I Left the House Today!

I absolutely love this artist. I could not have been more excited to wake up this morning and find an ARC available for her newest book I Left the House Today, reading it totally made my day.

This book is full of amusing short comics revolving around the life of a university-aged woman who prefers to stay home and surround herself with blankets rather than greet the world. Cameos by her close friends and boyfriend add to the highly entertaining stories. I think some of my favorite of her works are her 'expectations vs reality' comics though. So spot on!

If you are in need of a smile or a laugh I highly recommend picking up one of Cassandra Calin's books and/or following her online.

This was such a cute and fun read! I follow the artist and author Cassandra Calin on her social media and I always enjoy reading her comics, so I jumped at the opportunity to read this comic book in advance. I feel like she describes very relatable moments of everyday life and also, she understand my hair problems to a tee. If you get the chance, I highly recommend this book!

I Left the House Today! by Cassandra Calin is a collection of comics chronically the everyday life of a girl as she experiences dating, school, and unrealistic beauty standards just to name a few. These comics are painfully relatable, humorous, and introspective.

The artwork in this comic is adorable and enhances the reading experience. I constantly found myself taking pictures of the the comics to send to my friends and my mom who have gone through what the main character is undergoing. My favorite strips were the beauty expectations versus reality that all women have experienced themselves.

The author is not afraid to shed light on what it means to be a woman in our modern society. I can't wait to read more comics by this talented author and artist. I would highly recommend this comic collection!

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

Another wonderful bunch of comics by Cassandra! Every single one of these made me laugh and go "omg SAAAAME" or "This is MEEE". Everyone should read these, especially if the Corona situation has gotten you down!

An honest and funny comic about being a twenty-something woman and the day to day situations she encounters, involving friends, boyfriend, clothes shopping, and period pains. Laughs guaranteed!

So funny and highly relatable. I must say I laughed out loud a lot while reading this. And I needed it.
Some of the comics are new and a few of them are on Cassandra Calin's instagram account and tapas.
Thanks to Cassandra Calin, Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review .

Fantastic read.

I just loved this book .I could relate to this story .


Beautiful story with cute illustrations

Thanks to NetGalley and to Andrews McMeel Publishing for sending me an e-galley of this comic collection in exchange for an honest review!

I Left The House Today! is a comic collection by Cassandra Calin. If you've been anywhere on the internet chances are you've seen one of Cassandra Calin's comics. Her signature style and humor is on point in this collection broaching subjects ranging from the Expectations vs Reality of cutting bangs to being a Harry Potter fan nearing your 30's.

Every page is filled with funny and relatable content that makes you feel seen. What I really liked is that over 80% of these comics were new to me so it makes me want to check her website more often. I really enjoyed this!

Hilarious! I love when these comics pop up on facebook, and now to see a whole book of the curly haired person so like myself made my day! Cannot wait to see more!

Hahaha, this made me laugh SO much.
I loved it💖
Although this doesn't specifically have a certain plot, kind like four-shot-minis, they're all so relatable and adorable! The art style really made me smile, and I'm excited to check out the author and the rest of her stuff online💫

This book is so good I went through it twice back to back then made my husband look at it the third time because I was laughing so much he was curious. Cassandra May be my soulmate except she’s way more talented than me and the humor is spot on and paired perfectly throughout this super cute “year in the life of” formatted graphic greatness! Preordered already too!

I adore how quirky and relatable these comics are!!! I’ve run across her work a few times on IG, but when I saw this on Netgalley I had to read it. Some of my favorites are the expectations vs reality and the hair related ones. I laughed so hard!!

The worse thing about this collection is that it ends... Okay, but seriously, it got to a point where I was laughing out loud with tears in my eyes. Calin has a talent for making the mundane and relatable funny.

I’ve read similar comics online and off in the past that follow the same genre. However, none matched up to the pure joy I had with these. Every page and the collection as a whole is a joint feel-good experience and would make the perfect reading material for other creatives and/or introverts. My only woe as I said before (and isn't actually a woe at all) is that I just wish there was more!

Nonetheless, I recommend it highly.

✨E-ARC provided by Netgalley & Andrews Mcmeel Publishing for an honest review. Thank you!

Montreal-based webcomic artist Cassandra Calin's art has been featured on sites such as Buzzfeed, and here is a collection of her comics in printed form! Calin's comics celebrate some of the finer things in life (i.e. taking off pants at the end of the day), the challenges of being a woman (why do your hair expectations never manifest into hair reality?????), and the ever daunting life of a "grown-up" (Dun-dun-DUN!). A gorgeous, funny, and heartfelt collection, "I Left the House Today!" is sure to put a smile on your face, and maybe brave leaving the house to go to the bookstore/library to grab a copy of this book!

This was an absolute delight. So funny and 100% relatable. The art is gorgeous. Loved, loved, loved this little gem.

Four stars

As a person who enjoys comics but would not classify myself as an avid reader of them, I can say that I very much enjoyed this. There's nothing particularly deep happening here (anticipated versus real beauty faux pas, period drama, hairy legs, and bugs!), but it's an entertaining and likely relatable read for most folks who would pick this up in the first place.

There were a lot of knowing head nods and moments of commiseration on my end: a great, quick read.

I haven't been typically picking up comics as an adult, but having read Calin's book, I guess that has to change. Girl, this was HILARIOUS. "I Left the House Today!" is a very relatable collection of scenes from the author's life. Each page presents a new casual situation in a quirky and funny way involving hanging out with a boyfriend, friends, curly hair struggles, education, body image, and fashion disasters.

As far as the illustrations are concerned, I think it's important to point out that Calin isn't just a talented cartoonist, but also one who presents women's appearance and body in a realistic way, including fat and cellulite, which is very appealing to me as someone who's sick of unrealistic portrayal of women's bodies everywhere you go.

Since I very much appreciated the humor and skillful drawings, I couldn't believe it when I finished the book. This is, of course, a good thing, but I do think it could have been longer or at least contained more text with humorous encounters. Nevertheless, I would gladly buy this edition as a heartwarming present for a good friend.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a quick and fun read! The illustrations were adorable and I found some of the situations really funny and relatable. Would recommend!

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC!
Oh my god, this is hilarious!! I needed these good laughs today.
Amazing book!! I totally recommend it to everyone.

I love this collection!
It's so damn relatable! And yes, I have been waiting for this collection for years!
The artist is familiar to me as I have been following her on Instagram for a long time now. So many instances in this collection are relatable and funny when it's illustrated like that. I just wish it was more elaborate and at least 200 pages long. When a comic book is good, this always happens: I want more!
I am so going to reread this collection over and over again because this kind of relatable comic collection helps me calm down when anxiety hits unexpectedly. I am so glad I got this copy of #ILeftTheHouseToday through #NetGalley
Thank you so much! I really needed this!

Calin's collection of semi-autobiographical comics is humorous and relatable. The main character is a 20-something women with curly hair that she can never quite get under control. There are a lot of expectation vs. reality scenarios pictured in this book that are all too real...thinking contouring will make you look like a fabulous fashion model when in fact it makes you look like someone who sucks at contouring.

This is a quick read that is easy to pick up as you have spare moments since it is comprised of 1 page comics. The main character is quirky, doesn't always want to leave the house, and somewhat insecure. She is someone that a lot of people could relate to.

I recommend this book for people who are looking for a fun, light read.

This was really funny, and disturbingly accurate. Calin has an incredibly distinctive style, and her self-deprecating sense of humor makes her very relatable. Her comics somehow manage to be consistently fresh; there was little to no repetition. Recommended for young women who feel that adulting is just way too challenging sometimes.

This book is so relatable and funny! It shows curly girl problems, introvert problems and more. Just such an engaging comic book!

I've been following Cassandra on tumblr and instagram for a very long time and the book does not disappoint at all. I feel like I went through an entire "year" of feelings and seasons with her and her mind.

My favorite pages are those that have to do with curly hair (it's a real problem!!) and anything that dealt with facial angles!

*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


I have never related to a comic collection more than I did reading through this one! As a fuzzy-haired homebody who loves wearing leggings and snuggling up in massive blankets, I related so much to these comics.

