The Moth Keeper
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4.3
K. O'Neill
Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? From the author of the beloved Tea Dragon Society comes a must-read for fans of the rich fantasies of Hayao Miyazaki and the magical adventures of Witch Hat Atelier.Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn’t exactly what Anya thought it would be?Night after night, it is lonely in the desert, with only one lantern for light. Still, Anya is eager to prove her worth, to show her thanks to her friends and her village. But is it worth the cost? And yet something isn’t right. When Anya glimpses the one thing that could destroy what she’s meant to protect, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.K. O’Neill brings to life a beautifully illustrated fantasy with lush, gorgeous art and intricate world-building. A story about coming of age and community, The Moth Keeper is filled with magic, hope, and friendship.“Expressing quiet resilience, this story lifts up nature’s symbiotic relationships and the power of community.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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Author
K. O'Neill
Pages
272
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published Date
2023-03-07
ISBN
059318226X 9780593182260
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"The history and lore of the land here is so rich and the story told here is very intriguing! Among a diverse cast of characters, the main character Anya is very relatable and I love the darker side of her tale."
Nothing Lynn
"I read it in under an hour!! The art style is so pretty and the story was very sweet to read."
Raegan Watson
"I really enjoyed this book, the art was beautiful and the story was also beautiful. The story gave a quiet and curious vibe to it. The character design, the lore, the backstories, I think it was really beautiful. I almost cried at the end."
Bean (they/them)
"This was a simply adorable story! Anya's journey was something I will remember for quite sometime. I adore most if not all of O'Neill's work but this takes the cake. This was a wondrous and fantastical journey that was only enhanced by the illustrations. It's easy to win me over with graphic novels this gorgeous Overall I rate this a 5/5. <br/><br/>TikTok: @wvbookwitch<br/>Blog: http://wvbookwitch.blogspot.com/"
Val
"Absolutely adorable!"
Sara Beary
"very cute, very pretty style and i love the idea and plot of it plus the moths :)"
J u l e s
"I normally love all of K's work, but this one didn't strike me as much as their others. The images are lovely as always, but I felt the plot and characters needed more development. I was often confused by things Anya was saying--I felt we needed more of her background and what happened with her mom? I did connect to Anya's want to make a difference and fear of failing, and letting everyone down, and loved the focus on community that is a part of all of K's work. I appreciate the gentle storytelling and worlds they create so will continue to check out anything they put out."
Liesl Prentice