Beautiful story and illustrations, as always. I love K. O'Neill's work, there is always so much to absorb.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

K. O'Neill wows again with impeccable art and beautiful storytelling. This graphic novel should be in all middle-grade and high school libraries.

Cozy adventure with an important message. This story is heartfelt and portrays its message without high stakes.

This has the same wonderfully cozy vibes as the author's other works, which are some of my favorite graphic novels. Would be a wonderful kids graphic novel book group choice. Love the casual and loving LGBTQ+ representation in this author's works.

"The Moth Keeper" is gorgeous, wonderful, and precious, just like all K. O'Neill books. The art is stunning, and the story is sweet and enchanting. All of the characters are delightful, and I would be happy to see more books about them, though I am pretty sure this will just be a standalone. It's perfect.

I enjoyed this one but would have liked a little bit more detail on the world and the exact benefits of the moths. The general vibe and the characterization were what I expected from O'Neill. The illustrations were beautiful.

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- first and foremost: we must address the work of art that is every page. So gorgeous and atmospheric, I adore all the worlds O’Neill is able to bring to life. The premise and lore of the lands is so creative and makes for stunning artwork.
- themes of solitude, searching for where you belong, importance of community strike me as most prominent 💛 I connected the message that comes from these topics (and i think are important for anyone to read!)
- the representation in these books seamlessly flow in the story. We are introduced to not only LGBTQIA+ relationships, but disability rep too!! I love it here especially because the disability doesn’t “other” Estell, rather normalized her and we love that.
- i do wish that it was a bit longer as i would have loved to learn more about the side characters. maybe because there was so much lore (that i loveddd), that it felt a bit more disconnected to the characters than with previous books.
- speaking of, there’s a striking resemblance between the dynamic between characters as it was in The Tea Dragon Society. Not bad by any means as it’s one of my favorite series, but I do wish the dynamics were slightly altered in a way.
- the moon-spirit has my entire heart 🙇‍♀️ in awe of her presence

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Once again, Kay O'Neil creates characters that tug at your heartstrings! This was beautiful, and the art style is so precious. I do wish there had been some more world building and understanding of the magic system, but the character struggles and sense of loneliness and burnout were so relatable, despite being fantastical.

This had cute illustrations and a cute but somewhat depressing story. The beautiful graphics were the highlight of this story, but I enjoyed the unique setting and story as well. I think it is ideal for a younger graphic, but people of all ages can enjoy this story.

Top 5 Reasons to Read The Moth Keeper by K. O'Neill

1. Celebration of Storytelling
We all come from somewhere, and it is special when we are able to share where we have been with who we know now. Characters in this graphic novel are constantly.sharing stories and celebrating this artform.

2. Imaginative Setting
This community came about because the ecosystem needed help, and it thrives despite being different than expected.

3. Reminder to Balance
It seems so efficient to work as hard as possible at all times, but if you don't help yourself, you won't be able to help others for long.

4. Community (past, present, future)
Learn from who has been before, take pleasure in who is here now, and do your best to set up those who will come after.

5. Gorgeous Art
This is such an important aspect of any graphic novel, and Kay O'Neill never disappoints in this department. Their art is absolutely gorgeous

For some reason, this book called to the individual in me that sometimes seeks to lose themselves in nature, and never return.

A sweet tale about a young individual who has become the newly appointed "moth keeper" of the night village. The story goes through the struggles of Anya as she takes on this important task while also coming of age and finding herself within the world and her village. It details friendship and homesickness and forgiving oneself for making mistakes and learning. I enjoyed witnessing the village elders guide Anya while also letting her find her own path.

I love Katie O'Neill's books. I just don't understand how they're able to address hard and important things and feelings in a way that feels true but also so gentle. There are so many kids out there feeling so crushed by juggling school, family, and just the world in general, and I really I think this story's going to be such a comfort for a lot of them.

Another magical, cozy graphic novel from K. O'Neill! Adored their artwork and didn't want the story to end, as per usual. The way they handled themes of belonging and family in The Moth Keeper were so heartwarming, and I grew close to each of the characters. Really wish I lived in one of the worlds that they've invented!

Thanks to TBR & Beyond Tours for including me and the copy of this gorgeous graphic novel!!

The Moth Keeper follows young Anya who becomes the guiding light for their community’s moths. These moths are magical and very important! Also a gift from the moon and we love the moon.

But Anya wants to know what it feels like to live in the sun and feel it’s warmth. Her decision to find out will have consequences she never imagined.

This is a cozy middle grade fantasy novel. I loved it so much and it makes me want to read the Tea Dragon society so badly! I loved the art and story telling in this book. It’s so gorgeous and conveys so much emotion in every panel. Can’t wait to continue exploring this world in the future!

Such a beautiful book in every sense, from the aesthetics and visuals to the plot and themes. Yet I wasn't captivated at all.

Perhaps it's because of the minimal text, but the story didn't fully engage me. I got the gist of it but just wasn't super invested despite everything this graphic novel had going for it. There's magical world-building, fascinating lore, interesting characters and more – but I wish we had more detail about everything.

The artwork and colours are undoubtedly breathtaking. The book also did a pretty good job in exploring themes such as loneliness and isolation, duty and expectations, the desire and pursuit of more, all of which are relevant to everyday life.

This was such a beautiful book with such a sweet story. It was cozy with an added blanket that was so comfortable you didn't want to leave.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

I liked The Tea Dragon Society more than I did this graphic novel but I did still enjoy my time with it. I wasn't super invested in the characters but they were very sweet and I do appreciate the art style, the colors and execution are beautiful.

The story was a little too basic and lackluster for me personally but I think this would be a great bedtime story for younger kids! I was a little surprised by the emotional response I had toward the end because I didn't feel super into the story for the most part so that fact it did squeeze my heart in the end is worth noting. Very cute story and highly recommend it! You may get something out of it that I just personally did not.

The Moth Keeper by K. O'Neill is a beautiful graphic novel about a girl named Anya, who is called the new moth keeper for her village. There is such wonderful art done throughout the book and very enjoyable to look at. The story touched on essential matters such as responsibility, loneliness, burnout, and differences in the other villages. The story also touched on friendship and a nice blend of magic interweb together. I really like how Anya learns about family, how to help others and accept help in return when it's not always easy. This book is so amazing and beautifully done. I know this will for sure become the next favorite to whoever reads it.

I would like to take a moment to thank NetGalley and the publishers for my advanced reader copy in exchange for my review.