Here it is. The final Tea Dragon Society book. After 2 books, a board game, plushies, and some pins, The Tea Dragon Society series concludes with The Tea Dragon Tapestry. The story returns to the present time with Minette and Greta. Greta has had an offer to apprentice with a very well known blacksmith. She has accepted to meet him and take his test which is to make something that impresses him. Greta is at a loss and this coincides with her still being at a loss about how to help Ginsig out of their grief over a year later. Minette, on the other hand, receives a tapestry she was working on from the monastery and realizes that she has lost her way. Every major character from the series must come to terms with the future and their roles.

The Tea Dragon Tapestry is like reading a Studio Ghibli movie (more Miyazaki's movies under the studio) with hints of ancient spirits, characters determining who they are, and very large life lessons even adults would benefit from. Grief is covered very well in this work, from working through a physical loss to a loss of what once was. Character representation is very diverse in this story and it was a pleasure reading their stories. Every reader who reads this will be touched by this work and will likely leave with something they needed from it. Overall, there is a sadness that comes with finishing such a well done series, but it deserves a place on every graphic novel shelf.

The tea dragons 💕🙌🏻

I totally loveeeee this, the graphics are amazing, the storyline super cute and something to learn as well.
It’s easy, fun, bit of loss and drama, friendship, love 💕

I read this with my niece and nephew and alone but it’s stays amazing and cute.

Well done 🙌🏻🤗💕 excited for more 💕

The Tea Dragon Tapestry is the last book of the Tea Dragon series. I read all the previous books and loved them and this one was no exception. In this one, we conclude the story of Greta and Minette. Greta is still caring for Ginseng and has now to create a piece to impress Kleitos, so that he accepts her as his apprentice. Minette is having recurring dreams and still trying to find herself after her life in the monastery.

I love these characters so much. Also, the art is stunning. Every panel is wonderfully illustrated, it feels like a true piece of art.

The books of this series all feel comforting and warm, something we all need sometimes.

I’m sad to be leaving these characters behind but I can’t wait to see what the author will do next.

I loved this series so much and I’m sad it’s ending! This one lived up to its predecessors, and it was lovely to see the main characters from both of the earlier installments in this one. This was back to focusing on Greta and Minette, and it has a great overarching moral of how to help those that are grieving, as well as how to move forward in life when things aren’t turning out the way you expected. And oh, the ending gave me all the feels! <3 Ginseng and <3 Greta! Plus, I loved the fake history of tea dragons at the end - it just adds so much to the fantasy world to make it come alive!

This ARC was provided for review, but in no way affects the following impartial and unbiased review:
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4*
Pros: Heartwarming and cosy storyline and art style. A perfect read for colder weather. Features beautiful creatures (including tiny dragons), queer and PoC characters, some with disabilities. Beautiful portrait of different kinds of love. Important PoV on mourning and healing. Vibrant, full of bold colors and perfect for all ages.
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Cons: Lacking a bit of adventure and action.

This book is so visually stunning. It's a feast for the eyes. I felt warm after finishing this sweet book. I'm a person that appreciates family and tradition and this book captures the relevance for both. It's a narrative that will appeal to young and old. The messages resonated with me. It is a book I'd like for my nieces to read and enjoy. I have not read the two previous books, but will most certainly do so very soon. I'm so pleased that Oni Press approved my request to read and review this wonderful book. Did I mention that The Tea Dragon Tapestry is a book that can and should be read more than once?

These stories are always so heart warming and brighten up the day. The art and the narration of the stories around the tea dragons and the people always make me smile and continue to surprise me on how much I love this series of graphic novels.
Thank you for the early access to the book and I can't wait to pick up the physical copy later this month!

I gave this a five out of five stars! I loved the art style so much and the story. It's sooo cute! I will be getting myself a finished copy of this and maybe ill get them for my niece as well.

This story is heartwarming and sweet, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great character development and story telling, amazing drawings.
It's a great addition to this great series.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I unfortunately wasn't able to download this before it's archive date, (I was granted access like 2 days before). But ... here is my review post for the first two books in the series. Can't wait for Tea Dragon Tapestry! Will definitely be grabbing it on release day.

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Review
Looooove. Love love love!! This whole aesthetic is perfect! And it’s all my favourite things, all rolled into one stunning little graphic novel universe. The Tea Dragon series features fantasy creatures, warm coziness, found family, queer rep, disability rep, and so much cute fluffiness your heart will implode. This time of year feels like the perfect time to read these, so I highly suggest them to anyone looking for a fall time read!!

