Member Reviews
Thank you Oni Press and NetGalley for sharing another Tea Dragon book with me! These have such beautiful illustrations and a wonderful story. These are always enjoyed. |
I received an e-arc from NetGalley for review. Very cute, gentle, and fun with beautiful artwork. No need to read the first book in order to understand this one, but after reading this one you'll want to go back for The Tea Dragon Society. |
I didn't think it was possible, but Katie O'Neill has somehow managaed to make this second book even more adorable and heartwarming than the first book. Being that this is a prequel novel you don't need to read the first book in the series but I do highly recommend it to learn more about the tea dragons and the characters featured in this story, and because it will make you happy since it's literally pure joy in the form of a graphic novel. I'm completely obsessed and just in love with every single tea dragon because they're so insanely cute and I honestly want to be friends with all of them. The artwork is absolutely beautiful and the characters are so diverse. There's even American Sign Language being used throughout the story, how amazing is that?! I cannot recommend this, or The Tea Dragon Society, enough. Please please please read these books because it feels like you're being given a warm hug and you'll be smiling the whole way through. I love these books so so much! Thank you so much to Oni Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review one of the cutest graphic novels I've ever read! |
Stephanie G, Educator
Just like the previous tea dragon book, this is a short yet beautiful graphic novel. I loved the world and characters that Katie O’Neill has created. I also enjoy seeing diverse characters as well as some lgbtq characters. |
This was so cute! Such a quick read with an entertaining story and beautiful illustrations, 100% would recommend. |
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a copy to review. As with all of O'Neill's books, The Tea Dragon Festival was adorable and heartfelt. You don't need to have read the first book, The Tea Dragon Society, but I would recommend it as it provides a background for tea dragons that aren't really discussed in this book. Not to mention, it is just as fabulous. |
beautifuly done as always. i love Katie's Tea Dragon books. The art is wonderful and the story is very sweet |
Susan Z, Bookseller
Katie O'Neill is an instant buy for me. Her art is charming. Her writing is solid. And the LGBTQ+ friendly kids graphic novels are wonderful. The Tea Dragon series is warm, cute, and comforting, like taking a break to have a cup of tea and biscuit. I recommend it for kids, but it's a title I'd own for myself. |
I read a Tea Dragon book from Owlcrate and absolutely loved it, so when I saw The Tea Dragon Festival on netgalley, I was very excited. These are the cutest books I've ever read in my life. |
5 Stars A beautiful, enchanting and whimsical read that pulled at my heartstrings. Katie O'Neil is one of the most talented and creative writers/illustrators today. THE TEA DRAGON FESTIVAL had me feeling warm, cozy, and surprisingly emotional. There was quite a diverse range of representation within that was lovely to see. Touching positively on different sexualities, genders, and disabilities with including sign language and well as the use of pronouns them/they as well as discussing sex and gender. Even as an adult it included beautiful messaging to the reader. I truly cannot wait to read more of Katie's work, I have a warmed heart and have been blown away. |
This may be one of the best comfort reads I've read recently. I loooved this and I didn't think it would be possible, but yes - even more than the Tea Dragon Society. The story is simple, yet has depth and it's SO easy to get invested in this world. It's not only the story, but the art that grabs your imagination. The art, as always, are very beautiful and so very suitable to the story and it's subtext. I hope Katie O'Neill has more stories to tell of the tea dragons and the beings who care for them. Thank you for letting me read the Tea Dragon Festival! We need more inclusive and comforting stories like this. |
I would like so so many of these stories! such a sweet story, I hope this author continues to write more in this universe. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy (which is all I can ask for, really) and the artwork is beautiful. |
Unfortunately something went wrong with the file for this book and I wasn't able to download it again before it was archived. I will not therefore be able to review however I adored book one so will look into buying a copy in the future. |
Reviewer 501108
5 Stars *I received an e-arc of the graphic novel from Net Galley in exchange for a review* I have read all of Katie O'Neil's graphic novels which are amazing and beautifully illustrated and this story was no different. The story is actually a prequel to the first Tea Dragon story so we get to see the main couple from Tea Dragon Society in their early years. Of course their is lots of tea dragons some that are featured in the first book and as always lots of cooking. I love how there is always bits of diversity in this fantasy world, a male/male couple and a deaf side character. A very sweet and lovely story with a little bit of a budding romance. |
I loved this book. The pictures were amazing and the story sweet. I can’t wait to read another from the same author.. thank you for the opportunity to review this book. |
O'Neill delivers another beautiful and moving Tea Dragon Society title. I adore her art style and I highly recommend her work. |
I love Katie O'Neill's illustration style and was keen to finally read a volume in this series. The story was so charming and sweet, sure to be another favourite for children and adults. |
Madison N, Librarian
Gorgeous illustrations and a perfect story to match them. I loved being in the Tea Dragon world once again, and I am still hoping for my own earl grey dragon to come into my life! |
Absolutely and completely charming! I loved the first one and the second does not disappoint. It is equally as delightful and lovely! |
Dragons! Tea! What's not to love?! This is a cute tale of traditions and culture, past and future, friendship and love, dragons and tea. It is a quick and easy read (maybe a little too quick - I was definitely left wanting more!) that will leave you with a strong desire for a Tea Dragon of your very own. New Zealander Katie O'Neill (Princess Princess Ever After and the forthcoming Aquicorn Cove) writes and draws sumptuous comic books, filled with fantasy, magic and fabulous diverse characters. They are all, without exception, adorable. |








