Cover Image: I Left the House Today!

I Left the House Today!

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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.

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This is a series of comics about a somewhat introverted 20 something woman. These are lighthearted and very cute. This might be just the book to help you understand your young adult. Cute gift for that recent college graduate daughter/granddaughter/friend who is moving to the next stage of their life.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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I met the author through Instagram, and I really like the way she approaches the routine in a light and relaxed way. This book is no different, I identified myself in several scenes.

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I Left The House Today by Cassandra Calin is such a funny and cute comic. I very much enjoyed reading it. The drawings are great, and the comics super relatable.

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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!

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Super cute and enjoyable.It was very short but still adorable and relatable. The art style was simplistic, but I really liked it.

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It was short, but quite adorable and extremely relatable. I loved the simplicity of the art works too.

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***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.

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

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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.

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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.

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What an easy, light read! The book manages to capture the mundanity of everyday life - whether inside the house or not, socializing or alone - and give it a hilarious take, while still leaving the reader in a reflective state.

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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.

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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.

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A cute little collection of slice-of-life comics, mostly centered around hair problems, constantly feeling cold, and cute relationship moments.

I felt a weird discrepancy with this book in that I could relate to so many of the situations (frizzy hair; ALLL the ones with spiders, eek!), but the humor didn't really gel with me. I kept expecting it to be more... funny, or biting, or self-deprecating? Instead, the punchlines often fell flat to me.

Still, it's a fun collection that a lot of people will be able to relate to.

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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.

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