Blog Tour Review: A Song for You and I by K. O’Neill

Blog Tour Review: A Song for You and I by K. O’Neill

I am thrilled to kickoff the Blog Tour for the newest K. O’Neill release, A Song for You and I! I have to give all the thanks to Christy, for her introducing me to K.’s adorably sweet & queer graphic novels, as it really spearheaded my love of the graphic novel genre! Seriously if you haven’t read their Tea Dragon Society books, I highly recommend!

Check out my 5 Reasons to Read A Song for You and I below, and get yourself a copy as it is available now!

A Song for You and I

by K O'Neill, Kay O'Neill
Published by: Random House Graphic
on March 4, 2025
Genres: Fantasy, LGBTQIA+, Middle Grade
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Being a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of The Moth Keeper and the Tea Dragon Society comes a must read MG graphic novel for fans of soft sweeping fantasy romances.

Rowan knows exactly what they to be a ranger, protecting their village alongside their trusted flying horse Kes. But when Rowan's eagerness to show off their worth gets Kes injured, Rowan is suddenly unsure if they're capable of being the protector they've always dreamed of becoming.

With Kes needing to heal, Rowan is assigned a slow and winding expedition across the outlying lands. Paired with a lackadasical sheep hearder Leone, Rowan only finds frustration as they seem to fail even the simplest tasks. But Leone's own struggles, and endless support brings a new possibility to Rowan. Could their unlikely friendship be something more? And if it is, will Rowan be able to leave Leone behind to pursue being a ranger once Kes is healed?

5 Reasons to Read A Song for You and I

1. The art tells the story! The words are secondary, but still necessary, however you really get the feelings and the emotions in the art itself. Plus the art is so pretty and soft and really calming to read.

2. There is a whole story packed into these 100+ pages of beautiful scenery, fantastical animals, and surroundings. I love how K. can really grab the reader in a few blocks of imagery.

3. A story about identity and how it can hurt us as well as make us feel seen. The trans and nonbinary identities are a truth that many feel they need to hide, and in this story it allows the reader to see that it is a journey to take, and you can take as much time as needed.

4. The age old conundrum of am I attracted to this person, or do I want to be this person! This trope hits a lot of queer folks throughout our lives and I love that K. decided to add that into this story and more of why sometimes we seek out a more heteronormative crush, but when we really idolize that person more than actual romantic feelings.

5. Whimsy and fantastical…those are my adjectives for this story. It’s also very, very cozy and adventurous, and still has a message about accepting yourself and the things you like about yourself. Trying not to be too spoilery, but the book ends on a upbeat chapter that moves both of the characters stories along, and one very specific image, that allows the reader to feel not only the time passing but the acceptance of oneself by the rest of the team.

Thank you to Random House Graphic and TBR & Beyond Tours for the gifted finished copy that did not impact my review.