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The Tea Dragon Tapestry

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I have read the other 2 tea dragon books and really enjoyed them. This one was no different. It was short but a pleasant treat. I love the cute tea dragons and all the simple town happenings.

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An extremely wholsome tale about emotion and belonging complete with our favourite tea dragons and their guardians.

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The Tea Dragon series has such a cute style that makes everything feel so cozy and warm in your heart as you read. I just want to adopt every one of the little dragons for myself and take pictures of them all day.

But don't let these colourful drawings distract you for the complexity of the story. In this third volume they talk about topics like dissabilities and grief and how others can help you process it. These books are filled with important messages to young readers as they're entertained with the sweet story and cute illustrations. Plus they're less dialogue in this one and it focus more on the visual aspects so it fits perfectly to early readers.

If you've enjoyed Katie O'Neill's art so far you will definitely love The Tea Dragon Tapestry

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Oh, my heart. It’s still tender because it swelled up by three sizes while reading this adorable and beautifully illustrated comic. Queer found family, mischievous tea dragons, being a supportive caretaker and friend for someone grappling with grief... my heart’s swelling again. The art is truly lovely, and I wish I could share some panels that made my jaw drop in awe. I need to hunt down the first two installments of this series.

Disclaimer: I received a free e-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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I've read and loved every Katie O'Neill's graphic novels. I felt so much joy going back into the world of Tea Dragons and especially back with Minette and Greta. I've loved everything from the colors to the story. It very much deals with grief and the many aspects it can take. But now I am angry I will never be blessed and own a very cute tea dragon. I need one in my life.

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I loved this conclusion to the series. This is such a beautiful graphic novel series, and probably my favorite. The illustrations are gorgeous, the color scheme is pretty, the story is so wholesome and touching, and the dragons are adorable. This appeals to a wide array of readers, from children to adults. It presents such great themes and lessons and diversity. Highly recommend.

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"Everything that happens is part of your wholeness. The sadness, the loss, the hurt, as well as the joy, the love, the friendship -- it is all part of your tapestry."

I've had to do a lot of self care this week, so getting approved for one of my most anticipated graphic novels of the year was absolutely perfect timing. These graphic novels are beyond comforting; they feel like such a safe space, and the art is so stunning and adorable and soothing. You know the feeling of lowering yourself into a warm bath and feeling all your muscles relax? That's honestly how it feels to read Katie O'Neill's books.

It was just wonderful meeting all of these characters again. Greta is trying to become a blacksmith apprentice, Minette is trying to come to terms with her past and figuring out what her future will bring. And Hesekiel and Erik have me soft as always. This was a truly beautiful ending to this series.

P.S.: I need a chamomile tea dragon in my life so badly. Have you seen the plushies in Oni Press's webshop? They're to die for!!

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Each installment in the Tea Dragon series just builds and gets better! Per usual, I loved the cute illustrations, especially of the small dragons, but also the beautiful backgrounds and color work. The characters all have distinct personalities, and you build a little more on some of the backstory with some beautiful silent strips between the dialogue. The third book takes a deeper dive into grief, which was timely for me, and how others can care for those experiencing the emotion. I think it's a really important message to send to young kids, but told with care and with love that will make it seem approachable and understandable as a topic. Anyone who enjoyed the other books will love this stunning conclusion.

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I love Katie O'Neill. I read everything of hers as it comes out. The Tea Dragon Books are wonderful and beautiful. The Art, the story, the characters. It is magical and real. These books have a way of sucking you in and keeping you caring about these characters as they grow and change and learn. I love this series, this author so much. Everyone should read all of O'Neil's books. Love love love love love.

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Thank you Netgalley and Oni Press for the ARC.


A lovely conclusion to a very wholesome series. It was as cute as diverse and as beautiful as the others. I feel the story wasn't as interesting, so it lacked on that part and it felt a bit less intriguing, but I'd still say it's a decent conclusion. Definitely would like to reread it as finished product because the format of the arc didn't give it justice. It was very hard to read it with having just the art and then the dialogue wasn't as clear as I woud've liked it to be.

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In this third installment, Greta must help Ginseng to adjust to life after losing her previous caregiver, while also creating a project in her forge to impress Master Kleitos enough for him to take her on as his apprentice.

