A wondrous and beautiful tale about a sprite and a lovely young gardener. Very reminiscent of the Tea Dragon books by Katie O'Neill and just jaw-droppingly well drawn.

*Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free e-copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest opinion*

This was cute beyond words. Wisteria the sprite was adorable, and the way she so tenderly cared for not only her community but the garden was so pure and wholesome. The other sprites were also amazing, and the way they were drawn - chef’s kiss. There was diversity in SPRITES that I didn’t expect, with different body types and BIPOC sprites too. Awesome. Also, can we talk about Wisteria’s blushy face? CUTENESS OVERLOAD.

The plot was short, but effective. I felt like we got a sense of the character’s growth over the 80 ish pages and it was fabulous to see them all come together by the end.
The colour scheme was so aesthetically pleasing, and the panels were so beautifully designed I couldn’t help but fall in lord with the overall feel of it. The gardener and her mother were likewise really well plotted and drawn, with the proportions between the sprites and the humans correct. The end line was beautiful and the art style really brought it all together,

I don’t really have loads to say, because this was a really sweet story about a bunch of sprites coming together to help a gardener make her garden nice again for her mother. If you’re looking for a story that will pull you out of a slump and it’s just pure, soft fun, then this is perfect for you. Full 5/5 stars for this masterpiece. I definitely recommend this to everyone :)

There wasn’t any triggering content as far as I am aware, so no TWs this time, but if anyone finds any, please let me know.

5 star read

This is a beautiful story about gardening and nature! how being one with nature bring one another joy.
Elena and Wisteria (fairy) helped one another to plant out the garden which she dreamed off with her mom.

*Thank you to Netgalley & The Parliament House for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*

What a whimsical, gorgeous tale of friendship and found family! I picked up Sprite and the Gardener and just the right time, it reminded me that magic is everywhere and that the little fairies in my garden are as lovely as they are friendly. The wonderous art style brought so much attention to detail and elevated the story beautifully.

If you are a fan of The Tea Dragon Society, this is a must read!

5 stars.

Absolutely adorable graphic novel. Striking visuals and a warm color palette make this book a delicious treat. I saw this book reviews as for ages 13+, but my read of it feels more 8-12 year old range. That may be up to the librarian/bookseller.

4 stars *may change

This is the prettiest graphic novel I've ever read. It's a magical story about sprites, and the art style /feels/ magical. From the bright pastel and neon colors to the bubbly roundness of the figures, this is so so so cute. there really is no other word for it. It's just the cutest short graphic novel.

Pretty, short, and lighthearted, this was a fun little read in between working.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advanced reader's copy.

This is a work of art. Stunningly beautiful. Adorable plot. Short and sweet. Absolutely lovely.

This graphic novel follows little garden fairies that used to grow plants and flowers in the past before the humans. A new fairy arrives and, instead of hiding from humans and watching the gardens die, the new fairy attempts to fix up the worst garden in the area and befriend a human gardener.

I would recommend this one if you need a smile or just want to enjoy some beautiful artwork in the form of a story.

Big thank you to @onipress for providing me with an e-arc of this graphic novel via @netgalley

This graphic novel by Joe Whitt and Rii Abrego is so magical and beautiful 💫🌿

We follow a young garden sprite, Wisteria, who's new to the neighbourhood as she rediscovers her magical touch with plants - which has long been lost due to the garden takeover by humans. She takes a trip to a local garden which has been neglected by the home owner, well... their young daughter, Elena, is try her best to make it nice but she doesn't have the gardening knowledge to grow anything. So Wisteria takes it upon herself to tap into her magic and make Elena happy and proud. What follows is a short tale about teamwork and friendship wrapped up in a wonderfully illustrated package.

I've never experienced such a whimsical, magical, spring vibe in a novel before and this one is perfect. My only issue is that it was too short! I would happily eat up an entire series in this world 😊 It's making me itch with the want to get back into my garden and work with my own sprits and spirits who hang out there 🧚‍♀️

Firstly, one of the most beautiful art styles I've ever seen! I love that it has both pastel colors and these darker hues on the characters that pop so greatly. The storyline itself should become a short film, it was so sweet and loving. I really enjoyed the time spent reading this.

