Being an introvert, this manual is the perfect guide to get out of certain situations which we sometimes find ourselves in. This was a fun, quirky read. The colors were bold and vivid and the art was brilliantly done. I would recommend this book to my fellow introverts.

As an introvert, I always enjoying checking out introverted humor books. And The Escape Manual for Introverts didn't disappoint. It's full of funny ideas - some of which I'm going to add to my real-life list of 'get out of social situations' tricks. The drawings are cute and added to the humor. This probably isn't the type of book that people would read through more than once, but it would still make a fun gift for your favorite introvert.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC. This review contains my honest, unbiased opinion.

Review to come to my blog/Goodreads/maybe Amazon in August.

*raises hand*I am very much an introvert, so I couldn't resist this book. I had to click that Read Now button. I was very much curious to see what kind things this one would give as a way of escaping.

There are various chapters each one dealing with a certain topic. Friends, relatives, co-workers to acquaintances and more. With each chapter we get scenarios that were just oh oh so true (really, I was nodding along) and what kind of things an introvert may do to escape, let people know they don't want to in a subtle way, tips for conversations which I do want to try myself though I kind of worry it will backfire for instance the ask questions that take long answers.. I can see that end up in a discussion of never endingness, and more. I had quite a laugh, but I was also noting down several of the nicer ways in my head. I think I can use some of these tips/excuses. :P Of course, not in abundance, as they do warn you against that which is totally logic, I think most people would be unhappy if their friends kept running away or making excuses. And some excuses went a tad bit too far (like in the co-workers part to just insist on going to a place no one wants to go) and some were just beyond silly, but I still couldn't help but snicker at them. Even though they weren't things one would use in real life, it is tempting. *grins* Maybe I should put a bag of potatoes and a blanket near the door.

A few of these excuses I have already tried myself. For instance the turning away when you see someone you know. Or even go into a nearby store even though you don't need to go there. :P

I was quite impressed with the amount of tips/excuses/etc. There are so many! And they are all accompanied by fun illustrations that made reading even more fun to read and, quite often, hilarious.

All in all a delightful escape manual for introverts. Tons of humour, several excuses are maybe not what you want to use in real life, but there are some that are actually doable (and yes, I can't wait to try them out).

The Escape Manual for Introverts is a tongue in cheek collection of simple comics that depict coping strategies for an introvert that get stuck in extroverted situations. It made me laugh and a lot of these situations were relatable. I am a social introvert that would prefer to be with a smaller grouping of friends and enjoys social time for smaller amounts of time. There is often the pull to see people I care about vs. the pull to be alone. Katie Vaz captured this real struggle in an easy to read text format accompanied by illustrations that really captured the emotions of these feelings. Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an advanced copy of this book.

This book made me laugh and I recognized myself in so many of the situations. I loved this book so much that I put it on my Amazon list because I would love to have a physical copy of this book! Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this. Love the illustrations!

Funny and clever and insightful, lots of tips for the introverted or socially awkward in common situations. I like how the book was organized along the spectrum from family to strangers. Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy.
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This book is an amusing compilation of comedic drawings paired with excuses and tricks to get introverts out of social situations when you would much rather recharge your introverts batteries at home a bit. Many readers are introverts, as am I, and so this was a fun manual to come across, The Escape Manual for Introverts did have some good, clever tricks and some down right silly ones thrown in for fun. The advice is broken down by chapters for the different relationships you may have to the people you may need too use these tips on. Friends, acquaintances, family members, coworkers, and strangers. There were several examples in each chapters to cover a wide variety of situations. But I will say that some of the advice did become repetitive throughout the chapters, but they also warranted being repeated because some of the tips that could work on acquaintances could also work on strangers or coworkers. And tips for friends could also work for family members and vice versa. Over all this is a fun and amusing guide for introverts to come across, plus it's a very quick read.

I received a copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley, this is my honest review.

This is a super fun, quick read with advice for introverts ranging from useful to outlandish. I'm definitely guilty of executing more than one of the milder escapes, and I think any introvert is going to see themself reflected somewhere in this book.

The illustrations are very cute and add a lot to each escape scenario.

Reading this book was like going on a rollercoaster ride: short but so much fun. I enjoyed every aspect of it and found myself laughing out loud reading some of the silly tips given here. I also saw myself in so many of the situations.
The art was so beautiful and different from any art style I've seen before.
I highly recommend this to any introvert who is fed up with having to suffer through awkward social encounters..
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.

