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leafblade's review
4.0
I recieved an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review (and I almost didn't make it bc the archive date is TODAY)
This was such a neat little story. The concept was good, and the execution was better still. The fact that sprites never ceased to exist, although they stopped tending for gardens, and that the first page tells you that's okay, rids it of unnecessary drama. They are all still there, alive and kicking, they just changed their ways, and everything is still fine. Which doesn't make this a story of survival of the species, but of love and tenderness and humanity. A girl is sad because flowers don't grow for her, our main character makes them blossom, and there's no bigger plan there. It's just wanting to help.
The drawing style is so so so pretty, although a bit cramped at times. The emotion in everyone's eyes is absolutely beautiful, and the different characters' desings, too.
The story was just as long as it needed to be. It didn't drag on and it didn't feel like it was cut too short, either. I gotta respect stories like that. You introduce yourself, you tell your story and then you leave. It also leaves the right amount of things open for interpretation in the ending, where it doesn't feel like the authors are pushing for a sequel, but neither is it so closed of an ending that that's something that I could never see happening. That's some skilled storytelling right there.
This was such a neat little story. The concept was good, and the execution was better still. The fact that sprites never ceased to exist, although they stopped tending for gardens, and that the first page tells you that's okay, rids it of unnecessary drama. They are all still there, alive and kicking, they just changed their ways, and everything is still fine. Which doesn't make this a story of survival of the species, but of love and tenderness and humanity. A girl is sad because flowers don't grow for her, our main character makes them blossom, and there's no bigger plan there. It's just wanting to help.
The drawing style is so so so pretty, although a bit cramped at times. The emotion in everyone's eyes is absolutely beautiful, and the different characters' desings, too.
The story was just as long as it needed to be. It didn't drag on and it didn't feel like it was cut too short, either. I gotta respect stories like that. You introduce yourself, you tell your story and then you leave. It also leaves the right amount of things open for interpretation in the ending, where it doesn't feel like the authors are pushing for a sequel, but neither is it so closed of an ending that that's something that I could never see happening. That's some skilled storytelling right there.
janagaton's review
4.0
super cute time!
here's the vlog where I read it: https://youtu.be/zxA5Trx73Ko
here's the vlog where I read it: https://youtu.be/zxA5Trx73Ko
amethystarchild's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the ARC of this short graphic novel!
I absolutely adored every page of “The Sprite and the Gardener” by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt. The art is entrancing, and the story is soft, sweet, and encourages collaboration and friendship. The character designs include multiple body types and are detailed and beautiful. I will be recommending this book to young readers who enjoy fairies and will probably make it part of my library’s Friendship/Unity summer reading program in 2023.
I absolutely adored every page of “The Sprite and the Gardener” by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt. The art is entrancing, and the story is soft, sweet, and encourages collaboration and friendship. The character designs include multiple body types and are detailed and beautiful. I will be recommending this book to young readers who enjoy fairies and will probably make it part of my library’s Friendship/Unity summer reading program in 2023.
amethystarchild's review
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the ARC of this short graphic novel!
I absolutely adored every page of “The Sprite and the Gardener” by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt. The art is entrancing, and the story is soft, sweet, and encourages collaboration and friendship. The character designs include multiple body types and are detailed and beautiful. I will be recommending this book to young readers who enjoy fairies and will probably make it part of my library’s Friendship/Unity summer reading program in 2023.
I absolutely adored every page of “The Sprite and the Gardener” by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt. The art is entrancing, and the story is soft, sweet, and encourages collaboration and friendship. The character designs include multiple body types and are detailed and beautiful. I will be recommending this book to young readers who enjoy fairies and will probably make it part of my library’s Friendship/Unity summer reading program in 2023.
onesonicbite's review
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
jana_of_the_wind's review
3.0
3/5 ⭐️
A really cute book for in between heavier ones. The art style was so cute and the story line was just heartwarming but I just feel like something was missing for it to be truly great.
A really cute book for in between heavier ones. The art style was so cute and the story line was just heartwarming but I just feel like something was missing for it to be truly great.
emmykay's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could have sprites living in my garden. I felt so bad that Wisteria was being left out, but watching her in the garden was magical. The art is amazing and the story does make you wish for a sprite. I loved it.
bookwormdaily's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Magical with beautiful illustrations. This book is about fairies whose job is to make flowers bloom. Show the interaction between a human and a fairy trying to save a garden.
Such a comforting read, with a heartwarming story that reminds me of Tinker Bell.