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This was a very sweet and wholesome book but I think that it also dealt with some darker subjects as well in a great way. I really like the little blobs that are the main characters throughout the book. They're adorable! If you're looking for a simple, yet effective, self-help book, then I think this would be right up your alley! I can also see this book being re-read anytime someone needs a pick-me-up.

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A book of cartoonish platitudes, that has a clean simplicity to the artwork (unless something more scraggly is called for) and more text than you might expect. This then is a collection of these feel-good pages, even if I suspect their meme-like clarity would work better online, with you liking or sharing what is most relevant at the time as opposed to wading through a whole book of them for the most relevant. Either way, it's a book I would never buy or sell.

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This was really sweet and wholesome! Definitely one for people who need a pick me up and some rough times.

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This was more of a self-help comic so not really my style! It had a few words of affirmation and in general uplifting messages for its intended audience.

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Full review with an added link to be posted closer to publication date.

I would like to thank the publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I love Beth Evans on Instagram, so I was really excited for this book! While the comics are really cute, it left me wanting (hence the lower rating).

From the title and cover, I was expecting a little bit more cohesion between the comics (and perhaps even multi-level stories). Instead, this book is really just a collection of Beth's instagram comics, one per page, grouped by theme. This unfortunately renders the book somewhat repetitive, and best as a coffee-table book to open at random than something to sit down with.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

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This short book was inspirational and uplifting. I did find the book cute and enjoyable, but nothing new really. I understand it wasn't meant to be earth-shattering new info, but it still felt repetitive and superficial. Rating up because self-help isn't really my genre, and I can see some of my friends really enjoying this.

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I feel like "Thinking of You (but not like in a weird creepy way) was misfiled in the Comics/Graphic Novel/Manga section. Sure, there are illustrations, but as a whole it is not really an example of sequential art. It's a self-help/motivation book clothed in cute illustrations that lowers barriers that some people may have mentally about getting themselves (or someone else) a self-help book. As much as this might seem like a great gift for someone having a rough time, I would think it over just in case the recipient may find it condescending. It's not meant to be a deep life-changing tome or a graphic novel that's going to be studied in art schools, but it lives up to its purpose.

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I loved this. It was just what I needed at this moment. I think this is such an important book for people to read when they need just a little encouragement. Nothing was earth-shattering but it was nice and it made me happy to read.

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*Received an e-arc from netgalley for an honest review*

This book is super supportive. It's like having your own little cheerleader just rooting for your success. I think book would really great for those who have anxiety and depression or just having a stressful experience. These comics normalize having anxiety and being stressed and not being okay. It is encouraging and uplifting while also allowing you to be yourself.

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This book of illustrations was very cute and encouraging. I liked the different sections, and hope it makes its way to encouraging readers.

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An encouraging and surprisingly relatable collection of motivational comics portrayed by an amorphous blob with a sense of humour and sympathy. These types of compilations are best read as daily remainders, rather than all at once. And, while the content is mostly repeated, it serves as a subtle reminder that you are not alone.

Thank you to the author and the publisher for this ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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This was adorable and so uplifting. This is definitely a great little book to grab off the shelf and read a few pages when you are feeling down about yourself.

It's 4 starts due to how repetitive some of the things were. But still entirely enjoyable and lovely.

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I loved everything about this graphic novel. It definetely is a comforting read , like being wrapped in a warm blanket , or getting the best hug. This book is great for anyone who ever has a bad day. Perfect mental health awareness and understanding how important you really are. I highly recommend "Think of you "

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Thinking of You (but not like in a weird creepy way) was such a fun and inspiring quick read! The blobs, while basic, were able to evoke such positivity and joy in me. The author had such encouraging things to say that I felt like she was truly my friend by the end of it. I highly recommend this title! It is a perfect daily reminder that everything will be ok.

Thank you Netgalley, Author Beth Evans and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the arc!

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This was so cute and oddly inspiring for a book with pictures of blob people. Each comic or graphic had something important to say but said it in a way that didn't make it seem quite so detrimental. I would highly recommend it.

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This was a super wholesome read! This is something I needed to read after feeling depressed the last couple of weeks. There are a lot of positive messages throughout this book. I would recommend this comic collection to anyone that needs a little more positivity in their life. :)

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Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the arc in exchange of an honest review.

This book was cute and adorable graphic comic. I usually don't read self help books. But as this was a graphic book, i thought to give it a try and loved it absolutely!

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Encouraging. Positive. Comforting.

Perfect for anyone who needs a quick reminder that they are not alone and just being themselves is enough.

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This self-help comic book was sweet and cute. I think the positive affirmations make it the perfect little book to gift a friend, it makes you feel good and seen. It’s rooted in the idea that we’re not the only ones feeling as we do, and that even if things might seem unsurmountable right now, they’re not. The drawing are fun and cute and definitely compliment well the advice given.

The book did not completely hit its intended target with me, but I can definitely see myself gifting it.

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