Thank you NetGalley for an ARC copy

I have always enjoyed seeing Tysoe art and comics online, so this book was really nice to read. The storyline of her growing up and life was fun to follow along. So many different things are very relatable as well to everyday life and things we all do. This book will be great for people who are already fans of Tysoe or someone new to her work.

First of all, I appreciate that you have provided me with this book, I follow the illustrator on social networks and I like her art a lot, but despite that I will be honest in review. The book is a compilation of strips that she has made where she tells different moments of her life, her childhood, youth and adulthood. Some of the stories I already knew since they are on Instagram, but others were new to me. The stories have their touch of humor but that does not mean that it fails to deliver a message in each story. And in some I felt a bit reflected in the fact that it is difficult to make friends and it is all uncomfortable in the beginning. Although there were stories that I already knew, that is not why I liked it less, since they put together the book in such a way that it looks good that those stories are there and if you do not follow the work of the illustrator, it will make you follow her. For me it is a good book that has a good common thread showing how the illustrator has changed, has grown but continues with her essence as a child in the background. That is why I give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars, more than anything I give it because I would have liked to see more unpublished material, but that is not why it stops being a good read to spend the afternoon.

These comics may not all be acutely relatable for everyone but are nonetheless, pretty cute. We get to grow up with Beanie and that experience is unrivaled in how well she has expressed herself comically.

I first started following Tysoe on on instagram, I love her whimsical cartoons and this just makes them easier to read...or binge..all at once!!

Thanks to #Netgalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for making this book available to me for an honest review.
I have been following Alina Tysoe's work on Instagram for a long time and they have always brought me nostalgic comfort no matter the mood I am in. Her illustrations are so comically eccentric and absolutely self-aware that it makes it easy to read and love.

What's Up, Beanie? is a collection of short moments in Alina's life that tells us a lot about her as a person and her relationship with her family and the world in general. These illustrations are so genuine that you tend to see yourself on the pages. As someone who lacks interest in social interaction and always appear to be the odd one out in social occasions, it was amazing to see her put some levity and fun into her interpretation of events.

She illustrates growing up and the pains associated with family and moving away to start one of hers. I absolutely loved it and I would highly recommend it.

Love this book!! Maybe am gonna reread it soon.

This is a comical version of Beanie's life, from childhood to adulthood, with her funny and honest way of telling her life. Beanie is the youngest of three sisters, waaaayyy younger than her older sisters. So she either bullied them into compliance, or they bullied her in older sisters way. A fun read to cheer you up.

I received an eARC from NetGalley for the purposes of this review.

What’s Up Beanie is the adorable autobiographical comic we have all been waiting for. The author includes snippets of her life from childhood through adulthood, and the cheerful tone and bright art style instantly put me in a good mood. This is the kind of book one comes to on a rainy day or when you just need a pick me up. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys comics (and even those who don’t).

I follow this account on Instagram and love her artwork. I have bought merch from her. I love her style. This did not disappoint. I will definitely be picking it up when it releases.

The idea is nothing groundbreaking if you like what she posts on Instagram you'll like this. It's fun relatable comics that are hopeful and cute. Her art style is delightful and I was impressed by how few comics had previously been posted.

My one issue was that the ebook I received had the comics out of order no matter what I did. So I wouldn't recommend the ebook, just in case, this wasn't just an arc issue.

A solid 4 star read for me. I will be buying one for me and a few friends as a present.

This was really cute. I've loved Tysoe's What's Up Beanie comics in the past so it's really nice to revisit and to see what I've missed. The child Beanie comics are still my favourite, she's so cute and funny. I really wonder how accurate they are to real life.
What's Up Beanie is so relatable especially to any animal lovers or creatives. I think the only downside is if you are already familiar with her work you will have seen a lot of the comics before but if you're like me and its been awhile, it is fun to revisit them.

Thank you NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the digital advance reading copy of this book.

Aw, these comics are awesome! Alina does a great job of illustrating everyday worries and excitement within her comics. I love all of the panels with puppies, they were great (side note I freaking love puppies!!!).

Highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good read.

I've come to find that I greatly enjoy comics that correctly portray real life, especially when there is relatable good humor for comedic effect. This comic had me giggling throughout about the little things going on in everyday life. It starts with Adult Beanie meeting a time traveling Baby Beanie and goes through memories and events in her life when Baby Beanie asks what she's done. I adored seeing a curious baby Beanie exploring life in the way only a kid can, and then seeing how the traits she portrayed as a child developed into her personality as an adult.

