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I really enjoyed this book because it is SO RELATEABLE with the relationship that I am currently in. I found myself laughing out loud several times as I am guilty of some of the things that take place in this book. Overall it was a very quick and enjoyable read that I would recommend for anyone in a relationship.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Cute artwork about relatable couple things. I didn't feel a strong connection to these comics but I have experienced some of them. Was hoping for a laugh out loud moment with this one but it didn't quite happen.

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I received an eARC from @netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I had a great time reading this comic collection! It was so relatable which made it all the more enjoyable. I love Debbie Tung’s art style and will definitely be keeping an eye out for future collections by her (as well as reading her previous ones!). ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5.

Release Date: 2 June 2020.

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5 stars read for me.

I could relate this book with my relationship with my bf and some of it is so true. I really look forward to reading more of her books cause i just FREAKING ADORE HER WORK.
Debbie never fails me. When she mention books as her priority in her household bill. That was just so relatable and hilarious 😂😂😂

Highly recommend to check her book out she is amazing and hope to check out more of her work in the future....

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Happily Ever After & Everything In Between is a sweet, slice of life graphic novel. It had me smiling the entire time I was reading it. I didn't love it quite as much as Quiet Girl in a Noisy World and Book Love. However, it was just as heartwarming and relatable as those two books. Some of my favorite/most relatable moments were disagreeing over the thermostat, wanting ice cream on snowy days, using each other as an excuse to be antisocial, and all of the other little things in a relationship that let you know that your partner knows and understands you better than anyone else. I do think that couples that are married or in a long term relationship will appreciate this more than people who are single.

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This book was cozy and warm! I loved the illustrations and the story arc. I'm almost 100% sure this is a true story and autobiographical of the author's life, which makes it so much more impactful! The juxtaposition of the "outdoor" relationship vs. the "indoor" relationship felt so realistic! I really hope I can find a partner like this, to be silly with. This book was cute and cuddly and emotional, loved it!

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I can't with Debbie Tung! She is seriously my fav author.
Everything she writes, I will buy. This is my third books I have read from her and did not disappoint.
Her other two books are soooo relatable to me, and surprisingly this one as well! Her relationship with her husband is just so sweet, funny, and a lot of it are soooo similar with my relationship life. I am thinking to get this book as an anniversary gift for him.
I smile so so wide while reading this book. It truly makes my heart warmth!

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Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book for me to read!

This was such a cute story! The illustrations were lovely and hilarious, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this graphic novel by Debbie Tung. A humorous graphic about marriage life, drawn from the author's own life with her husband, it was funny and sweet to read through. Graphic novels are a genre that I am still new to, but I thought this piece was gripping, fun, and an easy read for anyone, even someone who isn't married. I highly recommend!

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More than anything this book was extremely cute and... well... that’s it. It was just cute.

This might work as a daily Instagram cartoon, but as a book it gets boring real fast if you go at it in one sitting. Which is what I expect most of the readers will be doing.

The first quarter of reading it was enjoyable. Then I reached halfway and everything felt reused and boring. There was no newness to the skits on the pages and there’s maybe a total of four different facial expressions used throughout the entire book?

In all, it felt lacking after you got over the cuteness of seeing couple life played out. But if “aww” moments are the only thing you’re looking for than dive right in.

Thank you for the review copy!

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Happily Ever After & Everything In Between is a quirky little collection of comics revolving around the everyday life of a newly-wed couple, based on the author's own experiences of marriage. It takes the little moments, from staying in together, deciding who does the chores, and loving the other's little quirks, and puts them all together for some simply wholesome content.

I really enjoyed the art style for this book: the gray, watercolour tones combined with scenes containing quite a lot of detail were refreshing to look at. I almost wish there were more pages like it, as most frames contained simple white backgrounds (though considering this is a collection of comics, the simplicity makes sense).

The overall message I got from this book was around the idea that marriage may not be how one expects it to be, but that's what makes it an enjoyable experience. It doesn't always have to be "romantic," but it can still be fun and exciting and a place of comfort. This is a very sweet and cute message to portray, though it's not a very new idea; many web comics exhibit the concept of "expectations versus reality," and there wasn't much out-of-the-ordinary with this one.

