I don't feel as if this was one of the better Hart and Brain collections, it was not as funny nor as heartwarming. I think it is now trying to delve too much into self help and affirmations and has lost a lot of its humor.

This is a fun collection of comics that manages to be soothing and uplifting without being sappy and cutesy. Though they don't always see eye to eye, Heart and Brain always try to do what's best.

My favorite character, Tongue, on the other hand . . . has other ideas that mostly involve a salty-sweet-salty regimen.

This fun collection of heartwarming humor would make a terrific gift for any pal in need of a lift.

I couldn't wait to start reading "Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things!". I love the Heart and Brain comic collection, they are at the top of my favorites list.

Another EXCELLENT addition to this great comic collection; I love Heart and Brain and find that they are so true to life [and how these two organs war with each other on a daily basis; I always wonder just who is going to win! LOL] and I really liked how this was broken up into three sections with each section starting with a very personal note from the author. You could tell this was his most personal comic yet and I appreciated his transparency and honesty about his struggles and how he was able to deal with the crap life threw at him by drawing and how in doing that, he has helped SO many more. Well done!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Nick Seluk, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Author Nick Seluk opens himself up to readers to show how his brain and his heart work together in harmony. A lot. Well, sometimes. On occasion, they do. Or they’re trying. Except of course when they’re not. In his latest collection of comics, he uses panels about the different ways his brain and his heart have of interacting with the world to talk about his anxiety, his challenges, his love of comfort food, his self-sabotage, and his commitment to growth.

These charming characters show the interworkings of an artist and a human with mental health struggles, from the brain struggling to stay on track (until an ancient embarrassing memory resurfaces) to the heart wanting to have fun to the tongue wanting dessert to the colon wanting to . . . do what the colon does best. There is a lot of honesty in these comics, but there is also a lot of humor and humanity. I think any reader can find something to connect with, no matter where they are on life’s path.

Seluk went through some very difficult times before he wrote this book. He had professional disappointments and personal ones, and through these comics and the introductions, he’s very open about how much he struggled and what he had to do to get back on his feet. His growth is inspiring, and the way he can express his thoughts and his feels and his ups and his downs through his art is engaging and compelling.

Heart and Brain Onward to Good Things is such a charming book. The illustrations are bright and colorful, filled with life and sweetness and candor. There are moments of pain and avoidance and bad choices. But there is also hope and laughter and camaraderie and ice cream. Being an adult in the world is hard, but books like this can help us all feel less alone and broken. We all struggle with our own issues. We can’t all express ourselves as creatively as Seluk can, but we can find encouragement and healing from his art, and I for one am grateful to him for sharing his heart and his brain with the world.

Egalleys for Heart and Brain Onward to Good Things were provided by Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley, with many thanks.

The book is a collection of comics by the popular Heart and Brain characters, along with other body parts. The comics touch on mental health challenges such as depression and ADHD, while still maintaining a light-hearted and humorous tone.

I absolutely love the Heart and Brain comics, and "Onward to Good Things!" did not disappoint. As someone who struggles with ADHD and depression, the comics served as a comforting reminder that I am not alone. The relationship between Heart and Brain is touching.

The bright colors and simple art style of the comics add to their charm and make for a quick, easy read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone in need of a laugh or a reminder to look on the bright side of things.

Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things!
By Nick Seluk

This was my introduction to the Heart and Brain Collection and I have no idea how I missed the earlier titles. Not only are Heart and Brain super cute, but the colors just pop! The constant tug-of-war between the frolicsome heart and the overthinking brain is a gentle and hilarious reminder to seek balance in life and go easy on yourself. With every turn of the page, I found myself calling out to whoever was near and insisting that they take a look at this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for sending this book for review consideration.

After being an active follower of Heart and Brain comics and books for some years now, this book continues their great journey of fun self-reflection and shenanigans. Heart and Brain are still the main “characters”, but you can also expect the usual mischief with special appearances of other characters like Tongue (The Villain?), Lungs or Bowels. They all share laughs, thoughts and wisdom from their very particular perspectives.

As usual, I found it extremely easy to connect with each scene of these comics. Each major section of the book includes an introduction with a personal message from the author and they seem to be the result of a great level of self-awareness, which I am convinced is what makes these comics so relatable (sometimes, I feel so seen that I wonder if the author has an insight to my life, my experiences and my weaknesses).

This book is definitely a good way to move towards to good things…

As someone with anxiety, this was a very relatable selection of comics, often diving into little moments of life that feel unique to us, but everyone experiences to some degree.

This is broken up into sections about anxiety, struggles with day to day life, and changing your mindset about these things to improve your day to day life.

I related to Brain in some comics, and Heart in others. It’s a fantastic representation of those emotional conflicts of what we want to do vs. what we should do.

