What a delightful read this book was.
"Living with Mochi" is an account of having Mochi as a member of the family in a cool comic style.
It was so much fun to read and the experiences felt so heartwarming.
I would suggest this book to every dog-lover out there. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.

Mochi is a dog who has so much sass and fun in one little creature. Of course, this lovely being needed their own comic book! Muchi is a pug (because of course he is), and he has the best facial expressions for a dog in a comic book. I love it. He's adorable, he's cute and he vomits when he's anxious (come on guys, life is tough sometimes - my one cat still does this).

The owner's reactions to getting a new dog were exactly how I was with getting all of my animals. It's an exciting time and it's thrilling! For years you beg and get excited and hope... and then one day you get that ball of sunshine! It's relatable and also completely adorable. Don't we all want a pet like Mochi? Who's always there being a ray of goofy sunshine?

I love this collection, I can't lie! It's sugary sweet, positively awesome and so much fun.

Five out of five stars. I want more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for a honest review.

I REALLY LOVED IT ♡

I have two dogs and I felt really identified with this mini-comics because my dogs are very similar with Mochi.

I think Gemma represented very well what is living with dogs.
Every scene is so funny and cute. And I like the fact that Mochi has it's own dialogues. It's something I always liked about this comics.

I follow the author on Instagram and I have to say that Gemma is a very talented woman. I love her work.

This compilation of comics is now a very beautiful book about a very lovely dog.
So recommend.

Book: Living with Mochi
Author: é Gemma
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Description:
When architect-turned-cartoonist Gemma Gené first met her pet pug, Mochi, she felt as if time stopped. This dramatic moment and her adoring relationship with the rambunctious pug led her to begin chronicling her adventures with Mochi in a series of incredibly cute webcomics that have gained a social media following of half a million loyal readers. The comics chronicle Mochi’s life from puppyhood to adulthood, featuring Mochi's unrequited dog friendships, his jealousy of his two dog-brothers, and his love of food. Readers and dog parents will love this humorous tale of a sincerely loyal friendship between one grumpy pug and his adoring owner.
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🌼 I loved the book. Everything about the book was so adorable. The illustrations and Mochi have my heart now. I was remembering my pet the whole time and even a thought of writing a similar kind of book crossed my mind😅
🌼 It was pleasure reading a whole length book filled with cuteness and fun. The coloured illustrations were so beautiful and the black and white ones were also good.
🌼 I feel everyone can read this book. It's so much fun❤

Ok, that was just way too much fun. There is no doubt that Gemma Gene know pet ownership. Mochi has a life on the web, but there is something about reading a full collection that is just luscious and indulgent. Hopefully there will be many more to come.

Thank you to Gemma Gene, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and NetGalley for an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Such an adorable comic that made me come to the realization that my cat is actually a dog!

Though I haven't had a dog before, Living With Mochi is incredibly relatable. The comic is funny, and is guaranteed to put a smile on reader's faces. I found myself even laughing out loud as well.

I hadn't previously heard of Mochi, but this book has made me want to find more Mochi comics!

It’s a great graphic novel! So funny, so well drawn and so life-like. That cute dog win my heart. It’s perfect for children as well as for adults.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an ARC of Living with Mochi in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The Gist
I wanted to make my way through the ever-growing to-read list I have waiting for me on NetGalley on a regular basis…so much for that, since I’m about 9 books behind my reading goal and it is only March. Lol

Anyway, as I was scrolling through the list, I came across Living with Mochi and thought this might be cute.

I have been in a funky mood for a while and reading funny little stories about a fluffy butt with personality might just do the trick.

The Details
Living with Mochi was absolutely delightful! The sketches, the stories, the dog’s personality. They all put a smile on my face and reminded me of my own little fluffy butt.

We used to have a pet rabbit, but, honestly, there isn’t much difference between a spoiled little pug and a spoiled bunny with floppy ears.

The more I think about it, the more I’m convinced that all fur babies have come to a universal agreement to make their human parents as smitten with them as possible.

As I said, the stories were delightful, and I could see so much of ourselves in those every-day adventures.

The sketches were very well done and the speech bubbles absolutely hilarious.

