I received an e-arc through Netgalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

The Tea Dragon Tapestry is a delightful and beautiful addition to The Tea Dragon Society series. As with the previous books in the series this one is filled with gorgeous artwork that is so soothing and pleasing to the eye. I feel like I could look at each page for so long just drinking in the images.

Alongside the beautiful images you also have wonderful storytelling that weaves in real issues. This book really spoke to me about mental health issues and the ways they can affect different people. In particular topics of grief, burn out, and also finding a purpose in life really stood out to me. The story blended each topic seamlessly together and in the end left me feeling hopeful.

I would gladly recommend this series to all.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.

These stories are just so full of goodness and I will cherish these illustrations forever.
This is a direct sequel to The tea dragon society as we follow Greta and Minette growing up. There is yet again some adorable illustrations paired with some great discussions around serious topics like feeling out of place, grief and loss, growing up and finding oneself. I liked this one even more because you can really sense the feeling of home and intimacy from the romantic relationship and the found family. I greatly recommend this graphic novel serie to anyone of any age it is a true delight.

tags: a lot of diversity, disability representation, poc characters, lgbtq+ relationhsips, characters of all body types, adorable little dragons, sweet little beans characters
content warning: loss of loved ones, displaced characters

This third and final installment in the Tea Dragon series finds Greta still trying to help Ginseng the Tea dragon feel better and stop grieving for her departed master. She is also trying to get an apprenticeship with a well known blacksmith. Her friend Minette is sad and keeps on having the same dream about her ancestors. Both of them come to rely on friends and family to help them solve each dilemma.
I enjoyed this last book as much as the two previous installments. The artwork is colorful and exquisite and manages to tell the story so well, even without words. The story made me a little teary eyed towards the end. I don't agree with everything portrayed, but I liked the story very much. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys lovely art and a cute story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This entire series is beautiful. What a magical world Katie O'Neill creates. This is the third book in this series where tea dragons grow tea leaves on their head, when brewed it bring back all the memories of the dragon and their caregiver. The installations are rich and beautiful along with the most adorable tea dragons. The storyline of each book is easy to follow. I love the explanations about each tea dragon at the end of each book.

This book is another darling addition to the Tea Dragon Society series. In this installment, Minette has strange dreams that leave her feeling deeply sad, and Greta hoped to earn an apprenticeship with a blacksmith. The illustrations in this book are beautiful and the storyline is sweet. This series has a calming atmosphere and I love returning to it often.

Once again, I have fallen madly in love with another Katie O'Neill graphic novel.

I absolutely loved this novel! I have not been able to read the first book, The Tea Dragon Society, so I was slightly confused with very few things said by characters relating to the events of that book. I most definitely will be purchasing a copy of that novel so I am able to read it.

The illustrations are nothing short of stunning and the messages of the book are so beautiful. Each character is so unique and very lovely and gentle with their friends and family. This graphic novel exudes a warm and healthy environment where people can grow without judgement. I just love everything about this novel and the characters!

Tea Dragons

I read this in one sitting this morning, while sipping a mug of organic earl grey tea that I purchased from a local tea company. I feel like that was exactly the way to experience this piece of art.

If you like dragons, tea, or beautiful artwork, then this is the comic for you. I read and adored the first volume of this series last year. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read what comes next (thanks to net galley for access to the e-book). This third installment continues to delight and entertain, while sensitively tackling tough issues without shying away from grief or change. This is one of the most hopeful and thoughtful stories I have read in a long while.

This series contains unparalleled art, with stunning and colorful panels that weave diversity and nature together with everyday life and capturing the casual intimacy that can fill a hug or a look or a touch. The character design is one of the many breathtaking features of this series; I would happily collect an entire pile of stuffed animals designed after the tea dragons.

I think this book came along at the right time for me and for the world we live in right now. Everywhere you look, the world is adapting to unprecedented change and the grief that has accompanied it. I have struggled to find the motivation to work on my own art these past few months, despite the unusual abundance of free time that quarantine has produced. Indeed, as the blacksmith Kleitos says, “It’s amazing what cages the mind can build for itself.”

Like Minette, I too feel homesick for the person I used to be. I think I needed to be to be reminded that that is ok, and that it is not a failing for things to end or become different.

I received this ebook in exchange for an honest and fair review. I enjoyed reading this book its illustrations were exceptional. The story was good with growth in several of the characters. Overall I really liked this book and would recommend it to others.

Although it sort of seems like it may be, I hope this isn't the last we see of the Tea Dragon Society. I've grown so attached to this world, and while this sort of choppy story wasn't my favorite, the art and world and characters were still so beautiful. I highly recommend this series.

What a lovely conclusion to a sweet and charming series. THE TEA DRAGON TAPESTRY brings us back to the characters of THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY, including blacksmith Greta, hopeful prophetess turned tea dragon apprentice Minette, tea shop owners and tea dragon connoisseurs Hesekiel and Erik, and all the sweet tea dragons you could want. In this story we have Greta and Minette trying to figure out their places in the world, with Greta hoping to apprentice with a blacksmithing master, and Minette receiving a piece of tapestry from her past. All the while Greta is trying to bring comfort to a Ginseng dragon who lost its owner. While I felt like this story of the three had the thinnest plot, I did really like how it took on the themes of identity, forging your own path, and how to help those who are mourning. And along with those themes, O'Neill brings both stories and characters from "Tea Dragon Society" and "Tea Dragon Festival" together into this final tale, as Rinn and Aedhan come to visit Erik and help Greta and Minette in their various journeys of self discovery.