The illustration style is perfect for the style of humour and the characterisation felt like it was done really well. Despite each comic being a contained story, they flowed well together so it didn't feel like a jarring reading experience at all.

Overall I would highly recommend this book, especially at the current time. It's a great little pick-me-up and I would love to read more of this author's comics.

4 out of 5 stars!

I was really surprised with how my I ended up enjoying this. I found myself chuckling and rereading panels. Really humorous and appropriately relatable content.

I am not an avid comic book reader, I can count on my fingers of one hand the number of times I have read comics. But something about this drew me in and I could not believe my luck when I was selected for an arc review.

I left the house today! comprises of hilarious snippets of the artist’s life. These were so relatable and funny, it took just half an hour to complete the whole book. I loved the way she illustrates some of the most awkward situation in the most iconically comical way possible. The artist also included close friends and her boyfriend’s responses in regards to her adorable retorts. I loved it when she illustrates the desperate attempts to have a good hairdo but the hair have plans such as being unruly and unmanageable. and when you stay in, all cozy and warm but life butts in and you need to leave the inviting comforts of your house and so on. Like I said earlier, highly relatable.

I had an amazing time reading and to sum up the whole book in just one what would be – AWESOME.

Thank you netgalley, the author and publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this book! Can relate to so many of her drawings and I had many laugh out loud moments. I follow artists like Debbie Tung, Sarah Andersen, Lucy Knisley and now Cassandra is one I will always watch for. Hilarious! Just started following on Instagram. Will be ordering for our store

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this awesome graphic novel!

This was the most enjoyable book I have read in a long time! It was made up of beautiful and hilarious illustrations, and there were several times that I actually chucked out loud. Being able to read it all in one sitting made the experience all the more fun. Each page told a different story, yet they were all connected to each other in one way or another through the characters.

I have not been into graphic novels until recently, but I absolutely loved this! I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a lovely yet funny read.

*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a review*

I thought this little graphic novel was cute. It was very short, and there really wasn't much reading involved as it was mostly pictures. The art style was VERY cute, and I found the content pretty relatable as a 22-year-old gal. I only gave it 3 stars because I like my graphic novels to have a little more substance; I would've liked to have more of a story to read rather than mainly looking at the pictures. I think anyone in their 20s would enjoy this short read, especially if they are in a relationship, and it has some cute comics about that. It's definitely a book I could see leaving on my coffee table or something to have my friends flip through when they come over for wine nights.

This is a hilarious, accurate and relatable collection of comics. I absolutely loved reading this and it could even be a cute gift for someone.

I really enjoyed this collection of comics. There were so many relatable sections (my favorite was probably the brushing your hair expectations vs reality!). The art style is simple, but that doesn't mean it's not beautifully done!

I received a free copy of this book for an unbiased review. I want to say that to explain why I am reading it early, because I have to say that the title/cover gave me a momentary pause despite already being a fan of Cassandra Calin's webcomic. (Life in 2020 mid-Pandemic anyone?)

The book, of course, has nothing about this current life in it. The book's overall feeling of light heartedness and laughter are only bolstered by the reminders that some days it's okay if the most you do is leave the house. It's okay to just get through, and I feel as though we have forgotten that in our day to day. More than ever, we need reminders such as this to just allow ourselves to feel, to give ourselves a reason to laugh, and to just say life is never what we expect, but that's okay (some of my favorite of her webcomics feature "expectation" vs "reality").

Hilarious comics paired with adorable artwork! Out of all the comics in this collection, there's at least one the reader can relate to. There were quite a few that had me actually audibly laughing because of how relatable they are. Her depiction of women trying to be their best but in the end still being little gremlins was my favorite part!

This book may well make you smile.  The cartoonist seems to have a very good (and personal) understanding of what it is like to be in one's 20s and navigating life.  There is gentle humor on topics like hair that doesn't cooperate, not being very tall, and dealing with relationships, schools and many other aspects of life.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title that made me smile.  All opinions are my own.

Quick, simple, approachable snippets. Enjoyable and relatable.
You might have run across Calin's posts on Instagram or Tapas.

I Left the House Today by contemporary artist Cassandra Calin is charming, witty, laugh-out-loud comic that is the perfect cure to Covid-19 blues!

Cassandra Calin presents a collection of hilarious renderings of completely relatable everyday life where idolized expectations are met with the humble realities of how things actually pan out! I relate to this comic on so many levels and often found myself thinking "this is so true" accompanied by a hearty belly laugh. There were strips that reminded me of things I have said, done, felt or cackled about with a friend. There is sure to be comic in this collection for everyone! 4 hoodies out of 5!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing in trade for an honest review.

I love this collection!
It's so damn relatable! And yes, I have been waiting for this collection for years!
The artist is familiar to me as I have been following her on Instagram for a long time now. So many instances in this collection are relatable and funny when it's illustrated like that. I just wish it was more elaborate and at least 200 pages long. When a comic book is good, this always happens: I want more! *Highlights:
🧦 Relatable everyday 'I-am-me' moments
👠 The its-so-not-working-on-me moments
🤸 I-am-who-i-am moments
💕 The couple moments
💯 The being-a-woman moments (I had to go through many second hand embarrassing moments while reading this 🤭) I am so going to reread this collection over and over again because this kind of relatable comic collection helps me calm down when anxiety hits unexpectedly. I am so glad I got this copy of #ILeftTheHouseToday through #NetGalley
Thank you so much! I really needed this! *This collection is coming out in June!

4 stars for this.

I laughed so much at the illustrations, there were so relatable and too cute.
I could relate to it so well. How we feel staying at home.
We always want to look like the expectation version but actually realty hits us harder i guess.

haha! Highly recommend this cute book await to pick up more from this artist.

Thank you to Netgallery and the publisher for providing me for a digital arc for my honest review.

Soooo, happy I got a chance to read this comic. After reading the description I knew it was going to be something that I just had to have. I had never heard of the artist Cassandra Calin, before reading her comic " I Left the House Today!" However, after finishing her comic, I just had to look up her Instagram account. All of the illustrations were soooo relatable, especially in the age of Instagram when unrealistic beauty expectations are just a click away. If you have never heard of her, I say drop what you're doing and go look her up you won't regret it.

Jess <3

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

I'm a massive fan of Cassandra Calin's online comics and her book is just as funny. A whole collection of her wit that I had never read. I loved it.

I know Cassandra from her tumblr and Instagram page. I love her works, her style and I think she is funny and easily show everyday problems. It illustrates well the life of youth adults, the lives of introverted people. I recognize myself in several pages.
I laughed out loud when I read this book. I really enjoyed it, it made my day!

This is such a fun, relatable, funny and really amazing book based on the depiction of the author's everyday life. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and it makes me want to read and take in more works from this author. I've actually seen her drawing before on social media and I thought it was super relatable and by off chance, I saw this book here and I knew immediately that I had to read it. So glad that I love it as a whole too. Reading this book made me realise just how much I love to read comics/graphic novel that are simple yet still captivating just like this one.

Looking at the cover, I immediately recognized the author from some of the shorts online, so I was excited to see some new ones.
My honest rating is 3.5/5. While the style is cute and funny and some comics were relatable to me, it comes down to the fact the the author and I don't have enough in common, so some comics were a "oh, okay", instead of "oh, yes, yes, me too!". However, I'm sure that many people will find a lot of things they can relate to in the book, it's just down to how different all of us can be.
I would have liked the book to be a bit more structured - maybe a common theme for the full book or thematic chapters, as it felt a bit chaotic. Also, I sometimes felt that the 4 panels were just not enough for some situations and adding just 1 or 2 more would have made it a bit nicer.
Overall, fun and a nice read.

*Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

I found this adorable book of autobiographical comics so utterly relatable. It was so enjoyable! Thank you for giving words (and beautiful illustrations) to experiences, big and small, and making others feel seen!

I loved this so much that I pre ordered the finished copy before I even completed the ARC.

The art style is so freaking cute and every comic is so relatable. They depict mostly mundane but incredibly relatable moments of the life of a young woman and her partner. I think everyone will be able to identify with at least something here regardless of gender identity. I want to hang pretty much every page on my wall and will be giving copies to many of my friends as gifts. I can definitely see this being one of those comic collections that I return to again and again for smiles and laughs.

Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely love these short comic strips from everyday struggles from a girl with curly hair. Cassandra Callin does a fantastic job of showing everyday life in such a hilarious light, it's an uplifting read for all of us at home and serves as a motivation to find joy and something fun in the small moments of everyday life.
Thank you Netgalley for letting me see this book ahead of time
To the author: keep making more books illustrating your everyday life!

This was so delightful! Calin's comics are funny, relatable, and downright real. I will definitely be checking out any future work from her and following her on social media. Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this title before its release date.

I've been following Cassandra Calin's Instagram account for a while now. Her comics are hilarious and relatable; besides, the art is really good so the stories are highly enjoyable.
With this book I expected to see comics that hadn't been published before; and even though there were some, I was expecting more. And I have to admit I felt kinda lost sometimes because the pages didn't have a title. When you see her comics on her social media accounts, she adds a caption to help you understand the context. However, in this book I found none and I can understand why some new readers are confused.

Overall, I still recommend this book. I'd love to see a full graphic novel by Cassandra in the future, but I still think this collection of comics are worth a read.

This was so cute! Would make a great gift for a female in their late 20s. So many of these had me laughing out loud. I thought it was really relatable, and a nice touch that it seemed like it was progressing in a timely order. Would recommend.

I swear I felt like these comics were written for or about me! Thick curly hair that has a life of its own? Yep! Nearly 30 and still loving Harry Potter? Absolutely. There are so many funny and relatable comics that you just feel seen. Check these out if you need a laugh! Thanks for the advanced copy NetGalley.

I know the key word is "monetize – monetize – monetize" but can we have a moratorium on people dumping comics online with the aim to get a book deal, thus forcing their biggest fans to see everything a second time in order to find some new content, and thus forcing the rest of the world to wonder what the heck the fuss is about? Or can we at least have a moratorium on doing so for the great majority trying it (on) who don't have the quality and talent on offer here? For this was a real surprise, considering its origins.

There's a great talent on these pages – yes, the main character can look a little Nemi-eyed at times, but the quality in the illustration here is generally a heckalot better than expected. And it's not all 'look at me, I like duvet days' introspection, either. The wordless comics about the character's cleavage are guaranteed laughs, as are some regarding her on-going bad hair issues. This is someone whose worst nightmare is seeing a spider, and having it vanish while fetching her boyf to remove it, and whose will-power is such that she will take an age to crumble a bit of sushi in her chopsticks, rather than deign to ask for cutlery. She's small, she can seldom find clothes that fit, she's possibly too damned cute to get the sympathy some of this is requesting, but of all the examples of this kind of book – sparsely-worded, three-panel yucks in plotless formation – this is the one I would most happily revisit. Four and a half stars.

I follow Cassandra on Instagram and love her little comics. This is a collection of those about anything really. They are super relatable, I loved that every single page I could remember and exact moment that the same thing happened to me. Also, it was consistently hilarious and the art style was beautiful. My only complaints are that most of the comics I have seen before on her Instagram account and they are in a random order, they don't make a story all together, which is the point I guess but I wanted like a story/for it to make sense together.

I loved these comics. The art style was great and funny. The comics were really relatable as well. I definitely read some and thought “that’s so me”.

I have no clue how I didn’t know about Cassandra’s work before reading this ARC, but as a Canadian I am ashamed. I’m normally not one for graphic novels, but oh my god this one was extremely cute, funny and relatable. I found myself laughing out loud on multiple occasions and thinking about how much I relate to it daily (especially the harsh reality of painful periods and being far from perfect). I’m extremely interested in checking out her debut and I’ve just followed her Instagram where she has so much more relatable content. I am in LOVE with her work and I cannot wait to see more from her.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

This was perfection. So incredibly relatable and funny that I had to read it twice in a row. There were so many parts that made me laugh out loud.

I've been really enjoying the comic collections of web comics that have been coming out as of late, so as soon as I saw this one I wanted to pick it up. There are so many of these comics that were relatable and real. It was so nice to see these comics which could take such awkward everyday moments and find humor in them. I also really liked Calin's art style, it's clear that she has a range when it comes to her art and utilizes in order to create her comics. All in all it was hilarious and so easy to connect to that I flew through it.

"I Left the House Today" by Cassandra Calin was exactly what I needed this weekend. I have been following Cassandra Calin's comics on instagram for a few years now and was delighted to see she is publishing a collection!

I was laughing and smiling through almost the whole book. These little snippets of her life are at times so relatable to my own. I feel seen, as a fellow introvert just trying to get by in the big world. My favorite part of her comics is how they're usually only 4 frames, but tell a story. This collection is the epitome of being a woman in middle class United States.

The timing of this collection coming out is eerily perfect, since most of us can't leave our homes. I can't wait to check out her first collection of comics!

***Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
I Left the House Today was hilarious and very real to me. I could relate to a lot of the first world problems Cassandra Calin writes about. Her illustrations are spot on. I especially loved the Expectation and Reality pictures.

I’ve stumbled upon this artist a couple times on Instagram and I’m definitely about to go follow! These are the most relatable comics I have ever seen! I loved how she didn’t glaze over and sugarcoat life. It’s raw and natural and so REAL! Read this if you’re feeling alone or need a smile!

I left the house today! is an incredibly relatable and beautiful set of comics that were have you laughing out loud and wondering who has been watching your life!

I really enjoyed reading this book and will be keeping an eye out for more from Calin in the future.

This graphic novel is from the collection of "my heart wants more" because I really loved it and read it without having a break. It's so cute, well-detailed and drawn and I loved it with all my heart!!

Great for fans of Catana Comics and every day life humor. Coincidentally timed with the Coronavirus epidemic. I might give this to people on the day that we're set free from lock down! It's very light and easy, and a nice escape into a world where the worst that can happen is an ill-timed period or a bad hair day.

This was a really enjoyable read, I laughed out loud several times and made a lot of screenshots to share with my female friends :) the depicted situations are funny, cute, and most of them are 100% relatable. I liked the drawings too and even the marital-life-moments! I would warmly recommend this quick read for a good laugh and a pleasant moment overall.

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this advanced reader copy.

I've come across Cassandra Calins' work on Instagram plenty of times and I always found it relatable and so funny! I stumbled upon this book on NetGalley and I didn't hesitate before requesting it!
The comics are simple and deal with everyday troubles as in the anxiety one can experience by leaving the house! Ultimately, I understand that feeling and this book made me feel understood and I can't hide I laughed A LOT to some of the comics! I loved the little cameos by her boyfriend and friends! Also, my favorite strips where the ones around the Halloween season!

It's one light and enjoyable read for everyone! My only problem was that it was too short! But then again she's always busy creating art on Instagram as well, so it makes sense. I'll definitely read this again and come back to it from time to time and if you are in need of some laughs, then check this out!

The first book I finished in May was a comic from Netgalley all about the author's thoughts, everyday life and the struggles that most of us can relate to as women (and humans in general). I absolutely adored the simple but hilarious illustrations throughout the comic and how relatable it was. The short and easy comic had me snort laughing a few times because it was just so relatable, funny and very entertaining. I would highly recommend it as a quick and funny read that I think we all need at this time!

Oh my gosh! This was so cute and relatable. If you know, you know. The comics were short and funny. Cassandra speaks for all women. Hahaha.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was quite familiarized with her art style/artwork but, when I requested this, I did not know it would be her, so that's a nice surprise. She is quite famous for the hole "expectation vs reality" thing, and we do see a lot of that in here.
I liked this collection so much, everything she put in here is V E R Y relatable like I've never thought "same" this many times before haha. I highly recommend this, especially if you're in need of a laugh.

Yep, I giggled. And whispered "girl, same!" multiple times. Definitely took my mind off of everything that's been going on in the world.
Seriously considering getting a physical copy when it comes out in June.

Very funny and cute story. Absolutely relatable and comforting. I really enjoyed the story and the characters! So funny and cute.

At first I thought that an author had quickly written, edited and published some work during the COVID-19 pandemic isolation of 2020, but I soon realised that she’s just another person, like myself, who never left the house anyway!

