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blakeandbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
One of my goals this year has been to read more manga and graphic novels. When I saw the Tea Dragon series was available to read on KU, I jumped at the opportunity to read and visualize this pure and wholesome story and art!
I absolutely loved each of these books. They were all very short, interconnected stories that left me feeling at peace and smiling as I finished. What a wonderful found family full of diversity and inclusivity. I immediately recommended this to a few people after finishing, because I need more people to read it! It was so tender and sweet, and the storyline had me hooked! I loved getting to learn more about the character and the history of the tea dragons.
Greta, Minette, Rinn, Aedhan, Erik, Hesekiel, and all of the tea dragons hold a special place in my heart. I’m tearing up right now just thinking about them. 🥹🫶🏻 Overall, this is a story about the power of friendship and loving people and giving them space to be themselves.
Some quotes that will stick with me:
🐉 “Just because something comes easily to you, does not mean it has no value.”
🐉 “You feel like you’ve lost your path. It’s natural to be sad. It’s alright to let those feelings wash over you, and give them time to soak into the earth. That’s when things start to grow again.”
🐉 “When someone is grieving, the best thing you can do is to let them heal on their own, and show them that you’ll be there for them.”
Highly recommend these sweet and wonderful graphic novels!
Representation:
🐉 Wheelchair User
🐉 Deaf/HoH/Sign Language
🐉 Queer Normalized Society and Characters
🐉 BIPOC Characters
🐉 Memory Loss
🐉 Grief
I absolutely loved each of these books. They were all very short, interconnected stories that left me feeling at peace and smiling as I finished. What a wonderful found family full of diversity and inclusivity. I immediately recommended this to a few people after finishing, because I need more people to read it! It was so tender and sweet, and the storyline had me hooked! I loved getting to learn more about the character and the history of the tea dragons.
Greta, Minette, Rinn, Aedhan, Erik, Hesekiel, and all of the tea dragons hold a special place in my heart. I’m tearing up right now just thinking about them. 🥹🫶🏻 Overall, this is a story about the power of friendship and loving people and giving them space to be themselves.
Some quotes that will stick with me:
🐉 “Just because something comes easily to you, does not mean it has no value.”
🐉 “You feel like you’ve lost your path. It’s natural to be sad. It’s alright to let those feelings wash over you, and give them time to soak into the earth. That’s when things start to grow again.”
🐉 “When someone is grieving, the best thing you can do is to let them heal on their own, and show them that you’ll be there for them.”
Highly recommend these sweet and wonderful graphic novels!
Representation:
🐉 Wheelchair User
🐉 Deaf/HoH/Sign Language
🐉 Queer Normalized Society and Characters
🐉 BIPOC Characters
🐉 Memory Loss
🐉 Grief
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Death
sweetsxrrxw's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
oh wow. not me tearing up because of a childrens' book.
ok but in all seriousness, the main issues discussed in this book resonate so much with my current situation. i also feel kinda lost at life right now and i wish i could find the answer to my problems the same way these characters did but i don't think that's possible. however, it was really nice to read about them having the same worries as i do.
additionally, it was also nice that this book gave closure to all the main characters in the two first books (ps: rinn looks gorgeous as an adult omg). it's nice how some of their worries were interconnected and they all somehow helped each other to get through their problems.
i also like how this book focused more on grief in all its forms: greta's little tea dragon grieving her last owner, minette feeling homesick for the person she used to be... and how even though sometimes it may take a lot of time for you to get over that grief, at the end of the day you just have to let yourself feel it until you start feeling happy and capable of finding your own path again.
so so so sweet, i hope someday it becomes an animated series or movie so i can watch it <3
ok but in all seriousness, the main issues discussed in this book resonate so much with my current situation. i also feel kinda lost at life right now and i wish i could find the answer to my problems the same way these characters did but i don't think that's possible. however, it was really nice to read about them having the same worries as i do.
additionally, it was also nice that this book gave closure to all the main characters in the two first books (ps: rinn looks gorgeous as an adult omg). it's nice how some of their worries were interconnected and they all somehow helped each other to get through their problems.
i also like how this book focused more on grief in all its forms: greta's little tea dragon grieving her last owner, minette feeling homesick for the person she used to be... and how even though sometimes it may take a lot of time for you to get over that grief, at the end of the day you just have to let yourself feel it until you start feeling happy and capable of finding your own path again.
so so so sweet, i hope someday it becomes an animated series or movie so i can watch it <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Death
thereaderfriend's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Glad to say that this is my most favorite book series. This book was great, slower than the rest, but good. It taught me great lessons about grief, accepting that you're having a new life and that you need to move on instead of living as if you were that person but you're not, and on embracing your passions and loved ones. Also, really love the lessons on hard work and education. I liked that it touched on how one can have room to grow and yet be skilled and that's good. I feel like we don't hear that enough. Or especially how a mentor can have that experience. It's inspiring. This book is inspiring. Really liked the subtle romance too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Mental illness and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death
bookfilledcottage's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Kay O’Neill has done it again!
I love this world, this character this art-style so much that I was caught between wanting to read everything that’s readily available about it and also ration anything Tea-Dragonesque. I’ll admit I just gave in and devoured this gem!
Firstly, I am convinced this will be a re-read whenever fall comes by every year because the landscapes are just so gorgeous and the style is so atmospheric.
Secondly, I love these uncomplicated, complex and gorgeous stories about everyday life in a fanastical context.
Thirdly, the dragons are too cute to ever say goodbye to, so I’ve decided I simply won’t do it.
So, here’s my conclusion: if you haven’t yet; pick this story up and read all of the books in the series. They will undoubtedly make you very happy.
I love this world, this character this art-style so much that I was caught between wanting to read everything that’s readily available about it and also ration anything Tea-Dragonesque. I’ll admit I just gave in and devoured this gem!
Firstly, I am convinced this will be a re-read whenever fall comes by every year because the landscapes are just so gorgeous and the style is so atmospheric.
Secondly, I love these uncomplicated, complex and gorgeous stories about everyday life in a fanastical context.
Thirdly, the dragons are too cute to ever say goodbye to, so I’ve decided I simply won’t do it.
So, here’s my conclusion: if you haven’t yet; pick this story up and read all of the books in the series. They will undoubtedly make you very happy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
yvonne_cl's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death
undertherowantree's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Medical trauma, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment, Ableism, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Animal death
Minor: Eating disorder, Confinement, and Animal cruelty
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