THE TEA DRAGON TAPESTRY is a lovely ending of a series I greatly enjoy. While I'm sad that this is probably the last we'll see of the tea dragons, I feel like they got a good send off.

I LOVED it. Seeing Greta and Min again with the gang was amazing. Baby Ginseng going through her emotions. I also loved the character growth for Greta and Min. Of course I adored the art style as usual.

3.5/5 stars

Final graphic novel in the Tea Dragon Society. I absolutely love the illustrations,characters,themes and colors this whole series had given readers. Even though I found the Tea Dragon Tapestry story to not be a favorite I still think O’Neill knows how to discuss serious topics of grief,lost, friendships and other themes so well for young and older readers. Overall, enjoyed this final book and the whole series.

Katie O'Neill's "The Tea Dragon Tapestry is wonderful! This graphic novel is such a deep and immersive world. I'm so glad my fellow middle school librarian friend turned me on to them - they are awesome! For being reletively short books, the characters have quite a bit of depth and the plot is very developed and "wise." It is fresh and sweet and I recommend it for middle grade on up to adults.

Once again Katie O'Neill gives us a wonderful story that is both cute and wonderful. in the third book of the series.

The girls struggle with purpose and growth, and it is portrayed very well through the pictures and very little text thoughout the book.

I've seen so many people rave about the first two books in this series that I was so excited when I was able to get a copy of the latest Tea Dragon book to read and review. Lucky as this became available I was finally able to read books one and two before getting to this one.

The artwork is absolutely adorable and whimsical. Just looking at the tea dragon's and their expressions brings me so much joy. It's amazing how their personalities show through the art.

In the Tea Dragon tapestry we return to the characters of the first book, but also encounter the new characters we met in the sequel.

A sweet book that covers so many topics in a thoughtful way - relationships, anxiety, depression, friendship, family, sense of self, grief, healing.
This book and series as a whole is a great read - delightful art, humour and meaning.

3.5 stars Recommend!!

<i>Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review</i>

The third Tea Dragon installment, <i>The Tea Dragon Tapestry</i>, is just as wholesome and gorgeous as the first two! Katie O’Neill’s graphic novel is full of beautiful illustrations and vibrant colors. I honestly think someone could still fully enjoy this story without reading a single word of it—it’s just so pleasing to the eyes!

Regarding the plot and characters, I just loved the subtleness. The characters were so diverse and the themes of grief, friendship, and dedication were woven so delicately into the text that it just felt normal. I sometimes feel like middle grade novels give off a vibe that the author’s intention was to teach a lesson—I much prefer O’Neill’s approach, which creates a more natural flow.

Overall, <i>The Tea Dragon Tapestry</i> is an incredibly beautiful, enjoyable middle-grade read.

As always, Katie O’Neill gave us a sweet and wonderful book to rest our souls into. I deeply love her art style, soft and pretty, and the storyline was beautiful. The characters and the world she created made me feel so warm inside. I loved every single page of this comic.

“It is time for you to light your own forge fire.”

A beautifully woven tale about grief, friendship, family, and what it means to have a passion for creation.

The Tea Dragon Series has become a timeless wholesome classic that will make any reader fall head over heels with. Katie O’Neill has built a world where anybody and everybody can be safe in—a place that feels much like the comfiest and warmest hug ever to exist. The world of Tea Dragons is inclusive, diverse, and oh so peaceful that many of us wish that we can dive right into the pages, and emerge into this fantastical realm. The representation of POC, LGBTQ+, as well as people with disabilities was handled exceptionally well, and was portrayed with the biggest heart.

What sets this series apart from anything else I have read, is how much of O’Neill’s heart and soul is entwined within the art and messages of the story. Turning page after page feels similar to how the characters can see the memories of the people by drinking tea, and because of that, the emotions easily come by in a wave of pure heart-wrenching bliss.

Throughout this story, the concept of honouring the past and traditions has been pronounced, and it is undeniably heartwarming to see. We live in a time where many things are easily forgotten—left to be part of a history book, or simply allowed to vanish into the void, as if it never existed. As a creator myself, I find it my responsibility to create something that not only outlives me, but inspires others to do the same. We are all made of memories. This book highlights the fact that the things we create are not measured by our skill, but rather how much we loved its process—how much of our soul is poured into its creation.

I can wholeheartedly say that this book has reminded me of the importance of creation, and what it means to love your craft. O’Neill has introduced me to characters I’ll cherish forever, and a story that I’ll keep sharing and will never forget. Not only that, but she has shown me not what I wish our world should be, but rather what it could be if only we remembered that in this world where anybody can be anybody—it is much better to just be kind.

A beautifully enchanting story that immersed me almost immediately in the fantasy world of the Tea Dragons. The reading experience felt like I was watching a Japanese animated movje.

Greta receives a package which reminds her of her past and disrupts her new life. The author does a magical job of showing fear/pain Greta experiences in dream sequences.
Minette has to believe in her own talent when deciding what to create to earn an apprenticeship with a renowned blacksmith.

My first experience of a graphic novel but definitely not my last.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review!

The Tea Dragon series is one of the cutest I have ever read! From the stories, the morals and the gorgeous illustration style, I absolutely adore them! The Tea Dragon Tapestry is an incredible story of growth, grief and love. My only fault is that I wish it was longer!