What a truly fantastic book. I’ve not read a graphic novel or a book of comics before and I tell you with 100% honestly this one was truly well received. The artwork is phenomenal and on a scale of talent i’ve never seen before, the stories and comics are relatable beyond any way I can describe, and it had me laughing the whole way through. Even my partner was agreeing how accurate it depicted our life and relationship!

A truly enjoyable read, something different for me, that got the author an instant ‘follow’ on instragram. I need more! Can’t wait to read it again and again.

Thank you to Netgalley for having this book available for all to read post-publishing date.

5/5 stars.

I really loved this comic book! 90% of the comics were so relatable, I laughed at every page. This is a really cute quick and light read

This book is adorable. It is filled with cute, funny and relatable comics from Cassandra Calin. I follow her on Instagram so I was excited to see this book. The illustrations are simple and adorable. I mean yes I am also an introvert that hates leaving the house and can’t follow current beauty trends.
Thanks to Netgalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Cassandra Calin for this arc.

I already follow the artist on social media so it was a nice surprise to find a compilation of some of her cartoons. I Left the House Today! features short cartoons that are relatable, hilarious, with commentary that pokes fun at unrealistic beauty expectations and the daily struggles of women. Lovely illustrations and so fun to read.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McGeel Publishing for providing a free ARC

I absolutely loved this laugh out loud hilarious book. Being an introvert, I truly related to a lot of the comics! Hilarious.

Such a funny and relatable collection of little comics. I laughed out loud a lot, and had a dozen 'that me' moments. I honestly wish this book was twice as long!

Additionally, the style of drawing is lovely. Very simple, but also right on point to convey the point.

A couple of days ago I was scrolling through Instagram and I found some cute and funny short comics. I enjoyed them so much while I was reading and I had no idea that the author, and the comic itself, was so popular!
'I Left the House Today' is the second book by Cassandra Calin and it is SO GOOD! It is such a fun reading. The daily situations are very relatable! I love comics like that. I laugh so much when the main character did things that I sure did as well. I certainly will recommend to all my friends.

A fun and humorous book to read .

It told us that sometimes it is good to be out from the house if necessary . If we left house or out from our comfort zone . We explore more new things , learn new things and meet new people as well .

But, it is also good to be home and stay at home as well . After all , home sweet home .

A good read as well during this pandemic phase .

Stay safe . Stay home . Take care everyone.

Thanks Netgalley for makes this book available to be read . =)

Never having read anything by Cassandra Calin, I was instantly drawn in to her funny, relatable and real struggles as a woman in her 20s. I can definitely relate to the harsh reality of painful periods and expectations versus reality in the world of beauty. I found myself laughing out loud on multiple occasions because she is spot on with so many daily life struggles – eating with chopsticks and clogging the shower drain with her hair were two of my favorite. I’m looking forward to following her on social media and seeing more of her adorable content! Thank you to Netgalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing and Cassandra Calin for an ARC of this graphic novel.

Thank you NetGalley for providing this arc for review.

I left the house is a super cute relatable comic that I love. I follow her on her social media and as soon as I saw this, I had to read it immediately. I love how honest and funny she is and maybe because I have curly hair… the struggle is real!

What a funny and cute book.
This book is told in comic format and it tells stories about day to day life.
The reality one not the expectation one of course.
Nowadays, when you see people on social media living perfect life, and all rainbows, it is hard to not see yourself as a bit less. But book like this, that shows the real life of most people are the ones that I always always love. This book is like a friend. I am laughing and grinning with it a lot. hahaha.
A real gem!

I went into I Left the House Today! by Cassandra Calin with no expectations, and finished it feeling pleasantly surprised. I’ll admit, I’m not much of a comic reader, but the title intrigued me as I totally wish I could leave the house right now! The collection of semi-autobiographical comics following a college-aged girl tackling the modern-day annoyances, challenges, and joys of living, is honestly refreshing.

As I flew through the short strips, I found myself chuckling at how utterly relatable some of them were. A few touched on parts of my life I had no idea other people experienced!! To say I screenshotted a few to send to my friends would be an understatement.

Although not every strip will send you into a fit of giggles, the sheer relatability is almost heartwarming. I would definitely recommend this collection to anyone looking for a smile or a quick laugh!

I love Cassandra Calin's work and I am so happy that I got a chance to read this collection.

This is a collection of her webcomics and even though I have already seen most of them, I loved reading this. Cassandra's work can always make me laugh, even if I'm in a bad mood. The comics are just so adorable and the artwork is really cute.
Note: the comics are in random order so if you are expecting a cohesive story this is not it. It's basically an "episode" per page. But I would recommend giving her comics a try. Go check out her social media and see if it is something you might like.

I adored this collection of comics! When I started this book I hadn't seen the authors social media so I wasn't familiar with her work, however since finishing it I haven't stopped. This collection is just so fun, cute and completely relateable. It was also so funny. I am not always the biggest fan of humour comics but this one you couldn't help but smile.

Highly, highly recommend.

es, yes, yes, yes, YES!!!

This little comic collection was just what I needed to read tonight. I really do hate the word relatable, but it just fits so well for this entire book. Countless times I showed my boyfriend certain pages, claiming “it me!”

The art style was great, and I instantly felt the need to find the author on IG to see more and support her work.

If you like comic style drawings, are an introvert, have periods or just want something really good to ‘read’ - check this one out.

This is such a fun collection of comics from Cassandra. I have fallen her on Instagram for many years and always love seeing her new insights into the life of being a young woman. The comics are drawn simply to draw attention to the funniest moments and my favorites tend to be the facial expressions or the silly antics Cassandra gets into. I found myself laughing out loud many times even though most of these I had seen before.All in all, totally worth a read.

"I Left the House Today!" is an explosion of funny and relatable content. This was my first Cassandra Calin book that I've read but I've followed her comics through social media and having a full book of them was like being giving a gift.The comics are short and to the point. I really felt like could relate to a lot of them. There were a few comics that left me feeling a little confused but overall I really enjoyed reading this book.

It feels like the perfect coffee table book and I honestly can't wait to own a physical copy of this book so I can flip through it whenever I need a pick me up!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me a copy of "I Left the House Today!" in exchange for an honest review.

Review to be posted on 17th May on blog/goodreads.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review!

I just LOVE Cassandra Calin's art and comics, I follow her on Tapastic and read her comics immediately when they come out. I also got one of her books at home and I am looking forward to adding this book to my collection when it comes out. I know that my husband would also love it as he is also a fan.

First up I love the title and the introduction, especially the last sentence: "This book will give you an insight on what it's like to try your best to be a normal human being - and actually leaving your house from time to time."

And then the comics start and while I knew most of them I still had so much fun seeing Cassandra do her things, live her life, along with her boyfriend, do work and university stuff. There was a lot that was highly relatable to me and that had me glad I am not the only one who had this happening to them. Like brushed hair is nice and all, but my hair generally either poofs up or gets so static I zap everything the whole day. :P Making a knot of your hair... how do people do that???? Spending your money on puppies and then drowning in a sea of them = the dream. Sometimes I wish I could bring my bed with me when going to stuff (well.. these days I am not going anywhere). And there was more. I had so much fun reading this one and I laughed a lot, which was just what I needed as well, while I am writing this I feel not too happy. My mental health has really taken a big hit since March. So this is just perfect to read. Something to distract me. Something to make me laugh.

I just love her art style!

All in all, I LOVED this book. It was hilarious, relatable, sweet, cute, and I would highly recommend it.

3.5 It is a collection of short comic stories. It's a quick read. Prepare to laugh and start thinking that is totally me. The representations are so relatable. Her expectations and reality comparison are so on point with the day to day life, you'll enjoy it. It's fun and reminds you that you're not alone in those day to day situations.

I love this artist, so I was already going into reading this collection of comics, knowing what to expect, and I was not disappointed! I love how relatable each comic is. Every new page I thought of someone else who would love the particular scene. The art is funny and eye-catching, and it never fails to make me laugh.

