Really cute and endearing slice of life comics with a very clean art style, although I sort of feel bad about how bad the author/artist feels about her body. In a daily webcomic I can see it being cute and endearing, but it's a bit overwhelming in a collection. The comics about relationships, sleeping, spiders introversion, and snow were funny, and I really respect her ability to dive into the messiness of expectations and bodies (swimsuit shopping sucks for everyone, hairs popping up in strange places and maddening, and her comics about her period are frank and honest and might be uncomfortable if she didn't look so unflinchingly at the rest of her life). Fun and it'll be interesting to see how her comic sensibility evolves.

I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. I Left the House Today! by Cassandra Calin is a compilation of 4-panel comic strips detailing the author's daily nuisances. Told in black and white ink drawings, Calin depicts situations such as dashed expectations of a good hair day, the constant need for snacks, and an unhealthy amount of sweatpants. The comics originated as a web series and were compiled into this collection. Although I enjoyed some of these comics, I thought the situations overlapped too much and were slightly redundant, perhaps because they were originally intended to be spread out and read only one at a time. The style is similar to many other web comics out there, and I can understand the cult following behind these seemingly universal daily episodes, but I don't think this collection is for me. This book would be suitable for your average Starbucks and Netflix-loving mass-market reader, and I enjoyed parts of it, but it's not a book I would come back to over and over.

This was so funny and relatable. I had a great time reading it and recommend this book to comic lovers.

Readers both on NetGalley and Goodreads were hyping up this book and I was sitting here like "no way it's that good." I WAS WRONG.

This book is an absolute delight. It's got a simple premise, the book is pretty much a collection of short comics (no more than 4 panels) that feature and sometimes exaggerate real life moments. Cassandra's art style is simple and often hilarious, and each comic tells a complete story. I found myself laughing out loud while reading this and just having the time of my life. It's engaging, funny, and joyous. I didn't know the author before reading this, but now I want to know more! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a pick-me-up or a smile!

I already knew Cassandra Calin's work online and although the title is kind of ironic in the current state of the world, it's a very realistic and funny portrayal of introverts and people who work from home. The book is all made of those common daily situations that make you think that you're the only person who goes through that – and that's so not true. It's dramatic and so funny, and exactly what I needed to read today. If you like Sarah Andersen or Debbie Tung's work, you'll laugh and love Cassandra's too.

I picked up this book knowing nothing about the author and how popular she is on instagram! However I was pleasantly surprised by the funny and close to reality comic strips! Yes, they are very very realistic and I think most of the women have experienced atleast some of the events she has described! My only issue is that I didn't like the illustrations and felt that they could be more appreciative of females and not shown as a drab throughout the book.

This was such a relatable book! I really felt like the comics were about me haha. The drawings were also really beautiful.

It is a bit scary how much I connected to this comic. Whether it is about relationships, looks, not feeling your best, or the ridiculous amount of hair in a shower drain, everyone can find relatable moments in these comics. I like that the comics are simplistic in not having a ton of background and being black and white. This really draws the reader to the character and even with few words they understand the situation. I am a huge fan of literary elements and the author knows her way around hyperboles and metaphors among various devices to help provide humor yet reality through her images. If you want a quick, light-hearted read that will pull you in and leave you with a smile on your face check out this book!!

As always Cassandra brings you the most relatable content, from hair struggles to just wanting to be a burrito in bed all day in order to avoid people. Its enjoyable comic collection you wouldn't get tired of.My favorite part is expectations versus reality because my God the struggle is real especially for coily/curly hair.
This collection is perfect for online fans and newbies alike. if you need a good chuckle pick this up!
This is a review copy from the publisher received via Netgalley all opinions are mine

I Left the House Today! is so relatable. This book made my introvert heart so happy. I giggled throughout the different scenarios. The illustrations are so cute. This would make a great gift for the besties. Thanks Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this title.

A funny and relatable look at the foibles of everyday life as a young woman. For fans of Sarah's Scribbles.

I enjoyed this as a quick read! I wasn't familiar with the author's work prior to picking this up but I enjoy her style and sense of humor. I felt like I related to many of comics and even the ones I didn't were still enjoyable. Perfect little read for quarantine reading and a much needed laugh.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC :)

I've been following Cassandra on Instagram for a long time now. Lots of the comics were familiar in this book, I only find some new ones but I liked them nevertheless.
I didn't really find any logic in the order of the comics and I missed that. It'd be great to have some bigger categories for the comics or something.

They were all relateable and funny, and I always loved her work. So if you are in need of a good laugh or someone to understand your problems, then this is for you.

An adorable graphic novel. It's amazing how a simple drawing can make you nod your head in agreement and laugh out loud.

This was a cute little book and several made me smile. Some of the cartoons I couldn't relate to but most I could. The author is hilarious!

absolutely love this comic series each page has a different little story and it really reminded me in my own life it's in black and white which is very entertaining to me and simplistic.Instead of having a lot of color to tell the story it really does tell the story with the pictures.

A very cute and relatable comic strip compilation.

The author takes every day life occurrences, and draws them in the form of funny and charming comic strips.

As a female, I can definitely relate to all the incidences portrayed in these comic strips.

They are quite humorous and quirky. The illustrations are also really cute. I love the way the author draws the comics.

Would definitely recommend this book for an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon!

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*Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with an early copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own*

I loved it, I managed to identify myself in almost all comics.
I've always loved Cassandra’s drawings.
This comic is, in my opinion, perfect, I loved reading it and I recommend it !!!

Cassandra Calin's comics are always about daily life things, and it makes it even more enjoyable to read. The art style is so good too. So, if you don't know what to do, I suggest you read this funny comic.

I've been following Cassandra on social media for several years now and I've always loved her drawing style and the content of her comics.
This one is highly enjoyable and very relatable!
I'm glad I got to read it in advance, would 100% recommend!