This was a cute book. It gave some good and some funny excuses to get out of certain situations. The illustrations went well with the words. This would make a fun gift for someone close to you.

I thought that this was a good fit for me because like most book people I myself am a introvert. I especially like the part on how to deal with a Chatty Cathy at a wedding or party. Some of the advice on how to get out of things was very comical and some of the advice in this book was very good advice. I really enjoyed this because I saw myself in most of the scenarios In this guide

3.5 stars. A hilarious and cute manual for introverts on how to avoid social situations. The cartoons are funny and the way the scenarios are portrayed is so relatable. The humor for me though was either there or off the mark. A light read and a perfect companion after reading Quiet Power by Susan Cain.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for providing a free ARC

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This manual gives introverts excuses and escape plans to use in awkward social gatherings and interactions. From the more plausible excuses for friends and family members to the more creative and ridiculous for acquaintances and strangers, this book has it all!
I love this little field guide for social awkwardness! I've used several of these ingenious ideas myself and even created some of my own that weren't listed. This would make an excellent gift for the novice introvert, but beware...you may never see them again!

This is just hilarious! I don’t think I could pull off half of the excuses but I’m so glad that this exists! It’s so relatable and the art is fab!

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It has a lot of great advice for introverts to get out social situations. I could relate to quite a few of these and will definitely use some of them in the future!

***Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free ARC in exchange for an honest review!***

I loved this. As an ambivert who leans slightly toward introvert, all of these concepts are just SO relatable! Some of the situations made me cringe, and that made me love them even more.

Plus, the "escape suggestions" are a perfect combination of "THIS COULD TOTALLY WORK" and "This is absolutely hilarious." My favorite was "My succulent has anxiety and can't be left alone for too long."

This is a book that I'll definitely want to buy and keep for myself when it gets published.

Wonderful book.
Made me laugh.
Highly recommended to those who are introverts as it helps them find ways out of situations. Will be trying out some of these when I get stuck doing something.

This graphic novel explores the different ways an introvert can escape social scenarios or minimize awkward social contact. Escape on a jet pack! Hire a kidnapper to get you away! Pretend you don't speak English.

Some of the suggestions are funny, but some are actually do-able. Some of the ideas would only last for a short time, and some are the perfect exit strategies.

If you are wondering how to escape an office party, how to get out of another dinner with your talkative aunt, or how to avoid eye contact with an acquaintance you barely know, this book will give you tips on excuses, disguises, small talk, and cover stories to get you out of any situation.

I loved the adorable comic illustrations! The hilarious subject material is highlighted by the high contrast artwork that uses only black, white, and purple. The whimsical lines enhance the comedy just as much as the text does.

Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

Super fast read. The intro is hilarious and very enjoyable. Any introvert that has been trapped in a social situation will appreciate these ideas of escape which are divided into 5 categories: Friends, relatives, coworkers, acquaintances, and strangers. Even includes a handy dandy Plausibility of Excuse Absurdity graph for reference.

I loved the simplicity of this book and it made me laugh a lot. Anyone who enjoys their own company, or feels awkward in that of others, should be able to relate to most , if not all, the scenarios with their various escape plans. Fun and entertaining. Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher, Andrews McMeel for an ARC.

Actually 3.5.
I’m more of an ambivert myself but oh boy cenario 4 of the friend’s chapter was so painfully me! It’s especially hard for me to be outgoing around my family for some reason and that chapter was definitely my favorite one. I feel like i’m more of an awkward person than an hardcore introvert but I could still relate to the need to be alone, to just spend time with myself and have no one else around me. This book is really funny and lightweight, the illustrations were really “casually cute” and I love stuff like that.

This collection of cartoons gives introverts ways out of unwanted social interaction in varying degrees of plausibility. As an introvert, there are definitely times some of these techniques would come in handy. Others? They are just comical. This is a quick read offering some good chuckles as well as some good advice.

Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is awesome! It's fun and entertaining and I found myself cracking up throughout. As an introvert I can certainly relate to trying to have an escape plan- but often fail miserably as I stumble over my words unable to come up with something to say other than I'd rather stay home alone! Sure, not all of the ideas are ideal or realistic (if you want to keep people in your life!) but there are several good tips in there that can work. I certainly will use some of these tips to avoid, escape and/or get out of certain social events. Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

Well, wasn't this a cute and amusing little read? This is such a fun book for introverts, and I'm sure that I'm not the only one who saw themselves in the depicted characters. There were some excuses here that I haven't used before, but I think I will now go ahead and make up an invisible boyfriend, so they can become my scapegoat :) I loved the artwork and soothing colors of this book! I think I probably would've bought it just for that honestly.

I would say this would make for a good coffee table book, but that would also mean divulging the long-held introvert secrets to the greater public so I guess not, but it would be a fun book gift for other fellow introverts! Thanks NetGalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I'd like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun read and I genuinely chuckled at some of the 'suggestions' of the manual.

This was a cute humor book of comics in a similar style as Debbie Tung's Book Love. In this book, Vaz addresses the different ways that introverts may need to escape for some alone time. They were split into chapters and situations with helpful tips, many of them hyperbolic. The drawing style is cute, and the book is easy to read or skim. As an introvert, I related to the scenarios, and I would recommend this to other introverts or as a gift book for introverts.

The Escape Manual for Introverts is so cute and fun! A wonderful addition to the introvert cartoon collection.

This was a lot of fun. Not only was it hilarious and relatable, but some of the tips were actually pretty useful. I would gift this to all of my introvert friends and recommend it to extroverts so they can understand how far introverts will sometimes go to avoid being social.

This book was really funny! It had some practical advice, too. This would be a great gift to get someone as a gift to either poke fun or because they really need it.

ARC provided by NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing.

This book was way too on the nose for me, almost in a way that made me not like it because I felt a little cynical. It's hilarious with how accurately it depicts the thought processes of introverted people like myself who will go through great lengths of rationalization and maneuvering in order to avoid or minimize certain social interaction. The cynicism was brought out because it VERY CLEARLY and thoughtfully provides some tips on how to do these things, complete with illustrations of scenarios like large dinner parties and how to make social suggestions that others are most likely NOT to follow you up on.

It's the art of manipulation so introverts can have fuller control over things that might brain their batteries and result in dreaded moments out of their hands. I don't like a lot of social interaction, but I'm also of the mind that trying out new things is healthy. The silver lining is the book makes notes on how to minimize hurting relationships with people you care about. Yet, I can't help but feel like this is sort of an enabler book. It is a partner in crime for finding skillful ways to avoid other people. This Escape Manual is exactly that. It's a funny read, but it's also fully functional in its guidance. Yes, some of it is outlandish and probably won't work, like asking an accomplice to cut the power to the building so you have to leave the engagement. But for every few off kilter suggestions there is another that fully makes sense. For example, "starting the yawning train" that will covertly hint that the night is getting late and subliminally message to others that they may also be getting tired.

I love it, hate it and want a physical copy so I can spend time reading it instead of being with other humans.

This was so much fun! It's super relatable and some of the tips are laugh out loud funny. It gets more ridiculous as it goes on. I will say that there are a few too many uses of pets as excuses, and that felt a little repetitive. Still, it's an enjoyable read.

The illustrations are also very cute and fit perfectly with the tone of the book. It would definitely make a great gift for every shy person in your life.

A fun book of cute cartoons describing the perfect ways for introverts to escape any situation. A fun quick read!

***Thanks to the publisher and #Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

This book was perfect! Great illustrations, not too heavy on content, but funny and real enough to keep me interested. I, myself, am an introvert and find this a perfect and hilarious guide to dealing with awkward social situations. While "eating the tallest food at a restaurant" in order to avoid people is a little far-fetched, the feelings are real. I feel like this book was written specifically for me!

This LOVE this book. I've used many of those excuses to get out of awkward conversations (MOST conversations are awkward) and was inspired to be more creative with new ones. This not only rang very true for me, but it also made me laugh and feel less like I'm just "weird" about spontaneous conversations. Couldn't recommend this book more to fellow introverts. A real treat! Thanks to NetGalley for the copy for review!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was one of the best graphic novels that I've come across. I really liked the content and how I could totally relate to every single one of these situations, and wished I had this manual earlier on in my introverted life.