Overall, this was a fun, cute read! I can imagine newly-wed couples (or any married people, for that matter) finding much to appreciate and relate to in this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Comical view of life as newlyweds from the perspective of an introverted wife. I could relate to many of the scenes and got a few good laughs. This book is a quick and easy read, sure to put a smile on your face.

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Thank you to the author, Andrew McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cute and quick read - a slice of young married life, nicely done and very relatable. At the same time, it felt a bit lacking in terms of depth, and I would have liked a bit more real-to-life situations. No one, or rather no relationship is all loved up all the time, and part of the beauty of relationships is that tackling the hard parts of life together is easier rather than having to go it alone.

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Last year I read Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story and liked it. I certainly felt conflicted and that feeling is lingering with this one as well.
While it pictures awkward and over-easy amazing relationship but that's what it is, it is far too perfect and no relationship is perfect. But it's still good, a lukewarm book so I am glad I got a copy from netgalley for a review.

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Happily Ever After & Everything in Between by Debbie Tung is a graphic novel that aims to show a more realistic picture of the "fairy tale ending" typically fantasized about after getting married. Tung's simple illustrations depict moments of a VERY happy married couple's life. As someone who's also married, I found this about 20% relatable. I was looking for a book that showed the good, the bad, and the ugly of marriage, what I assumed the "everything in between" part to be. Instead, this marriage seemed close to perfect. A couple who seemed to enjoy "the honeymoon phase" for 5 years. This is a nice feel good/happy book, but I guess I was looking to read about something more relatable. Overall, it's a 3.5/5 star (rounded down) for me.

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I may not usually pick up a graphic novel, but hey, 2020 is my year of wild literary exploration. Turns out that very few books have ever put a smile on my face as much as this one.

"Happily Ever After & Everything In Between" is an absolutely adorable narrative of the author's young marriage with her soulmate. Each page presents a new casual situation from their daily life in a quirky and hilarious way. from difficulties picking a movie, going out, cooking dinner to paying mortgage. The characters were so relatable and sweet that I couldn't help sending many of the graphics to my boyfriend which made us laugh and recall many moments from our relationship.

For this reason, low-key wish that the book was ever so slightly less personal to the author. The opening pages reveal that they got married six year ago and that this book documents their adventure so far. That's why I personally wouldn't feel like buying this book for someone I'm in a relationship with, for example, because it feels inappropriate, like someone else's love story, implying that I wish we were them. This might be a controversial opinion, and others might think this aspect the best thing about this book, but this is my suggestion.

I seriously wish this novel was longer.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Thanks to Netgalley, for providing a digital copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Happily Ever After & Everything in Between is a delightful compilation of comics that honestly illustrate how long-term relationships work. From newlyweds, to buying a first home, Debbie Tung managed to put dreams, hopes and more with just a few panels per comic at her disposal. I found myself relating to both of the characters, and showing some of the comics to my girlfriend.
I deeply recommend this book if you’re looking for some light reading that can make your heart feel warm, specially in these uncertain times. Definitely recommend for the romantics out there who are simply done with unreal expectations set by the traditional media.
This book will be published by Andrews McMeel Publishing on June 2th, 2020.

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Very cute and relatable with the way it portrays relationships. This is a great read for newlyweds or even new couples. This was a humorous and happy read and several of the comics got a laugh out of me.

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What's not to love about this book and this author?? Everything feels very genuine and realistic. Not everyday is the best but having a true friend there for you through it all makes it easier. Not every relationship has to be hard and you don't have to settle for a good enough spouse. I enjoy everything from this author and would recommend it to everyone.

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A cute comic about a recently married couple and the types of conversations and situations they find themselves in. Each little scene is only a page long so it's very easy to get through. The synopsis highlights the fact that one is an introvert and the other an extrovert. I think I was expecting more of a clash between the two types but the introvert/extrovert thing was referenced just a few times throughout the book. It's mainly a cute documentation of the first few years of a new marriage. I definitely recommend this for anyone that wants a fun, light read that will give you a good laugh.

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Happily Ever After & Everything in Between by Debbie Tung is such an adorable comic about a married couple. The comics are cute, short and sweet, and relatable.

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