All I need to say is it's Cassandra, I'll like her content immediately. I've been following her for years and I'm really proud of her for making this book. It has the same tone as her comics from her socials. It fully captures the 20 y.o. curly-haired introverts and the tiny pet peeves or silly things they do. This is a collection of various comic pages, but I wish it at least had a consistent story told throughout these random jokes instead of repetitive frizzy hair jokes. That would have been more intriguing and would have some sort of impact on the reader. But maybe this is just me wanting everything to make sense at the end. But for what this book is [a coffee-table book] it's pretty well done from the art style to the jokes to the editing of this book. I would recommend it if you have a small amount of time to kill.

In a world where extroverts reign supreme, I Left the House Today! is the perfect compilation of comics that chronicle the trials and tribulations of the typical homebody living in the world. Each page includes a highly-relatable, independent series of four pictures, making this the perfect book for Millennial to binge in one sitting or peruse between loads of laundry. However, the haphazard order of the comics may benefit from some organization to allow for topic-based pickings if desired. Overall, I Left the House Today! is the perfect book to help us pause and celebrate the smaller, sometimes awkward moments of this adventure called life.

I have always adored Cassandra Calin's comics. I was sure I would love this collection, and I did!

It seems a little eerie and almost funny, reading it during this lockdown when we really cannot step out of the house.
As always, the comics were fun, punchy and harmless.
One thing that Cassandra does great in her work is create realistic depiction of the bodies - she keeps an eye for details (like how a dress actually looks when we wear it versus how the brands expect us to look)
Kudos on that! I'll always keep coming back to her work!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a very relatable and funny book of comics. The pictures are simple yet made me laugh. Great book!

This was a cute fun relatable read. I enjoyed the artwork. This is only my second graphic novel I have read but look forward to reading more.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! I found myself laughing out loud at so many pages of this! I sent little pictures and moments of this book to so many of my friends while reading this. In general, I always seem to just love any books by Andrews McMeel Publishing. It was a quick read, which can be really nice during this quarantine time right now.

I really enjoyed the style of the art in this book. I would love to read more from this author!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this advance copy.

I love webcomics like these! This collection was fun to read too. I'll have to look up the author and find her other work. This book was a good mix or silly pages and pages that manage to have a humorous look at things like mental health issues.

I would definitely purchase a copy of this book for my personal collection.

Recommended: yes
for people who have enjoyed her comics on social, for women who enjoy short comics that are #relatable, for anyone looking for a little smile

Thoughts:
If you follow her on Instagram or have otherwise seen her comics, then you can expect more of the same art style and humour. For those new to Cassandra Calin, YOU'RE IN FOR A FUN TIME! Mostly short 4-panel comics or expectations vs reality side by side comparisons, these are everyday issues most people run into. Her comics probably do appeal to women more since she writes about her experiences like menstruating, trying to find comfortable clothes, and attempts at hair styling. Men will probably get a laugh too, but honestly I could also see a lot of them scratching their heads or cringing in horror as they learn things they never knew about the female mind and body. 😂

For new content, there are definitely comics from her social sharings in here that I recognized. I'm not sure if any are exclusive to the book, but it was about half ones I'd seen and half ones that were new to me. The arc follows roughly a year in her life, with some seasonal and school based comics.

I loved this book! This is a new-to-me author and I thought she was funny, witty and I really enjoyed her illustrations. My favorite were the expectation vs. reality comics - so relatable!

3 stars.

This was an adorable and cute childhood book. I found many scenarios relatable and could remember the awkwardness of those times as a young woman.

This is a fun collection of anecdotes. It spans multiple instances of things that every normal woman goes through regularly. There is no central theme, and it includes a lot of the artist’s panels.

I follow her on Instagram, and a lot of the panels featured here were already on it which was a little repetitive for someone like me but an excellent way for someone new to get acquainted with her work. This contained a lot more in the pages than some of the other comics I have read recently, and that is a bonus. It is real and straightforward to understand the underlying emotions involved in being that girl in the pictures. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to have her collection at hand ready for perusal at a moment’s notice.

I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

I found this collection of webcomics to be an enjoyable quick and easy read. I appreciated Calin's cute art style and ability to make seemingly mundane events (like periods or curly hair struggles) humorous. This would make for a nice coffee table book or something to pick up when you're feeling down/in-between heavier reads.

This was a very short and sweet read. I have liked the author’s online presence for a very long time so I was happy to have a collection of her work in one place. However, because of the format it feels weird giving this a star rating, so I rated based on my enjoyment. Its a really cute and funny collection of comics, perfect to just browse and reset your mind when you need a pick me up.

This was hilarious!I related to this far too much.
There were a few panels I didn't connect with, but most of them felt like she was reading my mind!
I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a giggle and/or emotional validation of your inner feels.
Much thanks goes out to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing & Cassandra Calin for my DRC.

Oh my lordy this was absolutely the best comic about everyday life that I have read and I want a physical copy as soon as possible! I don't often ever laugh or cry when reading books or graphic novels and I laughed out loud multiple times reading this one. So much of it was so relatable to life as a girl in her twenties and I think that was very key to my enjoyment of it. With the main character being in the same age bracket, as well as everything about birthdays, university, beauty, parents who can't use technology, relationships, emotions and more, this meant I was able to relate the comics to my personal experiences and I loved it. I would absolutely love to read anything else Cassandra Calin has produced and I highly recommend those wanting a light and fun read to give it a go.

I've been a fan of Cassandra Calin's web comics for ages and it's nice to see a new collection! She is always so funny to me when she draws about girly struggles, like taming crazy hair, the dreaded boob sweat and expectations vs. reality!

Thanks to the publishers for sharing this one. I like Cassandra's drawing style, and some of the comics I found very relateable. My full review appears on Weekend Notes.

I LOVED THIS HAHAHAHAHAHA
Thanks to the publisher for giving me a free copy of this one!

This is by far one of mynew favourites! It was funny, I laughed out loud at times and it was the most relatable thing I've ever read in life haha.
The art was also super good! Like I LOVE IT! It's super pretty and really has its sparks.
The scenarios were so hilarious that I was laughing so often about certain pages. You know when you make a good comic when most of the pages don't even have words on it but you can just relate to it so much.

I'll definitely be following this author and her works because I ended this one and was like "Noooooo! I need mooooore."

Absolutely amazing!

I've read a few graphic novels in a similar genre over the last couple of years, so I was a bit concerned that Calin's take on adulting and other challenges might feel repetitive. But, I was pleasantly surprised. The art style is playful and quite striking. The self-deprecating humour of the author also made this collection of comics stand out from the rest. While there is undoubtedly some repetition (everyone has a tendency to love staying home and streaming TV, etc.), Calin still offers a fresh perspective on womanhood that makes you feel a lot better about having days when you're just an anxious ball of nerves.

I'd like to thank the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this comic through netgalley.

This was my first time reading a comic and I loved every bit of it! I think that this was exactly what I needed right now considering how uncertain the situation out there is.

The comic features a collection of situations which are pretty much universal. The illustrations are so relatable yet creative and capture the essence of every day life perfectly! I liked how Cassandra Calin didn't hesitate to throw some shade here and there. And last but not the least, the comic gave me quite some laughs and I totally recommend it to anyone who's in search of something light hearted!

I had not yet read Ms. Calin's webcomic or earlier book, so I just picked this up based on the title. There are days when leaving the house is an accomplishment for many of us anxious-types. I was delighted to laugh along in sympathy with a number of the comics in this collection. Most of her struggles are universal to anyone and many perfectly express the beauty frustrations of women. Her drawing style is charming, with black ink lines reminiscent of the 1930's. Recommended for fans of comics or women's stories.

A cute series of comic strips about the struggles and quirkiness of being an introvert, a girl and overall somebody who prefers to stay at home over going out and socialising. I follow Cassandra Calin’s comics online and generally think she makes light-hearted, funny and relatable comics. The book is not as laugh-out-loud funny as I expected, but still quite cute, relatable, beautifully illustrated and definitely worth it if you are a fan of her work. I especially enjoy her “expectations vs. reality” comic strips. I’ll definitely check out her first book as well.

I loved the introduction - humour is first world problems.

I really did enjoy the self-depreciating humour in this webcomic turned book. The illustrations were fun and the situations were extremely relatable (dresses with pockets!)!

A cute book that would be a fun gift.

