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Book Review: The Tea Dragon Society
Synopsis of The Tea Dragon Society
Greta is training to be a blacksmith. In a bustling marketplace, she discovers a tea dragon that unexpectedly crosses her path.
Little does she know that this chance encounter will weave her life together with the charming Tea Shop Owners – Hesekiel and Erik, their wonderful ward Minette, and the enchanting and utterly delightful Tea Dragons.
Genres/Categories
Middle Grade, Cozy Fantasy Graphic Novel
Trigger Warnings
Memory Loss, Violence, Disability, Minor Blood Depiction
Tropes
The Chosen One, The Mentor
My Thoughts on the Tea Dragon society
I’ve always heard amazing things about The Tea Dragon Society, but I never really picked up the novel.
Well, good thing I did because The Tea Dragon Society is one of the most stunning graphic novels I’ve read.
The novel has a unique concept. We follow Greta, who’s a blacksmith apprentice, and she comes by a tea dragon. Tea Dragons are incredibly charming creatures that sprout tea leaves from their bodies. When these tea leaves are brewed and savored, they evoke a flood of cherished memories for the lucky drinkers.
I wish I could sprout tea leaves.
The art style is so enchanting, and it gives off this cottage-core vibe. It definitely felt like the tea dragons were jumping off the pages.
I thoroughly appreciate the representation in this novel. We’re in an age now that middle grade novels are embracing diversity, and I’m all for it. There’s LGBTQIA+ and racial representation that’s unified in the story.
There’s a variety of beautiful themes the story explores. We have a character that’s dealing with memory loss, and a character battling a disability.
It’s worth noting that the plot of this novel is indeed lighthearted. There’s not going to be a lot of action scenes, and I’ve heard people say the plot doesn’t go anywhere, but honestly, I firmly believe the magic of the novel lies there.
It’s a wholesome, cozy and inclusive novel full of important morals and messages. It’s just meant to be comforting!
The Tea Dragon society in a Nutshell
Pros
First book in a series (so your journey with the tea dragons will not end!), cutest art and characters, representation.
Cons
None!
Recommended for
Tea Drinkers – you will go crazy! Trust me.
