Absolutely adorable honestly, a beautiful selection of comics that were surprisingly relatable considering they're all about, ya know, birds.

Some comics were a bit hit or miss as far as the writing, but the art throughout was phenomenal, just stunning. Highly recommend for all bird lovers!

ARC courtesy of NetGalley.

Such a fun book and a quick read. Amazing illustration and dark humor. The raccoons were my favorite! Thanks NetGallery!

Ew, It's Beautiful is a collection of beautifully drawn bird-themed comics, ranging from the darkly humorous to the majestic, as we take on a birds-eye view of the world.

From the egotistical crows to the murderous sparrows, existential finches and overthinking seagulls, and everything in between, this is a journey across seasons. The comics aren't all "laugh out loud" hilarity, but they are moments of quiet amusement as we interpret and anthropomorphise the lives of birds.

The comics themselves are gorgeously painted watercolour landscapes populated with all of these detailed little birds. I'm not always a fan of overly detailed comics, but I do like these. I was not familiar with Barkman's work prior to this, but I'll definitely be looking out for it in future.

~This is a NetGalley ARC. All opinions are my own~

4.5 stars rounded up.

Not just for bird enthusiasts.
This isn't the kind of comic where every panel is funny. Sometimes it's just a pretty picture or something philosophical. The one thing that's constant throughout this comic collection is that the art is beautiful.

I saved quite a few of these to share with friends and that's a great sign. Wanting to share what you see is a great recommendation for a book like this.

This is a solid comic collection. It is divided into the four seasons. There really is something for everyone in this book. There are comics that are funny, serious, emotional, and everything in between. I love Barkman's art style, the birds are the star of the show. I also appreciate how succinctly he can get his point across with drawings and few words.

My one criticism only applies if you're familiar with his work; it is exactly what I would expect from Barkman. He did not reinvent the wheel here, and it can feel a bit repetitive.