I’ve enjoyed the Heart and Brain series, and this book is no exception. But this book feels heavier to me. It’s always funny how the heart and brain want different things, and the author has captured that in the past. But a lot of this book I felt like they were both just…bewildered. Don’t get me wrong, that is super-relatable; it’s just a little heavier to read.
It did end on a more positive note, which I appreciated.
In all, an enjoyable book with unique perspectives - would recommend to anyone.

This book resonates with those of us who fight a daily battle between what our hearts want and what our brains says we need, but does so with gentle humor. Each comic is relatable and made me smile.

Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things is the latest book that chronicles the adventures of a cartoon heart and brain, as well as their yeti and assorted organ friends. Previous books have dealt a lot with interactions between heart and brain, organs, and yeti through everyday scenarios and bodily functions. This book takes on a more serious tone than the previous books, focusing instead on anxiety, coping with losses of people who are still ;iving and the relationships with them, as well as moving past the grief that comes with these things. Heart and brain are the main actors in this story, with the others taking more of a backseat role as these two cope with the events of the past few years and the anxiety that follows them.

I've been a fan of Heart and Brain for years so I was super excited to see a new book was coming out. Unfortunately the excitement fizzled out as the book continued as this one just didn't hit like the other ones did. I think a big part of this was that to me, it seemed like this one was more serious in that it dealt with more serious than lighthearted issues as the previous books have. The author's note at the beginning of the book explains that the author did go through a lot during the past few years and this was therapeutic for him, so I totally get why the book takes on this tone. Honestly, good for him for finding a creative outlet to help himself process things and to put it out there to help others who might be going through similar things. For me though, I was looking for a fun, lighthearted escape in a book that wouldn't require a lot of energy and this was more than I had expected.

Not as relatable as I like my comic collections to be. Good quality art, definitely hilarious material. Just for me, I found myself skimming through the pages quickly past the halfway point.

This is a really great collection. It's a nice balance of older comics and new ones that haven't been posted online before. I really enjoyed the little messages from Nick and the glimpse into his thoughts and life. He posts a bit about his life on social, but it was nice to see a bit more.

I think this would be great for anyone who is struggling with life changes or going through a difficult period mentally or emotionally. It's also great for Heart and Brain fans who will enjoy the new comics and for hose who are learning about these characters for the first time.

Anyone who has ever experienced challenges with their mental health will find Seluk's collection of comics deeply relatable. What's great about this book is that it takes a nuanced topic like mental health and makes it so accessible - it's hard to believe anyone would be put off from its topic once you meet its characters. The brain and heart make a dynamic duo (and the tongue and intestines as well). I found myself wanting to share so many panels that made me feel seen.

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing a copy via NetGalley.

Pub date: 5/2/23

Heart and Brain are a classic duo, and I was glad to see them back in action in this new comic series! Author Nick Seluk chose to focus on mental health for this collection, with the comics divided into three themed sections.

Some of the comics made me laugh, while others were more thoughtful. Although I enjoyed the book, I felt like the comics were a little repetitive, and I would have liked to see longer-panel comics rather than multiple similar short comics.

Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

At time it may have caused me to be a little teary eyed as it hit a little too close to home but for the most part there were lots of smiles and one or two laugh out loud comics. I can completely relate to heart. Down with responsibilities!!!!!!!!!!!

I follow the Awkward Yeti and was really happy to get an ARC of this book.

If you also follow them on social media, you'll realize that you've seen many of these before too. It was nice, however to get a chuckle from them again. If you have depression, anxiety, and/or low self-esteem, you'll find many of these relatable. Many of these are laugh-out-loud funny, others are more heart wrenching, and some will make you think. The author also has a one-page introduction for each part, as well as a short intro to the book which were also relatable. I would recommend this to anyone, really. Whether you're a fan or are just discovering heart, brain, and the rest.

My appreciation to Andrews McMeel, author Nick Seluk, and NetGalley for gifting me a digital copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

3.5 rounded up

I am a HUGE Awkward Yeti fan, so was super excited to see these to request! I've introduced many others to it along the way. So.... I've seen nearly all of these comics before, although not recently. It's less funny and more self-help lite than I anticipated. But, the heart, the brain, the anxiety, and the coping skills are all there. There are a very few cameos from other organs, and the ones that appear don't always seem to fit (spleen, why are you here?). So, maybe a good intro specifically for someone struggling with anxiety or someone young learning about big feelings, but otherwise, keep looking for what's on the horizon.

Loved every page and every cartoon, so heartwarming and earthy. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy.

I actually choose this book because I'm already a fan of the author's comics. I love the antics of Brain and Heart (and all their fellows).
This specific collection was wonderful in regards to the comics. I would happily revisit this collection, and I may enjoy Brain and Heart even more now.
Sadly, I cannot say as much in regards to the writing. There were several missing letters all through the written parts and while it was still legible, it was very distracting and made for a less enjoyable reading experience.
Also, while I love the struggle between the characters in the comics, some of the author's takes come across as ableist and classist. A certain part that ends with "regardless of circumstances" may have made me a bit less of a fan of the author's, even if I still enjoy Brain and Heart.

If the comics were all I was rating, this would be a five star review. I highly recommend the comic content to anyone who already enjoys them. However, due to the issues in the written content and questionable views, I have to give three out of five, and recommend anyone who might find these views offensive (as I do) to just read the comic portion and skip the rest.

I love the Awkward Yeti, and this collection did not disappoint! I enjoyed the humorous comic strips the most, and felt like it did get a little overly mushy/self-help feel on some parts... but covid was a weird time and I can see how that period influenced this collection.

I've read some of the other Heart and Brain books and enjoyed them, so I knew I would enjoy this one.

This was a fine graphic novel. It explores life in a humorous but sensitive way. It is relatable. It was nice to read something more personal from the author. He explores anxiety and depression. The author also urges his readers to be more kind to themselves. I think if you want something to read between heavier books, you should pick it up.

I love the heart and brain comics so much. They are cute and relateable! Heart and brain are so loveable and the comics bring so much light to experiences everyone goes through.

I have been a fan of Nick's Awkward Yeti persona for years, especially the Heart and Brain comics. My husband is 100% Brain, so it's a good thing he has me 100% Heart to balance him out and keep him fun! Heart and Brain are probably the cutest most accurate anthropomorphized organs ever, I also get a real kick out of gallbladder he's just doing his best and no one appreciates it!
But seriously Nick has an amazing ability to tap into our more complex emotions; depression, anxiety, worthlessness, and making you feel less and validated for feeling that way. This new collection of comics does just that once again and it is truly some of my favorite reading I've done this year.

This is a joyful book that takes the complexity of listing to your heart and/or your head in comic form. Nick Seluk continues to entertain while tapping into human emotion. You will find your self with in these pages.

Heart and Brain are at it again in Onward to Good Things. I’ve seen a lot of these comics before but that’s because I’m a fairly loyal Instagram follower of Nick. The self sabotage comics in particular really resonated with me and the battle of tongue vs stomach always makes me giggle.

“Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things” is a delightful collection of comic strips. I already knew some of Nick Seluk’s work, but that was my first time seeing it in book format and I loved every single page. The written texts in the beginning of each section were great additions to the comic experience. It’s easy to see that the content of these comics is taken from real life experiences and feelings. Life is complicated and conciliating what our brains and hearts wants is a difficult task, so it’s refreshing to see relatable and often complex experiences being shown in a humorous and lighthearted way.

Thank you NetGalley for providing an eARC of this book.