I decided to take a little break from reading for a couple of days. Now I’m happy to be back doing reviews and getting on top of my reading goals. One of the most recent books I’ve read was by one of my favorite author’s K. ONeil. Many know K. ONeil from The Tea Dragon Society and while I agree this is one of their best books. I happen to love everything they put out.
Synopsis
A Song for You and I focuses on two young people. Rowan has always known that they wanted to be a ranger. Rangers help the people of this land with things like travel and natural occurrences like storms and floods. Rowan gets an easy assignment right next to their school. They want to show off like all of their friends. And in the process they get their trusted flying horse Kes, injured by accident.
After this Rowan becomes unsure if they have what it takes to become a ranger. Since they are literally grounded they begin a journey across the outlying lands of their continent. They are paired with a lackadaisical sheep herder named Leone. As Rowan struggles with even the simplest of tasks they begin to get discouraged. However they manage to help Leone with his own struggles. Rowans feels like their relationship with Leone could become something more than friendship.
Questions linger though as to what Rowan will choose to do after Kes is healed. Will they stay with the rangers or follow Leone to new adventures.
Review
This book is a cozy graphic novel. It follows K. ONeil’s usual themes of the importance of nature and companionship with others, as well as the well being of animals. I liked this piece specifically because of the journey that the protagonist goes through in regards to changing their name.
Names are important in this world because Rangers mark their names on a landmark near their school. One of the main issues of the book is Rowan deciding what they want their name to be. They are also worried about their comfort with that name being displayed on the monument. They wonder if it will feel right for the long term.
It would be me reviewing a K. ONeil book without mentioning the art. It is beyond reproach as usual. You can practically tuck yourself into the lovely blues and greens of the grass and sea. O’Neil creates the perfect world to spend an afternoon in and relax.
I’d give this book five stars, I loved the story, the art and the overall message. I will eat up any book from K’Oneil like it is candy. I can’t wait for the next read!
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Happy reading,
Solara.
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