The Tea Dragon Tapestry conveys beautiful messages in alluring illustrations. “If you do not make something your heart is completely happy with, you will never be able to accept the result, whether it is success or failure.” – Master Fraida (Greta’s mama) They are so informative and helpful for understanding the peculiar species in the story. And after the epilogue, be sure to read the extracts from “The Illustrated History of Tea Dragons,” too. There are other things: fish with antlers, the lighting, etc. They paint a picture for the scent of the room. When brewing tea, leaves and flowers are in the background even though they are not really there. Not all sketches are reflecting reality, and they show us how the author’s brain works. There are so many details in addition to the lovely colour palette. That’s when things start to grow again.” – ErikĪ kind reminder: don’t just read the dialogue and skim through the illustrations, but really examine the drawings.

“It’s alright to let those feelings wash over you, and give them time to soak into the earth. Um, yes, I look at their cute little faces and reenact their expressions without consciously doing so. All Tea Dragons are unbelievably cute, and I cannot help miming their facial expressions. Then there is Rooibos, following chickens around. Chamomile’s eyes are always half-closed, and he is just adorable. I love other little details of the Tea Dragons, too. But since Ginseng, the Tea Dragon under Greta’s care, is having troubling dealing with her grief of losing her last owner, her storyline is now part of the main plot. Tea Dragons did not actively participate much in previous books despite being the main theme. “It made me feel, for a moment, envious of someone who had the freedom of mind to make something that existed purely for its own sake, just to create a joyful object.” – Kleitos I totally recommend reading the previous books first for full enjoyment as I am unsure if this book would make sense as a standalone.

We get to see Greta, Minette, Erik, Hesekiel, Rinn, and Aedhan again. It takes place one year after The Tea Dragon Society and many years after The Tea Dragon Festival. The final instalment of Tea Dragon series brings the whole story to a beautiful end.

Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Children’s Literature, LGBTQ+.

The Tea Dragon Tapestry ( Tea Dragon #3) by Kay O’Neill

The Tea Dragon Tapestry by Kay O'Neill