An adorably illustrated and written story for younger readers about friendship, community and finding your own path. I really loved this story and I would love to adopt a Tea Dragon! They’re an adorable and unique creation and I loved every page.

This series continues to be the softest, loveliest series that I've ever read. I just love everything about the world. The illustrations are perfect and so soothing and beautiful. And I love the peaceful way things are introduced, the easy inclusion--hopefully this can be mirrored by society one day. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this. It was gorgeous and I read it at a time when I needed something sweet.

This entry is almost as cute as the original, though it chooses to expand the mythical lore over continuing to focus specifically on tea dragons, which I think was both a positive and negative choice. I liked it because I love seeing more of this world because it's so unique, but I also missed learning more about tea dragons and seeing them in action as a focus.
This is sort of a prequel for the owner of the tea dragon temple in the original book, so you can really read them in either order.
The representation in this graphic novel is absolutely fantastic. The main character is non-binary, almost every character is a POC, there is a m/m couple, and a side character is a sign language user, and other villagers use it to communicate with her. There may be more that I'm forgetting, but it's so great to see all of this representation integrated into the story.
This is over twice the length of the original, and I already can't wait to reread these books.

4.5 stars ⭐
"Just because something comes easily to you, does not mean it has no value. You find it effortless because you love it, and that is why it is your gift."
I found this to be so cute, an excellent companion to 'The Tea Dragon Society'. Thank you Katie O' Neill, for always putting such amazing representation.

The Tea Dragon Festival is the "companion story" to Katie O'Neill's graphic novel The Tea Dragon Society. Admittedly, I have not read the Tea Dragon Society, but I feel like The Tea Dragon Festival stands alone perfectly!

This graphic novel follows Rinn, who lives in a village among the cutest little creatures called Tea Dragons. One day, while out gathering ingredients for some of her town's signature dishes, she discovers a dragon of the "Shining Wing Clan", Aedhan. Aedhan was sent to protect the village, but has been asleep in the forest for 80 years. Rinn is determined to help Aedhan feel needed and appreciated while also helping the village prepare for their Tea Dragon Festival, celebrating the little dragons that live among them.

I love a diverse story. I can't say it enough. The Tea Dragon Festival really hit the spot for me! This is the first time I have seen sign language utilized in a graphic novel as well and I was so excited! Although this was not a very action-packed novel, it was full of character development and background and I loved it. This would be a perfect read for a cozy day.

The thing with graphic novels is I wish they were a thousand pages long. And this one in particular had a way to set up the world that made me want to stay there for a long time.
I've been following Katie's journey for a couple of years now, so I'm familiar with her art and how much goes into it. You can really tell how much she loves this world as the pages go by, and I'm so honoured to be able to read something like that.
The quantity and quality of representation in this world is absolutely astonishing, and I hope we can move towards a publishing industry that encourages this kind of storytelling. Basically everyone was a PoC, multiple naturalized queer characters and a whole village that learned to speak sign language because a deaf child was born.
I'm so glad that I could lose myself in these pages for a while. I'd do it a thousand times, and I can't wait to see what's next in the tea dragon world.

Just when you thought the little tea dragons could not get any cuter you get this new book full of magic, adventure and wonderful characters.

This time we get to know a little bit more about the history of the original dragons where the tea dragons basically came from.

A lovely read, cute, funny and with amazing illustrations. Katie O'Neill is so talented and all her graphic novels include diversity which is so needed.

LOVED IT! I really liked how sign language was used in this and the light nod to a certain pair that was not in your face in that they liked each other. It was extremely subtle they did not come out and say it but it was implied in 2 scenes and no one cared. There is another touch of orientation but again subtle. The artwork was so pretty, I wish I had cousins old enough to read this I would get it for them. This book is great for adults who do not know how to converse with their child on maybe family members/friends/their children on love is love/orientation or disability. Note: I have not read the earlier book that a certain pair is older in.

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Such a sweet graphic novel. This art style is beautiful and I love all the colors. Would love to have this art hanging on a wall! The story flowed well and sends a positive message. I could see this being a great read for a younger audience. I still enjoyed myself but would've likes a bit more depth to give it 5 stars.

Rinn has grown up with the companionship of Tea Dragons. She also loves food and cooking. While foraging for food, she stumbles upon Aedhan, a real dragon! Aedhan was sent to protect Rinn’s village but he fell asleep for an 80-year nap. Rinn and the village must help Aedhan cope with the loss of time and figure out how he fell asleep for so long. Will they succeed? The characters are lovable and enchanting. The adorable creatures and colorful illustrations will capture young readers. Fans of dragons, graphic novels, and cute creatures will be sure to adore this book. This is a companion to Tea Dragon Society.

I decided to read this comic because I found interesting the cover, and I was pleasantly surprised by one of the most charming comics that I have read about dragons, food, friendship, and relationship.
Was also good to see a comic that talks the subject of signal language in some parts and how the comic gote together to learn. I loved this comic and now I want to read the first one and I'm in love with all the characters and need more about this universe.

