This is very pretty, but it's so short. I worry parents won't buy this for their kids because it won't entertain their kids for very long. Really lovely art style though.

Personal rating:
3.5🌟, rounded up to 4🌟

I am so happy to be able to experience this. It's a really really great read especially during spring. All the flowers, even the bright spring-y colour palette choices in this graphic novel scream said season.

Sure, the drawings are a bit busy for my tastes but ultimately it didn't hinder me from enjoying this graphic novel. The story's a bit simplistic for my taste, though. The feels is not fully there. But hey at least it's a treat to look at, amirite?


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free digital copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

This lushly illustrated little graphic novel tells a tale of humans and garden sprites, of finding your passion, and of working together. Wisteria is a sprite who longs to once again tend gardens, a calling that the sprites have given up since humans came on the scene. She chances upon a hapless gardening human and secretly begins helping them out. The story that unfolds is sweet and charming and perfect for spring/summer. I was reminded of The Tea Dragon Society series while reading- just a lovely slice of life with fantasy spliced in.

I received a copy via NetGalley (thank you) in exchange of a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

This is the cutest comic book i have ever read. Rii and Joe did really well.

I love Wisteria and Elena.

This graphic novel is a perfect pairing of drawing and storytelling styles. The bright colors and character styles make this cute story about finding friends and communities coming together a truely enjoyable read. While nothing that happened in this story was surprising, it was beautifully told and a well-timed reminder of how much better communities work when they work in harmony. Both the sprites and the gardeners were doing fine on their own, but only by joining forces did they and the garden thrive. A beautiful book both insde and out that I cannot wait to recommend to my patrons.

"The Sprite and the Gardener" is such a precious, heartwarming story! The ecological message and story of people and fae coming together to tend to a dying garden was a sweet one. This was a fast read with a diverse cast of characters, but the art style kept me on the pages long after I'd taken in the dialogue and plot. Highly recommend!

I started reading this arc but sadly didn't manage to finish this in time before it expired and thats my own fault.

This was a really cute book that was such a quick read. I love the art style so much in this and it really struck a chord in my faerie-loving heart. Honestly, this is a really short graphic novel, but it took me over an hour to finish just because I was mesmerized by how beautiful some of the sections were. It was whimsical and fun and sort of the perfect quick, spring read!

This was beautifully sweet!
The art was detailed and I often found myself lingering at the pages longer than I should.

Eine wirklich tolle und schön kurze Geschichte die einem ein Lächeln aufs Gesicht zaubern kann. Sehr herzlich und warm geschrieben und wundervolle Illustrationen.

Really gorgeous graphic novel, a cute set of characters and a lovely ecological message at the same time. The sprites have to protect flowers and nature which isn't easy when people have little time or thought for their gardens or green spaces. One young sprite tries to change that, and when she sees a gardener who really cares, she thinks she and the rest of the sprites should lend a helping hand!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me access an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

Sprites, Gardens and Flowers- OH My!

What an adorable graphic novel with exquisite illustrations. I appreciated the theme of working TOGETHER with nature (and sprites!!) and to care for all living things.

What a great story for fairy lovers and future gardeners 😊

Grateful to have received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley & Oni Press

Long ago, the sprites cared for and guided nature. But now, the humans have that completely under control. Time to sit back, relax, and look at the pretty gardens.

But Wisteria is young, and is curious about the old ways. So, it’s time for some magical experimentation.

This is a quick pick-me up of a graphic novel. A 15 to 20 minute read, with very low stakes. The flower artwork is stunning, and the sprites are as pretty and diverse as the foliage. This book is all about the vibes, really.

Now that spring is here, I think this would be a good pick for any younger reader who is about to test their own green thumb.

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

This is a wonderfully written and illustrated graphic novel. I enjoyed the images as they complimented the story
Just a treat to read.. than k you for the opportunity to read this graphic novel.

This was a cute story about a girl getting help from a sprite to fix up her garden. This had a great lesson on how we need to work together and care for our planet. I really enjoyed the story and the artwork. I would have loved more backstory into how things were and how they changed in the end. Overall, this was very fun.

Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you, Oni Press and Netgalley, for the ARC!

This one is very much adorable, this makes me feel like walking in a flowery path and the fairies are dancing around. A sweet book with warm little message implied in the story. A quick read when all you need is just a distraction from life.

An adorable story with adorable characters. And who wouldn't love little fairies helping in the garden ??? I also liked the art of the author.
A really fun read !

This was cute. I also thought the message of the story was incredibly heartwarming. But overall this story didn't do much for me personally and I think it's quite forgetable as well. I do still recommend it as it is a cute, fun time but it's nothing that stands out for me.

This is perfect to read on a swinging bench in the Spring time. Whimsical and sweet, this story is of a sprite helping a fellow gardener and friendship. The illustrations are absolutely GORGEOUS and The Sprite and Gardener is suitable for a younger audience ^_^

The Sprite and the Gardener is a heartwarming story about nature, community, and how things used to be and how they can be now.
The insanely gorgeous artwork draws you in from the first page and makes it hard to turn the page every time. The character design is beautiful and Wisteria is the cutest sprite you could ever imagine. I now want my own flower garden with all the sprites even though I don’t have an ounce of gardening talent in me.

*Many thanks to NetGalley and author(s)/publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*