"Why bother getting out of bed when you could stay bundled up with that special someone and a book of cozy, cute comics. From the author of the bestselling Little Moments of Love comes Snug, a collection of comics that perfectly captures the honest, playful, and relatable snapshots of romantic life.

Chetwynd’s second book has the same charming and inviting style as her first and includes 50 percent new, never-before-shared comics. Snug is a celebration of the quirks and peculiarities of every one of us - and the magic that happens when we find our matching puzzle piece."

I've liked the Catana comics I've seen online so was excited for this book, I got a digital ARC. BUT the digital ARC crashed my computer repeatedly and what I did read before the inevitable crash didn't impress me. So for me, this is a pass, but I guess someone could use it as a gift for Valentine's Day, AKA that most exclusionary of holidays.

Catana Chetwynd's comics are always charming and endearing, and this collection is no exception. Most of the comics within will be new to readers, even those who follow Catana on social media. With her big-eyed avatars of herself and her fiance (as of December 2019), John, Catana's new book is a tribute to the sort of moments that when you're in the moment you might stop and think, "I'm happy right now," but then forget in another five minutes. These are sweet slice of life comics illustrating the often unsung moments in a relationship when things are just right.

People who are in relationships will probably find themselves wanting to nudge their partner and call their attention to tender or silly moments Catana has captured which remind them of aspects of their own relationships, or even portray actual conversations they've had verbatim. The majority of these comics are about being in a relationship, like it says in the subtitle, so for those who are not in one or who are not feeling mushy right now, this might be a bit much to take all at once. Nevertheless, I found it charming to read and appreciated the moments where the comics normalized quirks and foibles without overly glorifying the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope (although with so many comics about the relationship all in one place, that thread becomes a bit more vibrant than it usually is reading the comics online as Catana produces them).

The art style is a little different to the first book, but readers who have been following along on social media will not find it particularly jarring. The art is still black and white with a few red exceptions for hearts and grey shading to indicate darkened rooms. The characters retain their resemblance to Fischer-Price Little People (if anyone remembers those), and in a few instances (like the comic with comic lenses) even acknowledges the silly proportions.

An almost disproportionate number of the comics centered on Catana's perpetual chilliness and John's constant warmth, and although these still brought a smile, in a collection like this the thread did stand out a bit more, just as with the instances where Catana is Manic Pixie Dream Girlish. Aside from that, though, this book would make a really great Valentine's gift with it's February 4th release date (which I'm sure was no accident), but also a great gift for multitudinous other occasions, including "just 'cause" gifts. I'm kind of hoping my boyfriend buys it for me, anyway.

Oh my god! This book was so freakin adorable!!! Every page was so cute. The art is so simple but I feel that's what makes it even better. Such relatable content, I feel like anyone who reads this will have a wee giggle because they know they are guilty of some of these things. As you can obviously tell I loved this book and cant wait for it to come out so I can buy it!

Publish date: 4 feb

*given to me by netgalley in exchange for honest review

Super cute comics about life with/being in love with your best friends. Totally adorable and relatable.

Just too cute! I've seen these comics all over social media, and they just warm my heart. They're so simply done, but that doesn't mean that the stories don't come through. If anything, lack of extra and pointless details makes the story, the point of each comic, shine through even more. I love that there is a comic that speaks deeply to all different people. By that, I mean, each individual comic may not resonate with each individual reader, but there will be one that you'll come to and say "Oh! SAME! This is so me/us!" I absolutely love the relate-ability of this book. I loved it!

I love seeing these little comic panels when I scroll through social media, but unfortunately, a compilation just didn't do it for me. Catana Chetwynd captures the moments of nothing that end up meaning everything in a relationship, but the novelty wears off after a few dozen pages. Cute, but nothing super special.

Snug is exactly what it says on the tin, a collection of comics about dating your best friend. It is at time funny and at times adorable with a few highly relatable comics about those annoying things that your partner does.

I really enjoyed reading these comics and wished that there had been more to enjoy. I will definitely be seeking out more from Catana Comics in the future.

Snug: A Collection of Comics about Dating Your Best Friend is the adorable, sophomore comic collection by Catana Chetwynd. Inspired by her own relationship with her boyfriend, each strip is a funny, relatable glance into life when you are in love with your best friend.

Heartwarming and sweet, I found myself laughing and smiling to myself as I was reminded of my own experiences — telling each other you’ll diet after one more pizza night, fighting over the covers, being “upset” when plans are canceled due to inclement weather and you have to stay in.

There were only a handful of strips I didn’t find as funny, and I know this is because I just couldn’t relate to the illustrated situation. Snug was still a wonderful collection, and would make a sweet and funny gift for a significant other!

Thank you #NetGalley, for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This collection of comics has some really funny and often realistic entries that make you either laugh out loud or go "hey, that's me!" Mixed in are saccharine comics that unless you are in a relationship, you either don't get or appreciate.
Overall, this a nice collection of Catana Chetwynd's works.

RATING: 4/5 STARS

This collection of comics is adorable - Catana and John's quirky dialogue and mini adventures will put a smile on your face. The art is simple with clean lines and a unique style. I read an electronic form but I'm sure the print form will be beautiful. I recommend this if you're looking for bite-sized cuteness!

A sincere thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Snug was the most absolutely adorable comic I have read. I didn't have very high expectations, but even just a few pages in, I knew I was going to adore the book. I found it heartwarming and sweet, as well as really funny. I admit it was cheesy, but I'd be lying if i said i wasn't smiling through the whole thing. This would be such a cute gift to get for the person you're dating, as it is super relatable.

I've been seeing Catana's art a lot in different platforms, and I have loved a lot of the comic strips I've seen so when I saw there was an ARC of her newest book on Netgalley I had to ask for it. Snug is great book filled with cute comic strips that depict every day moments that I'm sure a lot of couples have experienced. I really loved a lot of the illustrations.

Snug is to be adored. The art is lovely and eye-catching, and is used as an integral part of the storytelling work. A book to cuddle with.

I love Catana Chetwynd's comics. I've read lots of her comics individually on line and I read her first book as well. This was another great collection of some really cute comics about her and her husband.

Cute and relatable, especially the ones about snuggling and food. Happy to read these in a book, not just in pieces online.

I am super thrilled that this was my first NetGalley ARC! I really enjoyed Catana's first book and this one certainly met the mark; I actually laughed out loud at several panes. Catana maintains her signature illustration style and conveys so much with so few words. Super sweet, warm, and fuzzy, this collection of comics is sure to be relatable to many.

John and Catana are basically my fiance and I except fiance is not a beardy-face. I love these comics and this is a great collection, it had several I had never seen before!

I don’t normally read comics. This is super cute and relatable. The author touches on things most couples experience. I enjoyed this comic. I received a copy from Netgalley for my honest opinion.

This book collects together comics from the Catana Comics series, which are comics about the daily life of a couple. I enjoy these comics because they're cute and relatable. Many of the comics are just images with no words, and I really enjoy how they tell a story. I wish there had been more new comics for the book, but it was still a fun read.

I have been a fan on these comics for a while now and frequently read them online so I was so excited to see that they had been made into a book. They are so sweet and easy to relate too and I found myself laughing out loud several times and smiling the whole time I read it.