The Sprite and the Gardener

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.

Long ago, sprites were caretakers of gardens and plants. But then humans came and began taking care and growing their own gardens and the sprites’ magical talents for plants became a thing of the past. But when Wisteria, a kind-hearted sprite, sees a gardener in much need of some help, she awakens her abilities. Will her magic be enough or will she need some help?

The art in this graphic novel is A-DOR-ABLE and it’s what first caught my eye. The color pallet is beautiful and perfect and they all compliment each other. The drawings of the characters make their expressions easy to see.

It’s a super quick read, only 88 pages and it emphasizes the importance of friendship and doing things together and not leaving it on your own show more shoulders. Basically, that it’s okay to ask for help.

This is perfect for fans of Tea Dragon Society. show less

The art is charming, and the story is gentle and sweet. To be honest, I could see this as a picture book, but I don't think it really has the content for a full graphic novel. It felt like the vast majority of the storyline were characters gasping or saying "huh?" and then gazing starrily at something. It's very pretty, and quite relaxing to read, but it lacks substance. I suspect young folks who are into faeries might really enjoy it.

Advanced Readers' Copy provided by Oni Press.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

The Sprite and the Gardener is short and sweet, and full of whimsy! The plot is simple but such a sweet read. A little sprite, feeling a bit like an outsider amount her sprite counterparts, discovers she has a love for gardening. The plot lovingly espouses the joys of community, togetherness, and nurturing plants. I do love how the opening ties in so beautifully with the ending. I don't want to say a lot, for fear of spoiling the plot. I am so in love with the art! The characters all have such wonderful designs, and I love the fashion of the sprites. The vibrant colors are gorgeous as well! I remember seeing the original inspiration for this show more comic years ago and adored it, so I'm so happy it got made into a full book! show less

This is a very sweet and happy graphic novel. Wisteria is a new sprite to town and where she moved the gardens are already beautiful and lovely. There are nothing for sprites to do. Out exploring her new home, she finds the yard next-door that needs help. She also meets a gardener with a nice smile who doesn’t quite know how to garden. She helps bring the garden to life with only the magic that sprites can do, and ends up making new friends. She also brings the sprites and other garden loving people together. This is a sweet story with not a lot to it. The artwork is beautiful. Tt’s soft and flowery. It feels like watercolor while not feeling like water color. All together the book just works for anybody who likes sweet stories of show more Sprite. show less

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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