This is an adorable comic book about a little nugget trying to make it in a harsh world, navigating life, work, love, moving, and all the joys of being an adult, when all you want to do is stay home and watch tv. It reminds me a lot of the Nathan W. Pyle's Strange Planet books, in that they are comics with few words, but very relatable from the first panel. I really appreciate how well Sad Nuggie continues to try new things, even when they really just want to give up.

I first heard about Sad Nuggie on TikTok and really enjoy the videos from the Sad Nuggie shop, where all the different Nuggies get into various hijinx. This is a very quick read that would definitely benefit from being read on a larger screen and/or with a physical book because I'm sure I missed some details, viewing it on my phone. This would be a great gift for a recent grad or anyone who's having a hard time navigating through life right now. Love it!

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

I was iffy on this after the first few sections where Nuggie is worried about money while also just being wasteful with it, and then proceeds to eat chicken nuggets. I was previously unaware of Nuggie, so it just was weird that he's a cannibal. After that, the little vignettes were more amusing. I particularly liked that during a paint and sip class, he freaks out when he realized his painting was a little different. That's the kind of innocuous stuff that's funny to me.

Overall, a cute quick read! The art style is adorable and I got a good chuckle about following around the adventures of a sad chicken nugget. I do wish there was maybe a bit more transition between some of the scenes or even maybe some additional frames for a few of them just to add a little bit more context, but overall it felt very relatable. 3.75/5 stars.

Super cute. I didn't realize how much I'd identify with a sad nuggie but here I am feeling validated. I liked the ups and downs the little nug was having and how sometimes a bad thing would turn out good all along. Super fun.

Just doing my nuggie best!

I absolutely adored this book. The messaging is something a lot of people can relate to. Perfect for a pick me up! It truly brought some laughs during a chaotic time. Plus the illustrations were so fun to look at.

Thank you NetGalley, Sad Nuggie and Andrew McMeel Publishing for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

OMG, this book is so amazing. The illustrations, the idea, the plot, everything was absolutely perfect. As someone who has anxiety and often struggles with trying out new things and being open to new friendships, this book made me feel so seen. The illustrations might be the cutest ones that I’ve ever seen. Absolutely adored this book, very grateful for the author and the illustrator for making people with anxiety feel seen

This was so adorable to read! The art and Sad Nuggie is very cute! So many of the stories and comics were relatable. I really enjoyed this collection of comics!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is an unbelievably adorable comic about an anxious and stressed-out Sad Nuggie, whose incredibly relatable day-to-day life feels like a minor catastrophe, but he keeps on keeping on.

The illustrations are wonderfully detailed, bright, and colorful. It touches on themes like anxiety and strong emotions that resonate deeply. At times it's funny, sometimes it's sad... There's so much happening, it feels like the comic never ends.

I loved reading Sad Nuggie. The book is a delight to read. It is so cute, adorable and not to mention so very relatable.

Never thought I would relate so much to a little blob of fried goodness! Sad Nuggie: Life is Sweet and Sour is a collection of every day experiences through lens of a very anxious little chicken nugget. The scenarios are so spot on, and the reactions are both hilarious and heartfelt. You get the good, the bad and the funny all in one little breaded package. The illustrations were adorable and you could feel Nuggies' through it's expressions! Would definitely recommend this little gem to anyone who could use a laugh!

Thank you to Netgalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Anastasia Sevastyanova for this e-ARC!

I love it 😍 am I a sad nuggie too?? I don’t know… but I’m pretty sure is that this comic book was great. It made me giggle

I love sad nuggie! He is so relatable and cute. He helps you realize you are not alone. I hope this book blows up and gets the press it deserves. I will definitely look for more sad nuggie things and follow him on socials.

A quick read for anyone looking for something light-hearted!

Sad Nuggie goes through many relatable situations while often feeling stressed and/or depressed: from being overwhelmed at work to feeling anxious about dating and everything in between. Sad Nuggie also goes to therapy to talk about these situations. They are actively trying their best at life, just like we all are.
With adorable illustrations and puns, this was a good read.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I almost gave it a 4 stars on the artwork and general cuteness alone (it's right up my vibe), but in good conscience, I gave it a 4 because I would have like a little bit more in terms of story and content. Still worth a peruse overall I think, and I'd probably still read more content with this character if available.

Such a great book! I was already a fan of sad nuggie, and this book was so cute!! I just absolutely loved it

I feel you Sad Nuggie!! I feel you!
Sad Nuggie is so relatable. He gets through life despite it all. Team Sad Nuggie! 100%

I was not prepared for sad nuggie to see me in so many ways. A great book for those who are suffering from or want to understand adults with anxiety and depression.

It's cutesy so it doesn't get too heavy which is nice, even in the moments when you can feel nuggie headed for a breakdown.

Side note: nuggie eats a lot of chicken, is nuggie a cannibal? The world will have to decide.

A really adorable comic about Sad Nuggie, an anxious, introverted chicken nugget who has trouble making friends and doing chores and goes to therapy but is trying his best to enrich his life.

It feels like Sad Nuggie is basically a mirror to my life to a scary degree (just kidding, but not really). It was all really relatable and funny, also a little sad when something unfortunate happened, but I really enjoyed this. It’s mostly illustrations, simple but detailed, with little text, but definitely with more appeal to adults (probably those just starting to figure out adult life) than kids. Sad Nuggie looks kind of like recent Beanie Babies, and I can see him making good merch.

A quick but cute read! Highly recommend!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Charming and relatable, with fun illustrations by Anastasia Sevastyanova. Sad Nuggie is just doing his best - as are we all!

I have followed the Sad Nuggie comics on social media for ages so the second I saw this on Netgalley I HAD to read it. It did not disappoint! The book features the same cute, relatable Nuggie facing a bunch of relatable, adulting issues. Think moving house, starting a new job, going on holiday and even dating (Tender cracked me up).

This book was an adorable, light-hearted, quick read sprinkled with advice, puns, relatable situations and, of course, Sad Nuggie!

If you enjoy the comics (or are just looking for a funny, short graphic novel with the cutest nugget on the planet) then this is the book for you!