I really like this book because it's very relatable to me and my life. All the thoughts keep my mind busy and it's funny how this book describes that. The images and the simple English makes it easy to read through with such an easy flow. Anyone who is feeling down or wants to be related to especially if they think too much or feel down from time to time, should read this book. Some of the words such as reminders like "you choose to hurt" or "nothing is forever" are aha moments, whereas "breathe, just breathe" is what I constantly tell myself. It's a very simple but useful book. Great reminder for those of us who constanly feel inadequate or down.

I wish it were longer! Every page of this book had me either deeply in my feels or dying laughing. At first glance, this may look like just an ordinary art book, but inside you will find that there is so much more there. Lazo takes us on an autobiographical journey that is both relatable and wholesome. It's obvious that this is someone who has invested deeply into themselves, and they were kind enough to take the reader along for that journey. I cannot say enough good things about the content, but also it's very visually appealing. If you are someone who uses humor as a coping mechanism, this book is absolutely for you. I can immediately think of several people I'd like to gift it to!

3.5 stars

This graphic novel was short and sweet, with a colorful and unique art style that immediately draws you in. It’s a quick read, the actual individual comics are so short and mostly disconnected from one another that it’s not hard to follow. I guess I was hoping this would be one continuous diary-like entry versus a lot of bite sized ones, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. My main critique would be that I wish it went more in depth about topics, especially emotions, because it felt surface level and not raw like I was expecting. I also felt it was slightly repetitive on some things, such as love not being worth it. It’s shown multiple times how love sucks and isn’t actually worth it and then, at the end, they said that there’s love everywhere and it’s something to look forward to. Perhaps they were trying to show the growth they had from when they had those feelings, to now, or it was to remind themselves that love will always be there. Overall the book was beautiful to flip through and I’m excited for others to read it.

This book is very cute, relatable, and a quick read. I love So Lazo’s artwork, the vulnerability sprinkled in, and the way it speaks to many concerns and thoughts of many of us. I read this as a quick way to get out of a reading slump and it did just that. Love!

This book was adorable. So Lazo’s art style is both simplistic and unique, full of color and dynamic. I loved Nachito the cat, probably my favorite part.

So Lazo’s Save Me (From Myself) is basically a very colorful drawn diary, full of self deprecating humor and the unbelieved inner positivity that some people desperately trying to work on themselves tend to think of. It very much gives the vibe of being surrounded by flames yet still saying “it’ll be fine. It’ll be fine.” Which I definitely emphasized with, since I tend to do that. Something goes terribly wrong, and you say everything is okay in hopes that you saying it will make it true, even though you don’t believe it at all.

So Lazo paints a realistic picture of someone with anxiety’s inner-thoughts about socialization, the pandemic, change,
Friendships, self worth, and overthinking. It’s basically a little self-help booklet with comedy. Very much gives mild “Everything Is fine” webcomic vibes, but without the horror and gore. Also the constant conversations with the moon reminded me of the “I’m in a relationship with the moon” tiktok audio.

Anyways, if you’re looking for a relatable author who uses comedy to mask their emotions, this book it for you.

Save Me (From Myself) is like a children’s self-help book for grownups. It’s an intimate, emotional, and raw look into So Lazo’s mind through their art. And yet, as they describe in the intro to the book, it is not only about them. It is about all of us, every one of us should be able to see ourselves, a family member, or friend in one of Lazo’s quotes or drawings. Lazo lays their heart exposed for all to see through their stories and pictures in a way that is both heartbreaking and uplifting. I related with a lot of the snippets and enjoyed Lazo’s unique style of drawing. I especially loved their color choices: bright and dynamic. I appreciate Lazo for taking their innermost fears and desires and illustrating them for others to imbibe. I am giving this book-art 5 stars not only because it spoke to me, personally, but because I appreciate the courage it took for Lazo to share their feelings and art with the world, and in such a unique manner.

I loved the bright cover of this book, I had to read it! this is NOT a children's book, as it contains mulitple curse words. However, this would be a great book for a teenager or young adult struggling with mental health, especially during the pandemic. I loved all of the illustrations, they felt so unique. I felt seen and better knowing I'm not the only one dealing with this range of emotions and fear.