I'm a big fan of Kay O'Neill's work and this one met all my expectations. The dreamy illustrations and storyline, gorgeous setting and endearing characters make such an enjoyable read for kids and adults alike. You just want to live in this nocturnal community, watched over by the Moon-Spirit and sustained by the Night Flower tree. The story follows the apprentice Moth Keeper, Anya. She has friends, but is a lonely soul. Her solitude with only the moths for company encourages philosophical musings. "If my lantern went out right now . . . would I even exist anymore?" There's a gentle sadness in this book, but also joy and the feeling of finding home.

This was a simply adorable story! Anya's journey was something I will remember for quite sometime. I adore most if not all of O'Neill's work but this takes the cake. This was a wondrous and fantastical journey that was only enhanced by the illustrations. It's easy to win me over with graphic novels this gorgeous Overall I rate this a 5/5.

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Lovely and meaningful. I adore all of O'Neill's work, and The Moth Keeper is just as soft and magical as the rest.

TW: child abandonment

A beautifully drawn and plotted graphic novel that managed to inter splice strong thematic elements and keep up great entertainment value.

I just didn’t care for this story. I couldn’t make myself finish it. I didn’t care for the illustrations, wasn’t crazy about the characters, and had trouble connecting to the story. I know others love everything this author publishes, but I just couldn’t seem to “get in” to this world. Sorry.