There are times where I feel like as I got older, that I became a lot more introverted than when I was younger. If you asked me maybe 10 or 15 years ago if I was introverted or extroverted, I would have said I was a full on extrovert. Today, not so much. There are times where I'd rather be at home with my dogs (all four of them) and either binge watch one of my favorite TV shows or curl up with a book and my dogs surrounding me on the couch or bed and that would be my idea of a good time. I think maybe that's even what I think about when I'm trying to get out of a situation that requires me to be social and I just am not in the right mindset or mood to do so.

I think I'm going to start saving these escape tricks for the future. Actually, I know I'm going to save these for the future, and I know I'm going to start using them. Maybe not the jetpack one, since I'm not cool enough to own one, but one day I'll use that one.

I really think that this manual was such a great idea - not just for introverts who would laugh and relate, but also for some extroverts who may not always understand that sometimes, we just don't want to be in the social scene at this time. It doesn't mean we don't like YOU. We just have our limits, and sometimes we need to just go home and be back in our own company for a while. Like a little recharge session or something like that. I think I'd get this for some of my extroverted friends and family members that don't always understand why I just don't want to hang out today.

Not to mention the graphics in this novel where the absolute cutest ever! Vaz did an amazing job. I know she's already an illustrator and graphic designer, but I really like her style of graphics. It feels so whimsical and happy. I just love it.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this early copy.

I recommend that any introvert pick this up. Parts of it were unrealistic but I related to a lot of it. It was extremely funny.

Thanks NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

First off, I immediately got attracted to the cover and, of course, the title, being the introvert that I am. Needless to say, I really like the art in this graphic novel, it;s one of my favorite graphic novel art forms. For me, this is more of a coffee table book that I can pick up anytime. I don't agree with some of the *excuses* maybe because of cultural differences, but I had a good laugh out of them. It was fun and quirky and something really interesting and relatable for introverts. I had a fun time imagining some of the scenarios happening in real life and actually filling out the blanks for myself. A unique read, indeed.

The Escape Manual for Introverts, is a fun and quick read which not only features cute illustrations but actual advice. I will admit that when engaging socially with people, I tend to get emotionally exhausted and over the years I have found I do have a time limit on how much social interaction I can take. The Escape Manual for Introverts is a perfect guide for people who want ready made excuses to get out of social engagements.

The book offers scenarios and social activities that you may want to get out of, and then provides you a range of plausible and fun excuses. The author and illustrator Katie Vaz describes the purpose of the book in the below which is taken from her letter ‘to the fellow introverts.’

"I created this book to be a cheeky illustrated guide to strengthen your arsenal of cover stories for when ‘I just want to be home’ isn’t going to cut it. In addition to authentically plausible alibis, you’ll also find a catalog of exit strategies and preparation plans for protection in various future socialisations you may find yourself stuck in."

Taken from page 7 of The Escape Manual for Introverts

The book is broken up into different categories which provide scenarios which deal with friends, relatives, coworkers, acquaintances, and strangers. The section of the book that hit closest to home with me was the coworker one, I found that I had used a few of the excuses before and also made note of some offered.

I would recommend The Escape Manual for Introverts to people wanting to read a quick and funny graphic novel, as well as any introvert wanting to add some material to their ‘getting out of stuff’ arsenal. While a lot of the suggestions are quite funny and over the top, there is a lot of legitimate and useful content for introverts actually wanting to escape social scenarios.

Please note: I received a copy of The Escape Manual for Introverts from NetGalley.

A lovely graphic novel adaptation that is engaging with lovely lines and story arc. I would definitely recommend this title to my students and my friends!

This is so much fun! As an introvert, I thoroughly enjoyed the realistic recommendations and the more unrealistic ones. I've also been in all of these situations described and really enjoyed the humor in dealing with them. The art is great and overall, I really loved this book!

Copy provided by Net Galley and the publisher in exchange of an honest review.
5 stars

This was amazing! So cute and the artwork was stunning. The scenarios never failed to entertain me and I chuckled out loud many times.

So excited to get my finished copy of this!

This is a very quick, cute, silly read that offers "tips" for introverts when in overwhelming social situations. The author wrote in her note at the beginning that it's meant to be cheeky and that's exactly what it was. Some of the tips are far fetched but pretty amusing, and some are more genuine and usable in actual real-life situations. I enjoyed it.

I really loved this book. It was quite funny since a lot of the suggestions are over the top however a lot of them are practical ways to avoid uncomfortable situations. I'm an introvert so a lot of these tricks, I have been using for years, but I did find several that I will be saving for next time I'm stuck. I really enjoyed this blend of humor with self-help suggestions and the format was perfect. The illustrations are simple and to the point, but they definitely add to the book.

