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The Sprite and the Gardener
Long, long ago, sprites were the caretakers of gardens. Every flower was grown by their hand. But when humans appeared and began growing their own gardens, the sprites’ magical talents soon became a thing of the past. When Wisteria, an ambitious, kind-hearted sprite, starts to ask questions about the way things used to be, she’ll begin to unearth her long-lost talent of gardening. But her newly honed skills might not be the welcome surprise she intends them to be.
The Sprite and the Gardener, the debut graphic novel by Joe Whitt and Rii Abrego, is bursting with whimsical art and vibrant characters. Join our neighborhood of sprites in this beautiful, gentle fantasy where both gardens and friendships begin to blossom.
The Sprite and the Gardener, the debut graphic novel by Joe Whitt and Rii Abrego, is bursting with whimsical art and vibrant characters. Join our neighborhood of sprites in this beautiful, gentle fantasy where both gardens and friendships begin to blossom.
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2021
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January 5, 2023
Sometimes, despite our best intentions and hard work, a task is just too great for one person alone. It is an important lesson to learn that asking for help and working together is not something to be ashamed of and this message is central to the adorable youth graphic novel, The Sprite and the Gardener from Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt. With incredible artwork, this is the story of how sprites used to grow the world’s gardens but stepped aside once humans divided up the land and began their individual gardens. Wisteria moves to town and decides to lend a hand to Elena, a teen girl who can’t seem to get her garden to grow, but will her help be unwelcome and shatter Elena’s confidence or will it lead to a new partnership between humans and sprites. Cute and charming, though a bit slight, this is a very endearing story of gardening, teamwork and friendship that is sure to warm your heart.
As someone that always disliked group projects in school, I could certainly relate to the aversion to group gardening that trips up the characters in this story. I had been burned so many times where I had to practically do the whole project that it lead me to just wanting to do it all so I could trust it would be done satisfactorily, but in life I’ve learned that this is not the way and a team built on trust and dedication can harness the strengths of many members to become something greater than the sum of its parts. Here, the characters want to do it all themselves as a way to feel good about themselves and their abilities, and there is an implied shame to accepting help. Like myself, this is something they have to unlearn and The Sprite and the Gardnener is a whimsical and imaginative look at how a community working towards a common goal can uplift everyone.
This was a fun story and I really loved the artwork and how the character’s individual designs fit the plants they were named for. It is a bit brief and one-dimensional, which is fine as it makes for a good message though it wraps up almost too quickly and could have benefitted from a bit more tension to flesh out the story and provide a bit more texture for the reader to latch on to. It is worth is just for the art alone, having a magical cottagecore vibe that fans of series such as The Tea Dragon Society by Kay O'Neill will enjoy. A quick read that will dazzle your eyes and warm your heart.
3.5/5
As someone that always disliked group projects in school, I could certainly relate to the aversion to group gardening that trips up the characters in this story. I had been burned so many times where I had to practically do the whole project that it lead me to just wanting to do it all so I could trust it would be done satisfactorily, but in life I’ve learned that this is not the way and a team built on trust and dedication can harness the strengths of many members to become something greater than the sum of its parts. Here, the characters want to do it all themselves as a way to feel good about themselves and their abilities, and there is an implied shame to accepting help. Like myself, this is something they have to unlearn and The Sprite and the Gardnener is a whimsical and imaginative look at how a community working towards a common goal can uplift everyone.
This was a fun story and I really loved the artwork and how the character’s individual designs fit the plants they were named for. It is a bit brief and one-dimensional, which is fine as it makes for a good message though it wraps up almost too quickly and could have benefitted from a bit more tension to flesh out the story and provide a bit more texture for the reader to latch on to. It is worth is just for the art alone, having a magical cottagecore vibe that fans of series such as The Tea Dragon Society by Kay O'Neill will enjoy. A quick read that will dazzle your eyes and warm your heart.
3.5/5
March 27, 2021
I wanted to read this because of the cover being just super adorbs. But this is such a cute story too!! And so short too!! Seriously, can I have a sprite?!?! I’d take super good care of it!!! Really!!! Lol
This graphic novel is for the green thumb in all of us. Well, I guess it’s for those with black thumbs too. Cause I accidentally kill all plants that are in my possession. No good.
Anyway, the art is super sweet and I flipped back through to gaze lovingly at these sprites!!!! The plot is also cute and honestly, this would be a great book to read to kids. I think my boys will like it. Basically I recommend this to all gardeners out there along with those into cuteness. Cause there’s an ton in this book!!!
