A delightful collection of both humorous and heartwarming comics. I have been a fan of Heart & Brain for years and was super excited to see a new collection from Nick Seluk.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the digital ARC!

I have followed Nick Seluk's Awkward Yeti comics online for a few years and have been a big fan of them. So I was very excited to get an ARC of his latest book, Onward to Good Things. This book is a fun read, with lots of comics about Heart and Brain and various other organs that the Awkward Yeti had to deal with.

I have always loved how relatable the comics are because they talk humorously about issues like anxiety, depression, work and life stresses, and different health issues. What really stood out to me in this comic collection, though, was the way the comics were organized. The comics become progressively more hopeful as you get towards the end of the book and I enjoyed how uplifting that was to read the comics in this way.

Overall, I really enjoyed this comic collection and will most likely buy it when it is published. Onward to Good Things will be a great reading choice to those who enjoy funny and relatable comics about life and the stresses that come with it.

Book Summary:

It's the return of Heart and Brain! Okay, not really a return, as they haven't gone anywhere. But it is the latest installment of their graphic novel collection. Onward to Good Things! Contains three different sections, all with a different focus/prompt.

Heart and Brain is a webcomic series, and you've likely seen their comics wandering the web. They're cute, charming, and highly inspirational at times. More importantly, they often help people feel seen, as they portray similar experiences to what we've all been through.

My Review:

As always, I love Heart and Brain. So obviously, I knew I would adore Onward to Good Things! And let me tell you, I was not disappointed. Honestly, in many ways, I feel like this was exactly what I needed to read right now.

Nick Seluk, the mind behind Heart and Brain, does such an excellent job capturing these little moments. They're not quite slice-of-life, but they certainly are relatable. I love that the series has been branching out and including other organs, such as the stomach. So funny!

This comic series is perfect if you need little reminders about the importance of self-care and work-life balance. Or even if you just need a laugh or two. Whatever the reason, please consider picking up Onward to Good Things!

Highlights:
Webcomic
Humor
Oddly Inspirational

I love the heart and brain comics. I see myself in them especially heart. He is me and we are a hot mess lol

I’m feel like the pandemic started this massive nostalgia flood for a lot of people when it comes to media. Like, online I was seeing so many people talk about rereading and rewatching the books and movies they loved in middle and high school while I was sitting there reading Percy Jackson and and watching the twilight movies.

And then Stephanie Meyer released a new Twilight book and Rick Riordan announced a new Percy Jackson tv series.

How is all this relevant?

I used to share these comics on Facebook when I was high school. One friend and I shared them back and forth with each other constantly we just thought they were the most relatable comics and I think we thought of ourselves as heart and brain but I don’t even remember who we thought was who.

I totally forgot about these comics and honestly probably never would have looked at these characters again but it feels so fitting that this book is coming out of the pandemic and it fits so perfectly into that pandemic fueled nostalgia kick.

I've been a big fan of Nick Seluk's Heart and Brain comics for a while now and this book fully delivered his usual wit, wisdom, and charm. I found myself laughing out loud because of how relatable his comics are. He captures the awkward, authentic, and endearing qualities of being human so well. I also love the personal notes he shares at the beginning of each chapter, connecting even deeper and more vulnerably with the audience.

This book is the perfect balance of sad reality, hilarious relatability, and inspirational hope.

I've been following Heart and Brain for awhile now on Instagram and love them! I was so excited to see this book become available on Netgalley. I loved this comic! I enjoyed the level of comedy it brought and find the content highly relatable. Would highly recommend!

Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have been an Awkward Yeti fan for years. These Heart & Brain comics connected together with some letters from the author were great to read. Nick Seluk really sends to capture the workings of the mind and heart, taking a full story in sometimes just one panel.
I found myself constantly chuckling or saying "awwww..." and asking my wife to look at what I'd just read.
If you are an Awkward Yeti fan, you are probably already sold (and have you played his card game?). If you aren't, would be a great gift to give to someone who is struggling or moving into a new phase in their life (graduation season is coming up!).

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. #HeartandBrainOnwardtoGoodThings #NetGalley #AwkwardYeti

Thank you, Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley, for the copy of Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things!

I'm always obsessed with this type of illustration. I first stumbled upon this illustration on Instagram, and always like the storyline. It's short but has a punch to it. Lots of time, it's related to what I have been struggling with, and it feels nice to feel seen. It's fun and hilarious but also touches on mental health, how we need help following the logic or our feeling, a kind of everyday struggle. These simple yet valuable illustrations make me feel understood, seen and encouraged.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. All opinions are my own.

I have been following Heart and Brain on Facebook for a long while. I think their page is my most shared one. So I was very excited to be able to review this book. It didn't disappoint, that's a lie.... the lack of gallbladder and it's stones made me sad.

