This graphic novel was just as adorable as the first by Katie O'Neill. I really enjoyed being able to go back to The Tea Dragon universe. This novel allowed us to see how a different village raised their dragons as a community rather than the dragons forming a bond with one person.

I definitely have to say that my favorite part of the book was seeing the friendship between Aedhan and Rinn develop. I would love to see Katie O'Neill continue that storyline and see where the ideas go with Rinn wanting to be a cook and Aedhan protecting the village.

As with the last novel, the graphics were absolutely adorable and I'd definitely love my own Marshmallow tea dragon (it's just so adorable!!). I'm going to have to check out the rest of Katie O'Neill's books to see if I love them as much as this series.

Katie O’Neill’s book is written wonderfully, and the illustrations are perfect. The Tea Dragon Festival was a fun and whimsical read that kept on giving. The format was perfect for this story as was the illustrations. Ultimately I think this book are beautifully delivered.

I thought this was a cute and fun read. While I think I would have enjoyed it more had I read the first book (as this was a companion) I still had a good time reading it. I loved the addition of sign language in the graphic novel. It was never confusing and was always easy to tell apart from the dialogue. I would recommend this if you want something light-hearted to read.

I loved this story ! The drawings are beautiful, it's sweet and soft but with a powerful message. It's the kind of story that warms the heart

Rinn, who lives in a village that co-exists with tea dragons, discovers a dragon (not a tea dragon, but a bigger dragon) asleep in a shrine while she is out gathering supplies for her peers. The dragon is happy to see her, but they come to the realization that the dragon has been sleeping for 80 years. Two traveling bounty hunters go on a search for the cause of such a long slumber, and discover another dragon or spirit wishing to share the beauty of the forest, but is mistakenly causing prolonged slumber. Rinn befriends the dragon, and helps them become acclimated to village life. The illustrations were soft and luxurious, inviting readers to pause and inspect all the scenes for their floral accompaniment and embellishments. The story leaves a bit to be desired, as there is more quiet, peaceful moments, and not much to keep the story flowing. There are short bursts of plot and conflict, but they're quickly settled and solved. This leaves open to more stories in the Tea Dragon world, and readers will be interested to read more after this title.

A queer kids book?
A love story?
Dragons?

And more disabled characters?

You've got it all with this cute little graphic novel. 5 ⭐

This is the perfect children's book, but you can get something out of it at any age. It has a sweet message of acceptance, overcoming seemingly impossible odds and letting go of what you cant change.

The art is beautiful as always but this book isn't just pretty, it also builds upon O'Neill's world in a natural way. The story progression is consistent, the character arcs are satisfying and the diverse cast means everyone can see themselves in this fantastical story. I prefer this book to The Tea Dragon Society because it felt like Katie O'Neill had enough time to transform the idea of a world into something far greater than it already was. I can't wait to see what she does next.

I want a Tea Dragon.

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I was sent this ARC via NetGalley from Oni Press in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this graphic novel! So cute and whimsical! They art and colors are beautiful. I gave it 4/5 stars.

This was super cute and just what I wanted at the time! Katie writes so simplistic, yet so rooted in deep themes that we all could relate to. I love the story in this one perticular and would recommend you check out all her stories. The art in this book is stunning! Every page is beautiful, whimsical and just utterly unique. If you need something warm, cute and wholesome, then definitely check this out!

This was such a cute, fast read!

I loved The Tea Dragon Society, so I was so excited to be able to get an early copy of The Tea Dragon Festival!

The art was beautiful and ASL is shown throughout, which is amazing! There are even resources for ASL in the back of the novel.

Another tidbit, in one scene they were painting gourds to prepare for the festival. When I was young, my Nana grew gourds and we used to paint them! It took me right back and gave me a great nostalgic feel.

Five stars for this amazing graphic novel about love, acceptance, and finding out who you are. I will definitely recommend!

The short of it: I absolutely adored this graphic novel! The artwork was beyond stunning, I could honestly drown in it. The whole concept of tea dragons and dragons was so unique! I was so impressed by the diversity included in this book as well. This was such a pure and wholesome read, and I will be posting a full review on my blog closer to the publication date. Thank you so much Oni Press and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book is wonderful. The artwork is so gentle it adds to the feel of the story itself. I also adored the rich color pallet used. It is a story that builds itself around inclusivity. The villagers learning sign language to communicate with the story's deaf character was such a great element! The addition of non-binary and gender fluid characters expanded on the inclusiveness in the book. There was a solid message of acceptance here that would be enjoyed by young and old!

