I LOVE Sad Nuggie! I found the art style iconic. The situations Nuggie found themselves in was sad but realatable & even with very few words, I was rooting for Sad Nuggie.

I would recommend for fans of Nuggies & anyone who has ever felt out of sync with the universe. We all can be a lil Sad Nuggie from time to time.

This was such a cute read. Poor kitties nuggie taught several life lessons through his misadventures. I loved it! Such a cute book.

The sweet and sour story of the life of a sad little chicken nugget and their new life in the big city.

I’ve been a big fan of the TikTok account behind the Sad Nuggie stuffed animals for a very long time. So this story grabbed me immediately. I loved the artwork, it’s so cute and stylized.

And the relatability of someone just trying their best while dealing with a whole variety of problems, from budgeting to mental health issues to dating, was great. Even when it’s a tiny sad nugget, it was easy to see myself reflected in some of Sad Nuggie’s issues. And it is definitely renewing my interest in buying my own Sad Nuggie to go with this book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to review this arc!

Sad Nuggie is a short but deeply impactful comic that beautifully captures the emotional rollercoaster of navigating adulthood. In just a handful of pages, it manages to explore themes of loneliness, anxiety, hope, and connection with surprising depth and tenderness.

I found myself genuinely moved, brought to tears by the sense of validation and comfort in seeing emotions I’ve often felt reflected so honestly on the page. At the same time, I laughed at Sad Nuggie’s awkward attempts at adulting - whether it’s moving house, job hunting, trying to make friends, eating healthy, or even going on a date. These everyday struggles are portrayed with such heart and humour that they feel both relatable and oddly comforting.

The art style is simple yet expressive, perfectly complementing the tone of the comic. If you’re already familiar with Sad Nuggie from TikTok or Instagram, the visual style and emotional honesty won’t come as a surprise. It stays true to the character’s essence - gentle, vulnerable, and quietly funny.

This is a quick read, but one that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page. Sad Nuggie is a heartfelt reminder that even in our loneliest moments, we are not alone - and sometimes, that’s exactly what we need to hear.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of this comic.

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%