Soppy

So sweet and adorable. The simplicity of the story is utterly charming.

I always LOVE this comic whenever it comes on my tumblr dashboard. It's so sickeningly sweet and perfect that it almost hurts to read, as a single lady. I love everything about it.

This graphic novel shows how little is necessary to describe real love when one is inspired. Beautiful and sweet.

Questa graphic novel dimostra come ci voglia poco per descrivere l'amore quando uno é ispirato. Bellissima e dolcissima.

THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND ANDREWS McMEEL PUBLISHING FOR THE PREVIEW!

This is a super adorable collection of comic panels that depict a couple and their daily life. I didn't realize that I had seen some of the collection, probably on tumblr, before paging through this book. A delightful, quick read.

5 star read.I really loved this. It was such a fast fun cute read.

I've read these comics online before, but I'm thrilled that they're being released as a book. I think Philippa Rice's style is so sweet and sincere, and this book is utterly relatable. I can't wait for the book to come out so I can start recommending it to patrons!

This was a fantastic little comic. As someone who lived with their boyfriend and is now going long-distance, this had me smiling the whole way through; it is a wonderful expression that it's the little things in life that matter the most.

This quite honestly is the single most adorable thing that I have read in the past 6 or so months. I had no expectations going in. I mean, I had a vague notion of what Philippa Rice's work was like but not enough to form an opinion so maybe that contributed to me enjoying it immensely.
There really isn't a plot to the whole book, it's mostly snippets of everyday life between the author and her partner but there's just something about the whole simplicity and ease with which they deal with each other that fills you with warmth.

over all, it's a wonderful read and i would highly recommend to everyone who's looking for a light read.

Soppy is an unpretentious declaration of love. Philippa Rice managed to put her heart in this book, which is one of the cutest things I've ever seen.

I lost count of how many times I smiled, sighed happily and thanked God for having this kind of silly love in my life. And that's the best part. This comic is extremely simple, but it surprises you and makes you say, "That's me!" or "That's my significant other!"

“I’ll cook if you wash up.”
“If you phone for the pizza, I’ll answer the door when it arrives.”
“Come and see Les Misérables with me and I’ll see Batman with you.”

This book goes straight to my favorites list!

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Such a cute read! I'm glad I was able to read this through NetGalley.
This is a series of comics of a realistic view into the sweet relationship of two young, child-less adults. I love how much I can relate her snippets into my own life. They have small fights, they have silly banter, and they like doing caring things for each other. It is about the daily kind of stuff that doesn't always appear in the movies. It clearly shows that moving in together is not easy for anyone, no matter how much you like the other person. I appreciate the couple's love of tea and cuddling on the sofa. I almost want to take the pages of all the different sleeping positions to hang on my wall. (Does anyone know if she sells prints?) Her art style feels unique and I like the simple and consistent color scheme. I would probably buy this book as a gift for friends who are new couples

I had previously seen and admired some of Philippa Rice’s work on tumblr and was therefore quite excited when I got the chance to read this book.
“Soppy”, based on the real-life relationship of Philippa Rice and her boyfriend, was one of the cutest and most adorable things I’ve ever read.
It beautifully captures those little romantic moments, found somewhere in the madness of everyday life. “Soppy” is not about great romantic gestures, but illustrates the importance of the little things a deep and meaningful relationship is built on, like sharing a cup of tea, or falling asleep in each other’s arms while watching a movie. Each page allows a glimpse into a life shared by soulmates. And this close, harmonious bond is illustrated in a clever colour scheme of red, black, and white, which ties together all of the scenes and makes them a true pleasure to look at.

Rice invites us into her world and I was glad she decided to share these heartwarming moments with us. Sometimes romantic, sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, “Soppy” was an amazing read which touched my heart with its openness and its celebration of the sweet little moments that make sharing your life with a significant other so special.

5 stars for this beautiful collection of one of the cutest comics on the internet.

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In addition to goodreads, my review was also posted on tumblr: http://susi-reads.tumblr.com/post/101453614894/review-soppy-by-philippa-rice

Oh, goodness. Soppy was ten kinds of adorable! Told through illustrations (there are maybe a handful of words peppered throughout the entire comic), Soppy details those little moments in a relationship: grocery shopping, making tea, doing household chores, sharing a quilt. Nameless moments that might not seem like much on the outside, but mean everything when you’re with the person you love.

I giggled out loud at some because they mirrored my own relationship so perfectly. I even texted Matt a few pictures. That was US on that page, it was as though Rice had looked into our lives as she was creating this book. Prior to reading I had never heard of Rice or her tumblr, but now I have some serious catching up to do – especially if the rest of her artwork is as lovely as this novel! (While typing that last sentence I got sidetracked by her tumblr and yes, yes it is as lovely ♥)

Felt very real. I loved it and can't wait to share it.

I don’t know how I guessed that I would like this book/graphic novel/comic. I had never heard of Philippa Rice before (sorry) and nobody that knows me would describe me as a romantic. I have quite a cold exterior.

You can’t truly call Soppy a graphic novel. It really is more a collection of comics, of small skits of a young couple’s life together. The red-black-white colour scheme works so well for me, and I love the way that Philippa and Luke are portrayed, from their messy studies to the way she cocoons herself in a blanket (I do that too) and even their clothing and socks!

Soppy made me smile. I would catch myself inspecting the comic strips and just unexpectedly breaking into a smile. Because it’s cute. And soppy. Not the treacle-type that makes you cringe. Just the kind that I guess you only understand when you understand it – if that makes any sense.

