The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O’Neill

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“Memories don’t just live inside you, Minette. They live in all the people and objects you share your life with.”

Friends, this was the literally cutest and most heartwarming book I’ve read all year. Also, the art in this book is probably my favorite art style of all time. I recommend this with my entire heart and soul.

This story is broken down into five parts; one for each season and then an epilogue. And during Spring, an apprentice blacksmith, Greta (who is getting trained by her mother), rescues a little dragon outside! Greta’s father recognizes the little dragon and knows who his owner is. And once Greta goes to return the little dragon, she gets an invite from the owner, Hesekiel, to come and learn all about the Tea Dragons!

Tea Dragons are basically just mini dragons that grow different herbs alongside their horns! And all the names of the dragons are because of their different herbs. The dragon that Greta saves is named Jasmine, but we also meet Rooibos, Chamomile, and a few others during the duration of this book.

Greta learns all about Tea Dragons, but also learns about a society that Hesekiel and his husband, Erik, are the last remaining members of. Greta also meets Minette, who is a young girl who was training to be a prophetess and is now having trouble remembering things. She left home, and is now working with Hesekiel and Erik, while also making a beautiful friendship with Greta.

But this story is truly about friendship, and how important it is to find a place in the world that will surround you with unconditional love. This is also a story about honoring the past, and traditions, and cultures, and not forgetting where you come from. And ultimately, this is a story about balancing those two aspects and living a life that you’re proud of and that makes you happy.

Overall, I loved this more than any word combination I could come up with. Friends, if you are looking for a beautiful book, with even more beautiful messages, that star people of color, and people with disabilities (someone in a wheelchair and someone living with memory loss), and LBGTQIAP+ characters, then look no further. This was nothing short of a treat to read, and I hope you all pick it up. Also, I desperately want my own Tea Dragon companion now.

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29 thoughts on “The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O’Neill”

  6. Lovely review, Melanie! I love this book so much, it’s so sweet and the art style is the prettiest. I wish there were more graphic novels with this kind of color scheme cause it’s perfect 😍

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  8. This looks so stinkin’ cute! I may or may not plan to buy it next time I make an Amazon purchase. Also, I’d recommend the really sweet middle grade graphic novel The Witch’s Boy. It’s also cute and inclusive and magical.

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    1. Oh my gosh, thank you so much, Mo! Adding to my list now! I am a big fan of the artist’s girlfriend! So… I’m even more hyped! And thank you for your kind words! You are honestly the best! Happy reading, love! 💖xx

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