If I didn't know any better, and if I had curly dark hair, I would have sworn Cassandra Calin was illustrating my life. Super relatable, both in terms of our current shelter in place situation and life before COVID, these humorous and adorably drawn comics about everyday moments in the author/illustrator's life run the gamut from the problems with bras, to women's fashion, general melancholy, how hard mornings are, and the comfort of a good blanket.

I have been a fan of Cassandra's work on Facebook for a long time! These comics are relatable, funny, and cute. A lot of (expectation vs reality) comics, and fear of dealing with people and many comics about the struggles of dealing with people and the world in general. I loved it.

I thank Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the digital ARC.

Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

I Left the House Today is a hilarious collection of the most relatable short comics I've ever seen. I was cackling the entire time!

I love Cassandra's art style, and her unapologetic peek inside of the world of women. Everything from periods and leg hair, to body image and the expectations we feel toward are appearance are touched upon. Halfway through, I was already preordering the paperback. I can't wait to check out more of her work.

I absolutely loved this book. Surely, now with the covid-19 virus going on, a lot of these comics were so relatable. The drawing style was so perfect and detailed.

I simply love Cassandra Calin! This book is the breath of fresh air we need in these days of Corona style staying at home. This talented young artist did it again, she pictured funny and not so funny situations that many of us will find relatable.

One thing I always stop to admire and appreciate beside the humour of the comics, is the style: it’s versatile and consistent at the same time, and the way the different emotions and expressions are portrayed is priceless.

If you need a laugh, if you want to feel and know that you are not alone – this is the book for you.

* I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. *

Cassandra Calin's comics are always about daily life things, and it makes it even more enjoyable to read. The art style is so good too. So, if you don't know what to do, I suggest you read this funny comic.

I've been following Cassandra on social media for several years now and I've always loved her drawing style and the content of her comics.
This one is highly enjoyable and very relatable!
I'm glad I got to read it in advance, would 100% recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC!!

Hilarious and relatable comics about one young woman's life, relationships, and day-to-day humorous musings on why it's good to leave the house sometimes—and when it's better to stay home.

OMG this was book was so damn good !! I could connect with this book right from the first page and the illustrations were so cute. Highly recommended for a fun lighthearted read.

This was the cutest thing ever! It was such a quick little read but it made me laugh out loud. It was relatable...maybe a little too much, but honestly so funny. The art was adorable and so well done. I love that it took you through literal seasons and also seasons of life and just every day things that girls deal with in a super comical way. It's nice to have a little chuckle over the things we might think of as annoying in our lives.

💁🏻‍♀️

*Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with an early copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own*

I loved it, I managed to identify myself in almost all comics.
I've always loved Cassandra’s drawings.
This comic is, in my opinion, perfect, I loved reading it and I recommend it !!!

A very cute and relatable comic strip compilation.

The author takes every day life occurrences, and draws them in the form of funny and charming comic strips.

As a female, I can definitely relate to all the incidences portrayed in these comic strips.

They are quite humorous and quirky. The illustrations are also really cute. I love the way the author draws the comics.

Would definitely recommend this book for an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC :)

I've been following Cassandra on Instagram for a long time now. Lots of the comics were familiar in this book, I only find some new ones but I liked them nevertheless.
I didn't really find any logic in the order of the comics and I missed that. It'd be great to have some bigger categories for the comics or something.

They were all relateable and funny, and I always loved her work. So if you are in need of a good laugh or someone to understand your problems, then this is for you.

An adorable graphic novel. It's amazing how a simple drawing can make you nod your head in agreement and laugh out loud.

This was a cute little book and several made me smile. Some of the cartoons I couldn't relate to but most I could. The author is hilarious!

absolutely love this comic series each page has a different little story and it really reminded me in my own life it's in black and white which is very entertaining to me and simplistic.Instead of having a lot of color to tell the story it really does tell the story with the pictures.

I enjoyed this as a quick read! I wasn't familiar with the author's work prior to picking this up but I enjoy her style and sense of humor. I felt like I related to many of comics and even the ones I didn't were still enjoyable. Perfect little read for quarantine reading and a much needed laugh.

I Left the House Today! is so relatable. This book made my introvert heart so happy. I giggled throughout the different scenarios. The illustrations are so cute. This would make a great gift for the besties. Thanks Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this title.

A funny and relatable look at the foibles of everyday life as a young woman. For fans of Sarah's Scribbles.

As always Cassandra brings you the most relatable content, from hair struggles to just wanting to be a burrito in bed all day in order to avoid people. Its enjoyable comic collection you wouldn't get tired of.My favorite part is expectations versus reality because my God the struggle is real especially for coily/curly hair.
This collection is perfect for online fans and newbies alike. if you need a good chuckle pick this up!
This is a review copy from the publisher received via Netgalley all opinions are mine

It is a bit scary how much I connected to this comic. Whether it is about relationships, looks, not feeling your best, or the ridiculous amount of hair in a shower drain, everyone can find relatable moments in these comics. I like that the comics are simplistic in not having a ton of background and being black and white. This really draws the reader to the character and even with few words they understand the situation. I am a huge fan of literary elements and the author knows her way around hyperboles and metaphors among various devices to help provide humor yet reality through her images. If you want a quick, light-hearted read that will pull you in and leave you with a smile on your face check out this book!!

I already knew Cassandra Calin's work online and although the title is kind of ironic in the current state of the world, it's a very realistic and funny portrayal of introverts and people who work from home. The book is all made of those common daily situations that make you think that you're the only person who goes through that – and that's so not true. It's dramatic and so funny, and exactly what I needed to read today. If you like Sarah Andersen or Debbie Tung's work, you'll laugh and love Cassandra's too.

Readers both on NetGalley and Goodreads were hyping up this book and I was sitting here like "no way it's that good." I WAS WRONG.

This book is an absolute delight. It's got a simple premise, the book is pretty much a collection of short comics (no more than 4 panels) that feature and sometimes exaggerate real life moments. Cassandra's art style is simple and often hilarious, and each comic tells a complete story. I found myself laughing out loud while reading this and just having the time of my life. It's engaging, funny, and joyous. I didn't know the author before reading this, but now I want to know more! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a pick-me-up or a smile!

Thank you so much Netgalley and the publisher for providing me a free copy in exchange of my honest review!

It was SO CUTE and reletable!! I have always loved Cassandra's style and have been following her instagram for the funny comics and this collection did its justice!
So funny, includes all the happy, awkward and meh moments of life we can all relate!
Read it if you need to get out from a reading slump :)

I don’t read graphic novels often, but I’m so glad I read this one! Every single page made me laugh or giggle, and it was so relatable! I loved every second of reading it, and I will recommend this to everyone!

Yesterday I read this amazing comic by an artist I follow for quite some time on Instagram already.
Her comics are hilarious and make my day better every time I see one!
Especially as a girl and one with curly hair as well, her comics are even more relatable since they often include struggles as a woman or with your curly hair that won't behave the way you want it too.
I think her comics are so funny because they are 100% accurate and true!
I'm really in love with this and I'm going to reread it soon!
I can reccomend this to every girl out there, take a little time and look trough this book, it's really worth the time.
5/5 stars

I realized that my notes/ keywords for this book review are almost exactly the ones from the synopsis... this book really was hilarious and relatable. This graphic novel is a collection of comics from a webseries, which I had not read until now. The collection is full of hilarious moments about being a female and also dealing with life struggles, one of which is leaving the house. Cassandra shares her issues with curly frizzy hair, her love of food and sleep and her life in these comics.

The comic themselves are pretty simplistic, no color, inked with no other fill. They have a good amount of detail and are quick and easy to read through a few or the whole collection, should you choose to. They range from comics with speech bubble to only visual representations and everything in between.

Overall this was a very fun read about adulting struggles and introvert struggles that really resonated with me. I would happily own and gift this book to my crazy friends and family members.

I absolutely loved the art style of this and it was cute and relatable in a lot of parts, though I’m not particularly fashion/make up knowledgeable 😂 I still enjoyed looking at it though.

This is super relatable and I feel seen. Short and sweet, these comics sketch out all those little everyday-things that are either hilarious, dumb or plain annoying, but with a sprinkle of humour that just makes it so happy. Laughed, cackled and snorted "same" or "it meeee" like I was paid to do it. Would've been a solid 5-star if it was a bit longer, that's the only grievance I had.