Funny and positive comics that both your brain and heart will love.

I follow the artist on social media and I always find their comic panels hilarious, while being charming. The dynamic between heart and brain is adorable

Heart and Brain is so funny, I was so excited to read this comic and was not disappointed!

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

I love heart and brain. They, along with the other organs, never let me down. They’re always a good laugh and they’re relatable. I love it.

This compilation of comics is slightly different from Nick Seluk's usual, he inserts a little more of himself here. And while I feel like reading these comics tells us so much about his thoughts, fears, and personality (and internal organs), it was really nice to see him insert more of his humanity in this one.

And honestly. If you don't adore his comics, you're a robot and we need to check your oil levels.

I've been following Nick's work for years and have always related deeply to his comics. This collection is no different. In fact, this one feels even deeper than some of the others, given what he went through and how he grappled with the consequences of some of his actions. It's a good balance of funny and insightful. There are several panels that I wanted to share with people and say "see? This is exactly what it feels like!" It's not exactly a book that makes me happy, but it makes me feel less lonely. It's a quick read and it gives you quite a bit to think about. Definitely recommend it.

When I first started seeing some of this authors comics of Heart and Brain I couldn't get enough. Super awesome to have them in book form. I love the way the author takes real issues like mental health and emotions and gives them a voice and image. I also love how each organ has each own personality. Some of these are way to real like the tongue bulling everyone into wanting foods. I would truly love to see a comic with a lactose intolerant person's organs represented.

Would recommend to anyone who loves humor and serious topics addressed.

Another excellent collection by Nick Seluk. There were so many pages in this one I wanted to share with my middle schoolers who deal with depression, loneliness, and anxiety. I can't wait to buy a copy or two to share with them, so they can see they aren't alone and that there is truly a light at the end of it all. I imagine I'll have lots of the comics hanging on my office wall. Wonderful, wonderful collection!

Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The illustrations were adorable and surprisingly identifiable to how most of us have been feeling these past few rough years.
I know personally that I am still dealing with the depression and anxiety of the past 4 years and my heart and mind really don't like eachother much. But this collection by Nick Seluk shows we are not alone and there will be a time our brain and heart will agree that a brighter future is possible.
Highly recommended to at least make you smile for a few hundred pages.
Thanks to @netgalley for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

4.5/5⭐️
This was such an amazing comic! I have seen this all over social media, and when I noticed a netgalley arc for it, I had to swoop in!

Nick tackles sensitive topics with lightness, straight forwardness, and cuteness. His little personal letters throughout touched my heart as a reader, although (I’m not sure if it was a formatting issue) there were many typos in them. That was distracting, but his message was clear. Heart and Brain obviously steal the show featuring other parts of the body, telling a battle of wills within reality. It’s imaginative and creative and thoroughly enjoyable. Loved it!

This book is funny and relatable while also being sweet. These comics are not meant to be entertaining but honest and emotional. If you follow the Awkward Yeti online this is very on brand.

Pretty much all the sections and comics focus on mental health and self-love, so keep that in mind. However, it's not a self-help book as much as a companion if you are going through the same.

Overall, it's a great reading experience even if a little repetitive sometimes.

I really enjoy how relatable this book is for the struggle of mental health, but is not heavy because of the hilarious comics and inspirational aspects.

Thanks to NetGalley, Nick Seluk, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this Advanced Reading Copy.

Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things has, as it says on the cover, heart. The short comics are all funny and relatable while also being sweet and heartfelt. While I am someone who has not followed the Awkward Yeti, I have been aware of the Heart and Brain comics for a few years now and have always enjoyed the comics that I’ve seen in the past. I would recommend this to anyone; if you’re someone who follows the Awkward Yeti, someone who’s never heard of the Heart and Brain comics, or somewhere in the middle like me.

It was a funny and tender book. The characters and the significance of the brain and heart make a wonderful dynamic pair.
100% recommended for a sweet, cute and funny time.

I would give this book a million stars if I could! I see so much of myself in these comics. Heart and brain are the ultimate duo!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Andrews McMeel Publishing!

Thank you for approving me for this book! It was just what I needed. I saw myself in a lot of the comics and enjoyed my read. Would definitely recommend to friends. And I want a physical copy, so adding that to my wish list.

A lighthearted collection of comics about dealing with anxiety and general self care. I liked how Nick Seluk related Heart’s and Brain’s struggles to his own personal journey. He added depth to the jokes and showed readers that things really do get better, even if it doesn’t currently feel like they will.

This was such a cute, funny and relatable journey that I think we can all see ourselves in. Change is scary. Going after your dreams and passions is scary, especially when you don’t have a safety net. But it can also be so rewarding. What a delightful comic! Cant wait to get into the rest of this series!