I spend most of my weekends with GeekBoy. Sometimes we sit all day and study quietly together, or he plays Starcraft while I read, or we listen to an audiobook together. We don’t talk much but I can’t explain how close we feel nonetheless. Or how can I explain the warmth it gives me when he gets me a care package when I’m sick or preparing for exams. Or that time in second year that I hadn’t studied in ages and he bought me a notebook and sat me down, telling me I wasn’t going to move till I studied a chapter.

It’s just soppy I guess, and it’s my favourite kind.

I suppose this isn’t for everybody. There are plenty examples of the webcomic online (Rice’s site is here), so I’d suggest having a look before reading it, but I adored it. This is the kind of romantic that I am – not the one that fawns over hunky fictional boys and grand romantic gestures.

Disclaimer: I received and eARC via NetGalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Love isn't all about the grand gestures - Lots of grand gestures would get real old real fast. Philippa Rice gets that. Soppy, a collection of comics about Philippa and her boyfriend, is the story of a young couple's little moments. Sharing a blanket, making food together, even opening jars - sometimes the little things just mean more.

This collection is fabulous - done in black, white and red, the illustrations are simple, but authentic. Each one contains just the right amount of detail without being distracting (for example, the pile of mail on the counter or the different sweater patterns). Almost every single page contained something I would want to blow up and frame and hang on my wall. The content was perfect - most pages reminded me of times I'd spent with Jason or with other people I love. Philippa Rice really captured what, for me, is a happy relationship. This would be a fabulous gift for newlyweds or even one for an anniversary. It would be one I would read through multiple times - a comfort read.

This book, you guys. Oh man. Honestly, I can't even tell you what prompted me to request it from NetGalley, because this is not a cover that would typically appeal to me. It's very simplistic artwork and I wasn't sure if I'd be into it. And then I read page one and fell in love. This is the most adorable, whimsical, sweet romantic story of two people falling in love and moving in together. Nothing happens, there isn't a plot. It's just scenes from a relationship that are so perfectly spot-on I dare you not to relate. Here are just a few pictures I took while reading and immediately texted to Luke because THIS IS US:

The warm fuzzies here are out of control. I seriously can't rave enough. I want prints of these to put on my wall and I will own a book in print on December 2, the minute it comes out. Because it makes my heart so happy.

A great little comic from the UK, very much in the style of the quirky, individual yet universally charming ones Jonathan Cape used to publish when they were lucky. In vivid black, white and red two people have a lovely, calm relationship – sharing the dishes, having ritual faux-fights about whose turn it is to make the tea, reading a lot in snuggley onesies and duvets, and more. There's little plot, but there is a great deal of character for the couple and with the design. It's not a long read, as even when the page is split into nine or twelve panels the eye can quickly absorb things, and dialogue is very much to a minimum. But it's going to be one of those titles that are very long on impact, and it's great fun to see how the simple things in these two people's lives have the power to make the reader feel quite charmed, yet equally jealous.

This book doesn't so much have a plot. It's more like snapshots into this couple's life. But it's sweet and funny. And I adore the art style.

'Soppy: A Love Story' is the illustrated love story of author Philippa Rice and her real-life boyfriend. It's more a series of vignettes, most of it without words, but I was quite taken with it.

Through a series of panels we see boy and girl living their separate lives, and slowly coming together. Panels show them living together, having milkshakes together and cuddling on the couch. True love isn't always about the big things. It's the small moments that make up a life. The odd sleeping habits, or sharing a living space. Everyday things like grocery shopping or watching television or deciding to garden or not garden are the activities that make up a life.

It was sweet, as you might gather from the cover illustration. While it may lack the arc of a story or any tension, it's not a bad valentine to true love. Yes, it's quite soppy and sappy, but there's nothing wrong with that occasionally, is there?

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this sweet graphic novel.

I have to admit, a book with the title of “Soppy,” isn’t that I would normally pick up and read. Especially when the colors of the book are red, black, and white...it’s like an overgrown valentine’s day card or something! And the book description is all about Philippa Rice’s slice of life comics with her real life boyfriend. From grocery shopping to goofy arguments to snuggling together...I mean normally, normally I’d say “bleach” and move on, because its so...so sappy.

But this book? Yeah, sap galore, but there’s something more to it. While Philippa’s style is cute and somewhat sappy, it also captures those slice of life moments that we can all recognize, whether we’re in relationship or not we can connect to her and her boyfriend as things that we would do, or find funny, or sad. Because Philippa isn’t drawing the Hollywood style of sappy and cute, she’s drawing the real world style, and that is relatable and enjoyable.

The other thing that I connect with in this book, is the artwork. Simple shapes and colors, but Philippa draws herself as average young woman. Not horribly thin or anything, just herself. An average young woman that we can say “hey I actually know someone that looks just like that.” Her boyfriend is drawn as tall and thin and somewhat awkward and gangly if I’m going to be honest, which makes him relatable. The backgrounds are simple and easy for us to put ourselves into and picture ourselves in the same situation. In short, she’s done what so many cartoonists have strived for and failed horribly at, by creating a world that we can easily place ourselves into without much effort.

Yes this is a sappy book, but it’s an enjoyable one and well worth the read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

ARC provided by NetGalley

I love that the characters look like normal people, not idealized fantasies, and that the situations depicted are the every-day kind of moments that make up real-life relationships, not the overly dramatic scenes of movies. The black, white, & red color palette is bright and vibrant and perfectly suited to depict the story of a relationship. Best of all, though, is that each frame and each page is perfectly executed; so many of them would be perfect for greeting cards or for framing.