I will read absolutely anything K. O'Neill writes with joy, and this new graphic novel is another winner. It speaks to anyone who has ever second-guessed themselves or lost who they are. Two young people, both uncertain in their way, manage to find the answers they seek with each other's help. Very sweet story, with beautiful art and a hint of the fantastic.

A Song for You and I is a sweet, cozy read that reminds me of curling up under a pile of blankets on a rainy day and clutching a mug of hot cocoa while watching a movie that I know has a happy ending... but I still cry in the middle.

The fantasy setting is gorgeous, and it provides a lovely backdrop for Rowan and Leone as their friendship develops. I don't want to give too much away, so I'll just say that neither character was who I expected/assumed at the beginning of the book. The characters grow/unfold organically, and there's something beautiful in how they protect and offer up their vulnerabilities.

This book will absolutely be joining my class library, and I can't wait to get it into students' hands. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this gorgeous book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I’ve been enamored with K. O’Neill’s work since my best friend introduced me to the Tea Dragon series, and I have not read a miss from them yet. This is another beautifully written and illustrated story that had me smiling, saying awwww, and choking up. It’s really just a lovely story of two people discovering who they really are and coming into their own. If you’ve liked the author’s previous works, you’ll love this one, too.

I've been wanting to read a graphic novel by K O'Neill for quite a while. I'm so glad NetGalley gave me the opportunity to read this one before publication.

The story is about a young ranger student who is already so accomplished that when given final assignments, gets an easy one because there's nothing left to prove to the teachers. The student is assigned a peaceful meadow to look after while fellow students are given challenges in dangerous territory.

This book is more about recognizing your true self, overcoming imposter syndrome, and living your best life. Definitely recommended.

Being a ranger means action, adventure, and protecting the weak, but in an effort to prove themselves, Rowan takes an unnecessary risk and their flying horse Kes gets injured. While Kes heals, Rowan is assigned to a slower duty, joining lackadaisical sheep hearder Leone on errands across the outlying lands. Will the two learn from each other and gain the courage to embrace their true identity and chase their dreams?

Oh gosh, I adore the lushness of K. O’Neill’s illustrations. Nature, the trees, rivers, mountains, even clouds, are practically characters unto themselves. I could get lost in the world they create. And the journey that we go on with Rowan and Leone is so heartfelt and sweet. They are two young people experiencing the world and finding themselves in a way that is incredibly relatable, even if you don’t have a flying horse as your best friend. I absolutely cannot wait to recommend this book to anyone who will listen.

Well, that was perfect and everything I needed! If you are needing a story about growth as an individual and finding out who you are, this is the book for you. K O'Neill is so good at weaving stories that make you feel something, and this one does just that. The illustrations are absolutely stunning, and the characters even more so!
I highly recommend this one, and I'm gonna make sure we add this one to our collection!

5/5

A Song for You and I is a lovely, heartfelt adventure about two young people discovering themselves and each other. It is a quiet, warm adventure, but an important one at that. I found the art style to be captivating and served the story well. This should do well for fans of Studio Ghibli films, adventure stories, and those looking for queer representation. I will be purchasing a copy for my collection!

I'll read anything by K. O'Neill. This book felt very comforting, from the artstyle to the story. I'll definitely be recommending this once it's released.

Thank you to Net Galley and Random House Children’s for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

K. O’Neill has done it again. They have whisked me away to a tender world of imaginative fantasy. O’Neill’s stories and characters are always so comforting and the illustrations never fail to take my breath away. Rowan is a character I will hold close to my heart for a long time to come.

I fell in love with Mothkeeper and the Tea Dragon series. I can’t wait to add A Song for You and I to my collection and read it to my children someday.

These are the stories of acceptance and kindness and understanding we need right now. I’m so in awe of O’Neill’s work and can’t recommend them enough.

