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The Tea Dragon Tapestry

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I have tried to write this review so many times. What I end up typing is in all caps and multiple vowels.

I love this series. I love tea dragons (why aren't they real?!). I love the characters, relationships, art style, colors, everything. I'm so sad it's over. Highly recommend.

I have enjoyed everything I have read by Katie O'Neill, but I definitely think the Tea Dragon series is my favorite. GO READ IT!

Thank you to Katie O'Neill, Oni Press, and NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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Beautifully done. Once again Katie brings us a touching story wrapped in lovely art. This is a fitting wrap to the trilogy. I just hate to see the story of the tea dragons ends.

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Soft 'and easy, The Tea Dragon Tapestry blends together the previous two stories into a soothing blend of tea, offering a calm and comforting take on grief, changes in life, and remaining true to yourself in order to create genuine art. The artwork is just as relaxing as the storyline and helps the reader truly feel that everything will indeed be okay.

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This series pulls on my heart strings. 5 of 5 stars. I would die for any of the characters in this series.

The artwork is beautiful and adorable, as is the story.

The Tea Dragon Tapestry returns to our primary storyline from The Tea Dragon Society. Greta is working on her blacksmithing, and on forming a bond with Ginsing. Minnette is facing her past, which involves a tapestry she created at the monetary.

It’s such a beautiful story! Everyone should read it!

Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for letting me read the graphic novel before it gets early!

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I have never seen more beautiful graphic novel. Ever. And neither will you so even before I started reading it and enjoying the content, I was mesmerised. I loved every single page of it and I can not wait to reach for the rest of the story <3

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First off, I love the idea of Tea Dragons and I want one. Now on to the book, the illustrations are gorgeous and I love the interactions between the different characters especially the adults and the two younger characters as they figure out their place in life. I was expecting continued adventures and tea dragons and was not disappointed. I also really loved the discussion of how your support someone who is grieving and this book could help children who may not understand why a friend or family member is still upset. This may be my favorite of the series so far.

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What a lovely little book!
I adored the beautiful art style, the characters were all unique and interesting, and the plot overall was so calming and peaceful.
I can only recommend reading this novel!

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This is third volume of the Tea Dragon serie; and the first book in the serie I've read. I have read Aquicorn Cove by the same author and had my eyes on the Tea Dragon serie for a while, so I couldn't resist it when I saw it here.
I really enjoyed the story and how it deals with accepting change and grief, it's really sweet and at times a bit sad. I absolutely love the art, it has a wonderful palette and I found it dreamlike at times.
I would 100% recommend that book; and I'm off buying the 1st two volumes.

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This was a bittersweet reading experience overall, yet in the best kind of way. While the book itself was all sugar and spice and everything nice, I've grown so fond of this world and there characters that having to say goodbye to them in this gorgeous conclusion to the series was meant to leave a bitter taste no matter how incredible the novel itself might be.

Much like the previous two installments in the series, The Tea Dragon Tapestry is very much the literary equivalent of a comforting cup of tea, the kind that's full of flavour and warms you on a chilly day. Ever since the first installment, the world of the tea dragons and those who look after them has felt like a sanctuary away from the real world. Gorgeous illustrations, an endearing cast of characters to follow and a world that makes it impossible not to want to dive right into it and not emerge out of it for a long time - this series truly has it all.

If you ever doubted Katie O'Neill's ability to make not one, but three of these graphic novels flawlessly (how dare you doubt her!?), rest assured for she has done it. It is truly incredible to see the way the protagonists have developed and the places they've reached emotionally since the first volume. These emotional journeys are so tenderly, yet marvelously tackled and you get to see their individual character arcs come full circle from where we first met them. The growth and development is so organic and skillfully realised that it makes you want to tear up seeing where these darling characters have ended up.

Thankfully for the tender hearted fools like myself with a penchant for melodrama and melancholy, the story never feels final in spite of being the conclusion. Instead of feeling as though the characters' stories are complete and the door has been forever closed once you've put the book down, this feels more like a goodbye for now rather than forever. It's the kind of conclusion that will leave the possibility for you to wonder after a long time what these characters have been up to since you've seen them last. I think the best kind of conclusions are those where it feels as though the story may yet continue even after you've finished reading it.

I cannot recommend this graphic novel to those who've already enjoyed the previous installments in the series and I cannot encourage everyone else highly enough to pick up all three volumes if they haven't already!

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First and foremost thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I have seen these books everywhere and heard great things. They are extremely hyped, and for a good reason.

The artwork in this novel was beautifully done and you could tell a lot of love was put into it. It is both gentle yet vibrant and colorful.

The main storyline has morals to teach to people. This made the story very enjoyable as it makes it more relatable. Who knew I could relate to a novel with dragons.

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Essa série é perfeita! Da estética ao enredo. Tudo é tão bem encaixado, e lindo de ver/acompanhar. Eu quero guardar esse universo em um potinho e proteger de qualquer mal. Personagens preciosos demais! Eu amo tudo nessa história, é isso.