I wasn't sure at first how to feel about Baby Beanie being a time traveler and talking to Adult Beanie, but the more I sat with it, the better I felt about it. That said, the beginning was probably my least favorite part because of this uncertainty. It also got a little confusing occasionally when I forgot that Baby Beanie was involved in all the memories Adult Beanie was reliving. She'd just pop up and catch me off guard. But after their interaction at the end, I really appreciated her presence because who doesn't want the chance to give their former self some advice, and get some in return?

The art style of these comics is absolutely amazing. It's adorable and fun while also managing to be extremely expressive. I cackled throughout the whole thing at the expressions the characters make, particularly with their eyes. It's a very engaging art style, and I'd love to see more of it!

Overall, this was a well done, very enjoyable collection of comics. On a final note, every single dog related comic was entirely accurate and extremely relatable. A+ doggo interaction.

I would say.....'a cutely relatable' comic collection! They are unique, cute drawings, & I'd guess most women will find several experiences in them relatable! It's a real quick enjoyable read. I think it is geared to a female, older audience.... probably experience-wise.....all things we can relate to, with a smile (relationships, parents, siblings, pets, food, work & play.) It is of a 'warm fuzzy' variety!
I received an e-ARC provided by publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt via NetGalley, after offering to read it & post my own fair & honest review.

I liked it! (Baby) Beanie is so fun, clever, curious, and carefree. Also relatable, as advertised.

I was unfamiliar with the web comic except from afar; a few friends have shown me some, but I never sought it out to read. Once I realized I would be able to read the book I looked through some of the archives, there are quite a few repeats in the book (not every comic in the book is unique and new). Though, I did like Alina's commentary below the comics that is only available in the web comic version.

A big introduction to the comic is Baby Beanie visiting Adult Beanie and saying she'll follow her around, but we don't actually see that interaction again until the end (save one pause). I think that would have been a fun addition to see more about what they could learn from each other through chatting and reflecting together. It maybe would have replaced Alina's commentary below the web based comics.

Thank you to Net Galley, the author, and the publisher for access to an e-ARC in exchange for my review.

This is an adorable coming-of-age memoir, in graphic novel format, about a smol pink-haired girl named Beanie who draws silly pictures, loves snacks and sleeping in, and is obsessed with puppies 👧💕🐶 It is a chronological collection of "acutely relatable" memories from her life (as the title says), spanning babyhood to adulthood. Definitely relatable and 100% cute. 5 stars for Beanie! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟


Fans of Sarah Andersen's "Sarah's Scribbles" comics (Adulthood Is a Myth etc.) will especially enjoy this one.

Thank you Netgalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for a free advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

{Digital copy provided by NetGalley Houghton Mifflin Harcourt}


This is a very cute collection of comics. Ranging from funny to relatable to just plain cute, this book is sure to bring joy into the hearts of readers. The structure is a neat addition, but fans of the creator should know that quite a few old comics are included. As a fan myself I really enjoyed reading this book and am thrilled that it is being published!

I loved this so much! The artstyle is so cute and I loved every page, especially the expressions! The stories are funny, wholesome and sometimes relatable (varies depending on the person but the general idea is relatable). Definitely recommend this to everyone that loves reading cute and funny comic strips, especially in between reading novels. So adorbs.

I only started following the author on Instagram last year so I don't really know how many comic strips that are new besides the ones that had a different format than the one I'm used to seeing but I see many that I'm familiar with. Since I'm reading the ARC, the ones with the new format don't really look as cute as her usual style so I'm guessing it was drawn quickly and will later be edited before the official release.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with the digital copy for an honest review.

I’ve found myself reading more comic collections to destress lately, and this one is wonderful. It’s gentle and sweet and funny. The artwork is adorable. I look forward to more.

A heartwarming autobiography in comics. I was thrown a bit since the setup indicates that will have the author's young self interact with their current self, but that angle gets dropped pretty quickly for a set of pretty conventional childhood, college, and young adult comics. The thing that saves it is Tysoe's characterization of herself. She's quirky and manages to express comfort and humor in her lateral thinking, obsessions, and anxieties. Her young child self is especially charming.

Mini Review: This was so cute! I've followed these comics on Instagram for awhile now, and I think they are so fun! I was so happy when I saw this collection of them up on Netgalley. If you need a smile or laugh (And isn't that everyone?!), I definitely recommend reading this book!

I received an e-ARC of this book from the publisher.

I'm a huge fan of comic artists and their ability to create amazing comics that at the same time are one hundred percent relatable to many of us. And this comic collection did exactly that, the art style was great (super cute and fun) and each of the comics were hilarious and I completely identified with Alina's experience (especially the ones about dogs). This was a super quick and funny read. Highly recommend.