This is both amusing and sad with lots of wise advice about how to live in the face of impending doom. A group of animals realise that the earth is going to be destroyed by an asteroid and suddenly life becomes so precious. They reach out to each other, they live freely, things that are not important pale into insignificance and suddenly community and others become truly vital.

When the end finally comes none of animals are alone. The witty aspect of this book is that it is told through simple sayings as each animal seeks to live their best life in the short time they have left. The underlying message is that we shouldn’t wait for the android, we should live our lives like that anyhow, because the time we have and the lives we have are precious. So it contains a serious message wrapped up in humorous graphics. I thought is was thoughtful, funny and somewhat freeing.

Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

This book is adorable and funny and I loved it! It's full of positive affirmations for the end of the world. The illustrations are cute and often hilarious when combined with the text. It is a very short read but absolutely a worthwhile one.

This was a fun, quick read! It starts off really light- it reminded me quite a bit of the "therapets" cards initially. Then it takes a big twist into dark humor, which I also enjoyed. The drawings made me laugh and I would definitely read it again.

Was this my favorite thing I have ever read on the planet? No. Was it the most profound? No. However, I did find myself enjoying this short graphic novel overall. I enjoyed the illustrations, and I found them to be quite charming. They certainly aren't the most unique, but they're very cute and I enjoyed them nonetheless. The book is full of heart, and it explores a good deal of complex themes, ultimately stemming from the fear of dying alone.

I think that if I had read this book a few months ago, I would have found it to be a great deal more profound, but I'm very thankful to say that I came to a lot of the realizations described in this book prior to reading.

I do recommend checking this out--it's a rather charming little book, albeit lacking in a radically unique art style or any profoundly new message never seen before. Charming and enjoyable overall!

Thanks to Netgalley and Tor/Forge for the ARC of this in exchange for my honest review.

This wasn’t what I expected as far as being a “story” I was expecting more plot, while in reality it was more like affirmations where the illustrations hinted at an overarching story. It was cute and quick, though.

While not really what I consider a graphic novel, this is a quick read with an interesting story. Each page has a sentence and a drawing, which is a fast paced way to tell a story, I was expecting a bit more depth in both the story and the art. There is a cool twist towards the end, but I wasn't really connected to the characters so the overall idea of "I will not die alone" didn't really stick with me.

It's cute and heartbreaking.

One of the books that you need to read if ever news broke out that the world is ending tomorrow.

Love the balance of humor and punches of reality.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a quick little book to read that consists mostly of affirmations with some cute illustrations. I definitely wouldn't call it hilarious like the blurb says it is but it wasn't too bad. I like dark humor so that aspect was fine with me.

All I can say is WOW. I didn't expect this short graphic novel to give me so many emotions. It only takes a few minutes to read but it takes you on a journey! I won't be saying anything else because everything feels like a spoiler, just read it if you want to think about human connection and how fragile love is.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an opportunity to read this!

I can't believe how emotional, thought-provoking and downright inspirational White's uncomplicated images manage to be. The simple question of how will you face the end turns into a message of togetherness and joy in the moment.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and Forge Books for the thought-provoking read!

Imagine that you have seen a meteor coming to destroy the earth and you have days [maybe a couple of months] to live. What would you do? What would you say? HOW would you live your life? Would you die alone? This book talks about all these things and more [with amazing and sometimes hilarious illustrations by Joe Bennett] and makes you think while also making you laugh [the barista calling out the name, even at the bitter end is a case in point]. Perfect for anyone, even younger kids, it helps you engage in important conversations that need to happen now, before the possibility of world destruction and promotes positive thinking and being kind. I highly recommend this. Very well done.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dera White, Joe Bennett [Illustrator], and Macmillan-Tor/Forge/Forge Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a huge disappointment. It's a poorly written self-help book that is hidden under the guise of graphic novels.

The drawings did not impress me. I don't see any creativity or uniqueness. Instagram has so many accounts that do better things in illustration, storytelling, etc.

And of course, we have all that positive and inspiring affirmation that are supposed to lift our spirits and whatnot. So boring and cliche they were. I rather prefer reading proper psychological books written by professionals. That would be more helpful.

