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

Happily Ever After & Everything in Between is an adorable collection of comics following a newlywed couple going through the first months/years of their marriage. The adorable and sometimes quirky artwork is as cute as the situations the couple find themselves in encompassing the normal tasks like buying a home and moving in to things that even unmarried couples would appreciate like trying to figure out what to eat for dinner and picking out a movie.

It's just a feel good collection of stories sure to put a smile on your face.

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I was expecting this to be funny. It feels more like a cartoon scrapbook of this couple's first six years together that would be cute to the couple but maybe not so much to others. I found a lot of the observations to be fairly cliche (troubles finding a good thermostat temperature, anyone?). I'm sure this will suit a certain audience, I'm just not it.

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

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Happily Ever After and Everything in Between Debbie Tung

What an adorable graphic novel! I loved the way she drew, very realistic but still the comic style I like. Nothing overly abstract where I tilt my head and say “What the f*&k is that supposed to be?”

The storyline is simple, Tung invites us into her home, her life, and her heart from the moment she marries her husband. And it is a privilege to witness what they share.
This is the life I have always dreamt of when I think about what marriage is supposed to be. Not perfect, not always pretty, but always shared with someone who understands you. Someone who doesn’t question what the largest part of the monthly budget is set aside for books. LOL!

This novel and others like it proves we are all the same. Straight, Gay, Lesbian, we are all looking for that match, that other half to call home. It’s a beautiful thing to see. I hope Debbie Tung makes a sequel. I’m sure parenthood will be just as hilarious as those ‘Honeymoon years”.
Highly recommended!

I received this comic free from Netgalley for my honest, unbiased review.

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ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love Debbie Tung's work and this new book does not disappoint. Debbie has a way of taking the ordinary situations in marriage and making you smile and reminisce. Her story telling is so relatable and her drawings will make you laugh because they ring so true.

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I'm a huge fan of Debbie Tung but this third graphic novel collection was still charming but lacked the perspective I'm accustomed to with her work.

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This review is being published on the release date (June 2nd, 2020)

Dearest friends, this was just the sweetest read and a great way to kick off the month of April. I absolutely loved this comic and in some ways, remind me very much of my own marriage with my partner. It’s funny, charming, and just the little things about married life. It also reminds you to take a moment to appreciate everything you have in these challenging times. The perfect read if you need that quick pick me up!

Our story follows two characters who are newly weds. This book shows their every day life and their interactions with one another. They share funny moments, the chaoticness that can come with being married, and even moments of awe. We even have moments where they spend time with their friends and it shows how things can change once you get married. The moving scenes are absolute hilarious perfection!

I really loved this book and I loved all the moments the couple shared. I think many newly weds and even married couples will be able to relate to this graphic novel very easily. The characters are easy to see oneself in and even if you’re not married, I think someone could related to the things happening in this graphic novel. The ending is probably the sweetest part though! It ends on such a feel good note and I would be lying if I didn’t say I ‘awe’d’ a few times before finally turning the page.

Overall, I think it’s easy to tell that I enjoyed this graphic novel and found that it brought a lot of sappy feelings into my heart. I think now is the perfect time to pick up all those feel good books and this is one you don’t want to miss out on. It’s super endearing, really precious, and just the book many readers need in their life right now! I highly recommend giving it a try and letting the wholesome goodness of this book make you a little warmer!

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It is a such a cute story about two people in love.This is how the real life looks like ,the happily ever after and not the stupid unrealistic future movies show the audience.The illustrations are so cute and relatable.This book put a huge smile on my face .Highly recommended.

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This thing is so mind-numbingly vapid. Book Love was ok even if the jokes were unoriginal, obvious and unfunny - this one is just a series of observations that are funny only if you're a complete idiot. I so staggeringly bored almost immediately and the banality never let up. Bad, bad comic strips that I'm sure will play well with people who like hearing the same dreary, unchallenging rubbish fed back to them - I couldn't stand it though.

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Debbie Tung creates beautifully relatable and adorable comics. I feel her books provide a safe space for introverts to feel that their behaviours are normal. This book focuses on her life after marriage to her husband and how they show their love and do their day-to-day activities. I loved this, despite being extremely single.

*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*

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This book was everything to me! I connected with the story of the couple so much. It’s such a lighthearted and fun read about love and what a relationship looks like after the “honeymoon” phase.

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Debby Tungs books are sweet wonderful put a smile on your face read.A charming look at the first year of marriage happily in loveEach new moment in their lives from cooking dinner to traveling to buying their first home.A terrific happy making story#netgalley#andrewsmcmeel

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Another adorable and relatable comic book by Debbie Tung.
In Happily Ever After & Everything In Between the author illustrates what happens when you marry your best friend. From the most common things a couple faces daily to the sweetest. Always with Debbie Tung's loveable and original touch.

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I loved Book Love so much, and was really happy to see another book being published! The art is adorable, the jokes are relatable, and this little book would make a perfect gift to a significant other.

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I love Debbie Tung! I follow her on Instagram and own both of her previous books so I was excited to get a chance to review an early copy of this one. This wasn't as relatable as her previous books for me, but still cute. I was a little confused as to whether it was trying to tell a story through the book or was just a collection of themed comics as in her past two books (Book Love and Quiet Girl in a Noisy World)

Thanks to Andrew McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for my copy to review.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
I always love books written by Debbie Tung and this one is no exception. These comics are very relatable. The drawings are good and the moments of love are adorable. I'm looking forward to more books by her.

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Glimpses into a young low-key couple's first few years of marriage. The initial awkward thrill of their new living situation that gradually becomes a comfortable familiarity. More cute than funny. Some of the bits are standard tried & true husband/wife jokes with a Millennial slant.

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

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'Happily Ever After & Everything In Between' is such an adorable comic about life after marriage. I swear, this made me just adore the concept of marrying your best friend and one true love. Sure, couples will go through troubles but Debbie Tung makes marriage seem like a beautiful thing. I quite enjoyed reading this and even laughed loudly about some of the things the characters say or think. Definitely would recommend to couples or even single people.

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** Received ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was lovely and incredibly sweet - a perfect read for the current state of the world. I'm not married myself, but I thought it was an adorable look inside a marriage. There were so many relatable and funny moments! I would really recommend this if you are looking to interested in reading comics.

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I wanted to read this so bad! I do not have a way to open the file, even on my computer, I cannot get Overdrive, without a chromebook, and the only tablet I have is the Kindle. I really wish i could read this. It looked so fun! I wanted to post a review anyway, but it is hard when I have not really read it.

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5 Stars
(I received an e-arc for this book from Net Galley in exchange for a review)

I have now read all of Debbie Tung's graphic novels and everyone of them is always a pleasure to read. The author incorporates her struggles with mental health/ anxiety into her stories and that element is greatly appreciated by myself (possibly a lot more people). Her husband has been featured in the previous books and now we get to see more the cute romance between the two. Hopefully I can get all three books in physical form to own.

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