An adorable anthology of one of the cutest comics I have seen.

Definitely perfect for a gift, or something to flip through when you're wanting something a little softer and cuter.

I have absolutely fell in love with Nick Seluk's Heart and Brains comics. I remember seeing these occasionally on Facebook all the time and I just love how funny and adorable they are. I feel like each one of the comics is almost exactly what goes on in my brain and maybe many others when it comes to wanting to follow your heart but your brain says think again. While they are short and simple, each comic is so hilarious when it comes to saying what are brains and hearts are actually saying. I would highly recommend this for anyone who loves little comics from upcoming cartoonists and just lovers of punny/amusing comedy.

I received a complimentary ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. First off let me say I have already followed Nick Seluk and the Heart and Brain and Friends for a long time. That being said I was super stoked to get picked to review the new book before it was published. It took me over a month to read this not because I did not love it but because I wanted to enjoy little bursts of amazing comics. So that is what I did. I really enjoy his honesty in these and how the comics are so relatable. If you haven't read more by this author definitely do that soon!a

I love the Heart and Brain comics and am happy to say this one didn’t disappoint. I relate so much to these characters and cannot recommend these comics enough.

The "Heart and Brain" comics are always whimsical truths about life. Each book has something to love, and this volume is no different. Nick Seluk continues to bring openness and honesty through the lives of his "vital" characters. They present the realities of what all of us struggle with on a daily basis in light-hearted, yet poignant ways. In each comic, the reader will find something that resonates, humors, and challenges.

Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things! is a hilarious collection of comics depicting the battle between brain and heart (with some cameos from other body parts!) This collection of comics is a relatable representation of real-life scenarios like work-life balance, anxiety, self-care, and much more.

I just love social media comic strips, ok?

Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I felt seen and I loved it!
Illustrations are simple but cute and they're perfect for these sarcastic scenarios. Many of them, I swear, happen in my mind every day. It was so funny to read my exact thoughts (I should say "internal fights") and I spent a lot of time smiling and giggling on those pages.
I hope people will give this book a try: it's a very well deserved 4-stars.

ARC was given by NetGalley & Andrews McMeel Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

This review is being published before the release date (May 2, 2023)

Content/Trigger Warnings: Depictions of mental illness, depictions & mentions of anxiety, depictions of depression

Wow, this book hit me right in my feels and think meat. There were so many panels in this comic book that hit close to home and some panels such as Heart fighting the trigger dragon, that were so relatable. Actually, I think this is one of the most relatable comic collections I've read so far. Though I'm not new to Seluk's work, this is my first time reading anything of his in a bind-up collection. I really enjoy Seluk's work because there's so many important topics being discussed like mental health.

Speaking of mental health, this was such a great collection to show that progress isn't linear especially when it comes to our mental health. How change can be scary and can have a huge impact on our mental health. I think this collection speaks volumes that to anyone who has any mental illness or just starting out on their journey, helping their mental health. Seluk's way of bringing to life a tug-o-war between Heart and Brain is such a cute, yet accurate way to show that this is how we feel and experience things sometimes. And by the end of the book, it was nice to see how all the time, effort, and love was put in, we see Heart and Brain somewhat on the same wave length as each other. You just know that even if things don't feel okay right now, they will get better and you will get on that path to better things.

Overall, I really enjoyed this collection and the topics it was addressing. I think this is such a fast pace read that addresses really important topics like work, mental health, and balance. If you're someone who finds themselves looking for discussions of mental health or looking for a new comic collection to fall in love with, then give this collection a chance! I had a lot of fun and as I mention, I always enjoy the panels the author put out!

Being a huge fan of the comic strip this was a great book. Nice coffee table read and I would recommend to anyone looking for a little laugh at the end of a busy day. Heart and brain accurately demonstrates what goes on inside someone's mind.

I’ve never felt so scene as I do within the world of Heart and Brain. How often I’ve felt or experienced many of the things these two are going through. Nick Seluk recreates many typical daily life moments in a humorous way that lets us know we are not alone in these moments. I would recommend this book to everyone. It was such a fun read that had me giggling to myself. I am plans in the near future to check out some of the other books in the series.

Cute! If you like the online comic, then this will be your cup of tea. It's funny to see our emotions represented as little characters, it helps put things in perspective and laugh at the weirdness of the human brain.

And I learned a good lesson: if I keep trying to better myself, then at what point do I actually stop and relish in the person I actually am? Thanks for the reminder!

Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things! is a hilarious and lighthearted comic about the fight between the brain and the heart. This comic is divided into three sections with added comments by the author.

