More like a 3.5 star. I really enjoy these when I come across them in the wild. Unfortunately here, while I still enjoyed my time, I wish the layout had been a bit different. I had a hard time getting through the collection because it really didn’t keep my attention fully. I appreciate the arc from NetGalley for an honest review.

These comics were so funny and wholesome. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I liked reading the comics but at the same time a few made me sad because I lost my dog in January.

<i>Hope It All Works Out</i> is a collection of new Poorly Drawn Lines comics. I love the humor in this collection, and I can relate to so many of the comics. Be sure to check this one out!

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

"Hope It All Works Out!" is a straightforward comic featuring some animals with witty, relatable humor. I nodded along with some of the comics, and it was a really quick read. It didn't really stand out to me as a must-read hence the three stars, but I'm sure many people will let out a chuckle or two when reading along.

This book was a constant source of giggles for me. I fell in love with the crow, the snail, and the mouse. The style is so simple that it somehow underscores the humor in a way that makes it even funnier. I didn't know I was a fan of Poorly drawn lines until I stumbled upon this collection and it was a lot of fun. I think this would make a great gift book, too.

Thanks to netgalley for the advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

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Beautiful and so so hopeful! My grateful thanks to the publisher and the author for sharing this ARC.

I love a good comic strip particularly when they’re as fun and relatable as this. I loved all 4 main characters but my favourites have to be Dr Mountainson and Mouse. I really enjoyed the art style and the colour palette. The comics were well layed out to not be digestible, I read a few pages before bed every night and it was really nice to just stop and start as I felt like. I was a big fan of the font used, which is kinda specific but in comics it’s super important to have an easy to read and visually aesthetic one or it can really ruin the experience. Highly recommend!

This book captured me right out of the gate. Every single panel had me nodding and agreeing that I felt the same way. The colours and drawings were amazing and it was so easy to read. I would recommend, this book to anyone that is looking for a way to get all up in their feelings.

Make sure you have a box of tissues near by.

Thank you to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing and Reza Farazmand for a copy of the eARC and a honest review.

This is for sure one of the best comic strips of all time. It makes me laugh just about every time. I even bought a print for my husband.

Like all of his previous books, Farazmand's latest is smart, funny, thoughtful, ridiculous and memorable. Think I just go re-read it now!

I love Reza Farazmand's comics. The book was great and made me laugh. They are part of his Poorly Drawn Lines, but that adds to the charm of it all! They are simple but fun! I don't need fancy schmancy. Just simple and this book fit perfect. It was easy and fun to read. And it was a quick read. I really recommend it. It can take you away from all of the bad in the world!

Thank you so much for the eARC! I was super excited when I saw I got approved for this as I have been following Poorly Drawn Lines for a while now and always loved when they popped up on my feed. I absolutely adored reading a whole collection of the comics, they are so entertaining and lovable and just left me with a generally good feeling after a long and hard day. I definitely recommend!

I’ve never seen any of these comics before but I saw this collection on NetGalley and got it. Cute characters with sarcastic personalities and some cussing…a combination that’s right up my alley! Humorous comics with a cast of funny characters.

**Thanks to the author/artist and the publisher for the e-arc I received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.**

Entertaining graphic novel with friends Mouse, Bird, Turtle and Snail. Quirky and Funny. Great to read when you need to lift your spirits and remember that you don't always have to have a plan.

What a delightful collection! I’ve been a fan of the author’s comics online for a couple years and was thrilled to nab an ARC to review just before release.

There are some exclusive comics as well as ones previously released online, and it’s a fun collection to pick up and put down and read bits at a time. I had to make myself slow down and pace it over 3 days instead of reading it all at once.

Full of witty humor, friendships, some occasional absurdity, and simply drawn charm, I had a blast reading this. I always love the moments where a tiny change like fists up or eyebrows totally changes the meaning of the comic. I recommend and would read another collection by the author. In the meantime I’ll continue following him online for regular charming comics!

I received an ARC copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.

Hope It All Works Out by Reza Farazmand is a collection of comic strips populated by deceptively cute characters. Deceptive because they are not all sweet and cuddly as they appear. In fact, the comics are often sarcastic and sometimes even rude. The paradox works well and adds to the humor. The characters are not introduced to us but after reading a handful you start to identify the regulars. I am a fan of comic strips and now web comics and although I enjoyed this collection very much, I would say it's not a must-buy for my library. It's definitely worth picking up though if you find it in someone else's library though.

Like many, I have been seeing these short comics by Reza Farazmand floating around the internet, be it catching posts by the author or just seeing panels shared by friends. Naturally, I jumped at the opportunity to sit down and go through more than 200 of these in one sitting (coincidentally, during a nightshift at work).

And I have to say, it did not disappoint! Even having gone through such a number of these tiny comics, I still found them entertaining, both the ridiculous ones, and the ones that hit a bit too close to home. Perhaps especially the latter - it's sort of genius how in only 2-3 panels author manages so sum up and deliver on so many universal experiences, making me, as a reader, feel immediately a little less alone. All in all, an enjoyable and super quick read!

I received an advance review copy from Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Peak Millennial feelings. I’m sure that you can find these comics all over the Internet, at this point, but I most associate them with Facebook. It’s just…the right audience.

Now, the blurb of this book makes it sound like there’s some deep thoughts here. There decidedly are not. I mean, the closest it gets is discussing the animals being lazy or having imposter syndrome. This comic is highly adapted for those in their 30s and 40s, who really ought to feel like adults, but have never managed that level of being put together.

Now, I will say, I’m not so sure the value of the added content in this book warrants a purchase. There’s no real major bangers. Really, this book is most likely to be a last-minute purchase for someone you don’t know that well. Like, an office Secret Santa. 90% of the appeal of the comic is to share a strip and say something like “it’s me.” Not something you can easily do with a printed book.

That said, it’s entertaining. A fun perusal. But not a pick for someone you KNOW well. And, well if it’s a pick for yourself…well, you know yourself better than I.

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

Sharp lines, witty writing. Enjoyed this artist’s work on Instagram, and so I knew I’d enjoy this collection. There’s a definite character development in each of the animals, so it’s fun to get to know them. I think Bird is my favorite; I dig his sarcasm, hehe. Thank you to McMeel Publishing for the review copy!

I’m such a huge fan of Poorly Drawn Lines! Getting the opportunity to see a bunch of new comics was quite the treat! I introduced my adult child to PDL a few years ago and he loves it too. I will absolutely be purchasing a copy for him!