon series. The Tea Dragon Tapestry will become another book of this series I revisit to cheer me up and calm me down. It is wholesome and genuine and utterly lovely.

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The last book in the series and I will miss all the characters. Really love the setting and feeling of peace that these books emit. The artwork is just as stunning as everything she does! Cannot wait to purchase this book to add to my collection because I will revisit this world many times. So excited to see what the author comes up with next!

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The Tea Dragon Series is quite possibly one of my favorite series I've ever read. The illustrations, the work, the thought, everything that Katie O'Neill puts into it is nothing short of amazing!

Illustrations are once again, on point. I've loved her work since I picked up The Tea Dragon Society, book 1 in the Tea Dragon series. It's consistent and lovely as always.

What I love about the series are the small details that Ms. O'Neill puts into it. There is always the plot of the story, here we see Greta and Minette again as they are working and building. Greta creating her one item to apprentice with a new master and Minette working through her dreams and fears that she is losing herself.

There are also the smaller details, the love that is shown between the adults with each other. The happiness and sadness of what happens when your life changes. Sometimes for good.

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This is the third graphic novel in the series. I love that all the characters come and go throughout the series. It's like seeing old friends again. In Tea Dragon Tapestry, Greta and Minette are woven back into the story as the highlighted thread; however, Erik, Hese and even Rinn are pulled together to create this masterpiece. Threads of friendship, mastering/apprenticing a craft, moving on and finding happiness are woven together beautifully. I love the storyline, but I am always enthralled by the tea dragons.

Let's be honest, the tea dragons are the stars of this series. Peppermint, Cham, Rooibos and Ginseng star in this literary tapestry. I love seeing their illustrated emotions and personalities and I always go back to study them after I finish reading through the storyline. In this one, Ginseng is struggling with the death of their previous caretaker and Greta is trying to bond/make it better as much as she can. Cham tries to console Minette through her nightmares and Peppermint and Rooibos are supportive as ever of Erik and Hese. I adore when Peppermint and Rooibos stick out their tongues at one point in the story.

The ending as always is a collection of brewed memories and it does not disappoint. I invite you to enjoy this graphic novel as much as I have all three of them. The plots are real and applicable to real life, but the characters are larger than life. The art, as always, is beautiful, whimsical and inspiring. One day, I hope to have my own tea dragon illustrated! I'd like to think of my own tea dragon as a cranberry one: plucky, a bit tart at times, but over all, soothing.

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The Illustrations in Katie O’Neill’s graphic novels are some of the most aesthetically pleasing I have come across. The story of The Tea Dragon Tapestry is sweet and full of heart but the illustrations are what leave me in awe. I think that the beautiful art style will open this graphic novel up to child and adult readers alike. I have so much love for this series and I can’t wait to recommend it to more readers!

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Katie O'Neill is fantastic. I have read all the Tea Dragon story I can get my hands on and have loved every bit of it. The characters are soft and meaningful, the stories are light but entertaining, and the illustrations are such a vibe. I would highly recommend.

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This is another beautifully written and illustrated instalment in the Tea Dragon series. As it builds on events and relationships from the first two books, it is really vital to have (re)read them first to understand what's happening. It features Minette and Greta from the first book, Aedhan and Rinn from the second book, along with Hesekiel, Erik and those adorable, pesky tea dragons.

The book has themes of loss, new beginnings and found family. It's a gentle tale suitable for all ages.

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I'd like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in an exchange for an honest review.
I heard about the series when a book box featured the series and I fell in love! I really enjoyed this!

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The perfect installment in such a heartwarming series. While the plot is on the simple side and there is not much world building or character development, it still manages to positively address diversity and acceptance. There wasn't as much dialog, but the illustrations and the colors are stunning and any more dialog would have ruined that. The theme of accepting yourself and where you are on your own personal journey, is both beautiful and powerful.

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While I’m really bummed that this is the last installment in the Tea Dragon Society books, I can’t describe what a joy it was to read. I loved The Tea Dragon Society and The Tea Dragon Festival, and was so excited to read the third book. Katie O'Neill’s art style is absolutely gorgeous, and I love how she focuses on the magic of everyday life, and explains profound things in such a soft and gentle way.

In The Tea Dragon Tapestry, Greta is working on a project to become an apprentice to a master blacksmith she admires, but also dealing with her Tea Dragon Ginseng grieving its previous owner. Minette is coming to terms with her new path in life, and trying to figure out what happens next. These are things anyone can relate to, and there was advice given that particularly resonated with me. I needed to read this book and hear those words! There are also some familiar characters from past books in the series that show up, which was really fun, especially as we get to see that all the characters find a happy ending of sorts.

This book was magical and kind and wonderful, and I highly recommend it to readers of all ages.

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