This is a charming, heartwarming tale about a resolution of sprites (I Googled it, and that is indeed the collective noun for these supernatural beings), who help a human create a beautiful garden. There's not much to the story but the candy-colored illustrations by the author delight the eye so much that one doesn't really notice the lack of a stimulating plot.

A real sweetheart of a book.

4.5/5 stars! This graphic novel is beautifully illustrated and tells such a sweet story! I think there was a lost opportunity to further explore the social themes amongst the sprites, but I still found it a charming and heartfelt read!

This was an adorable little, quick read. I don't have much experience with graphic novels, and this was definitely af great way in. I really enjoyed the art style.

I LOVE THESE GRAPHIC NOVELS. THEY WERE THE FIRST ONES I EVER READ. I CAN'T WAIT TO BUY THE GAME TO GO WITH MY BOOKS. READ THEM, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

I thought this was such a cute book. I loved little Wisteria and the illustrations were beautiful. This gave me The Borrowers and Studio Ghibli vibes.

I adored the story now and I know I would've loved to read this as a kid too. This graphic novel really hits all the magical heartwarming notes that it's aiming for with the illustrations, colour palette, and characters!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me a copy of this book! This artwork is genuinely so beautiful and the story was so perfect! Please read it!

This is a simple story where you can understand what it is simply by the title, The Sprite and The Gardener. The art is sooo cute!!! In my opinion this book is definitely carried by the art, there are so many scenes that I would cut out and put on my wall theyre so beautiful. Sadly the plot isn’t super strong— but I think the goal of this graphic novel isn’t to tell an emotional story, but to just make you happy, which this definitely did! Super cute and easy to read, would definitely recommend any one to read to see the art.

A graphic novel that's the very definition of short and sweet! The colors add to the soothing atmosphere, and the drawings are full of heart.

3.6 ⭐️ A cosy graphic novel looking at a sprite’s love of gardening.

This is perfect for anyone who enjoys K. O’Neils work. The art pallet is similar to the cosy warm pastels and earth tones used in Tea Dragon Society and the artwork is just as beautiful.

It’s low angst and just a sweet and wholesome story. I would say there’s not much to the story, even for the age group it is quite short and simple with not a whole lot going on. Saying that the art really does stand out and is beautifully put together.

Rep// possible hint at an MLM couple in one image. Plus size SC’s.

I received an ARC of this from NetGalley and Oni Press in exchange for an honest review.

This graphic novel is short but sweet! Tying together friendship, belonging, and environmentalism together with some truly charming characters.

With some of the dreamiest illustrations, this was a joy to get lost in!

A fantastic graphic novel for readers young and old.

4 stars!.

The Sprite and the Gardener is a captivating and beautifully illustrated graphic novel by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt. The story is set long, long ago when sprites were the caretakers of gardens. They grew every flower by their hand until humans appeared and began growing their own gardens. As a result, the sprites' magical talents soon became a thing of the past.

When Wisteria, an ambitious, kind-hearted sprite, starts to ask questions about the way things used to be, she begins to unearth her long-lost talent of gardening. But her newly honed skills might not be the welcome surprise she intends them to be. The story is a delightful exploration of the magic of nature, the power of friendship, and the importance of preserving traditions.

The artwork in the book is simply stunning, with each page beautifully rendered to bring the story to life. The colors are bright and vivid, and the characters are drawn with a great deal of care and attention to detail. The story is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making it easy for readers to empathize with Wisteria and her friends.

Overall, The Sprite and the Gardener is a must-read for anyone who loves graphic novels, nature, and stories that celebrate the magic of friendship and the importance of preserving traditions. It's a book that will leave you feeling inspired, and it's sure to be a favorite among readers of all ages.

Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully brought together in all aspects. A short and sweet graphic novel.

This recently made it's way into our collection at the Bookshop and I was given another chance to pick this up and read it! I really loved the art and the fairy tale like vibes were stunning. I am so happy that I got to pick this one up in the end.

A sweet book with tender illustrations! I am not much of a graphic novel reader but I did enjoy this and it transported me to another place which is what I always want from these types of things.

It has elements of a fable. We are introduced to the vibrant fairy sprites that were formerly responsible for all of the planet's vegetation, but who are now dormant since people tend gardens. The narrative centres on wisteria, a special sprite who desires to cooperate with people and care for the environment. The artwork in this place is exquisite. It appears to be influenced by traditional fairytale illustrations, yet the sprites are diverse instead! Their expressive facial expressions are stunning, and the vivid colours make the people and the plants come to life.
It was a brief read, but I grinned and laughed the entire time. It's a lovely reflection on the satisfaction that comes from making other people happy. What could be better than friendships forged through love and understanding?

I'm conflicted with this book, because Abrego's illustrations are nothing short of stunning, but unfortunately the same cannot be said for the story. The Sprite and the Gardner is a rehashing of the "not like other girls" trope, which it tells through a vapid set of secondary characters that are meant to serve as foils. I wish I could recommend this book because the illustrations deserve to be seen, but are ultimately undermined by the message and execution of the story.

The Sprite and the Gardener is about a lonely nature sprite helping a troubled gardener tend to her yard.

This was a really chill read and the artwork is ✨stunning✨ so I really enjoyed it! It didn't go too deep on its themes of isolation and loneliness, and I would say everything worked out too conveniently for Wisteria and Elena in the end, but uncomplicated was EXACTLY what I needed today. 💕

I got the eARC but it would be worth owning this in print. I also learned this was the debut for both of the creators and kudos to them, this was an incredible first work!

I recommend this to anyone who loves nature and gardening, characters from lore in a contemporary setting, and v little plot but v big vibes. 😉

*The eARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for free in exchange for an honest review. It doesn't affect my opinion of the book. Thank you.

I've been loving graphic novels more and more, and this was definitely no exception. the art is beautiful and I love the pastel colors! It's just so cute and sweet and I wish I could read ten more just like this one!

this was such a cute graphic novel! it is really refreshing to ready cozy book! i found myself looking through again to look at the art over and over!