I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel. I found it truly enchanting! The illustrations were simply beautiful and the story warmed my heart. I fell in love with the sprites within the short amount of pages. I could see this being a series but can also appreciate it as a stand alone. I think it has a great lesson about embracing your passions and what makes you different. Will be purchasing a physical copy for my collection!

This is a lovely, heartwarming graphic novel about friendship, teamwork, neighbourly spirit, and gardening. I really enjoyed it! The art style was super pretty and I ADORED the scenes of gardening. This is the kind of graphic novel that will give you warm, fuzzy feelings.

This graphic novel was a short and sweet read. It reminded me a lot of Tinker Bell, but deeper. We have sprites who help gardening and a gardener who is no good at gardening. It's really cute how Wisteria and the gardener (Elena's) friendship builds. I really want a sprite of my own to help me with my plants (especially since I have the opposite of a green thumb!). Overall, definitely worth the read~

This graphic novel was all I needed right now! Great characters and story, with a powerful message.
The bond and friendship between Wisteria and Elena is amazing and teaches us to help each other and grow better together.
The illustration were absolutely gorgeous and perfect, from the colour and tones to the very different characters.
The sprite and the gardener is a must read and surely a debut graphic novel from illustrators from which you can expect exquisite work!

Such a heartwarming story! It reminds us that whatever's going on in life we are better together!
And the illustrations are absolutely beautiful!

Filled with fairies, friendship and flowers, The Sprite And The Gardener is a delightful story about the beauty of a garden and the wonders of teamwork. What's more, it's perfect for all ages.
The art is gorgeous! It brings life to the story through its bright and colourful nature. The story is fast-passed and sweet, presenting its message clearly. The prettiest gardens really are the ones we grow together.
I am also a sucker for anything fairy related, so that made the entire story more appealing.

I would like to point out one typo on page 44, where Elena says "you've got a ways to go"

The story and art were beautiful and the message was lovely.

This is a beautiful graphic novel. The illustrations are whimsical and gorgeous and the color palette is very aesthetically pleasing. The story was wholesome and joyful and wisterias are my favorite flower, so that was a nice added bonus. Overall, this was a quick, fun read that I recommend to everyone, especially garden lovers.

Sprite and the Gardener is a cute, beautiful graphic novel that traps readers in its art and it's story about friendship. It was a fun read and I recommend it to readers who are looking for a fun and lighthearted story.

Wow this was so beautiful and so so sweet!

Each page was a work of art on it's own, I wish I could display them all! Can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy! The story was short but sweet and filled with happiness and warmth. Definitely an excellent feel good story, perfect to read on an afternoon when you need to lift your spirits a bit.

Very cute with a heap of wistful, this graphic novel is a perfect read for people who love the nature aspects of contemporary fantasy and the bounties that come from community and teamwork. If you like Steven Universe, you’ll definitely like this graphic novel.

The art itself perfectly matches the whimsy and the core of the story. Vibrant pastels and lots of sparkles! I actually remember seeing the original one-page comic that this was based on, but I had no idea until now that it had been extended into a book! I really loved the art development section included in the back – seeing how the character design comes together is always a bonus for me – seeing each artist and author’s process just adds so much depth.

The main character, Wisteria, has a lot of longing in her – longing for growth and for her favorite gardener! Seeing their partnership blossom (literally!) into something vast and sprawling and beautiful was fantastic to watch. I am very enthusiastic about teamwork (so much so that I have a reputation for it amongst my friends) and there really just is something about people coming together to grow things, and just make the world a little better for awhile.

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I looooved this. This is honestly exactly what I needed right now. I've been in a little bit of a slump, and this helped get me out of it.

I loved the characters and the world of the sprites. This is so, so cute and the art and dialogue of the characters are some of the best I've read.

If you like reading cute, light-hearted books that focus on characters, please pick this up. You will not be dissapointed.

This was a delightful read full of lovely illustrations. Long ago sprites worked to help gardens grow, but time and human involvement changed all of that--until Wisteria comes to town and switches things up. I loved the whimsical sprites and the way magic is depicted in this fun graphic novel. Definitely a must read for those that love nature and a little bit of magic.

An e-ARC of this book was sent to me by NetGalley & OniPress in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Sprite and the Gardener is a short enchanting story about the Sprite called Wisteria, and her initiative to help Elena, a girl who is trying to put life and beauty back to her mother's garden. The illustrations and color scheme is so vibrant and beautiful, perfect for flowers and fairies theme. I got enthralled and managed to read it in one sitting. It is a good "pause" read if you are looking for something uncomplicated.

Friendship, cooperation, and unity despite diversity is pretty much the story's moral which makes it a good read for children. However, I still find it bland and monotonous as it has no character development or any sort of thing that would break the "feel-good" feeling even for just a bit. I was not its target market so I don't think my not enjoying it really counts. I'd still recommend it if you are looking for something to uplift you. It was still worth my 15 minutes. :)

The story of The Sprite and the Gardener is a heartwarming tale with beautiful illustrations of lush gardens. On a dark day, the bright illustrations and joyful story are a balm to the heart. Perfect for those who love fairies, gardens, or need a little joy.

A long time ago sprites used their magical talents to take care of all greenery, until humans came along and split the vast swathes of land up into their own private gardens. Since then, humans have cared for their own gardens and sprites have left them to it.

