Sad Nuggie is a collection of funny comics all about a sad, little chicken nugget who is forced to engage in adulting.

I picked this up because I have a friend who absolutely adores Sad Nuggie. And now I can see why she does! A lot of these stories are quite relatable, even moreso when you are in a job you don't enjoy, are struggling with your work-life balance or struggle with anxiety. Most of these aren't quite relevant to me, so I might not relate to this work as much as others, but I still had a good time following along with this adorable main character trying their absolute best to survive and maybe even thrive.

This is a quick and funny read, and will go over well with fans of Sad Nuggie, or other short comics about everyday life's victories and struggles.

Sad Nuggie is all of us! This was such a cute book and I love the graphics. Each panel was really retable and this would make a great gift!

A nugget eating nuggets is wild!

No but really this book is so darn cute and relatable. Little nuggie is just trying to live their best life, just like me. It made me chuckle (tender instead of tinder) and was just very wholesome.

This was a super cute quick read! You will finish it in one sitting because of how interesting this short tale! Follow sad nuggie on an adventure through learning that life is both sweet and sour!

So cute! Sad Nuggie is learning to live his best life in a new city and faces many challenges along the way, like a hungry goose and the Sunday Scaries! Even the nuggie knows how important therapy is and shows us his weekly visits.

This was my first interaction with any Sad Nuggie content and I love it. Absolutely adorable, a quick little read to cheer up your day, and surprisingly relatable for a nugget!

Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to check this out!

What an adorable comic about a sad nugget living with anxiety and the stresses of life. I read this with my 7 and 4 yr old as they love comics and chicken nuggets. My kids had a fun time seeing Nuggie pick outfits and all the sad things that happen to him, ie dropping his ice cream on the pavement. My kids loved the part of Nuggie wanting to do nothing but watch tv and playing video games all weekend. They lost their minds when he fell asleep the WHOLE weekend. They also understood that Mondays are the worst, lol
I honestly loved this and seeing Nuggie’s everyday struggles as my own, hit deep. There is a Sad Nuggie in us all throughout our mundane day to day tasks. Sad Nuggie is way too relatable, the illustrations are just so cute. I personally love the part about Nuggie trying to read and giving up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Well, this book was just adorable. I definitely related to Sad Nuggie as he learns that adulting is hard. Its a quick but fun read!

I loved this comic book! Sad nuggie is so relatable and puts a smile on your face when looking at all his adventures.

Publishing date: 05.08.2025 (DD/MM/YYYY)
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

When I tell you that I identified strongly with this little nugget, I am not joking.

This is a very cute and very relatable little comic. If you are an anxious and introverted person I think you will find this very relatable. If not, well then at least it has the self-degrading humor that some find funny.

The art is simple and works well, I did find the constant tears on our little nugget to be a little ... Unnecessary? But that is a very minor nitpick.

Overall, this is a very cute and simple comic. A nice little snack of a book.
I am giving this 3 stars, it was cute but nothing really special.

This book was cute. I felt like a really related to a lot of the things sad nuggie went through. It was a nice, quick read. A good palate cleanser between heavier books.

Sad Nuggie: Life is Sweet and Sour is an almost wordless comic about a tearie-eyed nugget battling modern life.

I never thought a chicken nugget could be so relatable! Sad Nuggie deals with the topics of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, loneliness, and the minutia of life in an adorable comic format. From the opening pages, moving into his little nuggie home (box?) to the mishaps of peopling and therapy, and so on.

The illustrations are adorable, and the situations utterly relatable.

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

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy of Sad Nuggie in exchange for an honest review.

I've been a fan of Sad Nuggie on social media for a while now so I was excited to see the book available to request.

Life is Sweet and Sour is a collection of quick and easy to read comics of Sad Nuggie going about his day which is incredibly relatable. It is mostly told via imagery with a sprinkling of text and dialogue but the understanding of what is happening is easy to grasp.

I love the art style and Sad Nuggie is such an adorable character and he feels so relatable with all of the different scenarios he faces.

A very relevant section of comics about adulthood, anxiety, and depression. I have enjoyed and related to the Sad Nuggie comics for a while and I enjoyed this book.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this in advance. I leave this review voluntarily.

Cute, simple and relatable. I knew Sad Nuggie from social media but never seen him in a comic with a more linear story. It was a quick and cute read but I expected it to be a little funnier. All in all enjoyable.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I have been a fan of Sad Nuggie for a while and I found this book to the the cutest addition to it's story!!
Would highly recommend, specially if you're already a fan.

This was cute and relatable. We've all seen Sad Nuggie on social media, and I was excited to see a full book about it. However, it was a bit of a deception. It wasn't as funny as I expected, and without humor, there wasn't much in there...

As a person with anxiety, Sad Nuffield is so relatable. The graphics are adorable and it’s a quick read, filled with valuable lessons that we can learn from.

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by Sad Nuggie Was an awesome read, I enjoyed the graphic and story telling of this Manga Book! Would recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McNeely Publishing for the e-arc

This was adorable. who doesn't wanna see a sad nuggie try and get through life? The art is really well done as well. A cute fast and fun read for all!

This is a collection of mini-comics about a nugget just trying to get through life. It shows the struggles they face, including going to therapy, and touches on some really tough topics. It's a powerful and relatable read, especially for anyone dealing with depression or sadness. This book does a great job of making heavy topics feel a little lighter while still being meaningful.