I was sent this book as an advanced copy by the publisher via Edelweiss and Netgalley for reviewing purposes, but all opinions are my own
I decided to pick up this ARC because I really enjoyed Adam Ellis's comics which he posted on Buzzfeed. And, as expected, this was great, there were some great and hilarious comics that were very relatable. I don't have many critiques about it, it's a great book, but not amazing, if you like Sarah Scribbles, you should definitely read this.

Super Chill: A Year of Living Anxiously by Adam Ellis is a quirky cartoon collection that perfectly captures the essence of living with an anxiety disorder. I related to so many of these cartoons. I appreciated that the main person in the cartoons was a caricature of the author himself. If these are expressions of his daily life, we'd get along great! I loved the ones breaking the fourth wall, with created and creator coming face to face. Almost a spiritual meeting with God, or the One. And his three-legged kitty! Too cute, and perfectly capturing cat logic. I ended up buying a copy for myself ::D Highly recommended!

**Random sidenote coincidence… same day I purchased my copy of Super Chill my sister was watching a YouTube video about a Twitter thread concerning a ghost story called Dear David. Imagine my surprise to recognise the name and Twitter handle!

***Many thanks to the Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I'd never heard of this guy until reading these comics but I'm definitely looking out for more of these in the future! The artwork was very nice and eye pleasing. All of his comics are super relatable and funny. I just loves everything in this book! HIGHLY reccomend for everyone. Rating: 5 stars!
FTC DISCLAIMER: I received this book in exchange for an honest review

I love Adam Ellis' comics - funny, queer, snarky, beautifully drawn, but I found this book... well... just too short. And the theme of 'a year of living anxiously' seemed barely addressed, really. I would've loved this to be twice the length and deal with the theme more. I have to say, having read most of these on Instagram, I'm not sure if I'd read future books - I would hope for more unseen comics. Maybe something longform?

Ultimately, very readable, and a quick read, but not up to the height of his powers.

Fun collection of one sheet comics; I'd say about 99% of the jokes are successful, and Mr. Ellis' style is engaging, so a definite recommend.

After seeing the cover, I had to read the description to find out this did not feature Abraham Lincoln, considering the beard and all. Thought it was going to be a “Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter” kinda thing. But no, it’s not a dead president, it’s about a guy who. . . lives anxiously, in one of the most colorful comic strips I’ve ever seen.
Best moment had to be that dour deadpan fortune teller. And wow, New Favorite Song is as dark as it gets!
There’s one strip where he relates to a cartoon character; I relate to him only because when I was in Japan I ate a pikachu burger too. (It was delicious.) Also, the Selfie.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5

Adam Ellis, along with Sarah Andersen (Sarah's Scribbles) and Christopher Grady (Lunarbaboon), is one of my favorite short-form web comics artists working right now. Some critics have reacted negatively to the extreme polish of his artwork, claiming it's dull and too commercial, but I've always considered it a perfect complement to the kinds of jokes Ellis likes to tell. If you like pop culture-infused jokes and "millennial" humor that is generally light hearted and silly, I would highly recommend Ellis' work.

A fun, quirky comic book that was short and really relatable. (Seriously, you should see MY crystal collection.) You can find the author on Instagram where he updates frequently with lots of entertaining content.

If you’re anxious and socially awkward, this book is for you (it might also be for you if you just like laughing at anxious, socially awkward people, but that’s not very nice). With this collection of autobiographical comics, Adam Ellis invites us into his struggles, neuroses, and obsessions. I’m an extremely introverted person whose job requires a lot of social interaction, and I found a lot of these both relatable and hilarious. A few of them seem to be just weird for the sake of being weird, but as a fan of Gary Larson those works for me too. Overall, I highly recommend this for a good laugh (and the reassurance that you’re not the only anxious person out there).

As fantastic as I hoped it would be! Adam Ellis is hilarious. His art and writing are some of my absolute favorites. They go together seamlessly. I will read this book repeatedly and cannot wait to get a finished copy! This will be highly recommended to anyone who will listen.

Comics limited to a page or two at a time show snippets from the (anxious) life if the author, Adam Ellis. The thing that makes this composure more compelling than others I have recently read is the at times weird, even sinister and dark humor that is the essence of some of the parts. It is the kind of humor that seems to be prevalent and most relatable to people my age at this point in time, which also made me deeply resonate with some of it. Enjoyable in small portions or as a whole, easy and fun as well as the aesthetically pleasing art style, I would definitely recommend this work of art.