I can confirm that Katie O'Neill has become one of my favorite artists and author. The Tea Dragon series is definitely one of my favorite graphic novel series, and this last book was completely amazing. I loved the plot of this story, it felt sadder than the previous books but at the same time more beautiful.

The Tea Dragon Tapestry dealt with topics such as grief, change and loss. But it was dealt in such an amazing and heartfelt way that it got me in tears by the end of the book. I would highly recommend this series to anyone who wants to read a heart-warming book with stunning artwork.

If ever a series could be described as pastoral, its this one. There's not a strong conflict. There's a plot but its more of a loose structure than a strict driving force. The plot is a framework for assorted characters to consider internal concerns. They reflect upon grief, life's purpose, the person we've been and the one we are becoming, the obligations we have to ourselves and to others. We can meander comfortably through this story while still gleaning from it important, deep lessons.

I recieved this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a beautiful book. I really enjoy the series and I don´t know is this is the last book or it´s going to be a whole series, because I really like it.

This book talks about the importance of friendship when one of your friends are in trouble, how so many times they only need your support and company or even only listen.

When I think in these books I really feel they are very important to kids so, if you have kids please read it to them. But if you are an adult, please read these series too because some times we need to remember little things about ourselves.

Thank you very much to Netgalley for approved this book to me.

I loved the art style and the plot was very minimal as there was more pictures than writing but overall a lovely story about family.

I just finished reading the first 2 books in this series in order to read this. Thank you to netgalley for approving me for this arc o really do appreciate it. This graphic novel is beyond amazing I never felt such happiness reading a graphic novel it's like I was having a cup of tea dragon tea. The artwork as always is beautiful with all its colors and details to this world. The messages it tells in this story are just wonderful to read about. I really do hope there will be more books to this because I have fallen in love with the characters stories and their tea dragons.

4.5 stars

The third installment of this graphic novel series is just as cute and wholesome as the first two.
I love the tea dragons and their caretakers - and the storylines of this one about grief and finding out what you want out of life - really resonated with me.
And - of course - the art style is in a class of its own. Such an amazing book!

As with the other graphic novels in this series, this was so wholesome and pure! I think I read this instalment at an excellent moment in my life as this one focused on finding a purpose in life and showing that sometimes, our purposes can change. I love how in each of her books, O'Neill is able to tackle such meaningful subjects in a way that is accessible to all ages and always feels like such a gift to read. The art style is amazing - it both colourful and cute; it feels happy just to open it. I really do recommend these graphic novels to anyone because I think they can be enjoyed by all.

This is a "Bookstagram made me do it" book. I didn't know it was a series, so I haven't read the first two. Even if I did understand the story shown in this one, I found the graphics so adorable that I want to read everything Katie O'Neill has ever written.

This book is touching story about how everyone copes differently with grief, sadness, and growth.

And those tea dragons are SO CUTE!!!!

Many thanks to Oni Press for the complimentary e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Review: The Tea Dragon Tapestry by Katie O’Neill // Or, The Awaited Conclusion to the Fantastic Story of Tea Dragons

★★★★★| Wholesome and Heartwarming

“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.”

☕ LGBT+ rep
☕ chosen family
☕ dragons
☕ tea

The Tea Dragon Tapestry is as beautiful and meaningful as the rest of the series of tea dragon stories.

It ties together the first and the second volume. All of our beloved characters get to shine once again and share their lives with us.

The main theme of this volume is the feeling of displacement — through grief, loss of passion for something you love, nostalgia for the old ways, or not knowing your place in the world and being unsure which parts of you are the genuine you.

The Tea Dragon Tapestry tells us that each part of us matters and has a place in our life. That our tapestry is not made only of the secretly chosen parts we have to guess but that we create it as we live.

Katie O’Neill’s work is always heartwarming and uplifting for me and this one didn’t disappoint. I’m sad the story is over now because I truely fell in love with it but I’m glad I was here for the journey. This is a series which should be read to every kid in the world and adults could benefit as well.

This final conclusion made me incredibly emotional. I was sad to be saying goodbye to these characters. Seeing their growth made me feel proud, oddly, as if I had any hand in it. There were so many moments that brought me to tears. The way that Ginseng's grief was handled is an incredible example for children. Minette no longer knowing who she wants to be, and what that means, felt familiar. A lesson I learned only through experience, and not through books.

I am grateful for these books, and I am grateful for the way they made me feel. They are beautiful, both in the lessons taught and the art held within them. I am sad to say goodbye to the series, but I know I'll be reading the books over and over again.

Full review: 9/21/2020