An endearing and charming read! I loved everything about this book! The characters are lovable, the illustrations are gorgeous, and though the plot is simple, it is lovely. Honestly, this is my favorite one of the series by far.

This graphic novel had a stunning art style and the story and its characters were so wholesome. The world and its people will be making you want your own tea dragon! As lovely as the tea dragon society!

Thank you, NetGalley for the preview of this graphic novel.

I have read the Tea Dragon Society before and really enjoyed. So imagine my delight when I saw The Tea Dragon Festival by Katie O'Neill here on NetGalley. I loved this book as much as I loved its predecessor. This book is a must-read for all the graphic novel fans out there. The art style was very gorgeous as expected.

This is an enjoyable graphic novel that I read quickly. I am definitely going to be picking up other things by Katie O'Neill in the future.

The first book in this series is very popular at my library and I understand why. The art is really beautiful with a great color palette. The story has heart and humor.

Full disclosure: this was provided by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

I love tea. I love dragons. I also love cute illustrations. Needless to say I loved it.

I read this book first rather than ‘The Tea Dragon Society’ which was published first and as the name suggests is from the same world. I loved this book all the same, it was still a complete story and didn’t make me feel like I needed to read the first book to understand anything.
I did however go away and buy the first book almost immediately after finishing this one though as I needed to see even more of these super cute little tea dragons.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone that needs or wants some extra wholesome dragon based cuteness in their life. Also everyone else as this deserves to be seen.

An amazing addition to the Tea Dragon World. The art in this one seemed even more beautiful than I remember it being, the dynamics between the characters were spectacular, the use of language was amazing, the diversity, the environment, I could go on. It really was such a beautiful book and once again made me wish I lived in such a fantastical world like this one with my own little tea dragon. Such a cute book with so many important moments.

This graphic novel was so freaking cute!
I loved the story, I loved the drawings and it was so diverse!
I would definitely recommend this graphic novel to everyone!
I cannot wait to read more by Katie O'Neill!

Thank you endlessly to NetGalley for sending me a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The second I saw this book waiting on my shelf, I immediately dropped everything to read it. And if it’s somehow possible, I adored this even more than the first one! This series of books are so enchanting and filled with such a palpable magic. The second you turn to the first page, you’re immediately swept away into another world, one of quaint, far-off villages in the countryside, of sacred old tales and traditions passed down generations, and of small, precocious dragons who grow tea leaves on their backs.

I stand by what I said in my review of the first book: everything about this reads like a Studio Gibli film in book form. I think it’s because both have very similar qualities, from lovable yet complex characters to breathtaking landscapes bursting with color. And of course, both share in their intent to capture something magnificent and spellbinding while always leaving some wisdom in its story to take with you long after you’ve finished. I especially loved Aedhan’s journey that he goes through in this book. At first he feels a deep pang of sorrow and regret over having lost so much time, time that he’ll never get back. But then gradually he comes to learn that it’s never too late to build new memories and to find a new purpose for oneself—a new way to find a place in this world. I think this is such a beautiful takeaway from the story, and it was executed so well.

In the first book, I remember falling just as much in love with the setting but felt that I needed more from the story—that there was so much more from this world that I desperately wanted to learn and explore. I’m so thankful, then, that I picked up this book because I feel like with every new book, we’re gradually expanding more and more of this world, and I love it! Especially with this being such an intricately woven setting of different people and traditions and regions and magical elements, it’s great to be able to piece more and more of it together.

Another thing to really love about these books is how much diversity is integrated. The first book features characters with disability, and similarly in this book, sign language is a common form of communication in this small village. In addition, there's also a same-gender couple, and gender fluidity also comes into play within the story and specifically with Aedhan's character. I always appreciate that intent to include diverse characters and elements into literature, especially books for younger audiences, as it's important to continually celebrate and represent the diversity of the world we live in.

To get a chance to read these Tea Dragon books is a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend these to everyone!