You know that feeling when a friend sends you a tiktok that hits a little to close to home and you start questioning everything?
That is this book in a nutshell.

While this book made me uncomfortable quite often in reading it. It was because these were the parts of me that I often have a hard time expressing to those around me.
It is definitely an interesting and insightful read. While also being fun.

5 *stars*

On real graphic novel.

This is a reminder that everyone is dealing with some kind of problem: anxiety, doubt or even guilt.
Yeah they creep in when you don't want them the most, but at the end of the day you have to live with them.

Thank you!

#MonsterMindDealingWithAnxietySelfDoubt #NetGalley

LOVED this short & sweet little comic. It portrayed anxiety so perfectly & how your demons follow you everywhere and it’s not as simple as taking a step back. I really hope this becomes a classic in schools because i believe the visual representation would be SO helpful to younger readers.

Really useful little graphic novel. Alfonso Casas presents his demons as monsters and gives them names. It’s amazing how you can identify them. His idea, and it’s interesting, is that you won’t defeat them, instead you need to learn to live with them and try to laugh at them as best you can. Definitely food for thought.

the millennial mental health version of Mr Men, this book is the autobiographical account of Alfonso Casas dealing with his "monsters" (AKA different mental health issues). think "inside out" but the cast is depression, social anxiety and toxic thoughts.
perfect for millenials, the gen z with their darker dryer than dry humour, and everyone else too, this book is a fun, humorous way to get inside the shadow realm of our mind.
As Alfonso says, this is just the story of someone learning to deal with their monsters. and isn't that what we all need to do?

Gorgeous illustrations that give such real imagery to dealing with anxiety, depression, motivation, doubt etc. It made me rethink my own monsters I carry with me, like invisible pets I got stuck with. I thought this was a good metaphor and liked that it didn’t end with something overly saccharine, because it’s something to live with and accept about yourself, not try to fix.

Thanks to Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors for the ARC of this in exchange for my honest review.

I thought this was a cute way to look at anxiety, depression, and other mental monsters. The artwork was really good, with the monsters being sort of cutesy scary, not horror scary. It made them seem easier to deal with, especially at the end. The idea that you have to work with your monsters really resonated with me.

I thought this was so great! I work as a therapist and could definitely see myself using this book with clients. I also have anxiety myself and felt that this book as very relatable! I loved all the monsters and how he depicted the different anxieties. I also loved the ending and the positive note it left on.

A great comic about what it's like to live with the burden of invisible monsters. Each monster represents an negative aspect of our mind or a mental illness like doubts, depression and anxiety.

Many of these really hit home.. especially as a result of the pandemic. I have never seen anything so relatable.

“This isn’t the triumphant tale of a hero who defeated his monsters.... it’s just the story of somebody.... who’s learning to live with them.”

This line is the biggest reason why I loved this book, aside from its awesomeness. It's all about hope. Problems don't vanish overnight and some never go away, so it's realistic to depict it this way.

Overall, I loved this comic, it's cute and very relatable. The art was very well done, and I like the character designs for the monsters.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgqalley for the opportunity to review this book!

This was an awesome comic/graphic novel. This is a story of how the author deals with the monsters that are his anxiety. If you’ve ever dealt with anxiety, this book is for you and if you are someone who has not had to deal with it, this is a great book to be able to read about how many of us feel at times and get a glimpse into one person’s anxiety. Either way, this is such a readable and enjoyable book (despite the serious subject matter). This book was great and my only gripe is that it wouldn’t open on my IPad and so I read it on my phone which was a tiny screen and I’d love to see the monsters and drawings on a larger screen because they were awesome! Easily 5 stars!

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For those who suffer from anxiety, you will identify with the monsters and be comforted. This is a book that can help others understand what it's like to have anxiety. Hope there is a part two.

This is a story on the monsters the author deals with on a daily basis and how he overcomes listening to the monsters. I absolutely loved it! As someone with anxiety I really related to this in so many ways. I would recommend to a friend or family member who deals with anxiety.

This was a really fun comic. It managed to be humorous while also talking about something serious that many people deal with. I also loved the designs of all the monsters

This was a great quick graphic novel. I look forward to reading more from Casas.
As someone that has anxiety 99% of my day, this was great. It makes you step back and realize you are not alone, and other people experience the same crippling breakdowns. The GN is about Casas and his life with his fears of everything anxiety related. He has to try to overcome some things but also learn to live with things. The graphics weren’t great, but the concept of each monster was nicely done.
I appreciated that this GN didn’t try to tell you everything is going to be alright, but let you know it happens and we can keep going. Even if you don’t experience anxiety or depression or any type of mental conditions, this is a great way to see inside the minds and daily lives of those that do.

This book hits a lot of very relatable thoughts and fears for me. I think each generation becomes adults, different topics become acceptable to bring attention to. Generally speaking, children are raised to brush off doubts and insecurities. "Overthinking" and getting "in your head". Instead of the reality, the need to healthily address those mental struggles.. both in the real would and in your head.

That leaves me feeling pretty similar to Alfonso Casas. Learning to ignore, fight, and eventually accept those demons as part of who I am. To work with them, instead of fighting against.

Very thought provoking and self aware comic. Enjoyed the reminder I'm not alone in these struggles.

**Thank you to Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

As someone who's been battling with their demons for almost all my life, I'm always interested in seeing how people portray their own, both visually and as part of their daily life. There are so many stories that focus on how mental illness can affect the big moment of your life, but reading this story about how Alfonso's monsters affect him in the small daily things helped me see things from a perspective.
I loved the artwork for the different monsters. It is obvious that a lot of effort has gone into finalising their looks. They're different enough from each other to be easily distinguished, but also similar enough to be able to see how some might be related. Additionally, the claustrophobic feeling of the drawings was a great visual representation of Alfonso's mental state.
The project ideas at the end of the novel are great examples of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how easy it is to implement in your day to day life as a way of "getting to know" your monsters.

This was a fantastic graphic novel about all the facets of the author’s anxiety and how it overtakes him. I enjoyed seeing the anxiety personified.

This book is super relatable to people who deal with anxiety in general. It explores the personal experiences of many mental health predicaments. From my own POV, they are on point in their descriptions. I would definitely encourage everyone to read this.
Thank you NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors and Ablaze for giving me the opportunity to read this.

Now, what can I say about this book? Let me think...

Let's start by mentioning that I am totally guilty of judging it by its cover - I simply knew I was gonna love it, before even flipping the 1st page. And, as it turns out, I was not mistaken.

As someone who has had her fair share of struggles with anxiety (and most of Alfonso's other monsters, too) I found this little volume to be charmingly honest, clever, refreshingly original and immensely funny (to the point where my husband had to stop what he was doing and come in from the next room, just to see what it was I kept laughing out loud for).

I have to admit I hadn't had the pleasure of reading any of Alfonso Casa's other work but, having greatly enjoyed "MonsterMind", I will now be certain to look it up. As for this little gem - I'm definitely picking it up for my comics' collection, once it hits the shelves.

All in all, a big thumbs up from me. Well done!

This is a masterpiece. And that's it.
Since reading the synopsis I was captivated by this graphic novel because of the themes it explored, then I opened the file and read the first few pages and I was done. I put the paper version of this in my Amazon cart without passing go, and I will surely buy it in the future.
The story is about our main character Alfonso, dealing with the monsters inside his head. The monsters may vary, but some of them are always the same, like the monster that embodies the fear of the future or the little cuties that are the embodiment of doubt.
I loved it. Every single page.
Highly recommended if you like "exploring" mental health in a different way, with the help of drawings and graphic novels, and get ready for a magnificent trip inside yourself (and Alfonso).