So adorable. I'm a big fan of animated food in almost any context, and this story was really sweet and made me smile.

First of all, I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was drawn to this comic because the author is Spanish and really want to read more books by Spanish authors. I would like to reread this in Spanish.

This comic is about the relationship of Croquette and Empanada and all the little things that you can love or annoy you about living together and being a couple.

I quite enjoyed this collection but I still don't really understand why Croquette and Empanada are portrayed that way while the rest of the world is normal and populated with humans. That said, I really liked the art style, it is cute and quirky, exactly what I love in these types of comics.

Some comics were really funny, relatable and so, so cute! Spain is my favourite country and I love eating tapas (especially patatas bravas and croquetas) when I'm there. I do wish there were more Spanish influences in the story but I guess this makes it more universal.

I recommend this book to everyone who want to read a fun, short collection of comics about little moments in a relationship. 3 stars! Will read more by Ana Oncina in the future!

I received an electronic ARC from Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley.
The artwork is terrific. Oncina fully develops her two characters - Croquette and Empanada. They are in a relationship and the book takes readers through their lives. Definitely light humor throughout.
Others will fully enjoy the humor but it's just not my style book. I'm glad I read it to branch out and try a different style graphic novel.

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I really enjoyed reading Croquette & Empanada. The graphic novel is a collection of different stories regarding daily life of a couple. Some stories are so true that I could really resemble my daily life with my boyfriend. Croquette & Empanada is a light and funny graphic novel. Perfect to relax and laugh about daily life's situations. I loved the illustrations and the color chosen by the author. An adorable graphic novel to read with your better half.

So this is the second graphic novel from Net Galley I've reviewed and I'm starting to think I should make it a point to only read (and I REALLY hate to say this because it sounds terrible) American authors when it comes to graphic novels. It's not that I'm racist (and, yes, I know that sounds racist), but I'm starting to think I clearly do not get other cultures' sense of humor. I'm up to page 47 of Croquette & Empanada, which I selected due to its food-themed characters, and I just smiled for the first time! Yes, it was the drooling Croquette, and, yes, I drool like an English Bulldog when I sleep though I find that neither here nor there when it comes to my review of this graphic novel.

And it is entirely possible that it is something I'm doing wrong, but if the format I'm reading this in is required for and works the same on numerous Net Galley books, I WILL NOT BE READING ANY OF THOSE BECAUSE IT IS ANNOYING AF to read things going one page at a time having to type the entire page number every time. Yes, I am that impatient.

Okay, so this book's characters did grow on me a little and I do find the illustrations very endearing. I will still not be seeking out the next three books in the series. I do wish Ana and Alex all the best however and best wishes for their doughy future!!

I loved the illustration and the characters. The personalities had a lot to play with, and I wasn't disappointed.
The comics were cutesy and adorable, and I had a nice time flipping through it, But I am not sure it made any 'impact' on me. I have read similar comics from Debbie Tung and Sarah Anderson, and they leave me with a theme. This one, I can't quite put a finger on the reason, but at best it only made me chuckle. I was smiling maybe, chuckling at some bits, but not really laughing out loud. What I like about comics sometimes is that you never know what the build up is going to lead to. And I love that element of surprise. It is a much-needed punch. That was missing here. I loved how realistic all the comics were: the relationship was very well portrayed, but the ideas were predictable for me, and the story didn't flow smoothly. Overall i had fun reading it, but I may not count it as one of the best ones I ever read.

First, I want to thank Netgalley for giving me the opportunity of reading the graphic novel "Croquete and Empanada"

It is a graphic novel created by the Spanish author Ana Oncina. “Croquete and Empanada” are a fun couple who show us different kinds of situations, such as: living together as a couple, traveling, shopping with your significant other, etc.

The main themes of the novel are: love, mutual support and empathy. It is an adorable novel, accompanied by humor. Very easy and fun to read, it took me less than an hour to finished it. It's the first time I read a comic by this author and I found it funny and saw myself in some of the strips; I hope to read the following comics of "Croquette and Empanada".

