I follow Tommy Siegel on Instagram and it was great to read an entire book filled with his hilarious artwork. The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts was a funny collection of comics dedicated to Valentine sweets. Each vignette made me giggle with their relatability and wittiness. The topics ranged from dating to family matters to even the secret thoughts of pets. I read this book very quickly and wish it never had to end. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store. If we were able to peek into The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts, I can’t imagine what other zaniness he has planned for future projects

This was such a whimsical cute read! A funny and sarcastic take on the "Candy Hearts" we love and munch on at Valentine's Day. I didn't realize there was a book similar prior to this so I'll definitely have to read that.
Thank you to Netgalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing and the Author Tommy Siegel for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It's quite sweet but snarky. Some very smart observations through very small amounts of text, which is always impressive. I hadn't read any of the comics before, although I suspect I've seen a very few of them clipped and shared elsewhere. I quite enjoyed it, and would recommend it for anyone who was looking for something not too saccharine, but still witty, amusing and with a little bit of sweetness hidden in there.

Expected Publication Date January 7, 2025

The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts is a short and entertaining graphic novel.
It's about the relationships we have and our own internal thoughts and struggles.

I found that I was able to relate to it. This is a unique, fun and sometimes crude (in a hilarious way!) read. I got quite a few real laugh out loud moments and helped turned my not so good day into a better one.

Having not known anything about this I was intrigued by the synopsis and cover to give it a read.

Short, clever and sweet.

The secret lives of candy hearts by Tommy siegel was a truly interesting comial commentary on many different aspects of the human condition. And not so human condition, given the amount of game characters and animals also included. Loved this so much!

I need this book in my life. The candy hearts are so iconic and the comics were so funny. Perfect to have out on your coffee table and to enjoy. I appreciated the humor. My only note is that I wish it didn’t use bad words but otherwise an awesome book!

Thanks Net Galley for the early read. It's great! Tommy Siegel never misses. Give him all the book deals!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And a sticker book!

I requested to read this book based on the blurb and my interest for profound or funny comics.
This book can be red at one strip/panel/page at a time depending on the comic. That way, you can ensure your sustained enjoyment.
I liked the jokes, insights, and comments on the meaning and the meaninglessness of life (there is a variety of these themes in this book).
I believe the length was great - this is a quick and fun read, though it is best to enjoy it in spread out sittings.
I am more interested in the artist's observations than the design of the characters. The crazy heart characters are smart designs, but I kept wondering if the creator of them would be using their insights and use them as dialogue for new characters. If Sigel creates new designs/characters/comics, I would be very interested in reading them.

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. There were several comics which I had to immediately send to my friends as they were relatable. I’ve seen these comics for years online but never actually followed the account, this book persuaded me to do so.

i saw this cute shortie graphic novel on netgalley cos i wanted something short to power through and this was a perfect pick!

this book was so funny at times, especially since it was realistic to our daily life. it was also really relatable or i could see others doing crazy things to other people that were mentioned here and which the author "called out."
i can't say much more than that cos i don't wanna spoil anything but i'd recommend it if you want a quick and relatable book!

Hey! Are you depressed and trying not to think about the impending end of the world? This is a great read!

A funny, somewhat cynical, but completely honest, graphic novel focused on blind dating, relationships, and marriage. The highlight of this collection for me was the dating profiles; I laughed at everyone of them.

I received a digital ARC of this graphic novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

OMG. This book is so adorable and yet so relatable. The simplicity of the characters just makes the fact that their thoughts are literally written on their faces just so much more impactful. I absolutely love the dating profile section! This book is sure to make you laugh.

this was a refreshing, a quick read. basically portraying people as candy hearts that has words on the surface, and that words reveal their hidden thoughts. a funny take on mainstream everyday events. the humor was nice and smart. honestly i need it longer lol.

I lived every minute of this hilarious book. I can’t wait to read more about this author. A quick and satisfying read.

This was a fun collection of comics, some of which made me chuckle. I would probably prefer to see them one at a time on social media than read a whole book in one go though.

This was so honest about the things that people don't really tell in their relationship. Not only the lovers, but everyone around them. It had humor and the characters were neutral to look at and that made it very acceptable.

The art was easy and simple for a graphic novel.

Thank you @netgalley for the ARC

I received an electronic ARC from Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley.
Most comics are single gags but a couple of series and multipage comics are included. This sequel continues to allow readers to see what candy hearts (and probably humans) are really thinking. The humor runs from subtle to obvious as you would expect.

The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts is a collection of comics, focussing on the things that are left unsaid. There are two multiple-page stories, but most are single-panel. I thought most of them were funny and relatable, but I don't see them as real eye-openers.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for giving me access to an e-arc for review consideration. All opinions are my own.