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I personally own Katie O'Neill's other Tea Dragon books, and they are very near and dear to my heart. I've had it preordered for months for my collection but also my library. The Tea Dragon Tapestry is just as incredible as I anticipated. It's heartwarming, gentle, and lovely. Katie O'Neill breathtakingly conveys intense emotions without overwhelming the reader. There's grief, joy, and happiness with family, friendship, and discoveries. Katie O'Neill wrapped up the trilogy with Erik and Hesekiel, Greta and Minette, and even Rinn and Aedhan from the previous books in the series. I love recommending this series to my upper elementary and middle-grade readers, and even the teens who pick this book up love it. I can't recommend this book enough.

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I can not stress enough how wholesome this read was. Katie O'Neill knows how to deliver a wonderful storyline with beautiful illustrations. In this book we are back with Greta and she is taking care of Ginseng (a tea dragon who's owner passed away). She also wants to be an apprentice to a well know blacksmith and of course Brick helps her with the task at hand. We also have Minette who is trying to find herself while also learning about tea making. So many characters are really in a journey to find the true meaning of belonging in their present & future. As Greta struggles to help Ginseng, she has to decide on a perfect piece to make out of steel that would prove she is worthy of being an apprentice.

So much goes on throughout this story, but I highly recommend it. It so hard to put it down and at the end my heart strings were tugged. Thanks again for Netgalley for the ARC and for the invitation to join as this was a story I truly loved and followed. #TheTeaDragonTapestry #NetGalley

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4.5☆

The art, characters, world-building, and the delicacy with which the story is developed are outstanding.

It deals with grief, longing, feeling displaced, homesickness, and finding oneself after life changing events, which are so well interpreted throughout the book.

It is a very relating story for all ages, as all of us at some point on our lives have felt as though we are lost and have forgotten who we are. And it gives us hope that we will find our rightful place over time.

Lastly, I would like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy.

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(A HUGE thank you to the publisher for sending me an early copy through Net Galley)

*screams* I have no words. Okay maybe I have some words; this BOOK, my guys. Just amazing. I’ll never get over this art style. In this volume especially, the colour pallet and the COMPOSITION of each page is just immaculate. You can tell so much care was put into it. This book is visually engaging throughout the entire story.

These characters will forever have a special place in my heart. They continue to develop throughout the series in heartwarming ways - a feat when the challenges are very real and dark challenges. But the Tea Dragon world continues to envelop thoughtful character development in relatable ways for all ages of readers.

Side note: I want to live in all the clothes drawn. Cozy feelings from the colours to the plot. I can’t wait to see more!!!

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I love Katie O'Neill to death. Her stories and her illustrations give me nothing but happiness and fill my heart with warmth.

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I highly enjoyed this conclusion to the Tea Dragon Series by Katie O'Neil. The art and writing in this series is so incredibly heartwarming and wholesome, it truly blows me away. I can definitely see myself coming back to this in the future, and checking out the authors other works!

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My Review: I absolutely love Katie O'Neill's story telling and illustration style and this book is no different. I like how this book brought the previous two together, admittedly it has been a while since I read them and I was a bit confused at first. I love the soothing feel of this book, both the the colors chosen for the illustrations and with the story itself. It is a great message about finding the right path for yourself and being who you are with all your flaws and emotions. I also really appreciate the diversity put into this series, it isn't there for a statement or to push an agenda, it just is and it is so beautiful. We also get a great side story about grief in this one as we follow one of the tea dragons after loosing its beloved caretaker. All in all it is beautiful in all ways and I look forward to more!

My Rating: I really enjoyed this one, maybe not quite as much as the first book but I think if I were to re-read the whole series again, I would enjoy it more. I give it a rating of Three Paws and a Stump Wag!

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This book made me tear up at 3 in the morning,, what more can i ask for?? i mean literal footage of me reading this book would show me being the exact equivalent of this emoji (🥺)

Everytime i read a Katie O'Neill book i say "that's it!!!!!! that's the cutest book she's ever written!!!!" and then she releases another one and proves me wrong.

Both the art and the story are so cute and wholesome it makes my heart reach ten times it's normal size!! but it also dealt with heavy topics such as grief and feeling like one lost themselves and i loved it showing things like that. it's also one of the most inclusive graphic novels i've ever read we truly love to see it!

Out of a three volumes i think this might be my favorite?? i just love it so so much and it means so much to me and i just want to go cry because it's over.

thanks to netgalley for approving me for the arc!!!

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This is my first time reading any of Katie O'Neil or any of the Tea Dragon graphic novels. I'm glad I finally did, first I would like to sat the artwork on this is amazing! The story lines in this is good as well and cute. Makes your art all warm inside. How it talks about dealing with grief and following your heart and you'll do great.. I would highly recommend it.

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