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Oni Press for allowing me to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion!!!
Check out this review and others on my blog @ https://shannarareads.com/?p=303
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This graphic novel is for the green thumb in all of us. Well, I guess it’s for those with black thumbs too. Cause I accidentally kill all plants that are in my possession. No good.
Anyway, the art is super sweet and I flipped back through to gaze lovingly at these sprites!!!! The plot is also cute and honestly, this would be a great book to read to kids. I think my boys will like it. Basically I recommend this to all gardeners out there along with those into cuteness. Cause there’s an ton in this book!!!
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Oni Press for allowing me to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion!!!
Check out this review and others on my blog @ https://shannarareads.com/?p=303
Thanks!!!
September 7, 2024
Massive thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Sprite and the Gardener follows Wisteria, a sprite, who wishes she could be like her ancestors and use her magical talents to help take care of gardens and nature. This graphic novel fills me with pure happiness - it's just so magical and whimsical.
First of all, the illustrations are gorgeous. The colour palette is absolute perfection - I wouldn't change a single thing - all of the delicate pastel colours compliment each other and the storyline. The character's faces have manga-style artwork, which I thought actually worked really well with the character's personalities. My favourite thing has to be the little sketches at the end of the book, and original WIPs from the draft stage. It shows the development of the story and how it went from being one singular comic page, to a 90 page graphic novel.
It's a super quick read, but I really like how it still emphasises the importance of friendship and the community as well. For a debut, I think this is fantastic, I most certainly will be rereading at some point, and would love to buy the hardcopy when it's released.
I would recommend this to fans of 'The Tea Dragon Society', and anyone wanting to dip their toe into graphic novels (also would be great to read with your children!)
CAWPILE: 8.57 / 10
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The Sprite and the Gardener follows Wisteria, a sprite, who wishes she could be like her ancestors and use her magical talents to help take care of gardens and nature. This graphic novel fills me with pure happiness - it's just so magical and whimsical.
First of all, the illustrations are gorgeous. The colour palette is absolute perfection - I wouldn't change a single thing - all of the delicate pastel colours compliment each other and the storyline. The character's faces have manga-style artwork, which I thought actually worked really well with the character's personalities. My favourite thing has to be the little sketches at the end of the book, and original WIPs from the draft stage. It shows the development of the story and how it went from being one singular comic page, to a 90 page graphic novel.
It's a super quick read, but I really like how it still emphasises the importance of friendship and the community as well. For a debut, I think this is fantastic, I most certainly will be rereading at some point, and would love to buy the hardcopy when it's released.
I would recommend this to fans of 'The Tea Dragon Society', and anyone wanting to dip their toe into graphic novels (also would be great to read with your children!)
CAWPILE: 8.57 / 10
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January 2, 2023
Gardens are full of tiny fairy-like sprites, who used to take care of nature, helped it grow. More recently they have taken early retirement because humans came along, taking care of their gardens.
In this book, one little sprite called Wisteria decides to do some work on a seemingly abandoned, overgrown garden, only to find a young girl who has come to clean the garden up. So Wisteria starts helping her in secret. If you think that secret won't last, well goshdarn, you might just be right!
The art is beautiful, although I'm not a huge fan of the manga-like faces. The colouring especially is a sight to behold. The story is okay - it's sweet, it's nice, it won't blow your socks off. It's probably aimed more at a younger audience.
(Picked up an ARC through NetGalley)
In this book, one little sprite called Wisteria decides to do some work on a seemingly abandoned, overgrown garden, only to find a young girl who has come to clean the garden up. So Wisteria starts helping her in secret. If you think that secret won't last, well goshdarn, you might just be right!
The art is beautiful, although I'm not a huge fan of the manga-like faces. The colouring especially is a sight to behold. The story is okay - it's sweet, it's nice, it won't blow your socks off. It's probably aimed more at a younger audience.
(Picked up an ARC through NetGalley)
April 1, 2022
PERFECT book for spring so wholesome 🙌🏻🙌🏻
August 16, 2023
This was just okay for me, unfortunately. I thought the art was pretty, but the dialogue was at a bare minimum and it mostly felt like an excuse to make an art book and market it as a graphic novel. The end of the book includes the single-page comic this story originally was, and I feel that the original version was a lot better than this longer story.