The Verdict
Overall, Living with Mochi put a smile on my face and make me miss my own fluffy butt so very much. It was comforting to read and gave me the small break from life’s chores for just a little while. I wish this could have been longer.

It would definitely recommend it.

3.5/5 start
This was an adorable and very relatable little comic. Gemma completely nails the life of a pet parent, which is something that's amusing to witness whether or not you have animals of your own. We see all of the laugh-out-loud moments, all the moments full of love, and even the disgusting moments we cringe away from, which were somehow hysterical when acted out an adorably illustrated pug. The art style is cute, and coupled with Gemma's sense of humor it makes for a very enjoyable reading experience.

Such a quick and fun read. This reminded me a lot of my childhood family dog - a little Maltese Shitzu with a big attitude. The artwork was fun and simplistic and I loved seeing all the stories Mochi, his Mami, Papi and friends went on. Very slice-of-life and uplifting. Definitely recommend if you’re feeling down, this graphic novel will surely brighten your day.

very cute. I prefer the black and white marker drawings over the full-color drawings. this would be a great gift for a dog lover.

first, I don't even like pugs but this book was hilarious and the doggy was adorable and full of character.

I can tell that Gemma has a very good sense of humor and I will definitely keep a lookout for her other works.

I'm so glad I requested this book on netgalley. It was so light and fun to read, so heart warming, I just wish it had more and more pages. 😂 I'll definitely start following the author's work from now on.

Living with Mochi is really one of the cutest little comic collection I ever read. This is the perfect book for ever pug lover and has such a sweet, light-hearted sense of humour. Really brightened my day a bit.

This book is so cute! I don’t have a dog, nor do I even love dogs, but this book made me love Mochi!
The illustrations are simple, and so so cute. It’s a quick read, and really enjoyable! It makes me want a dog, lol
No matter if you have a dog or not, you’ll like this book. It’s relatable, and adorable!

Living With Mochi is the latest adorable addition to Gmma Gene's publications. If you love animals, especially quirky little pugs like Mochi, then this is the graphic novel for you.

Living With Mochi is full of illustrations (created by the one and only Gemma Gene) that will feel amazingly familiar for many pet parents. Who hasn't coddled their pet, put up with their whims, and overall put their happiness above their own?

The vignettes that Gemma Gene captured here are so beautiful. They're also hilarious in ways that are well-suited to a pug named Mochi. On more than one occasion, I burst out laughing or found myself sagely nodding along with decisions made.

Gemma Gene's artwork is perfect for these slice-of-life comics. They're quirky in every way that Mochi is, and that cannot be stated enough. While the overall concept of many of these comics had me laughing, it was the execution of it all that had me roaring with laughter.

This may be the story of a very personable pet, but it is also a very human story. We all crave connections, and that is something portrayed so beautifully within these pages. Though I'm probably a little bit biased here, being a crazy cat lady, erm, animal lover. It's one of the many reasons why I will always jump at the chance to read anything created by Gemma Gene. She just gets me.

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I actually really liked this book! The art style, as well as storytelling, are adorable and it was also super funny. This book was a super fun light read and it definitely makes you want to run to the nearest pet shop and grab the first pug you see.

Super cute! I wans a mochi now. I wasn't expecting much from this, but I actually laughed out loud so many times. The art is super cute, almost reminded me a little of Garfield. I can totally believe what happened in this graphic novel. I have pet envy now, and I want one!

3.5/5
Perfect for any of your pug/dog-loving friends! The book's author is well-known online (as 157ofgemma on instagram) for her humorous comics about her pug, and Living with Mochi brings them together in a collection documenting the highs and lows of this pug's life, bringing you those lovely, fuzzy and funny feels
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC

New to this cartoonist, I instantly looked up her ig handle and, of course, the real live Mochi. And much like this book I was not disappointed.

Gemma absolutely nails the pet parent life. From easy forgiveness to judgey side eyes, there's something for everyone to relate to. But, even without pets of one's own, Mochi is such a character in of himself that the humor is apparent and real. Combined with the sheer amount of love exuded in all aspects of this collection, Living with Mochi becomes such an enjoyable and lighthearted read.

Additionally, the added content and colored pages are such a bonus treat. I can't wait to see more of this artist (and of course Mochi) in the future as they have both gotten a new fan out of me!