I received an ARC copy through Netgalley and all thoughts are my own. I learned about Sad Nuggie from TickTock and love it so much. When I saw the little comic I knew I had to read it. Such a cute little story and so relatable. Very accurately represented anxiety

It's so funny and so relatable. I felt seen by Sad Nuggie because I felt almost the same with them the entire book.
The idea of nuggets as characters in the book was so good. The illustrations were exceptionally good and cute.

Thank you to Sad Nuggie, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Not only was this book super cute, but Sad Nuggie is sooo relatable! I will be buying copies for my close friends who also need a little Sad Nuggie in their lives. The illustrations were perfect!

I had no idea what Sad Nuggie was until I stumbled upon this book but when I saw how adorable he was I knew I needed to read it!

For starters, the art in this book is excellent through and through. The quality is great and so many of these pages could easily make a good print for a wall. My favorite was the Chicken Nugget Affirmations to Get You Through Your Work Week.

The story is simple enough but very relatable. And paired with the cute art, this book is going to be so giftable too!

Struggling with anxiety or depression or stress? Well so is Sad Nuggie.

I do have to admit I was a little confused when he had a box of chicken nuggets to eat though... But I'm not the creator so what do I know?

Overall this was a super cute graphic novel that is definitely worth checking out!


Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Who would’ve thought I would relate to a nugget? But like it just gets me. And the art style is so cute.

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Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

It's a cute and quick comic about the hardship of daily life. Everyone can read it and the illustrations are nice. I feel like it's not particularly original, as there are many similar comics that deal with mental health problems, so it doesn't really stand out

I've never related to chicken nuggets more in my entire life than I do right now! I see you Nuggie and I'm right there with you.

This book is as cute as it is relatable. There isn't much to the book, it's literally a comic strip about a chicken nugget who is just trying to make it through life. But at the same time, it's probably going to make you feel better or at the very least validate feelings about your own issues.

It's cute, it's punny, adorably illustrated, simply written and quick to read. So honestly there's no reason you shouldn't grab it.

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.

4/5 stars! Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this eARC of Sad Nuggie - Life is Sweet and Sour by Sad Nuggie (lol).

I got this book in the "read now" section and I'm glad I did. Super short and cute story of a Sad Nuggie just making it through..adulthood? very cute illustrations to follow and something of the things that you can related to a being an adult. Super cute and this would be the type of books that I would buy for my friends because of my sad/depressing humor. haha.

This was my intro to Sad Nuggie and I really enjoyed the cute illustrations. Some of the little stories left me a little sad when things consistently didn’t work out for Nuggie, but I guess that’s pretty relatable. Overall a quick and fun read.

Super cute addition to the sad nuggie world, but can’t hold a candle to the videos. Gotta love sad nuggie in therapy!

thank you so much netgalley for the arc
I've always loved the posts on social media this author posted and reading this was the cutest thing ever
always so relatable and funny

thank you so much netgalley for the arc
such a cute and funny and relatable story! i hope to read more from the author

Can I just give Nuggie a big hug?
Thank you to the illustrator for bringing us Sad Nuggie. It does show that we are not alone in how we feel.
The art is amazingly cute and the stories recognizable and uplifting.

I really enjoy the sad nuggie comics. I follow sad nuggie on social media, but it's nice to see the book and see comics I missed or weren't posted for the book.

I felt the struggle of getting stuck by a mattress. I was almost trapped like that when moving.

These comics are so short and capture the smaller moments in life in a surprising way. These tiny moments are often missed or just so common that they get skipped over.

Cheer on Nuggie and yourself with this little book.

I have loved sad nuggie from the start. Honestly, how can you not? When the cute little animated chicken nugget portrays you exactly.

I loved it so much, the short stories were so funny and so lovely. I would love to see more from this nuggie! Congratulations to the author and thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book!

An adorable, fast read that took all but 10 minutes if that to complete.

Liked the characterization of the Nuggie and how cute it came across but it’s utterly forgettable.

3.75 stars

thank you to netgalley for the arc and the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review

I could find myself relating to a lot of different things that sad nugget experiences throughout the events of this story and found it quiet wholesome. I smiled, I laughed, etc. definitely recommend this!

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Meet Sad Nuggie—yep, an anxious chicken nugget, who is way too relatable. Whether it’s spiralling over social interactions, overthinking adulting, or just wanting to be cosy and left alone, Sad Nuggie gets it. Trying everything to put a balm over feeling unaccomplished, only to fail miserably? Yep, that's just one of the lessons talked about here.
I’ve seen the comics online before, but having them all together in one place made me smile so much.

The book doesn’t have a dramatic plot—it’s just this quiet journey of a literal nugget trying to survive life.
And somehow that simplicity made it hit harder. It’s funny, sad, adorable, and weirdly comforting.
The art? Adorable. The vibes? Immaculate. It made me laugh and feel seen!

It does feel a little short, like I blinked and it ended, but I still loved it. It's perfect for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, introverted, or just tired of being human.

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC.
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Thank you Netgalley, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for sending me this advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a great book, and will hit you really hard in the feelings. I think we have all experienced what little Sad Nuggie goes though. It's funny, and a little bit melancholy at the same time. The artwork is gorgeous, and I loved every minute of reading this.