Wisteria is a sprite who is curious about the way things used to be, and after hearing of how a once beautiful garden isn’t looking so well, she goes to investigate. The owner of the home loves her garden but is too busy with work to maintain its beauty. Elena, the woman’s daughter tries to fix the garden up but finds that she isn’t very good at it.

Wisteria secretly helps out, letting Elena believe she has finally gotten good at gardening, however it isn’t long before she catches Wisteria and finds out what’s really going on.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. The main themes were based around friendship and helping others. It was super sweet and wholesome. However what really blew me away with this graphic novel were the illustrations. Rii Abrego’s art is absolutely beautiful and I’ll definitely be on the look out for more of her work.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Jump into a magical world that is a beautiful balance of art nouveau, manga, and vintage seed packets. If that’s hard to imagine—trust me—it’s gorgeous. This graphic novel shows the heartache and rewards of independence and the joy of friendship. Environmental theme is present but doesn’t distract from the emotional narrative. The character design is delightful and this work is an excellent example of body positive inclusivity. Panels and camera angles go above the norm for a dynamic and interesting read.

My main criticism is I wish this book was longer. I could have spent more time with these characters.

A must read for fans of Katie O’Neill and Mai K. Nguyen’s PILU OF THE WOODS.

What a sweet and gentle little story this is! The story follows a tiny flower sprite (or fairy), who wants to find her way back to caring for plants, something the other sprites have long given up. She soon learns she can't do it alone and that working with others, even humans, is the best way to get the world blooming.
A lovely simple story, with cute illustrations and a beautiful limited colour pallet. Full of warmth and joy.

Review to come May 2nd to blog/goodreads/etc.

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

This was a gorgeously drawn graphic novel about gardening and magic. I mostly enjoyed it though I had some small things that niggled and so I couldn't give it 5 stars. Let's begin with the good.

I loved that Elena had big dreams of restoring her mom's garden. Though I do wonder how long it has been since mom touched the garden given all that is there is grass and more grass. It was just lawn. I was curious about that, because believe me, I am now working on fixing a garden by the previous tenant(s) who couldn't do their garden any more due to circumstances (for years apparently) and it was FULL of plants. Big and small, overgrown as heck. I am now trying to create some order in the chaos. But I did like seeing Elena try to make something from nothing and I was definitely rooting for her. I loved the various plants she picked and was delighted when it was getting prettier and prettier. I could also understand her feelings when she found out about Wisteria and found out that Wisteria did most of the work. I would have also been sad and down. I am glad though that they had a chat and decided to both do things, and that Wisteria would teach Elena. That was just the sweetest.

Wisteria was an interesting character and loved how she found her powers again and started using them. I loved that next to powers she also used her tiny fairy strength to help the plants. Like picking off bad buds or leaves. Or making sure that the plant has enough soil and such. I am glad not everything relied on magic.

I also liked the other fairies, though it did seem all they did was just hang around and chat. Haha. I guess given that they think they aren't needed there is just not much more to do. Though, haha, if I was a fairy I would have some amazing adventures instead of just sitting and chatting.

The ending, or well some part even before the ending, that had me smiling. I am so proud of Wisteria. And my love for the other fairies soared up as well. Go fairies!

The art, soooo pretty. Really, I just love it so so much! It is gorgeous and I love the colours used.

Now for the things I wasn't too happy about.

I still have many questions left. Like why did the fairies stop using their magic to help humans/plants. Yes, the humans garden now, so what? You can still help out or find another patch without humans to help out with. To care for. I found it weird that the fairies seemingly forgot about the magic (given that Wisteria had no clue how to handle it and it didn't always work and the fairies weren't that impressed/had counter arguments).
Plus, I would have liked to see Wisteria arrive. Now she was just there and apparently she was a new fairy on the block? It was a bit confusing.
I also felt like the story just missed some depth, something to make it complete. Now it often felt like it only scratched the surface layer a bit. Not even a lot. And that is a shame. There could have been much more character build, more information on the world, why the humans and fairies could see each other (because apparently they shouldn't? But everyone could see them???). I would have liked to see more of Elena's mom because now it felt like she only popped home once every week? Two weeks? And never once checked the garden or went into it? Not sure how much time elapsed, another issue for me.

So yeah, I did enjoy this a lot, but I would have liked so much more. Still 4 stars, because I love gardening and I love magic. Plus, the friendship between Elena and Wisteria was very sweet. Oh, and cannot forget the amazing art. Definitely also deserves points.

Oh my goodness! This was such an incredible and heartwarming read! This graphic novel just warms the heart with its soft illustrations and sweet storyline. It's short but spreads the message of love and teamwork in gardening and life. If you've enjoyed the Secret Life of Arietty, you're sure to love the Sprite and the Gardener!

So cute and wholesome! This story is about finding joy in small but meaningful growth. It’s about asking friends for help and taking on projects one step at a time. I fell in love with our little sprite and gardener immediately. The story is so sweet. And hey, it’s always great to be reminded to look around and enjoy the green things. This earth gives us beautiful gifts when we take care of it.
The art style is somewhere between The Magic Fish and Steven Universe— whimsical and at times even breath-taking. The character designs for all the little sprites were fun because they were all so different! Sprites come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! AHH !! The art was just so lovely !!!
I’m really excited for this to come out in paperback. It’ll be like a little bit of sunshine on my bookshelf.