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March 9, 2021
**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.**
(minha primeira resenha de cópia antecipada pela NetGalley!)
Que graphic novel mais amorzinho!
Uma leitura leve, rápida, inspiradora e de deixar o coração quentinho.
Peguei para ler por indicação de um amigo (obrigada, Vini) e agora estou desejando uma continuação ou uma versão mais longa (não que a história não tenha concluído de uma forma boa, mas é que eu amei tanto que quero mais).
A arte e as cores são apaixonantes despertando sensação de sonho e nostalgia.
Sprites são seres mágicos, tipo fadinhas, que cuidavam da flora, mas que com a chegada dos humanos/jardineiros, "perderam sua função". Não deixaram de existir, mas passaram a fazer "nadas" até que Wisteria chegou e resolveu resgatar sua antiga função.
Preciso da versão física para ler e reler ♡
(minha primeira resenha de cópia antecipada pela NetGalley!)
Que graphic novel mais amorzinho!
Uma leitura leve, rápida, inspiradora e de deixar o coração quentinho.
Peguei para ler por indicação de um amigo (obrigada, Vini) e agora estou desejando uma continuação ou uma versão mais longa (não que a história não tenha concluído de uma forma boa, mas é que eu amei tanto que quero mais).
A arte e as cores são apaixonantes despertando sensação de sonho e nostalgia.
Sprites são seres mágicos, tipo fadinhas, que cuidavam da flora, mas que com a chegada dos humanos/jardineiros, "perderam sua função". Não deixaram de existir, mas passaram a fazer "nadas" até que Wisteria chegou e resolveu resgatar sua antiga função.
Preciso da versão física para ler e reler ♡
March 1, 2021
the sprite and the gardener is an absolute joy!!
it's something of a fairytale. we are introduced to the colorful fairy sprites who used to be the sole caretakers of earth's plants, but who have become inactive now that humans are gardeners. the story follows one particular sprite, wisteria, who wants to work alongside humans and tend the flora together.
the art here is absolutely beautiful. it seems to be inspired by classic fairytale art, except the sprites have diversity!! their dynamic facial expressions are wonderful, and vibrant colors bring both the characters and the plants to life.
definitely a quick read, but i smiled and chuckled throughout. it's a nice meditation on the elation that comes with bringing joy to others.
what could be better than friendships that bloom over the love and care of plants??
Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
it's something of a fairytale. we are introduced to the colorful fairy sprites who used to be the sole caretakers of earth's plants, but who have become inactive now that humans are gardeners. the story follows one particular sprite, wisteria, who wants to work alongside humans and tend the flora together.
the art here is absolutely beautiful. it seems to be inspired by classic fairytale art, except the sprites have diversity!! their dynamic facial expressions are wonderful, and vibrant colors bring both the characters and the plants to life.
definitely a quick read, but i smiled and chuckled throughout. it's a nice meditation on the elation that comes with bringing joy to others.
what could be better than friendships that bloom over the love and care of plants??
Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 23, 2025
UGH, this was so sweet! the sprite and the gardener was such a quick read but was full to the brim of beautiful artwork in gorgeous pastel colors. highly recommended!
February 10, 2023
Enchanting story about sprites and gardens. Long ago sprites help plants grow - then humans got in the way - and sprites kind of had nothing to do with gardens from then on. Wisteria is a Sprite who wants to work with a young girl named Elena to grow beautiful flowers - but will the other sprites want to help? Wonderful art is sure to make this a 'bedtime' favorite.
October 24, 2021
This was a light and heartwarming read, and I think this is the kind of book you go to when you need a little pick-me-up. It was simple to understand, no major plot twists really, and the characters were really quite sweet.
For me personally, I was hoping for something a little more, something deeper than I received. The art, however, was beautiful. There was much attention to detail, and it sells the story rather well.
For me personally, I was hoping for something a little more, something deeper than I received. The art, however, was beautiful. There was much attention to detail, and it sells the story rather well.
January 10, 2023
This is a pleasant and quick read! So cute!
A heartwarming tale about fairies and humans who share a love of nature that will amaze you. It has a beautiful art style, story, and lessons about teamwork that are perfect, especially for young readers.
It makes me want to have my own garden too, with many purple flowers! 💐
Thank you so much, NetGalley and Oni Press, for this wonderful ebook.
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A heartwarming tale about fairies and humans who share a love of nature that will amaze you. It has a beautiful art style, story, and lessons about teamwork that are perfect, especially for young readers.