I’ve seen heart and brain comics on social media, and they always make me laugh. This comic is funny and relatable; the heart wants something, your brain wants something, and the tongue wants something else. Several organs made brief appearances.

The heart desires to be adventurous and playful, whereas the brain desires to be responsible and mindful before making any choice.

The comic has touched upon topics like anxiety, work-life balance, stress, self-care, going forward, etc. All of these are shown hilariously.

I liked the illustration; it was catchy and simple.

I would highly recommend this comic.

You probably know that these comics depict all the things the Heart and the Brain (and other organs) don’t agree upon. Truth being told, it’s hilarious and accurate at most of times ‘cause sometimes we want to follow our reckless, adventurous heart, but the mind tells us to be more thoughtful at making choices, which isn’t always the best option.

In this new comic compilation, we see the Tongue always craving for sweet food, and the Lungs trying not to be sick since the person doesn’t exercise regularly, lol.

To me, most of them were relatable situations and it ended up with a nice view of life: how we can and should find a middle ground for both Heart and Brain. Worrying and being anxious about the past and the future might stop you from fully living your life, so that’s when you gotta listen to you guts and your heart and just try to sit back and relax, enjoy the little things like a walk in the park or just having fun with your loved ones.

I know adulating is hard and we don’t really help our case by being anxious, but some cases are treatable and sometimes you just gotta accept what you have and move on. Some things will always hurt and we will probably never understand them but at least you can feel them, accept them and move on. Overcome that ache and start life anew.

I love Heart and Brain comics as long as I've seen one on social media. This hilarious collection is extremely more precious to me as a reader because the author of this book leans into the topics of mental health even more than the former volumes. Seeing them talk openly about their adhd and anxiety before jumping into the comics made the comics even more relatable. This book is for you if you just wanted a little laugh or a pick me up. This book is also for you if you wanna just stare at a page of comics and feel represented. Ultimately, this book is for you if you want to keep going with flowers of hope growing in your heart. And brain. Because that's what this book is about.

Truly, special thanks to Netgalley for this advanced reading copy.

I've seen these comics on social media before and was super excited to be approved to read this. It was just what I envisioned it would be and it is super cute and totally relatable. I will definitely be being a copy of it!

Thank you for the EArc Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing. Heart and Brain is full of reminders for those of us who may be more neurotic in life and have some anxiety about every day things. I could really relate to most of the topics in this book and I really enjoyed the illustrations. Quick, laugh out loud funny read. Being as this was my introduction to Heart & Brain will be seeking out the others in the series.

THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THIS REVIEW COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.
This heart and brain series is so relatable. Loved it.

I enjoyed this set of comics featuring the heart & the brain! It’s relatable & a novel way to feel a little less alone if you struggle like we all do from time to time.

If you are at all familiar with The Awkward Yeti or Heart and Brain, you will love this book. If you're not familiar, it might seem odd at first; a comic about a heart and brain? Huh? Just wait. Give it a chance. I promise it's worth it.
The way Heart and Brain (and all the others of course) balance each other out makes this comic extremely relatable to most anyone, especially anyone who suffers from over thinking, anxiety, wanting to rush into things without thinking..... All the things that make humans, well, human.

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest and unbiased review. That is what you are going to get!

I do not follow Nick Seluk on social media, but every once in a while one of the 4 panel comics will pop on my feed and I will laugh and/or cry at the relatability of what the heart and brain are battling with. This books illuminated so much about the struggles Nick Seluk deals with and how he rationalizes the relationship between not only his heart and brain, but many of his organs that can and do effect his mental health in one way or another. I was reading this at night and was cackling away which led to waking up my angry roommates, but ti was totally worth it. It was healing in many ways in that I felt seen by the comics which was enough to make me cry, but I was laughing as well because I had never imagined the battle being as humorous as the comic make them out to be.

I liked the way that the books was divided with different "themes" and the coordinating comics that related to the theme as well as the intro to each theme. The intros themselves were very real and made it clear that Seluk struggles but has to find humor in the horrible. Very much making light of what many would think should not be made light, especially in such a flippant manner, but it was soothing and brought me piece in a way that I was not expecting. Funny and uplifting read!

This was so cute and I was laughing the whole time. I could relate to almost all of the comics and it really brightened my day. I would love to see some more of these!

I’ve enjoyed the Heart and Brain series, and this book is no exception. But this book feels heavier to me. It’s always funny how the heart and brain want different things, and the author has captured that in the past. But a lot of this book I felt like they were both just…bewildered. Don’t get me wrong, that is super-relatable; it’s just a little heavier to read.
It did end on a more positive note, which I appreciated.
In all, an enjoyable book with unique perspectives - would recommend to anyone.