Graphic Novel Review – The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O’Neill (5/5 stars)

Reading Level: Middle Grade
Genre: Fantasy/Graphic Novel
Length: 72 pages
Publisher: Oni Press
Release Date: October 31, 2017
ISBN-13: 978-1620104415
Stand Alone or Series: Stand Alone
Source: Borrowed from Library
Rating: 5/5 stars

“After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon care-taking from the kind tea shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she befriends them and their shy ward, Minette, Greta sees how the craft enriches their lives—and eventually her own.”

This was an adorable graphic novel that I really enjoyed. The artwork is very unique and the story is cute and happy. I enjoyed it a lot and thought it was very cute. A sequel to this book “The Tea Dragon Festival” is expected to release sometime in 2019.

Greta discovers a lost dragon in the marketplace and as a result ends up learning about how to care for tea dragons from two tea shop owners. At the tea shop she also meets the shy Minette, whom she ends up making friends with.

The artwork in this book is unique and beautiful. It is full of bright pastel colors and is just wonderful to look at.

The characters are all kind and sweet. I loved the tea dragons (who were a lot like cats) and enjoyed the idea of dragons that grow tea out of their heads. The end has a section describing different types of tea dragons and this was a fun addition to the story.

Overall I really loved this book and would recommend to all ages and people. There’s some interesting commentary on why old traditions are important. However, mainly this is just a cute and fun read with incredibly well done artwork.