It makes me want to have my own garden too, with many purple flowers! 💐
Thank you so much, NetGalley and Oni Press, for this wonderful ebook.
#TheSpriteandtheGardener #NetGalley
November 7, 2023
never thought i would relate so hard to a childrens book also the ART IS GORGEOUS
January 23, 2023
Long ago, our gardens bloomed under the magical abilities of the sprites but now they only need human hands to guide and grow them. The sprites live in secret, directionless and far removed from their ancestors. But when one of the sprites, Wisteria, begins to focus on her kind's former vocation everything alters.
If you liked The Tea Dragon Society or Aquicorn Cove then you'd definitely like this graphic novel. It features the same gorgeous pastel colour palette and vivid natural imagery combined with a storyline focusing on fantastical beings with gentle natures and a beautiful message to deliver. It made me smile from start to finish!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the authors, Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt, and the publisher, Oni Press, for this opportunity.
If you liked The Tea Dragon Society or Aquicorn Cove then you'd definitely like this graphic novel. It features the same gorgeous pastel colour palette and vivid natural imagery combined with a storyline focusing on fantastical beings with gentle natures and a beautiful message to deliver. It made me smile from start to finish!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the authors, Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt, and the publisher, Oni Press, for this opportunity.
March 6, 2021
Star Rating: —> 4.5 Stars
Thank you to Oni Press via NetGalley for providing me with the ARC! This in no way affects my rating or review.
Reading this was an absolute JOY! It had me enchanted from page one ! It's a quick read with a wonderful message about friendship. Readers of all ages will absolutely adore this graphic novel!
A wonderful sprite starts helping a human girl to grow her garden, which is in hopes to please his sick mother, who is too ill to tend to a garden anymore.
Such incredible, fantastical, unique, BEAUTIFUL little story & absolutely gorgeous, whimsical art! I absolutely cannot wait to read more works by this author.
Thank you to Oni Press via NetGalley for providing me with the ARC! This in no way affects my rating or review.
Reading this was an absolute JOY! It had me enchanted from page one ! It's a quick read with a wonderful message about friendship. Readers of all ages will absolutely adore this graphic novel!
A wonderful sprite starts helping a human girl to grow her garden, which is in hopes to please his sick mother, who is too ill to tend to a garden anymore.
Such incredible, fantastical, unique, BEAUTIFUL little story & absolutely gorgeous, whimsical art! I absolutely cannot wait to read more works by this author.
May 25, 2022
Gorgeously illustrated and so, SO adorable in its story.
This book should be on the bookshelf of anyone who loves those Tinkerbell movies.
I’m obsessed.
This book should be on the bookshelf of anyone who loves those Tinkerbell movies.
I’m obsessed.
June 24, 2024
Cute!
Rosetta from Pixie Hollow would be proud.
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Rosetta from Pixie Hollow would be proud.
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February 17, 2021
This is a cute little graphic novel with a lovely moral. It tells of a little sprite named Wisteria and her new friendship with a human gardener who is not so good at the job. The book emphasises on the values of friendship, cooperation, hard work, and unity. The illustrations are adorable and bring the story to life. This will be a delightful quick read whenever you want a quick break from something intense. It's a heartwarming story that even children will enjoy.
Thank you, NetGalley and Oni Press, for the Advanced Review Copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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January 13, 2023
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for early access of The Sprite and the Gardener.
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5⭐️
This book warmed my heart. The Sprite and the Gardener is a short graphic novel with beautiful art. I really enjoyed the color choices for the art, and the story is so cute.
It’s about sprites who have taken a step back from helping humans and their gardens. But one sprite, wisteria, who’s new to this grouping of sprite, decides to help a girl who is struggling with her mothers garden and they bond, things look bright for both the sprites and the human girl. This has become one of my short comfort reads.
Thank you Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt for a wonderful visual story.
The Sprite and the Gardener will be release April 4th, 2023.
5⭐️
This book warmed my heart. The Sprite and the Gardener is a short graphic novel with beautiful art. I really enjoyed the color choices for the art, and the story is so cute.
It’s about sprites who have taken a step back from helping humans and their gardens. But one sprite, wisteria, who’s new to this grouping of sprite, decides to help a girl who is struggling with her mothers garden and they bond, things look bright for both the sprites and the human girl. This has become one of my short comfort reads.
Thank you Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt for a wonderful visual story.