This was a cute, fun, light-hearted read. The comics are quite relatable, I'd say 95% of them were things myself, my spouse, or my friends have said, and it was so funny to see how she illustrated these everyday moments. I showed a handful of the panels to my husband as I was reading and we had some good laughs. I was a little sad when I got to the end of this little book, I'll be keeping an eye out for her comics in the future!

This collection of comics will appeal to introverts, homebodys, college students, and probably more people than anticipated now that we're all spending a little too much time at home. 🙃 Fans of Sarah's Scribbles and Catana Comics will want to check this out!

This was cute! I always enjoy Cassandra's comics a lot, and I luckily hadn't seen at least half or so of these. Cassandra Calin's style is so cute, and the little stories in the comics are really relatable for a lot of people, especially readers who menstruate (there are a lot of little jokes about periods that are honestly hilarious and so miserably accurate). All in all, I just had a really good time reading this and definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys this artist's work in general!

A lovely lighthearted graphic novel about the life of a girl. Some of the comics were funny and relatable. Some made me laugh - the one on the plane is definitely me! A nice easy read!

I was not previously familiar with Calin's work so I wasn't sure if I would like her comedy style. Luckily I thought this book was hilarious! Most of the gags featured in it are self-deprecating but still remain light-hearted and relatable. Calin definitely has a talent for capturing expressions, and I loved her comedic timing and raw honesty. Multiple strips in this collection were laugh-out-loud hilarious and I was sad to realize I had finished reading the last page. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers looking for humourous titles!

Very cute book. It's something you could reopen at any point and find it relatable. I would buy this as a coffee table book because it's super cute and a nice conversation piece. I also feel like the artist is really well known online so it'd be nice to own a piece of her work in print!

Really cute and endearing slice of life comics with a very clean art style, although I sort of feel bad about how bad the author/artist feels about her body. In a daily webcomic I can see it being cute and endearing, but it's a bit overwhelming in a collection. The comics about relationships, sleeping, spiders introversion, and snow were funny, and I really respect her ability to dive into the messiness of expectations and bodies (swimsuit shopping sucks for everyone, hairs popping up in strange places and maddening, and her comics about her period are frank and honest and might be uncomfortable if she didn't look so unflinchingly at the rest of her life). Fun and it'll be interesting to see how her comic sensibility evolves.

Cassandra Calin's "I Left the House Today!" is a delightful compilation of her short comics. They illustrate daily life so so well and are wonderful to read for a humbling laugh!

I enjoy following Cassandra on socials and was delighted by this book, especially in the time of quarantine, where we really can't leave the house! Cute comics that reflect the absurdity and truth of life, I especailly enjoyed the one where she is wearing the Hogwarts sorting hat and wishes for Gryffindor, only for the sorting hat to tell her: give it up, you're 30 years old! I felt that, and also wish I could be in a Hogwarts house! 🤣 Recommended, 14+.

I liked the art style in the graphic novel and really liked the whole thing really. I related to a lot of the things in this.

"Hilarious and relatable comics about one young woman's life, relationships, and day-to-day humorous musings on why it's good to leave the house sometimes - and when it's better to stay home.

Cassandra Calin’s ability to document the hilarity of relatable everyday events in a series of webcomics has generated a huge following on social media. This beautifully illustrated compendium of first-person comics about the trials of the single life, school, stress, junk food, shaving, and maintaining a healthy self-image. Cassandra Calin's comics frequently highlight the humorous gap between expectations and reality, especially when it comes to appearance and how much she can accomplish in one day. This book is funny, lighthearted, introspective, and artistically stunning - the perfect gift for young women, recent graduates, and anyone who might need a little comedic incentive to leave the house today."

If you were able to leave the house today without losing it, I applaud you!

I thought this was filled with very cute and relatable comics. I feel like this is the perfect comic for every girl because I'm pretty sure most girls can relate to almost all of the things depicted in this book.

This is a quick read but really fun to flip through.

This was a super adorable book! I've been following Cassandra Calin on Instagram forever so it was awesome to see her comics all in one place like this. They are super relatable and I loved each one!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC for an honest review.

Yes! It's time for another graphic novel by Cassandra Calin, and I could not be more excited! Not only do I love her work (and style), but I feel like I Left The House Today! Couldn't have come at a better (or more ironic) time.

I Left The House Today! Is all about little day to day events, but told in that comical way that I've come to love and expect from Cassandra Calin. Her character is so cute and quirky, and so completely relatable.

That is one of the many reasons I adore her comics so much. Other reasons include her tone, and the fact that she's willing to cover just about anything through her comics. Okay, the subtext (maintaining a healthy outlook on life – and about yourself) is also very much appreciated.

I would have loved this collection no matter what, if I'm being honest. The little jokes here and there about a quirky girl going about her life, dealing with the daily stuff in absurdly cute ways. It's all perfect. But the timing is what made me love it more than ever. Anybody stuck at home right now during social isolation probably knows exactly what I'm talking about here. It's a ray of sunshine – a reminder of what it will be like once again when we can all leave our houses. But seriously, I know that the timing wasn't planned, even so, it was so delightful to have something that made me smile so much.

Now onto the artwork itself! I love Cassandra Calin's style. She's capable of both incredibly detailed drawings, as well as quick little sketches. Both of them come to play in her series, but usually she's found this perfect balance between the two. It's both endearing and amusing, and thus perfect for the character she has brought to the page.

I have seen the works of the comic writer on social media before. I enjoy her strips. This book is collection of some of her strips. It is enjoyable as always.

I love and follow Cassandra, and looked forward to this collection. It is a delightful little book of comics–especially enjoyed the expectations vs reality scenes!

This was such an adorable read! I was smiling and laughing too much at the illustrations as they were too cute and relatable. Cassandra Calin was able to make me feel that I am not alone in my daily struggles. Something I picked up from several pages of this book is that we always choose to believe in our high expectations, but in the end, reality (whether it is a positive or a negative thing) hits us very hard. Although there were a few panels I didn't connect to, nevertheless, it certainly feels like she was reading my mind because of how accurate and relatable it is. I surely had the greatest time reading and witnessing Calin's art.

I absolutely adore this book! There are so many parts where i can relate to the characters and there are some parts that made me laugh so hard haha. I wish this were longer!

Cassandra Caitlin does a great job capturing the little realities of life. This book made me laugh and also feel a little too seen 🤣. It's definitely a short read but a book I'd reread whenever I need a pick me up. My favorites are the expectations vs reality posts. It'd be a great gift for your favorite homebody!

**I received a pre-publication digital version of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**

I loved this! The art style is cute, but the author/artist still manages to get the feeling of grossness across so well. I thought this was going to be a book cracking jokes about being an introverted hermit, but I was surprised by the range of topics covered. The content is very relatable, especially as a mid-20s cis-gendered woman. Binged the entire book in one sitting, and I look forward to her future releases!

I probably should be embarrassed by how relatable I found a lot of these comics. Sure, there were also a fair few that I personally didn’t relate to, but overall I haven’t felt so seen since Debbie Tung’s <i>Quiet Girl in a Noisy World</i> and <i>Book Love</i>. You know the kind of seen I’m talking about: the kind where you’re not entirely sure that the artist hasn’t been covertly following you and drawing your life for all the world to see.

Taking on a range of everyday occurrences, including the quest for adequate makeup, having your expectations and reality diverge just a teensy bit and the equally horrific experiences of losing sight of the spider someone else was going to take care of for you and someone calling your home phone.

A lot of comics had me nodding in agreement and others had me chuckling. There were a couple that went over my head but not enough to dampen my enjoyment. I just wish there were at least another 50 pages because it felt like I’d only just begun when I reached the final page.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this graphic novel.

Calin's art is SO fantastically expressive, and her line work is to die for. Combined with a fantastic sense for comedic timing, her comics are something really special. I laughed out loud several times.

Thank you to the publisher and #NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Considering the title and the toilet paper roll castle, this book seems eerily ironic given the current state of the world. However, do not let those facts fool you. Cassandra Calin's wonderfully astute humor and superior artistic renderings (the detail of the hair is amazing!) makes this publication a joyful escape.