I think everyone will find a bit of themselves in these comics, and I appreciate the message toward the end. It’s a gentle reminder that we’re all doing the best we can, and how important it is that we keep going. Definitely recommend for those like me who struggle with this.

i enjoyed this thoroughly. this is one of my favourite comics on instagram. the accuracy of most of those comics was actually sad :’( i loved Part 3 the most 🫰🏼

thanks to netgalley for the free copy.

It's been a minute since I spent some time with The Awkward Yeti, and I didn't realize how much I missed these adorable, wholesome little comics. This collection was absolutely wonderful! There is so much in this book relating to anxiety, self-doubt, depression, mental health woes in general, as well as trying to find the balance between bettering ourselves and being happy with who we are right now. I laughed out loud, I found myself nodding and "aww"ing, and I generally loved everything about this book.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! All thoughts are honest and my own.

✨ Representation: discussions of anxiety, depression

✨ Content warnings for: anxiety, depression, insecurity, discussions of food and exercise (never presented in a body-shaming way)

*This was an e-comic provided by netgalley for an honest review.*

This was a really cute and heartwarming comic. It's a really honest view of feelings and thoughts that come up through the course of life, like anxiety, depression, etc.

This is another great collection from Nick Seluk. At times it goes through heavier topics, but it was another fun collection of comics.

I adore the Heart and Brain comics, with their eminently relatable mix of overthinking Brain and carefree Heart providing a balance of eternal optimism and down to earth pragmatism. Are they conflicting? Yes! Are they adorable and filled with truisms and reality checks? Absolutely!

In "Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things!" The lovable Heart and Brain are accompanied by the supporting characters of the Awkward Yeti, Tongue, Bowels, Stomach and other body parts, who become the unwitting victims (or perhaps enablers) of the self-sabotaging impulses of Heart and Brain. Heart, as always, is accompanied by the nameless butterfly in the more impulsive moments.

The comics are one-page, predominantly 4-panel self-contained strips, in simple, mostly bright colours.

Heart and Brain touch gently on the mental health issues surrounding ADHD, depression and anxiety without becoming too dark. The author mentions that he had been going through some challenging times during the creation of the comic, and at times the comics do reflect this, acknowledging both the emotions and the natural reactions to them (avoidance, comfort food, the eternal search for dopamine and, occasionally, acceptance). The comic also takes an absurdist look at the extremes of these (in Heart's impulses or Tongue's excesses) to shine a light on these less-than-healthy coping mechanisms.

The relationship between Heart and Brain is heartwarming and genuine, and even these comical disembodied organs go through significant change and growth throughout the book.

Overall, this is a funny, wholesome comic, and I give it 5 stars.

~ Many thanks to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and of course the Awkward Yeti himself Nick Seluk for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~

Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things! by Nick Seluk is currently scheduled for release on May 2 2023. New York Times bestselling author Nick Seluk returns with a charming, hilarious, and inspirational book of comics in which his popular Heart and Brain characters fight through the world's gloom and uncertainty and march toward a brighter, more hopeful future. This book of comics directly addresses the mental health challenges we’ve been through collectively as a species, with specific illustrations and new content that help people feel understood, seen, and encouraged. Delivered with a humorous but sensitive touch, Onward to Good Things contains short graphic novel elements in three sections to tie together the themes and comics in one continuing short story that will help propel the author's millions of fans—and brand-new readers—toward a brighter and more laugh-filled future.

Onward to Good Things offers readers exactly what the blurbs promises, and fans of the characters will expect when picking up this title. While some of the panels seemed familiar to me, I think this format and larger collection on the artist's work will appeal to fans of the comic. I enjoyed the humor style and felt that it was consistent in style and quality. I liked the self awareness and honesty in the book, something that we could all use a little more of. I think everyone will find something to relate to in this book, but those that have recognized and embraced their own anxiety and self doubts will connect to it the most.

I will update the review with the link to on our blog closer to publication date.

I'd like to thank the publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review

So easy to relate to and definitely fits into my current mentality of "if I don't laugh, I'll cry".
Thank you for the lovely brain distraction.
*Digital review copy provided by NetGalley & the publisher*

Thank you, Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley, for the copy of Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things!
I have followed the artist on Instagram for a while now, and these comics always make my day. I love the dynamic between the heart and the brain, and the other organs. This collection tackled topics that really resonated with me in such a humourous and fun way.

I love this series on Instagram and this collection didn't disappoint either. I like how relatable the four panel strips are and enjoy the little puns (on book covers etc.). It is a fun, wholesome read , which though can be finished quickly in one-sitting, is best consumed slowly and periodically.

I always delight in this series that manages to deal with very serious topics like anxiety and physical ailments in a funny and engaging manner.