January 2, 2023
2.5⭐
Puts the cute in meet-cute!
That was the only scene I liked, unfortunately. This graphic novel looks and sounds better than it actually is. Even the artwork looks nicer on the cover. The plot lacks depth and is disappointingly basic. There's not much of a narrative and zero conflict. I loved the bursts of colours though.
Despite its short length, I was never fully into this book. It was not the wholesome read that it set out to be and did not engage me. Those looking for a quick and fluffy read might enjoy this more.
Thank you to Oni Press for the Netgalley ARC.
Puts the cute in meet-cute!
That was the only scene I liked, unfortunately. This graphic novel looks and sounds better than it actually is. Even the artwork looks nicer on the cover. The plot lacks depth and is disappointingly basic. There's not much of a narrative and zero conflict. I loved the bursts of colours though.
Despite its short length, I was never fully into this book. It was not the wholesome read that it set out to be and did not engage me. Those looking for a quick and fluffy read might enjoy this more.
Thank you to Oni Press for the Netgalley ARC.
October 21, 2021
A plucky young sprite is frustrated with seeing so many of her unemployed peers lazing about on the dole following a wave of immigrants and new technologies that have resulted in massive job displacement. She takes an unpaid internship to hone her traditional crafts and successfully works to integrate them into the new workplace processes while elevating her visibility and proving her value to management.
Gentle and lovely.
Gentle and lovely.
April 5, 2021
In a world where fairies exist, we meet Wistera, a little flower fairy. She and the other flower fairies have been taking care of earth's flora since the beginning of time. But since humans appeared, they are sort of out of job, because mankind can grow their flowers by themselves, without the fairies' help.
One day, as Wistera aimlessly wanders, she sees a little girl, Elena.
Elena tries to plant some flowers in the garden of her home, but it is clear that she struggles, since the flowers are barely alive.
Wistera becomes enamoured with Helena's smile and love for flowers and gardening and decides to help her.
Everyday, she sneaks in the garden and helps the plants to grow and bloom. But eventually, she is discovered by Helena.
Helena admits to Wistera that she has turned to gardening as a way to make up for her mother's absence, because she works long hours to make ends meet, and that when she was little, they used to plant flowers together.
The fairy and the girl decide to help each other. And by putting their gardening skills and magic together they make the entire garden bloom.
Unexpectedly, more children and more fairies join Helena and Wistera, putting their own skills to use too. And little by little, humans and fairies become friends, while an entire neighborhood is covered in beautiful flowers. The story ends with Helena's mother returning home early and joining her daughter and her new fairy friends in the garden.
This is a beautiful story that children, and not only children, can enjoy.
I loved the fantasy elements and the beautiful messages of friendship, of helping each other and of taking care of the environment, since all of them I find extremely important.
The characters were likeable, I loved the representation (one of the two main characters is a black girl who is being raised by a single mother) and the designs were out of this damn world. Plus, the anime/manga influences are clear.
My only complain is that the text is next to or under the illustrations instead of being in bubbles inside the panels, like it happens with other comics and graphic novels, and that sometimes makes it tricky to understand whose words you are reading.
But other than that, I loved this story and I would love to have it added on my bookshelves.
If you made it this far congratulations!
'Til next time, take care :) :) :)
I received a free e-book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
One day, as Wistera aimlessly wanders, she sees a little girl, Elena.
Elena tries to plant some flowers in the garden of her home, but it is clear that she struggles, since the flowers are barely alive.
Wistera becomes enamoured with Helena's smile and love for flowers and gardening and decides to help her.
Everyday, she sneaks in the garden and helps the plants to grow and bloom. But eventually, she is discovered by Helena.
Helena admits to Wistera that she has turned to gardening as a way to make up for her mother's absence, because she works long hours to make ends meet, and that when she was little, they used to plant flowers together.
The fairy and the girl decide to help each other. And by putting their gardening skills and magic together they make the entire garden bloom.
Unexpectedly, more children and more fairies join Helena and Wistera, putting their own skills to use too. And little by little, humans and fairies become friends, while an entire neighborhood is covered in beautiful flowers. The story ends with Helena's mother returning home early and joining her daughter and her new fairy friends in the garden.
This is a beautiful story that children, and not only children, can enjoy.
I loved the fantasy elements and the beautiful messages of friendship, of helping each other and of taking care of the environment, since all of them I find extremely important.