I just love Cassandra's drawing they are so cute and funny.
I laughed a lot reading there one, read it so fast too, I have to recommend it to everyone. People, just read these, you will enjoy it so much.

This book kept growing and growing on me until I started laughing out loudly. It has a particular, dry sense of humour which I find hilarious. Relatable situations such as choosing an outfit, a bad hair groundhog day (again and again), realising that the reality is usually very far from our expectations and lots of others.
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

I loved this so much. It was such a delight to read, funny and relatable. Some may find this annoying and non original but as the focus audience I loved every panel. Not only is the art very cute, the lines are so true. Delighted that I was able to read this on publishing day. Well done Cassandra!

I Left The House today is a cute collection of comics about a college aged character dealing with daily life. This collection features comics from all 4 seasons and lots of scenarios that readers can relate to. Readers of Sarah's Scribbles and Dami Lee will find a similar style here. The line drawings were gorgeously done.

As a long time fan of Cassandra Calin and her comics, this book was a delight! What I loved most about it is that while this was a short read, I felt seen. This book was not just relatable, it spoke to me, to the person I am when I am alone and can be myself. Calin depicts in her comics struggles and daily occurrences that I am sure many of her readers and fans will be familiar with: being afraid of answering the phone when it rings (as though it were a ticking time bomb that you had to run away from), the struggle of expecting a make-up look or outfit to come out looking a certain way but in reality ending up looking completely different, and being tired all the time (because who isn't?)

I recommend this book to everyone, it is funny and very well done, and at least for a short while it is bound to brighten up your world a little bit.

I had seen Cassandra Calin's work online (especifically on Instagram) and I was a huge fan of her work so when I saw that NetGalley had an arc of this book, I had to request a copy! Her comics are so relatable and funny, and I love her art style. I definetely want to purchase a copy and buy her other books. Big fan.

I received an e-ARC of this book from Cassandra Calin, and Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I love Cassandra’s comics; they always manage to make me laugh out loud. I especially love her Expectation vs. Reality comics; they are spot on! My favorite comics in this book were the dress with pockets, opening a jar, and the period conversation, they all made me laugh so hard the husband came into the room to see what I was reading. My husband and I saw a lot of similarities in our relationship with the characters in these comics.

Everyone should read this book and pull it out again when they are having a rough day.

***Advance Review Copy provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a cute and relatable story that I recommend reading if you ever feel like devouring a story in one sitting.

I loved Cassandra Calin's extremely relatable and quirky cute comics before picking this book up, and this book reaffirmed that love.

I was unfamiliar with Calin's work prior to this book, which is a shame. These comics are clever and detailed. The observations aren't especially wild nor the wit especially sharp. They are simple observations and provide simple entertainment.

In this collection, Cassandra Calin documents my everyday struggles. Just kidding, they are hers, but they are so relatable I felt like I talked to a friend on the phone, and she wrote a comic about our conversation.

From a series of “Expectations vs. Reality” drawings to her obsession with Bob Ross, I kept texting my best friend saying “This is us!” It’s a perfect comic for quarantine, because we’re all in isolation, but some of us aren’t too upset about it. Even introverts need to leave the house once in a while, I guess. Or whatever.

It’s been out for a few days now, so add it to your quarantine reading for a smile.

3.5 stars

This was such a fun, lighthearted comic collection. I've been following Cassandra Calin's webcomic on Tapas for a while now and enjoy it a lot, and her signature style is still very present here (you'll probably recognise some of the comics if you're also are familiarized with it). I love how she manages to turn day-to-day life into these little comedic snippets, and how relatable they are sometimes. I definitely recommend if you are in need of a quick, light read or some laughs!

I really enjoyed this fun and quirky comic. The cover and title are what drew me to the book. Some days it' really is an accomplishment to leave the house and this book highlights that in a humorous and relatable way. It had me nodding in recognition and laughing and smiling while reading it. This would be a fun gift book for a friend or for yourself when you want a pick me up.

This collection of comics is entertaining, relatable and fun. I love the art and the ideas. It’s both a cute and honest relation of the everyday life, with its ups and downs, and when you should (and shouldn’t) leave the house. Much recommended and for everyone who wants to snort-laugh a bit.

/ Denise

I Left the House Today! is definitely a cute collection of little comics that many people will enjoy. The artist is already known across social media and I did see some of her comics and enjoyed them before. They are relatable and cute, but this book as a whole felt a little repetitive to me. I would still recommend it to fans of her art and anyone who wants a light read in between.

What an adorable, quirky, and utterly relatable collection of comics. I found myself laughing out loud on more than one occasion. I highly recommend!

This was my first time reading any of Cassandra Calin’s comics and I really enjoyed them. They were very simple, but also very cute. All of the comics depict situations that Calin has found herself in. I found many of them funny and relatable, which made my reading experience a lot of fun. The reason that I Left The House Today didn’t get a higher rating from me is due to the fact that I wanted more from the comics. As I said, they are cute and relatable but that’s also it. I just wanted them to have more depth.

Still, I would highly recommend I Left The House Today! It was such a fun and cute read. I can definitely see myself reading more from Cassandra Calin in the future.

A short but hilarious comics collection where Cassandra Calin pokes fun at herself, whether it is failed attempts at different hairstyles or struggling at adulting. I loved the art and found it really added to the comics in a way that is lacking from similar collections. Highly recommended!

Though I certainly try not to leave the house much in the current pandemic, I Left the House Today! was just the brand of humor I needed. Calin had me laughing with every panel! A suggested purchase for most adult (or teen) graphic novel collections.

Totally relatable and utterly lovable! This book encompasses everything that I regularly feel and it feels really good to know that there are people around the world who feel the same as I do!

Quirky drawings as well.
Thanks to Netgalley for giving me an ARC copy for a honest review.

I've followed Clain on social media for a while now so I was so pleased to see her book available. So relatable and funny, it speaks to a way of life that I feel so many of us younger generations are sure to recognize.

I like how funny and relatable this comic is especially since this whole quarantine started. This comic is a definite 5 stars.

I am very happy I had the chance to read this lovely comic book!

In these comics you will find all the little struggles in the everyday life of a normal girl; pretty much the same struggles you might be facing on a day to day basis! I found these comics to be so relatable and funny; I loved every little detail! Cassandra Calin defenitely has a new fan.

I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading this and filing away some of these for the future. The illustrations are cute and I have seen some of her work on IG before so I was excited to get and ARC from Netgalley. This was very relatable to current times right now with the pandamic and with me just being a homebody in general. Thank you to the publisher and #netgalley.

I'd like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in an exchange for an honest review.
Cassandra Calin is a GENIUS! I love, love her work and of course I recommend picking this one up!

I am a fan of autobiographical comics about getting through the day, and this was a fun read. The writing was fairly solid, for the most part. The visuals show an artist trying to find and settle on the right personal style. Some of the comics were amazing-looking. Others were a bit ugly for my taste. But Calin is very clearly talented and funny, and I will look forward to seeing more of her work.

This is a relatable and well illustrated little biographical comic book collection.

Some of the “stories” are not as relatable to me as I am a 30 something woman and I think this is more aimed at 20somethings. However, the fashion/beauty bits made me giggle. Who hasn’t had a hair, fashion or beauty disaster? She also covers boxed set binges, uncertainty about what we are doing with our lives, and other simple aspects of life as a young(ish) woman in today’s society.

Her illustrations are all black and white, and simple yet eye catching. I can’t believe how well she illustrates hair!!!

The title didn’t feel quite right for the collection as it wasn’t as heavily focused on being an introvert, more just social awkwardness/faux pas incidents. I’d have been more inclined to call it something like “should I have left the house today?!”.

I have now started following the author on Instagram @cassandracalin as I enjoy her style.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for access to this fun and funny collection.

I feel so seen! Granted, I'm not this young anymore, and I have fine, straight hair rather than a curly mane, but there is just so much truth going on here. The frustration of bras, the expectation vs. reality, how being pudgy and having hairy legs affects your wardrobe choices. Calin's art is so adorkable- the expressions capture so much feeling, and I never realized slapstick could be illustrated so perfectly! I laughed so much and shook my head in agreement so often while reading this, so relatable!

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