This book is a fast and fun read, full of realistic situation and interesting ideas.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

As an introvert I enjoyed reading this book and agreeing with what makes us tick. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

A short, humorous graphic novel about ways introverts can escape social situations.

Being an introvert myself, I can relate to the appeal of solitude and silence. The book presents various scenarios and different escape routes for the quiet ones. I liked the art, it was simple but clear and beautifully drawn.

Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it to introverts who enjoy stories in graphic form.  

Received ARC from the publisher via Netgalley

This was a delightful read that has hilarious as well as practical ideas. I like how it was divided up into sections for the five types of people you may encounter (like friends, relatives, and strangers) and then into category within those. The author really gets what it's like to be an introvert. I like how the humor is completely family-friendly with nothing crude about it so you can share this book with anybody. The illustrations are whimsical and the book is a fast and funny read. Thoroughly recommend.

brief summary
A humorous collection of illustrated suggestions for getting out of uncomfortable situations.

full review
Katie Vaz has created an entertaining volume of evasive maneuvers and escape tactics for introverts who have become trapped in untenable or uncomfortable situations created by friends, relatives, coworkers, acquaintances, and strangers. Under each of the above categories Vaz imagines some all-too-real scenarios in which an introvert might find themselves trapped, and then suggests means of escape. Some of Vaz's suggestions are good sense and entirely workable, while others are outrageously implausible, and yet tempting to people who are in awkward situations that fleeing via jetpack seems preferable to enduring another minute of awkward chatting with people whose only knowledge of you is that you go to the park at the same time of day.

Introverted readers will feel heard by this book, which in no way attempts to tell them to become more extroverted or try harder to muddle through uncomfortable situations. It is refreshing to get all that nonsense out of the way and jump straight to the part where you get to beat a hasty retreat mumbling an excuse about a pet goldfish who grows anxious if it doesn't see you every forty five minutes. Doubtless there are hundreds of other scenarios that an introvert might like to see turned into one of Vaz's comic panels, but this volume is just the right length to keep the suggestions fresh and funny, rather than continually riffing on a single theme or sliding into making lazy assumptions about introverts.

In The Escape Manual for Introverts Vaz has created a very shareable book. I hope that this book makes its way into my local library's collection so that I can have all my friends read it without having to actually purchase it for them, because it's good, just not $14.99 good. This is not to say that it's necessarily a one-time, read-and-toss book. As previously mentioned, many suggestions are actually feasible in addition to being funny, and after a first read for entertainment, it may be worth going back and looking into the viability of introducing some of these escape tactics to one's repertoire.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for providing me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this fun and quick graphic novel! The perfect laugh for introverts like me. The drawings were simple and cute, and this read definitely had some relatable scenarios. Some of the “solutions” I could either see myself using or have already used! A fun and short pick-me-up.

The Escape Manual for Introverts by Katie Vaz – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Borrow your dog’s cone of shame” had me asking my friend whose dog recently had surgery if he kept the cone now that doggo is better….

Recommended: yes!
For those who want a laugh, and maybe some actually usable ways to escape people when you’re just not feeling up to it anymore

Summary:
If you’ve ever needed to find a way to say “hell no” to making plans or interacting with strangers, but also need to not destroy your relationship with the person, look no further! Inside is a bounty of ideas categorized by how much you can afford to alienate the person you’re saying “no” to. You’ll be able to cycle through your excuses so you won’t get called out for the same one over and over! And really, even if you don’t need reasons, it’s just a funny read with lovely illustrations.

Thoughts:
I knew going into this that it would mostly be for laughs, rather than too many actually usable ideas for leaving a party early-ish, or avoiding a family dinner. However, the care and attention Katie gives to the overall work is delightful. Categorizing by relationship and extrapolating how absurd you can be from that is a clever way of framing these. The artwork is simple in color and design, and it’s exactly right. It’s pretty and nice to look at, but I also feel like the simplicity allows anyone to connect to the ideas (even the most extroverted needs a break now and then!).

There’s quite a range of ideas, from reasonable excuses (ahem perhaps ones I’ve used before myself) to completely hilarious one that have me DREAMING of a time I could make use of it somehow!

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing a free copy to review!