Gorgeous story about a sprite and a human who work together to restore a garden to it’s former glory. Beautifully cute art style, good lessons learnt along the way, really lovely read. Would recommend and read any further work by this author/artist pair.

I received an arc copy of this book from Oni Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

This beautiful graphic novel follows an eager sprite’s wish to grow gorgeous flowers while making friends along the way. It’s such a heartwarming story which is perfect for anyone looking to break away from the mundanity of everyday life and learn to see the beauty within it.


I fell in love with the art style, which is not uncommon for the artists work. The colour palette, art style and the composition of the panels kept me engaged and added a great deal to the story. This was particularly important as the story is very much character centric, as opposed to plot based. Although I usually prefer a more developed, faster storyline, the cuteness and the calm tone kept me interested.

We see a little character development with our protagonist and the gardener, however I wish the side characters had been a little more fleshed out. In saying this, I did see personalities form across this volume which was great.

I hope a sequel is in the works as I will definitely be picking it up, mostly to see the artwork and in hopes of seeing an extension of the plot. I would highly recommend this novel to both fans of graphic novels or those new to the format. I gave Sprite and the Gardener 4.5/5 stars.

Beautifully drawn graphic novel, so cute and heart-warming! The art is stunning and magical, the layouts are one-of-a-kind and the colors uniquely soothing. A beautiful kids book with fairies, teamwork, and beautiful gardens. Warm fuzzy feelings hit you with every frame in this graphic novel and I only wish it was longer!!!

A magical story brimming with such sweetness—a whimsical narrative about what the world could be. 

From the beginning of the Sprite and the Gardener, I was thoroughly enthralled and bewitched. It was as if a spell was cast upon me the moment I turned from the first page and onwards. The illustrations were beyond any of my wildest dreams, as it draws your eyes in with its playfulness and beauty. Even the slightest of linearts, and the smallest of details was enough to render me speechless. The colours were also brilliant, the melody of the chosen palette flowed effortlessly well—a masterful song uninterrupted. The character designs were unique, each and every character representing individuals from the margins. People who grew up, and are still growing up not seeing themselves in the media—they are here in this book. Here, they have a voice. 

Wisteria is the kind of protagonist your heart yearns to protect—a person you want to be. She is the epitome of wholesomeness. She sets her eyes on her dreams, to help with her kind heart, and knows deep inside, that the world has so much potential and could be so much more. She is adorable and honestly—I could not stop grinning at the sheer cuteness that is her character. Meanwhile, Elena is another person who just warms your soul. Her love for her mother pushed her to pick up gardening, and she was willing to do anything to achieve that. Whilst her mother’s love for gardening might be the origin of her motivation, it then turns out that Elena would find a newfound love for gardening for herself. 

All in all, this book was not only a wonderful escape into a new world—but it is also a reminder, that even in a world full of darkness, of pain and of loss—there is still room for sweetness—a gentle reminder that there is still room for change.

It was sweet story filled with stunning illustrations. But I felt that there was no plot in the book, just some cute sprites helping grow trees. I wish the book was longer with some plot. Other than that it was a good book, pleasing to the eyes, and very quick to read.

Sprite and the Gardener is an adorable book about nature, gardening and community. The art is beautiful and the story simple but uplifting. The back cover has a blurb from the author of the Tea Dragon Society, and I’d recommend it to fans of the series, as the relaxed pacing, nature based stories and message of craftsmanship and teamwork are similar. 

This comic would be a lovely gift for a gardener or any witchy types in your life.

Super cute, I needed this!  Beautiful art, lovely friendships, and two lonely people becoming friends and learning how to interact with the people around them as well.  There’s not a complicated story here but what is in the comic is wonderful nonetheless! I would happily read more.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Oni Press for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions stated are entirely my own. I really enjoyed this book. I thought the illustrations were very good and the colors used were really pretty. The story is all about gardening sprites and their relationship with humans and their magic. The story was really cute and displayed important themes of teamwork, friendship, and getting along with others no matter your differences. I think this is a really good graphic novel and the illustrations and colors are honestly their own beautiful aesthetic.

Sprite and the Gardener is a cute little story about a sprite named Wisteria.  In the old days, sprites used to care for gardens themselves, but once humans moved in, they took over.  Wisteria stumbles upon a garden who is in need of help and starts to help it flourish, all for the young gardener Elena. 