This story was so adorable and magical and the artwork is everything you could dream of in a story of garden fairies!

Sprite and The Gardener was a wonderful story about spirits and humans living together in modern day. The pretty pastel illustrations were soothing. I enjoyed this graphic novel.
Thanks Netgalley and Oni press for the graphic novel.

I wanted to read this because of the cover being just super adorbs. But this is such a cute story too!! And so short too!! Seriously, can I have a sprite?!?! I’d take super good care of it!!! Really!!! Lol

This graphic novel is for the green thumb in all of us. Well, I guess it’s for those with black thumbs too. Cause I accidentally kill all plants that are in my possession. No good.

Anyway, the art is super sweet and I flipped back through to gaze lovingly at these sprites!!!! The plot is also cute and honestly, this would be a great book to read to kids. I think my boys will like it. Basically I recommend this to all gardeners out there along with those into cuteness. Cause there’s an ton in this book!!!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Oni Press for allowing me to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion!!!

It will also be posted to Amazon shortly.

*Thank you to Netgalley for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review *
I loved this book! I got a lot of tea dragon society vibes from it, and overall found it very wholesoe. The characters were sweet, and the plot was decently interesting. I think this is a great book for younger kids, and the cover is gorgeous!

The Sprite and the Gardener is a sweet little story about a new sprite named Wisteria who finds herself longing to go back to the good old days when sprites were the caretakers of life. She finds a struggling garden and uses her magic to help it thrive, but she has to keep her work secret both from the human gardener and the local sprites. The garden comes to mean much more than anyone ever thought it would as the project grows from a single sprite's work of pride to a community of skilled and caring individuals.
Overall, the graphics were cozy and the story line fun. The authors took great care to carefully name all the fairies and make it obvious who was speaking, a common problem in graphic novels that was deftly avoided without loss of continuity. With themes like peer pressure, independence, dependence and friendship, this is a lovely little book for middle-grade audiences.

This was super cute, I loved the story, I loved the world, and I really liked the art style as well. I loved the colorful sprites, their facial expressions were adorable, and I loved them so much. If you're looking for a cute graphic. novel, you need to check this book out! It's adorable! It was a nice solid. graphic novel!

I absolutely loved reading this graphic novel! The art style is filled with magic and energy. The colouring on each page pulled me into the story and brought the magic to a whole new level.

The story is about a faerie named Wisteria who starts to help a human tend to the garden when their mother is unable to take care of it. In the past faeries were in charge of taking care of all flowers, but it has been years since humans took over.

This comic had me smiling from beginning to end. I loved how the faeries bonded over learning something new and scary but were brave enough to try together. The human helped make them feel welcome and safe. This was an adorable story about learning, building communities, and growing friendships. I can’t wait to share this story with my coworkers. Looking forward to more work by this artist.

I've been a fan of Rii Abrego's art for years. Their art is so, so lovely and compliments the sweet, light story well. I adore this comic.

The Sprite and the Gardner follows a new sprite, Wisteria, that is having trouble fitting in with the other sprites. She wanders into an unkempt garden and decides to use her powers to help the garden thrive. However, she's having trouble managing it herself and must learn how to work with others and ask for help.

I really enjoyed this little story. The art was beautiful with good diversity. I personally feel like this for a younger YA audience because the story is pretty straightforward and nothing too unique or exciting. It is cute and the art is beautiful but this is not memorable to me.

Such a beautiful graphic novel. The colour palette and general cutesy vibe reminded me of The Tea Dragon Society series. Perhaps with slightly less depth, but I still thought it was a lovely, warm hug of a book. If only sprites would help me with my garden.

Thank you Netgalley and Oni Press for the advanced readers copy.

I don’t have much to say about this short graphic novel because it is quite simple: I loved it. The art is absolutely gorgeous and really adds to the cuteness of this book. I wish I was a sprite. Wisteria is just so pretty and sweet. The story was incredibly sweet too. It’s just one of those feel-good stories that make you smile through the whole read. It starts well and ends well. Moreover, it carries a kind moral and addresses the topic of finding your place in a new environment and finding your own power. So yeah, I just loved it. No negative point.
I absolutely recommend it. It’s good for all ages.
5/5