I've been a fan of Adam Ellis' webcomic for ages and this collection was the perfect bundle of his dark humor, hilariously relatable moments and thinly veiling the truth about depression.
This collection of cartoons definitely brings a smile to your face, whether you've been a long-time fan of Adam's work, or just stumble upon it now.

I've been a fan of Adam Ellis for awhile, and his comics always bring a smile to my face. This collection did not disappoint!! I was so lucky to receive an advance copy and I will continue to cherish Adam's work! DO follow him on Facebook etc. as his all-too-relatable content is always worth a view.

Some of these comics were funny, but the majority just felt pointless and pretty mediocre. Like if a friend made these jokes in conversation you'd smile politely, but probably wouldn't be able to laugh, not even politely. Also, I do like a short book, but this one was about 5 minutes from beginning to end.

It felt like scrolling through Instagram, which makes sense as Adam Ellis is big on social media – these are the sorts of comics to be glanced at, shared and forgotten. It's not that it's a bad book, and I do appreciate that Ellis is writing about the subject of social anxiety, which will connect with a lot of people. But in a few weeks I'll have forgotten that I read this book at all.

I actually had no idea who Adam Ellis was before I started reading Super Chill, but the synopsis really sounded like something I’d be interested in. These comics follow Ellis over a year and depict relatable everyday life events but also more serious topics such as depression. I really enjoyed the humor in these both funny and depressing real-life stories, and so many of them I could totally relate to.
Overall, this really reminded me of Sarah Andersen’s comics - so if you enjoyed Adulthood is a Myth & co., I highly recommend checking out Super Chill!

I really enjoy reading Adam Ellis’s comics on Instagram. They always make me smile. I expected to enjoy them in a book format in the same way, but by the time I reached the end, I was left high and dry. Before I could really get into them or enjoy them as much as I wanted to, it was over. I was also surprised at the lack of cohesion between them. Sure, it doesn’t stop them from being incredibly relatable and super easy to read. I just wanted more. However, I did appreciate his humorous approach to talking about mental illness, and I loved the comics about his trip to Japan: the food he ate, his love of the character Gudetama and his ability to procrastinate planning said trip until he was actually in Japan. Even though I didn't love this, I still look forward to his reading work.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this book was hilarious, very many laugh out loud moments. It was also very relatable as well. I also suffer with anxiety and depression and it's refreshing when some takes that and can make light of it while also making people feel less alone through really funny comics. The comics were so well done, I love Adam Ellis' work.

I'll definitely be recommending this to people I know who would find comfort in this book, as well as enjoy the humour it comes with. I'm also a bookseller, so I can't wait to find the perfect customers who will enjoy this book.

Armed with a vivid imagination, the author presented himself in a goofy, sometimes satirical and even far-reaching look at everyday situations. It was accompanied with masterful illustrations. Jabs at the ho hum existence of everyday life in his world came alive with highly entertaining drawings and captions.

An over-riding quizzical look was taken of the insecurities and anxieties that surface during daily living. Delivered in good taste, our strengths, weaknesses, and inner thoughts that would be better left hidden were daringly exploited. It was well done.

I offer my thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I LOVE Adam Ellis and his webcomics, and this book definitely lived up to what I expect from him. It’s funny and relatable and fast-paced, and it definitely made me laugh out loud. Some of the comics are ones I’ve seen before on his social media, but most of them were new to me. This would make a great gift!

Adam Ellis knows how to make me laugh, even when I didn't know I wanted to. His comic series masters the humor in the daily dramas we all roll through, but then he turns the dial up a notch and shares glimpses of another aspect of his life that rarely makes it to the funny page: his coping with anxiety and depression. Those aren't inherently funny topics, but Ellis' kindly self-deprecating takes find the keen humor in the situation. Anyone who's experienced these feelings to any degree can relate. I laughed so hard at some of the comics, not just because Ellis' writing is so clever, but also because I understood exactly how he felt and it was reassuring to know someone else did to. And it was refreshing, even inspiring, to be able to have a good chuckle about it. As for the art, his comic renderings of himself and his every day life are crisply gorgeous, and I especially loved the color and depth in the scenes portraying his fears in full imaginary detail. I was vaguely aware of Ellis' comic series on the Web before, but this book made me an instant fan.