This is a short little story with beautiful, delicate drawings that really transport you into this world.  The flowers are drawn beautifully, and all the sprites are so cute and unique!! They all have plant names and a diverse range of shapes, skin colors and talents.  And the same with the humans!  This story is ultimately about how, to create something beautiful, you don't always need to work alone.  I love this moral and think it's one that we deserve to hear more.

Ultimately, if you want to see some gorgeous artwork and read a nice little heartwarming story, I really recommend Sprite and the Gardener!

The Sprite and the gardener is a bite sized graphic novel that is short on pages but high in positivity and the importance of helping each other. I loved the illustrations, they are detatlied incredibly coloured and full of whimsy. 

This book emphasises asking your friends for help when things get to difficult to manage alone and in these trying times this is such an important thing to remember. Though a quick read, this sacrine story is full of feelings, from wanting to fit in with your friends, to having to admit you can't do it all alone. 

Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to read this graphic novel.

Wow, the story was adorable but the art had me in awe. It was so beautiful not only the simplicity of the detailing but the coloring of the graphic novel was phenomenal. Honestly if you’re a reader, an artist or even both I recommend reading this. It is something that i could see myself looking through and admiring with my grandma so of course I had to love it.

Sprite and the Gardener is a cute story about fairies and how they help plants grow and thrive. I loved the artwork and the story was a cute tale. The artwork is one of the highlights of the story having vivid color, and colors for each character that corresponded with the fairies name. The drawing style is also, unique and cute adding to the stories atmosphere. Overall found this story to be great.

Thank you NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy!

This story was so wholesome. A whimsical  tale of friendship. The art style is stunning and bright. Love this so much!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts!

When I saw Katie O'Neill, my favorite author for feel-good graphic novels talking about this one, I already knew I was in for a treat. Oh boy, was I right!

Sprite and the Gardener is an incredibly strong debut graphic novel. The art style is absolutely gorgeous - soft colours, intricate character design, beautiful illustrations. Just looking at the pages will make you feel a rush of dopamine, and I'll definitely come back to this one when I need a little pick me up.

The story follows Wisteria, a sprite, who tries to find her place in a new community that she recently moved to, while also reviving the past of her kind and building connections with other sprites and humans alike. It was a very sweet tale of friendship and co-existence, a treat for your heart and soul!

Ugh, this is the sweetest graphic novel. I love that there's hardly any conflict and that it focuses on 'basic' concepts that adults could still use a refresher on (teamwork, cooperation, etc.) The art is beautiful, and the messages are so wholesome and deep too. I saw that Kay O'Neill (creator of The Tea Dragon Society) blurbed this, and I'd compare this to their work very much in some ways. It's just a little less epic and a little more quotidian, but in the best possible way. Can't wait to pick up a hard copy in May!

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.

Sprite and The Gardener is so incredibly cute. This story is about a sprite named Wysteria who is kind and curious as she explores the world. Wysteria finds herself using powers to heal and bring life to flowers in order to both help and impress a gardener... It doesn't exactly go to plan but it shows just how friendships can blossom.

The art is beautiful, the story is sweet and I want to read it all over again.
Rating: 5⭐
Would I Read It Again? Yes, Yes, Yes
Would I Recommend it? Yes

I adored the art style of this graphic novel, and the colour scheme was stunning. The story was cute, but there really wasn’t a lot of plot and I would’ve preferred for the novel to be a bit longer.

this graphic novel was so cute. i’ve always believed in fairies and this book brought my believe to life. the art style is adorable and very cozy. the story line had a lot of meaning. it was over all an amazing read

This is a cute little graphic novel with a lovely moral. It tells of a little sprite named Wisteria and her new friendship with a human gardener who is not so good at the job. The book emphasises on the values of friendship, cooperation, hard work, and unity. The illustrations are adorable and bring the story to life. This will be a delightful quick read whenever you want a quick break from something intense. It's a heartwarming story that even children will enjoy. 

Thank you, NetGalley and Oni Press, for the Advanced Review Copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, just wow. It's a very short graphic novel but it's so cute and lovely. It made me cry at the end and I'm so glad I've read it. The drawings are amazingly sweet and beautiful. It's a perfect read when someone feels a bit sad o tired from the routine. This tale make you travel to the wonderful story about friendship between Westeria and Elena. Westeria is so cute and sweet, and she want to help to Elena with her garden. I highly recommend this book. You will love it.