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I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so precious! I've been a follower since f the comic for awhile and I enjoy the warm and fuzzy feelings it inspires in me.

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In this second collection, Catana Chetwynd once again opens a window into the little moments that make up a relationship. The comics remain brief and simple, focusing more on the affection and humor that go into loving your best friend. Each one shares moments presumably experienced by Catana and her other half John, and yet even the most quirky gives insight into loving moments readers have probably experienced as well. They are adorable and relatable, and I giggled more than once. In fact, I'm smiling just thinking about them now. I only wish there were more comics! Looking forward to picking up a copy to go with my Little Moments of Love, and sharing them with my own husband.

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I've always loved looking at Catana Chetwynd's comics. So when I saw this book offered up on NetGalley, I knew I needed to read it. Snug is an adorable collection of comics that show the fun and weird things that couples experience. It's a book that will make you smile, think fondly of your significant other, or wish you knew that feeling.

The artwork is beautiful and simplistic. It's exactly what you would expect from Catana Comics. This book would make the perfect gift for Valentine's Day.

FYI if you're single, this book will make you feel it.

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Catana Chetwynd's Snug: A Collection of Comics about Dating Your Best Friend had one primary effect on me: I wanted to immediately go snuggle with my wife. These cutesy comics about Catana's life with her boyfriend are relatable and honest, capturing the joyful, simple domesticity of two people in love.

Many of the strips deal with typical issues of domestic life: sharing the blankets, negotiating over cleaning duties and dinner, making time for each other. The overall tone is of a couple full of affection for each other, who love to snuggle in bed or on the couch, and whose favorite place in the world is at home together. Not only is this their favorite place, but it's their place of recharge, sanctuary, and mutual support.

Be warned: if you don't have someone to share life and snuggles with, this little book will create a longing for the kind of mutual love that Catana and John share! If you do have someone, well, this isis a great reminder to cherish your time together. The art is simple black and white. The characters have huge eyes that make them look like frogs or fish or something. Even though I didn't really like the appearance of her characters, Chetwynd's tone and themes more than made up for it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!

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Rating: 4/5 stars

Thanks NetGalley for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first contact with this author's work and I absolutely adored it. This collection of comic feels so real and relatable, even if you never had a long term relationship, since it gives us that feeling that even if you're the most peculiar being, you will find someone just like you :)

Plus, I loved that the art reminded me a bit of manga stories, because of the big eyes of the couple, and still, it felt very realistic. I liked it so much that now I am very interested in reading Little Moments of Love, the previous author's work and I hope to get to it as soon as possible, since it seems to have a very similar style.

If you're looking for a fun, fast pacing, cute and light read, this is surely for you.

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This is so CUTE! I laughed, I smiled and yes, I did send some snapshots at my boyfriend (he wasn't with me, so I couldn't look at him lovingly while reading this). It's so adorable, and I was totally seeing us in some, but I also saw my brother and his girlfriend in others. I am completely in love with this book. I will need to buy a physical copy of this one, to read it again and again and again!

Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the complimentary e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I was so excited to see this book listed as I didn't even know that there was a book written about it. I have loved this comics since I first saw them about a year ago. They are so cute in the way that they are drawn and the
interaction between the two characters are things that I have seen multiple times if not between me and my husband, than between other couples that I know. It makes it very easy to relate to as a reader. Each comic deals with usually a very simple act, and they usually make me chuckle and smile. Very great read and if you are a fan of the comics or just want a cute light read that will lighten up your day then this is one book that you won't want to miss. The only downside I have to this book is that it isn't long enough, however no matter what the length of this book was it wouldn't be long enough because I just can't get enough of these characters. If you have never seen these comics before then I highly suggest that you check them out.

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This is a fast, yet adorable and often relatable read. The collection of comics depicts little snapshots of living life with someone you love in a healthy manner. I enjoyed my time spent with it! There were quite a few individual comics that made me laugh or even want to show someone who could relate to how living with me or being around me is just like that! Definitely recommend flipping through this if you need a boost in mood!

**I was provided an electronic ARC by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**

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I love these comics so much! I don’t have a boyfriend but they’re still so relatable and this is honestly the kind of relationship I’d want! The art style is super simple but still manages to show enough for me to know what's going on, even without the text.