Also, I didn't find the book humorous either.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan-Tor/Forge, Forge Books for providing a digital copy for reviewers.

It wouldn’t be fitting to say that the book started off bleak. The title might otherwise suggest a certain atmosphere, but I do think that an emphasis has been given for this to be more empowering than anything. Of course, the undertone the affirmations wanted to address was something of the sadder counterpart yet that didn’t shave off the wonderful message of love and compassion within the words.

In addition, I would like to point out that if you are looking for a graphic novel or sequential art that adheres to our expectation of what the medium would be before we pick a book out…this book is nothing like that. I Will Not Die alone offers a unique art with beautiful and vibrant colours per page and these pages consists of not more than 2 short sentences. More than anything, this book is a collection of affirmations—of reminders to give love to others and to yourself, show compassion, and appreciate the small moments in life.

I believe that you really have to have that sort of feeling and appreciation for simplicity when you read and finish this book. It’s both unadorned and complicated, mesmerizing and bleak, but most importantly it’s a charming reminder of the beauty of a moment and the appreciation for the true joy life brings if we only learn to slow down or pause.

Thank you for a chance to read an advanced reader copy of this book. It was sad, funny, heart warming and life affirming. There were animals wearing clothes! It’s definitely the book that I needed to read right now. I can’t wait to order a hard copy.
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I’d like to thank NetGalley and the Publisher for this e-ARC.

This book states simple affirmations that encourage the reader to live their life authentically and fully as the illustrations depict the coming of the end of the world.

We’re all going to die, so wouldn’t it be better knowing that we lived our lives as best as we could? On our terms? And accepting of others’ differences? This book puts that into perspective as a meteor heads towards earth and the characters start to cherish their last moments alive.

I actually teared up, this was a great, quick little read. Worth you time for a bit of a shift in perspective!

I have mixed feelings about this book. I probably should have expected a bleakness to the book based on the title but I didn’t. There was a lot of hopefulness in the writing but the ending sort of ruined for me so I give it 3 stars.

This is now one of the books I need to sit and read whenever I need some uplifting quotes. Loved the overall meaning.

3:5 stars rounded to 4 stars. This is a warm, gentle book that made me laugh out loud as well as pause as the intent of the book became clearer. If we’re going to go out, let us go out together, helping one another with love, compassion, and total disregard for our differences. Beautiful!

My thanks to NetGalley and Forge Books for allowing me to read an ARC of this book which is scheduled to be published on 11/2/21. All opinions in this review are my own and are freely given.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of I Will Not Die Alone.

I made the silly assumption that this was going to be a self help graphic novel about believing in yourself and taking chances and risks.

But, as I got to the end, I realized it was not what I thought it was; there's a dark, apocalyptic surprise I really appreciated.

The art is beautiful, goofy but in a good way, highlighting unique characteristics we all possess as humans except in the stunning diversity of the animal world. Oh, wait, we''re animals, too.

The affirmations are nothing new, we've heard them all before, but in the context of a cataclysmic event, they take on a whole new meaning.

This is like a dark comedy short film; thoughtful, sweet and positive despite how it ends.

And, the last panel is hilarious.

At first, I didn't quite know what to think of this book. It's part affirmations, part comic book, part almost like a to-do list. And in that way it felt kind of jumbled and at times towards the beginning of the book lost its strength. But if you find yourself thinking the same thing while reading this book I encourage you to persist. The first time I read it I didn't realize it was about the end of the world. Which may contribute to why I wasn't feeling like it felt complete. I was missing some context. That being said, I found the ideas to be rather compelling and honest in a way that is not portrayed in many books these days or anywhere else for that matter, and I liked that it was positive in the face of a heavy subject. The drawings were really cute. I felt like there were parts of the book that got overshadowed slightly, but overall it's great, funny, thoughtful, and definitely gets you thinking about what really matters in the world, or, as is suggested, the end of the world. I would call this book very moving and inspiring and such a creative and unexpected way. I kind of want to print it all out and put it on my bathroom mirror because, let's be honest, at the end of the world it's totally coming and I could use these reminders. 🤣

Thank you #netgalley for allowing me the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. I am so glad I didn't miss it.