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The Moth Keeper by K. O'Neill

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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? Yes

5.0

 K. O'Neill brings to life a beautifully illustrated fantasy world about responsibility to yourself and your community.


Most of the time I choose books based on vibes, and the Moth Keeper had among the best vibes. It didn't hurt that Anya the main character looks to be modeled after a fennec fox (which fittingly is a nocturnal desert fox, also one of my favorite animals).

Like Vin Diesel would say in Fast and the Furious, it's about family. And this book really is.

Not only is it about responsibility to your community, but also your community's responsibility to you. Like K. O'Neill's previous work the Tea Dragon Society, this is a soft, beautiful piece with some melancholy, but soothing tones. 

This is a great graphic novel for the upper end of the middle grade age group, but really could be enjoyed by any age. 
I absolutely loved it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for the ARC 
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0