Fans of O’Neill’s work are in for a treat with this emotionally-charged, community-driven folk tale, told through easy-to-follow text and O’Neill’s signature charming illustrations.

This was my 5th or 6th graphic novel by K. O'Neill. I love their work. The artwork and story is always beautiful and filled with nature. This one is a fairy tale of a desert-dwelling people and a girl that must live a life of solitude protecting the sacred moths.

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I love everything K. O'Neill produces and this newest graphic novel of theirs is no exception! The artwork is simply stunning, depicting a desert world where the protagonist's community lives in the nighttime (and sleeps through the heat of the day). Combining animal and human features for the characters adds to the fantasy world, and as always they are fluid in gender and relationships. I found the world-building and background a little slow to get going in the beginning but it definitely picks up in the second half and was hard to put down! Targeted at middle grade readers, the plot has good themes of perseverance, but also recognizing when you might need a break and when you might need to ask for help and that it's ok if you can't do it all on your own sometimes.

I have loved every book by K. O'Neill and The Moth Keeper is no exception! K's art style and whimsical storytelling are so unique and beautiful.

The Moth Keeper is a graphic novel by K. O’Neill who also wrote the Tea Dragon Society graphic novels. This one follows Anya who is tasked with being the moth keeper. Being a moth keeper is an important job because moths keep the Night Flower healthy and the village relies on the Night Flower. I liked how this world was set up starting with the legends and stories that lead the village to where it is now. I thought it was cool that there were Night and Day villages where people either lived under the moon or sun. Anya wants to be the moth keeper because she wants to be the light for the people in her village. I liked the discussion of Anya not knowing her place in the world and of loneliness. Of course I also thought the art style was really beautiful. The only thing I didn’t love was there were quite a few parts of the novel where it was only illustrations and no dialogue. I did get slightly confused at some points trying to figure out what was going on. Overall, this was a cute and quick read that is perfect for all ages!
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A sweet story about a person finding their way, learning they don't have to go it alone. I really loved the artwork, and the reminder that it is good to ask for help when you need it.

WOW what an amazing graphic novel. I hadn't realized this was K o'neill when I requested it, but no wonder I loved it as much as I did. It was so effortlessly magical, and even though we only saw glimpses of this whole new world, it was done in a way that I was immediately emersed.
The story was incredibly sweet, and I loved the showcase on the importance of community.

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Another beautifully illustrated graphic novel from O'Neill! This book educates the reader on the importance of community and staying together. I'd recommend this to those who liked Kiki's Delivery Service!

The art is lovely. The color palette truly captures the desert sprit. The textures are palpable. The story is sweet. K O'Neill has yet again done an amazing job at creating a tender and rich world that captivates readers eyes and hearts.

**Big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

An incredibly sweet J/YA read about hope, friendship, community, nature, and personal growth. A joyful experience and one that I recommend for all readers.

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Published copy read and reviewed-borrowed from Library.

The art in the first few pages were a bit jarring for me. It was hard to decipher what is going on in the world but that quickly corrected itself a few pages after that.

Anya has been assigned to take over the care of the Moon Moths, the most important task in all the village. The moths keep the tree and it's Night Lily alive and in turn keeps the village alive. It's a lonely task and is hard on the caretaker.

The art is actually really pretty and the story was full of emotion and longing. There are actually several threads in the story and it was interesting to see how they all intertwined. It was all very beautiful and would absolutely recommend that you pick it up.

I've read everything K. O'Neill has written and I must say this is a new favorite. The story and art are just so beautiful. I loved the journey we went on with our moth keeper, and this will be a story that sticks with me for a long time, and one I will always recommend.

This was gorgeous, the art told the story and it was sunning. I loved every second of this Graphic Novel. The story is just as beautiful and touches your heart and warms you up.
I'm so grateful for an arc copy . I'd definitely be buying this when it comes out.

Cute, and I’m a mood-child so I loved everything about the Moon-Spirit and Moon-Moths, but I didn’t care for the protagonist or her friend. I think I would’ve liked this more if the story was focused on the older Moon Keeper instead, or the ghost girl, but apparently this is middle-grade (which I somehow didn’t realize until seeing the tags) so I guess that wouldn’t work for the target audience! Speaking of the artwork, it isn’t exactly my style but I loved the color palette!

K. O’Neill is a warm hug of a writer. They know how to make you feel so many feels in such a short book. Their story building and world building are amazing. I look forward to more from this author.

This story touched my soul and spread light in the dark of some of my own personal thoughts.

I absolutely loved this lovely graphic novel. If you are looking for beautiful graphic with a great narrative, look no farther. I know this book with be very popular with my middle school students. I will definitely be purchasing a copy for the library.

Beautifully graphed story, stitched together harmoniously in such a way that it flowed easily across the pages creating the world the author envisioned for the reader to become immersed in. Hard to put it down.

Though it was slow to pick up and there are some stuttering points, the overall feeling of the story had a much needed weight to it. The responsibility, the importance of somethings matters. It's a subtle message that will settle and linger long after the book is finished.

Between the characters and the amazing graphics reminiscent of my favorite Studio Ghibli films, this book will be a story that I will find myself returning to read over and over again.

** Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion **

The Moth Keeper by K. O'Neill does not disappoint! This beautiful story shows compassion, love, and friendship. Great for all readers with wonderful illustrations!

In an odd way, this is a little hard for me to review. Not because it wasn't amazing (it was) and beautifully illustrated (it is), but because I'm not even sure how to describe the feeling it gave me. Something old and familiar, like nostalgia, but still new, and promising. I saw a lot of my own fears & feelings mirrored in Anya, and I wish this had existed when I was kid - the powerful themes of loneliness, isolation, community, and learning to find ones' place would've been a great comfort back then. As it is, even as a long-grown adult, it still is. I still see pieces of myself in the story and characters. I think most people would. I wish there'd been a little more to it though. I almost feel like I've gotten a teaser, and I now I need more.

Anya is proud to finally be a Moth Keeper, but quickly learns the weight of her responsibilities. Being Moth Keeper in the night village means spending many nights alone and isolated from her friends. The threat to the moths challenges Anya to rise to the task of protecting the moths and preserving the lamps and the night village.

This is a beautifully-illustrated book. The wordless cells were used to an aesthetically pleasing and dramatic effect. I would have liked to see the supporting characters fleshed out more, however. I would recommend this to patrons looking for new fantasy titles.