This collection of single-panel comics is effectively a letter of support from the author to the reader. The graphics are grouped generally by a few themes, such as teamwork, thoughts, encouragement, and kindness. These are just the sort of thing that would be fun to share with someone else. I'm not sure this works really great as a book--it feels more like something ideal for sharing on social media--but it's definitely an enjoyable book to flip through when you need a little boost of morale. I personally would love to post some of these comics in my classroom or paste them on bookmarks to give to my students when I want to encourage them.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thinking of You (but not like in a weird creepy way) is a gentle way of letting someone know that you’re there for them. Beth Evans has done a such a great job with her little blobs helping to get the point her across, no matter what your situation is, someone is there for you and it will be better one day. Maybe not t how we pictured but it will be.

Thank you so much to Net Galley and Beth Evans for the opportunity to read, review and share my insights on this project.

Short cute but motivational read. I read this book on NetGalley in one seating. Will I reread it? Absolutely.
The illustration is very simple but adorable enough to make me smile throughout my reading.

idk. it's similar to Loading Penguin Hugs by Jacqueline Chen but not better than that. not even close.

its just the typical affirmative encouraging words, paraphrasing quotes that felt familiar, accompanied with blob figures. and the content is so random, so general. put "sometimes" here and there to not overgeneralize things, and voila.

I thought that this was a fabulous book!

I downloaded a review copy the day that it was released and read it that evening.

The book was just what I needed, it gives you a really lovely boost.

The pages are full of positive thoughts and comments and at times I think everyone needs to read things like this. I left an awful job in January and have since started a brilliant one and I only wish that this book had been around at the time for me.

This is definitely a book I am going to be recommending – its like a positive and encouraging vibe, empathy, not sympathy too which is perfect for this kind of book

Loved the idea that you could read one or two of the pages a day as well.

It is 5 stars from me for this one – very highly recommended!

“Thinking of You (but not like in a weird creepy way” is a collection of heartwarming comics from cartoonist Beth Evans. The intention of the book is to make people feel seen, comforted, and less alone with simple but sweet illustrations of an amorphous blob trying to deal with everyday struggles, manage big feelings, and handle hard things. I would say this book is less on the laugh-out-loud funny side and more on the cute, uplifting side of the comics spectrum. It’s not necessarily my cup of tea, but I can see how it could serve as quick pep talk or pick-me-up for others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review. My review was posted on February 16, 2023 to: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5352224711.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

Thinking of You was a really wholesome, sometimes humorous, and quickly read comic book with themes of mental health, reassurance, self love, and compassion. I would absolutely gift this to others to read on their dark days to remember that the light exists. In my opinion, it isn’t necessary to read sequentially and could be opened anywhere for a pick me up; the book is divided into themed sections though to give you what you need.

This is a really great book for anyone going through a difficult period of mental health. It would be really great for see this book pitched as a gift to be given to support friends and family in need. Having gone through a really bad peak year of OCD last year, I related a lot to the shame and anxieties outlined in the comics, and could have used the reassurances in this book. That being said, with those limiting beliefs during this bad mental health period, it would have been difficult for me to have picked this book up for myself.

Lastly, with the prominent themes of mental health, it would be great to see a list of mental health resources at the back of the book with the author’s note. Books are wonderful, but sometimes you need extra help to break down the barriers on your mental health journey,

This was so cute and enjoyable! I read it through an arc on NetGalley and it was a nice little snow day pick me up.
This book is compiled of comics created by Beth Evans. Despite my cynical approach to most things, I enjoyed how uplifting it was. It reminded me of when I was going through a difficult time and a good friend of mine would send little comics over social media randomly throughout the day. I read it all at once, but I would recommend spacing it out because I think it would help each comic keep sink in a little more.

I kept track of my favorite quotes throughout:
"Even when you feel lost in the clouds, you still deserve all the sunny days."

"It takes strength to show those [vulnerability and pain] too, especially when everyone expects you to have it all together."

"You don’t have to be perfect to be absolutely perfect to someone- seeing the real you is an absolute privilege."

A beautifully illustrated book, this is a great piece of inspiration to read when you have a moment. It’s not heavy, it’s just right. Some of these hit very close to home.

This book was super cute and a quick read. It's full of little messages that I found myself saving for later to send to friends or family who might be going through something. This would be a great book to read if you are struggling yourself or need to give some kind words to someone. Heartfelt, cute, and sweet graphics.

This was a GREAT book, filled with cute little blobs and lots of words and phrases that bring encouragement, understanding, and compassion. This would be a great gift for a friend or someone that you want to support.

This is so incredibly sweet. I had friends I wanted to send every comic to. This book is a sweet treasure.