Such a cute collection of comics about mental health and self care! I'm already planning on using a few as quick write invitations in our notebook writing practice. Lots here for tweens and teens these days (post-pandemic). The art style is minimalist and fun, never taking itself too seriously (which is so great for the subject matter).

For anyone who has had a bad day or struggles or just is trying to live life…this is for you! The cartoon illustrations convey many emotions and situations to which so many will relate.

This is definitely a book that I will want to share with others in my life. It adds a bit of humor and poignancy to our human condition.

Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for this title. All opinions are my own.

This was so cute and I love the simple illustrations. It was a funny read but also a very relatable one because each panel reflects real life stuff that is gonna be relatable to everyone. I loved this. I wish I had ideas like that and could draw some funny comics out of it.

I am old enough to remember when they started releasing books made up largely of blog posts. Now we've reached the stage of releasing books made up of instagram posts. Worry lines is very cute and has some lovely and sometimes profound things to say, but (with the exception of the introduction) it feels like each page is a direct lift from an insta post. So each page is a self-contained thought, which makes it all a bit hectic. On the other hand the pictures are very cute.
The introduction is great, a whole uplifting story over multiple pages, and shows how much better this could have been if it was an original concept, rather than an instagram account. That said, this would be a nice gift for a sad or anxious friend.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for access to an e=Arc in exchange for an honest review.

*I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for the free comic book!*

"Worry Lines" was a very cute and life affirming and funny compilation of short comic strips. It covers mental health issues but also general life struggles. While the drawing style is rather minimalistic, I found the simplicity of it fitting given the topics. Short yes, but the wee strips make you chuckle or think. Wholesome overall!

4 stars because reading more than a few at once shows how repetitive some are.

Absolutely loved this encouraging collection of short comics that show the ups and downs of life.

These comics will give you hope, make you laugh, and let you know that you're not that different from everyone else.

I didn’t like this book all that much. The comics were way too repetitive, so even though this was a short read already the book seemed to drag.

lovely little read, easily digested and would be a great pick me up when feeling down or anxious as it just felt like a warm hug and like you’re not alone in the world. I can definitely see myself rereading and recommending this to friends.

What a lovely book! Prior to requesting this, I wasn't familiar with the author's drawings or content. I felt like with every page I turned, I was more connected and felt like every message hit me just right. I related to and felt seen by so many of the images and words. I have a whole folder of screenshots I took that I plan to pull up and re-visit when I need a little smile or to remind myself that what I am feeling is normal. One of my favorites is when the character slowly climbed the giant mug full of coffee in order to get in. Some days it feels just like that. Reading this delightful little book was like slipping on some fuzzy socks with your favorite hoodie and drinking a favorite warm beverage. I really felt like so much of this hit home and 100% plan to purchase this in physical book format to keep on my coffee table at home. What a joyful comforting delight of a book. I recommend this sweet anthology for anyone who sometimes needs to be reminded that yes, you are doing great given the circumstances!

Thank you tremendously to Netgalley and the publisher for putting this gem in my hands. I plan to dog-ear and create a well-loved version of this book once I get my hands on a physical copy!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC if this book.
Well, at first I thought this was OK and kinda sweet, but now that I am done, I need about a dozen of these cartoons on tshirts or prints or something. Loved this, highly recommended!

An easy to read comic/cartoon. A lot of these are quickly digested, but others lingered. I enjoyed reading this in pieces even if one sitting wouldn't take that long.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC!

This book was heartwarming, comforting, and uplifting. The illustrations were adorable, but I was surprised how poignant the messages in this book were. It addresses serious issues - anxiety, depression, grief - in a relatable, powerful way. I felt “seen” by this book and am looking forward to purchasing copies for friends and family. I really loved this book.

This graphic novel is a perfect cozy read for the world we live in today. It takes a look at life struggles and mental health in an amusing way that is both relatable and comforting.

Thank you Worry Lines for the eARC!

As a lover of graphic novels and a haver of anxiety and depression I went into this book seeking comfort, validation and humor. And I got all three in spades.

You're Doing Really Well Given the Circumstances manages to inject lightness and air into what can be such a suffocating experience without downplaying the severity of the lived experience. As someone who has been really struggling I truly felt like maybe I am doing okay given my current circumstances.

As I laid in bed reading this I laughed, I teared up, but most of all I felt seen. I'll be recommending this to everyone.

The second Worry Lines Book I read and I love it just the same. A wonderful compilation of minimalistic Comics about mental health and everyday observations and thought processes.

Thought provoking as well as comforting. Drawn in their recognizable style in black lines on white ground accentuated with bold colours here and there.

Lovely and emotional and cheerful and sad and introspective and wonderful and cute! Just like life, this book is happy and sad and everything in between and it made me laugh and tear up and think about myself and the world around me. Love the simple artwork!

Worry Lines come to you by an unknown author. Filled with mantras, and simple cartoon characters makes it the perfect book for a bad day or to remind us that we are ok, when we are not ok. I found myself laughing at many and thought of my daughter for a good part of the book. She has a lot on her plate and suffers from anxiety and ADHD. Often times, she feels frozen and can’t seem to get anything done. This little book would make a great gift to remind her to focus and take care of herself when she doesn’t quite feel ok.

Thank you #netgalley and #andrewmcmeelpublishing for an ARC of this sweet little book

i loved this little graphic book regarding mental health. i related to a lot of the pages. it made me feel like my anxious feelings are valid and that it is okay to have these feelings. makes you feel like you’re not alone and human. i also liked the spurts of comedy within some pages to lighten the book with some laughter. highly recommend checking this one out!

This is my new favorite book regarding mental health. Every page felt like I was being watched and someone put all of my fears and worries and emotions into this book and spelled them out perfectly. It’s amazing- because it also assured me that I’ll be okay. And it’s okay when I’m not. It also assured me that trying to be normal? Is overrated. And I’m perfect just the way that I am. That felt so validating. It was such an accurate and powerful showing of mental illness and feelings of helplessness or unhappiness. The graphics were simple, effective, cute, and consistent throughout in a way that was incredibly pleasing to view. It was witty and had great comedic breaks that felt necessary to lighten the books energy but also accurate to the way life is and how many of us cope with mental health.
It made me smile. It made me laugh. It felt like a hug. This book made me feel human. Like a human who isn’t alone.
I follow this instagram account, and I save nearly every post. Reading this book felt the same way. Each page I wanted to hold onto forever, and I wanted to carry with me as a reminder everywhere I go. I can’t recommend this one enough.

As someone with ADHD, anxiety and potentially other neurodivergences like depression and autism, this was a book I found soothing like a finger stim. It gently told me a lot of stuff I already know but struggle to internalize, with imagery that helped bring the point home.

The first section, Feeling Outside the Lines, was particularly relatable. The illustration and description of how a hug can unleash crying, the different shades of sadness, how anxiety diffuses much like a tea bag in water, packing a suitcase of scribbles and trying in vain to close the lid in response to the question "How are you?" Some of them feel like they could be very helpful to pull out and explain to someone why I am how I am.

Or some of them could be nice to have as a motivational poster of sorts, such as "what seems straightforward can be complicated" or "you can't think yourself out of sadness" or the "here to grow not to know" ones. Similarly, plenty in the friends section would be good for greeting cards, traditional or digital. Love the "out mental illnesses like each other" one where the mental illnesses were frolicking like puppies..

I also love the use of color overall in these illustrations. It's primarily the three colors of red blue and yellow but often used so effectively it felt like a rainbow blooming before me.

I also deeply appreciate the continued love for caffeine and potatoes, which truly do enrich my life with their existence.