Pre-order this now! 5 stars / 10 out of 10

I absolutely adore everything K O'Neill ever does. However, this title felt a little hollow for me. The art was beautiful as always, and I absolutely appreciated the message and story being told. It just felt like there needed to be a little more character fleshing out. I appreciate the softness of the plot, but I wish there was a little bit more to it. I will always read and recommend their work, but this one was the first that I struggled to fully get in to the read. I'm very glad that this book exists because I think it will be really great to recommend to younger readers, which is its true audience, but their other work appealed so nicely to adults as well that I was little sad this one didn't as much. I still enjoyed it, and I will definitely recommend it, I just wish it had just a little more.

K. O'Neill never ceases to amaze me. Her distinct illustrations are always sweet and evoke a feeling of wonder in the reader. Similar to her previous books, this title explores identity and belonging as we follow Rose, a novice ranger, trying to prove herself to her mentor and the rest of the more experienced rangers, and Leone, an idle shepherd who loves to play music. In her effort to show how good she is at her job, Rose ignores her mentor's orders and goes on a dangerous mission that could have gotten herself and her flying horse hurt. Nursing her pride, she accompanies Leone on his deliveries and the two grow and get closer to each other. An enjoyable read!

Another triumph by K. O'Neill! A touching story about living as your true self and believing in others. Tranquil but filled with meaning as K. O'Neill's books always are.

This is yet another beautiful, deeply affirming graphic novel from K. O'Neill. I loved the way Rowan and Leone's relationship developed and how they affirmed each other with their interests AND identities. I do wish the relationship between Rowan and their horse Kes was developed more at the outset, though the ending was still pretty great on that front, if understated and simple.

My sincere appreciation to Random House Graphic for providing me with the digital ARC of this book! I’ve read several other books by K. O’Neill, and found this one to be enjoyable! I loved the illustrations and the underlying themes of discovering yourself and coming into your own. I struggled a little bit with what I felt were some gaps in the plot, but that could have just been me not letting the illustrations guide me. I definitely think this would be appropriate for my middle school collection, and I can already think of several students that would enjoy this graphic novel!

A beautiful graphic novel about growing up, discovering who you are and finding your place in the world. The illustrations are loose and lovely, with quiet scenes of wildlife interspersed among the action — the terns flying by made me smile, they’re a favorite bird. I can see this becoming another fast favorite from the author in the library, and already have patrons in mind who will enjoy it. A lovely book to settle down to enjoy on a sunny afternoon.

What a beautiful piece of work K. O'Neill has once again created. A cozy universe filled with adventures big and small, memorable characters, acceptance, and flying horses. I have seen other reviewers compare this to a Ghibli film, and I cannot think of a more apt comparison! I can see this story appealing to many readers in my school for myriad reasons, and I will definitely be purchasing it for my school library.

a song for you and i was a really sweet story. and woah did it successfully remind me of my love for k o’neill’s books. they’re just so cosy and lovely and wonderful and i LOVE the art style!

this book is about working out who you are and who you want to be, and having the support and confidence to become that person. it’s a great middle grade story which can most definitely also be enjoyed by adults (i am proof) and i’m now dying to read the moth keeper which came out last year and which i somehow did not know about until now!

K. O'neil has a way of worldbuilding and creating in a way that completely sucks you in. Their worlds and stories are so immersive. This story was one that felt so personal to the creator, and I'm beyond thankful they shared it with us. I would love to see more set in Rowan and Leone's universe.

This is such a cute, sweet, and simple but important story. Love the art as always, and the fantasy world is exactly the kind of beautiful, slow paced, nature-oriented fantasy world you'd expect given the author. I think many elementary and middle school readers will eat this up, especially those who like their fantasy graphic novels to tend towards more cozy, slice of life type plots

Absolutely wonderful. Easily a perfect read for both kids and adults about learning who you are and what is important to you. And a must-read for fans of K. O’Neill’s other works, as well as for any new comers who are fans of Studio Ghibli or the Earthsea series — I mention the last because this story struck the same exact chord in me that LeGuin’s story did, and I love chasing a feeling.