This book was adorable. The art is gorgeous. The colour palette is so soothing and the style is beautiful. The characters are wonderful and the tea dragons are precious. I love that the characters represent a wide array of diverse groups: there is racial diversity, LGBTQ+ representation, disability representation.

I love the fantasy world where the stakes are simply: be good and do good. There is no ultimate final battle that Greta must take part in. It is simply fantasy for the sake of exploring the lives of these magical creatures and the bonds they have all made through loving their tea dragons.

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If you enjoyed the previous Tea Dragon books, you will certainly also enjoy The Tea Dragon Tapestry. Katie O'Neill's art is adorable, the story is sweet, and it's just enjoyable all around.

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I can honestly say that out of all O’Neills work that I’ve read, this one is my absolute favorite. It really tugged at my heart and I was tears eyed through most of it. I love this world that she’s created and her characters are amazing. Just a beautiful story all around.

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The conclusion to the Tea Dragon series was everything I wanted it to be. Visually stunning, heartwarmingly soft, with a rich mythology. I loved the History of Tea Dragons excerpt in the back though I missed the guide to all the dragons that was in the first book. Fairly short but still feels like a full story. Gorgeous!

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In this gorgeous sequel to the Eisner-winning "The Tea Dragon Society" and it's follow-up "The Tea Dragon Festival", Katie O'Neill once again returns to her gorgeous fantasy world and the super-cute tea dragons in "The Tea Dragon Tapestry".

It has been a year since Greta, a young Goblin blacksmith, accepted the Ginsing tea dragon as her own; however, Ginsing is still mourning for her previous caretaker, and Greta worries about her dragon as well as impressing a master blacksmith. Meanwhile, Minette still struggles with the loss of her memories, and is plagued by strange dreams. With friends and family (both biological and found) around them, Greta and Minette are entering a new phase of growing up and finding their place in the world.

O'Neill's art is gorgeously magical and delightful, filled with humor and heart, "The Tea Dragon Tapestry" is a delightful continuation of the stories set in the world of Tea Dragons. A world I still very much wish was real... (I want to snuggle these dragons. So very much...)

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I must admit that I made a slight mistake and didn't realize until about halfway through this that I never read the second volume. I was so sure I had. Regardless, I really enjoyed The Tea Dragon Tapestry.

These graphic novels are just so soft and cozy and they make my heart feel so full. I enjoy the characters and the dragons so much.

This volume handled grief in an excellent way and, once again, the disability representation is excellent. As someone who has been wheelchair-bound at various times, I really connect to Erik and the way he used his experience to guide Minette in this volume really resonated with me.

Katie O'Neill's art style is probably my favorite when it comes to graphic novels and I can't help but want a tea dragon of my own.

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This series is so lovely and precious and I hate that this is the conclusion to the series. I love this series so much! I hope maybe O'Neill will write branch off books of some of the characters and we can travel back to this time and these people. I adore the illustrations and wish I had a little tea dragon of my own!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

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As always, this was incredibly sweet and lovely and soft. I love the tea dragons so much and this cast of characters is delightful and wonderfully diverse. I have to admit that this was my least favorite in the series by a small margin, maybe because I felt like it held so little world-building and development — and the fact that it seemed to involve much less dialogue than the previous installments. That said, it's still a really precious read and a satisfying conclusion to an incredibly lovable series.

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A beautiful and heart warming story. The artwork was absolutely charming and so soft. I loved the theme of finding your place and that sometimes even though we leave a part of ourselves we can grow and create new homes. I found the story to be very endearing and I hope to read more about the Tea Dragons in future stories.

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Katie O’Neill has perfected the art of created a magical escape in the form of a book. Every one of her beautiful works feels like a warm hug and a cup of tea on a cool day. It’s beautiful and golden. This book is no different. A sequel to one of my favourites, The Tea Dragon Society, this story finds our protagonists a year later, continuing on their journey of life. It is about understanding yourself and your passions and knowing yourself in the choices you make and the friendships you forge. This book is beautiful, and as sad as I am to see the story conclude, I know Katie will keep creating more worlds and places to feel like home.

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