I read this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Honestly, I almost didn't finish it because I did not read the synopsis prior and couldn't figure out where this was going. I can't say I exactly enjoyed it, but it did touch on really important topics, like taking time for yourself to prevent burnout, especially in light of the recent world events and pandemic.

This was a lovely graphic novel that talks about burnout, perfectionism and the constant need to do everything so fast and so well you forget to listen to your body. It highlights the importance of slowing down, taking everything one step at a time and enjoying the little things in life sometimes, because we miss it all with the constant pressure of work and life.
The art is messy and really goes well with the premise of the story but it was a miss for me. I also didn't like the font used. With the messy art style it got really hard to read sometimes.

This graphic novel has a solid premise here but unfortunately it was a miss for me. Additionally, the font of the text is not very accessible: while aesthetically it matches the style very well it is often difficult to read clearly.

This was a lovely read! I really liked the style and how the pressure and stress of modern life was conveyed through the artwork, although I needed some time to get adapted to the font used and struggled a bit.

This is one of those books where you keep reading and reading and time simply flies by. It talks about burnout and taking some time for yourself until it is too late. It also mentions the pandemic and the crazy influencers world. It talks about a serious issue, but it a light way. The illustrations are the cutest. I loved the drawings so much! Rating: 5/5 stars.

2/5 stars- story lacked proper depth for me, the overall intention of the graphic novel was lost, loved the art

This was a thoughtful book about the need to slow down, reconnect with nature, and prioritize time for yourself. I liked the multiple storylines of the different family members and how they all merged together to give a clear message about life. The artwork was really pretty, too.

3.5!

This graphic novel was cute and messy—in a good and bad way. The messiness was greatly depicted through the art style and format, but I think the font could have been a little more better and legible, since I had to squint to read the text.

Other than that, the exploration of anxiety and indecisiveness was wonderful, and definitely the best part about picking up this book. I'd love to see this in the stores one day (provided, the font is better, haha 😅)

Amalia is a slice-of-life graphic novel about a family of four. Amalia is the mother and we get the perfect picture of her chaotic daily routine as she tries to make everything perfect at home, with her children and husband but can't have enough energy for all. Adding to the chaos the world is aggravating her exhaustion.
I love how the choice to not have panels (square frames) added to the anxiety and chaos that this family routine portrays.
It's a little depressing to see that on top of the things we can't control we create more pressure and rules making it harder on ourselves: For example, the teenager measures her existence and love through social media analytics.
I think this is a strong message telling us to slow down and check our priorities.