Two and a half stars.

A lot of old hats are on these pages – cats and dogs are annoying; people are loveable until it comes to sharing a duvet; the person in a couple who suggests the film for movie night is the first to fall asleep. You get the drift – it's amiable but instantly forgettable stuff about modern relationships, and says nothing you haven't seen before.

The art is very cute and the short stories are very relatable and wholesome.

Wasn't 5 stars because it did drag a bit and was a bit too short in my opinion.

This comic was funny, sweet, and relatable. I really liked the cute artwork and the stories are ones that every compatible couple can relate to. He may be a Croquette, and she an Empanada, he likes dogs, and she likes cats, but together they make a sweet and loving couple who find themselves in endearing and humorous situations. I mean, who hasn’t insisted to watch a movie that the other doesn’t want to, only to fall asleep immediately after it starts? Who hasn’t signed up for the gym, been motivated for about ten seconds, and then promptly lose interest?

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fast, fun, and adorable read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the author for providing me with a free ARC!

Cute, cute, sweet, cute! I really liked the art style, colors and little stories. I didn't know the author and now I will stalk her on social media, thanks NetGalley! <3

Everything about this graphic novel was adorable! The art style, cute little story-lines, and the way the couple was depicted brought nothing but a smile to my face. My husband and I read this together and constantly gave each other all-knowing looks because it was just so relatable.

As much as I adored this collection of work, it was SO short and I just wanted more! Some of the comic titles didn't make much sense to me and a few little stories had abrupt endings. I'm not sure if this was a result to translation or if I just didn't get it?

Either way, this was a super cute book that promises to cheer you up no matter how often you flip through it.

Very adorable comic! I love that the characters are food but still relatable. Will appeal to young adults and older teens.

This is a story about the everyday life of a couple who just happen to both be cute foods. It was pretty fun but I did find that for such an unusual couple, they did live up to a lot of gender stereotypes.

What a fun comic book! I loved reading Croquette & Empanada by Ana Oncina and now I will follow them on the internet. Some of my favourite little stories in the collection include the trip to Berlin, what day is it? Your Birthday!, and of coarse, He repeats himself like garlic! Thanks #netgalleyfor letting me read this, #croquetteEmpanada, an adorable comic!

*reviewed from uncorrected egalley

adult graphic/relationship humor (G-rated, except for one scene where empanada takes a bite out of croquette's ass) cute illustrations, light humor based on modern relationships.

Received a complementary copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange of an honest review. All the following opinions are my own.

I LOVED IT! The book is a collection of short, humourous stories that depict the relationship between Croquette and Empanada. It's a really short read, and the artwork is very cute. The dialogue and the scenarios in the book are not new as such, but they are relatable and funny nonetheless. Would totally recommend this book if you're a fan of Sarah Anderson and Catana Comics!

Cute enough to read but not enough to buy. Color palette complements the narrative, and the snippets of the relationship are relatable.

Croquette & Empanada is a graphic representation of a couple's relationship. Bits and pieces were cute, but overall most of the segments left me wondering if I stepped into a stereotype or only caught two words of someone else's conversation. I am sure there are readers for Oncina's work, but I can say after reading this book, I am not one of them.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.

This was super cute and adorable as the title and art suggests. It’s a collection of charming couple stories. Some scenarios are relatable for me while others are not so much, but I’m sure anyone who picks up this book will find something that will make them smile or laugh. The author perfectly captures co-living shenanigans from cooking to cleaning to adopting pets.

It is fun to watch the two very different personalities of Croquette and Empanada working together to create a happy home, and grow into a small happy family. Any couple will agree that in any relationship, disagreements will be a part of life, but as long as your love for each other stays, and is nurtured by thoughtfulness and commitment, it will always be a match made in heaven—just like our yummy couple Croquette and Empanada.