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These comics are always so cute and sweet. They make my heart happy. and really remind me of my husband and me.

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NetGalley, bless you for the advanced reader's copy of Snug! I've been following Catana Comics for ages and absolutely love her comics on relationships. They are down to earth, quirky, and relatable. I can't get enough of them!

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Adorbs! Once again, Catana Chetwynd has created a love filled comic detailing her every day life with her boyfriend, and once again I related to a lot of it! Now I just need a second couch so I can push them together for movie nights...that looked so cozy!

My only teensy tiny complaint: I know it's called "Snug" for a reason, and I do love a good cuddle, but I found all the snuggling comics repetitive LOL. More diverse content, please!

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Unfortunately I was unable to read this book. I tried multiple devices but it caused all of them to crash, no matter how much I persisted. It is a shame as I did manage to see the very first comic, and I thought it was absolutely adorable, so this definitely would have been a book for me.

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Title: Snug



Author: Catana Chetwynd



Genre: Nonfiction, Comic, Graphic Novel, Romance, Humor.



Plot: Snug is a special word that accurately describes that comfortable feeling you only find in loving long-term relationships. And this book, Snug, is a celebration of that word and those feelings and those long-term relationships we are so comfortable in.



Catana and her bearded John are comfortable, loving and in a steady long-term relationship with spots of humor and fun to keep things perky and interesting. These calming black and white illustrations show life at its fullest with just the right amount of reality for spice.



Likes/Dislikes: My sister and I both follow Catana Comics online and like to send each other our favorite snippets. Now I have to find the books and send them to her. This is the second Catana book and I really enjoyed it. Some of the comics were my favorites I have already read and some were new to me. I would've liked more original pieces but I think that is just because I want more Catana and John doing cute things together.



Rating: G-12 and up.



Date Reviewed: January 25th, 2020



I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion and I wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

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I have seen quite a few of these comic strips before online and always enjoyed spotting myself or my husband in a few of them. When I saw this upcoming collection available I had to read it.

It is a relatively short collection and an equally quick read and the content is very 'cutesy' as well as realistic. I would not recommend this to those who groan at such displays. Some of them very a little repetitive (in this collection) and that is probably the only reason I am not giving this a full five stars. There were so many that I had to randomly disturb my husband in the middle of his work and say "look, look" which was actually almost the same as one of the comics. Each comic is very few panels and a lot of them show you how similar a lot of relationships out there are, in a good way!

It was a good evening spent well and if you like the idea or have seen any of the author's works before you should definitely pick this up.

I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

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I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

I'm a huge fan of these comics. They're SO relatable. unique and adorable illustrations.

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Snug is a very adorable and relatable comic collection all about what it is like to date your best friend. It is charming, cute, and funny.

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I was able to read Snug by Catana Chetwynd for free from Netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was super excited and thrilled to have been given the opportunity to read this comic book prior to publishing date. Snug is an adorable collection of comics detailing small interactions between Catana and John.
I follow Catana on Instagram and the comics remind me of my boyfriend and I. They remind me of how much we love each other. I laugh at loud at almost every page. Can't wait to get this and add it to my collection.

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Thanks to the publishers for sharing this one. It's such a sweet book and it made me smile. My full review appears on Weekend Notes.

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Catana Chetwynd is one of my favorite cartoonists. With her comics, she portrays daily situations in a humorous way. I often recognize myself in the short -drawn- stories. It's nice to see how she uses her relationship as inspiration. Especially since the bond between her and John is more than just love. They clearly have a strong friendship. This makes the comics not only relevant in romantic relationships, but also for friendships and family.
Her way of drawing is simple, but it speaks volumes. Although the comics are black and white, I always feel like they are drawn in color. This gives the reader the opportunity to have a personal interpretation of the drawing. However, she does add some color details. Such as red for a heart. Text is not always necessary to express emotions. The artist absolutely proves that with this comic.
The comic shows a lot of positive and cute sides of a relationship, but also the daily irritations are discussed. In the future, however, I would like to see some comics that also reveal the negative aspects of a relationship. Not every relationship is pink and moonlight.

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