Katie O'Neill's artwork is a dream. I love everything about everything she has created. Her stories are so beautiful, so inclusive. Any kid reading this can find a character that they see themselves in. Also, where can I get myself a tea dragon for myself?? How adorable are they!

I am so grateful to Netgalley for sending me this amazing arc, i read The Tea Dragon Society last month and fell in love with it. It is so pure and precious. I hope there will be more books set in this world cos im in love with it.

oh my, this was the cutest graphic novel ever!!

The art style was adorable, the tea dragons so magical and adorable as well as the story!

It's such an inclusive story, especially with the sign language. I have never seen in a graphic novel. It's so lovely for people to see themselves being reflected in media so great step forward.

NGL there were tears in my eyes at the ending, it was all so wholesome and really showed how much found family means and having somewhere to call home.

Will 100% looking to read more from Katie O'Neill in the future!

p.s Erik sure is the cutest mountain bumbpkin!

Katie O'Neill continues to delight with her tea dragon series. The story is cute, unique, and interesting. Even better, it's diverse. There's representation for POC, the deaf community, and LGBTQ+. The story follows Rinn as she meets and befriends a dragon that has the ability to shift to human form. The art is wonderful; I think it's cutely done, and the color is absolutely gorgeous.

This was adorable. The artwork is perfectly sweet and cute. I loved how sign language was portrayed. I kind of want a tattoo of some of the smaller dragons. The plot was more than I expected it to be with a lot of different storylines being juggled. None of them are explored to a large depth, but that's hard to do with a single volume of a graphic novel. Still highly recommend.

The Tea Dragon Festival is set a number of years before The Tea Dragon Society. In fact, it has Erik and Hesekiel when they are much younger. The story primarily focuses on Rinn, Erik's niece and her discovery of an actual dragon.

The village they live in, Silverleaf Village, is gorgeous, with a beautiful little community. I particularly loved how Katie always seamlessly weaves a disability representation into her story. In this one of the villagers, Lesa, has a hearing disability and uses sign language to communicate with everyone. I adore that it's just a thing that everyone knows and understands and that it's not seen as unusual. It's just how Lesa communicates. But even more than that, I love that she's still a huge part of the community, that she has her place as head cook for the village. Her way of communicating doesn't hamper her ability.

I do wish that Katie had have explored gender in dragons a little more. It was touched on very briefly, but I'm hoping for another story with Rinn and the dragon!

I also love the way that memories are explored, not just in this story, but both of the Tea Dragon books. There is some magic with the tea that enhances your ability to see or experience other people's memories. I find that this reminds me of how people used to share history before books and writing became common practice, that stories used to be shared by word of mouth, by songs and fables. Especially at shared events like village feasts and such.

Overall I found this story really sweet, but I liked The Tea Dragon Society just a little bit more.

This book was just as cute as the original book The Tea Dragon Society- although I admit it was a little confusing at first because it takes place before the first book. So it’s nice to see a couple of the characters when they were younger, and how different things were way back when, it also took a bit to figure out what exactly was going on. The illustrations remain absolutely adorable and you are introduced to a few interesting new characters. I think it’s a nice companion to the original book and I look forward to more tea dragons!

Thank you Netgalley and Oni Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

If I had to review this book in only just a few words, it would be: "so adorable". I don't think that there was a single thing about this book that I disliked. There was wonderful rep for the hearing impaired with sign language as a main form of communication during the book and I loved that most members of the community knew sign language and that they learned it to include one of their own. The art style also did a really great job showing the sign language in action and I loved that they included a little section in the beginning of the book so you would know when it was only sign language being used or if the character was verbally speaking the words as well. I also love that they added resources for sign language at the back of the book, I thought that was such a wonderful touch.

The art style is just so beautiful. Honestly that's really what pulled me into wanting to read this book. It all just flows so well together and each section is just so beautiful and well thought out. I honestly feel like I could go on and on about how much I loved the visuals of this story and I really wished that there were places that look just like this. It was so stunning and moving and I think if I lived in that village I might not want to go anywhere else because the natural beauty of the place would just have me in awe every day.

And not only is the art style stunning but the plot that goes with the story is really sweet and fitting. I loved the idea of this dragon who fell asleep but was originally meant to be protecting this little town. The relationships of all of the characters is also just so wonderful. I guess if I had to say any bit of critique it would be that there really isn't much for rising action in the story. But it was really more about this girls journey to become an apprentice cooker and to find out that maybe she is exactly where she is meant to be.

Overall, it's a very sweet and beautiful story.

All of the stars! This was absolutely perfect. I loved The Tea Dragon Society, but this one was somehow even better. I was grinning from ear to ear the entire time, and even teared up at one point of pure happiness. The amount of rep within this book is fabulous. They managed to represent sign language, which I have never seen done before. I loved the introduction of new tea dragons and an introduction to a dragon in this universe.

Again, the illustrations were just gorgeous pieces of art. It is able to express such a range of emotions, both in the by!and and in the tea dragons.

I would love to see even more within the universe in the future.