The characters were likeable, I loved the representation (one of the two main characters is a black girl who is being raised by a single mother) and the designs were out of this damn world. Plus, the anime/manga influences are clear.
My only complain is that the text is next to or under the illustrations instead of being in bubbles inside the panels, like it happens with other comics and graphic novels, and that sometimes makes it tricky to understand whose words you are reading.
But other than that, I loved this story and I would love to have it added on my bookshelves.
If you made it this far congratulations!
'Til next time, take care :) :) :)
I received a free e-book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 30, 2021
This was SO ADORABLE and gave me major Secret Garden vibes! You’re definitely going to want to pick this one up this summer. While I recognize this is a middlegrade graphic novel, I did feel like the plot was lacking and it left me wanting more.
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June 18, 2022
Story-wise…meh
Art?! GORGEOUS
Art?! GORGEOUS
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March 3, 2023
the most beautiful garden in town is the work of a fairy who loves the gardener’s smile
Ooooooh, my gosh this graphic novel is the definition of PRECIOUS CINNAMON ROLL characters. Just, awww. Super adorable. \o/
You get the sweetest little sprite determined to help a struggling gardener fix up her mum's garden, and soon all the other sprites are joining in on the fun. The artwork is absolutely perfect and you won't be able to read this without a big smile on your face!
Thank you Netgalley for the review copy!
Ooooooh, my gosh this graphic novel is the definition of PRECIOUS CINNAMON ROLL characters. Just, awww. Super adorable. \o/
You get the sweetest little sprite determined to help a struggling gardener fix up her mum's garden, and soon all the other sprites are joining in on the fun. The artwork is absolutely perfect and you won't be able to read this without a big smile on your face!
Thank you Netgalley for the review copy!
February 19, 2023
such a beautiful graphic novel. wisteria is such a relatable and cute main character. nervous about fitting in with a new group of people and just the way she wants to help out with elena. recommend for a light but wonderfully illustrated read !!
March 22, 2023
4.5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Oh wow this was so cute!!! Perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society, this is a really beautiful graphic novel with the most gorgeous illustrations! It's a really gentle story that is so sweet and lovely, it was like a breath of fresh air. It was really heartwarming, with a message of helping out others just to see them happy, out of the kindness of your heart, without expecting anything back, and I just loved it. It was really adorable - I only wish it had been a little bit longer to strengthen the connection between the reader and characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Oh wow this was so cute!!! Perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society, this is a really beautiful graphic novel with the most gorgeous illustrations! It's a really gentle story that is so sweet and lovely, it was like a breath of fresh air. It was really heartwarming, with a message of helping out others just to see them happy, out of the kindness of your heart, without expecting anything back, and I just loved it. It was really adorable - I only wish it had been a little bit longer to strengthen the connection between the reader and characters.
January 29, 2021
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Sprite and the Gardener is an absolutely beautiful and heartwarming tale. This story is about gently trying to find friends in surprising places, and helping people out just to see them happy. I thought the art was gorgeous and really tied together the magic of the story. It was a quick read, but still brought me to have several different emotions, including being pleased at the way it all came together in the end.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Sprite and the Gardener is an absolutely beautiful and heartwarming tale. This story is about gently trying to find friends in surprising places, and helping people out just to see them happy. I thought the art was gorgeous and really tied together the magic of the story. It was a quick read, but still brought me to have several different emotions, including being pleased at the way it all came together in the end.
January 16, 2023
This is just super cute?
A garden sprite wants to help a gardener, mostly because she loves seeing how happy the gardener is when her flowers bloom with the help of the sprite's magic. From there, a sweet story about friendship and working together blossoms, and it's just. Quite wholesome and low stakes and very cute.
The character design for the sprites is really lovely - I'm especially fond Wisteria's massive hair - and the art is as well.
This was a lovely short graphic novel to spend some cozy time with.
A garden sprite wants to help a gardener, mostly because she loves seeing how happy the gardener is when her flowers bloom with the help of the sprite's magic. From there, a sweet story about friendship and working together blossoms, and it's just. Quite wholesome and low stakes and very cute.
The character design for the sprites is really lovely - I'm especially fond Wisteria's massive hair - and the art is as well.
This was a lovely short graphic novel to spend some cozy time with.
May 1, 2021
The art is lovely, but the story itself is uncomplicated. Not a bad thing, there’s just not a lot of plot! Would recommend for those who enjoy gardening and flower artwork.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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