This is so cute, witty and funny. I found many times picking out many and i mean many situations i have with my dog as well minding my dog is way bigger but he is one of the babies as well.

mochi is adorable and, as a dog owner, i can totally relate to every bit of this comic. the art is cute, the bits are funny and adorable and i almost cried a few times cause dogs are so great

Completely adorable and very relatable to every dog owner. The art style is so endearing and perfectly suits the sweet snippet-of-life storytelling.

Funny and sweet comics on being a dog parent.

I lost my one and only fur baby nearly a year ago, so this book was a nice way for me to relive some of our treasured memories. Living With Mochi is a book about daily life with a naughty pug named Mochi who loves his Mami more than anything, prefers human over other dogs, who knows he is a treasure but obnoxiously prefers Mami over Papi. It's simply a sweet comic collection which any dog parent will totally relate to.

My favorite thing about this book is that Mochi is spoiled rotten to a comedic effect, but he knows anything will be forgiven because humans love him so much,

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review,

Living with Mochi is delightful! I was in love by the time I hit the front cover flap seeing Mochi proudly announce "this book is about me!" As a fur-baby mom myself, I instantly related to this comic. The illustrations are amazing. I was laughing out loud while reading this, I almost spit out my coffee. Thank you for allowing me to read this eARC, I will most definitely be buying a copy once published... make that a few copies to give to my friends too.

Adorable story about a lady and her pug. Super cute and funny! An absolute blast to read. The story is great and I definitely had a laugh. The artwork is cute too!

*Thanks Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

This comic was super cute and totally relatable. I identified with Mochi and his mami so much. Thanks so much for the opportunity to read and view this story.

I swallowed this book up in one sitting!

As a pug lover from afar, I immediately fell in love with Mochi as portrayed. The artist has his appearance down to a tee, and she has a great ability to convey movements and meanings without using words all the time; I even found myself imagining the accompanying sounds.

A book that anyone, young or old, can hugely enjoy.

(With thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for this ebook in exchange for an honest review)

It's soooo cute and witty! I never had a chance to be a pawrent so I'm glad I'm able to live vicariously through this book. It's really funny, plus the adorable art makes it even more loveable. I'd definitely recommend this to dog lovers and anyone who's looking for a short but sweet read!

My 10 year old really loved this book. We don't have a dog, but I grew up with them. My daughter loves graphic novels and she thought this was really cute and really funny. And she loved it even more knowing that I don't like pugs. :) I have never liked pugs. So she thought it was even better for that.

Although we don't have dogs, I recognize the things Mochi did because of stories I have heard from friends and because some were similar to things my kids did. Cute and fun book.

As a new owner to a golden retriever puppy, this book was so relatable. From sleeping on your head, to an abundance of toys – my Meadow’s antics are very similar to that of Mochi. Like the narrator, my fiancé and I could not have a dog at our first apartment, and it wasn’t until we owned a house that we could fulfill his dream of getting a puppy. I’ve always adored pugs, but my fiancé finds them ugly – I hope showing him this book will change his mind! Meadow also enjoys belly rubs, food, and sleeping and very much dislikes being alone. I enjoyed the simple scenes that depict special moments between a dog and their owner – for example, just spending time gazing lovingly into one another eyes. Dogs truly have the ability to make you feel better after having a bad day. This book is a must-read for any dog-lover!

This was adorable! I love their Instagram account so I knew I would love this and I was right. The art was adorable and I loved seeing more of Motchi. I also think so many dog owners can identify with this even if it is specifically about one dog. I definitely can't wait to add this one to my collection.

This is about a pug named Mochi and his adorableness! The illustrations are so cute and made the reading experience a lot more fun. I loved how these illustrations showed the personality of Mochi through different activities, separated by chapters.

Truly adorable! I am a cat person but love all animals and this was a great read for a good laugh. I’d definitely buy this for an animal lover especially the pug lover in my life. Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the arc I received.

A pug lovers delight! Author Gemma Gene started sketching pictures of her pug Mochi on her daily commute and sharing as a web comic - 157ofgemma. This book brings her story with Mochi together and is really a love story between owner and beloved pet charting their time together from puppyhood to adulthood. I wondered if this might appeal to my daughter who loves dogs (she is almost 7). She loved the illustrations but at 200+ pages, it's probably aimed at slightly older readers and dog lovers. Beautifully presented and illustrated and packed full of humour.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC

Super cute! If you have a dog or a cat you’ll be able to see something of your pet’s cutest most endearing traits in these comics. I recommend for any dog (or cat ) lover!

Pros: The cover of this book caught my attention. The illustrations/graphics throughout are adorable. This book is heartwarming for pet owners as it perfectly encapsulates the relationship between pet and pet owner/parent. Another huge pro is that this is a happy animal book (animal books are so often sad)! I had no idea that Mochi is famous on Instagram until the end of the book, but I can see why!

Cons: None that I can think of--this book is precious. The star rating isn't a reflection on anything this book does--I just save higher star ratings for extra special books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel publishing for the opportunity to read this book!

4/5 :)

READING THIS MAKES ME WANT A DOG EVEN MORE!!

Seriously so adorable. If I were a dog, I would definitely have the same personality as Mochi :)

This was such a funny, chill and cute read. And it’s a pretty fast read so you can read it anytime for entertainment! The art style was cute and fit really well with the story. I also really liked the different sections highlighting Life With Mochi. Highly recommend to those who surrender to cuteness. :)

02/09/21

This collection of web comics is for anyone who has ever fallen in love with a dog (or, I would argue, any other furry friend). Architect / cartoonist Gemma Gené chronicles her life with her beloved pug, Mochi in these pages, and I got my whole animal-loving life. It’s divided into sections such as food, family, friends, sleep, etc. and each section provides hilarious, relatable comics about never being alone, whether that’s in the bathroom, at bedtime, or just chillin’ on the couch.

I loved this collection so much. I finished it in one sitting and immediately wanted more. I have a couple of friends with a pug, and I could see him in many of these illustrations. The art is precious. I laughed a lot, and I had heart eyes for their love more than once.

This one’s not out until April, but if you enjoy web comics and pups, definitely check it out.

Gemma Gene is one of my favorite Instagram Accounts to follow. Mochi is a loveable pug designed after real life Mochi, Gemma's pug. I laughed constantly while reading this collection of comics. Long Live Mochi!

This was such a fun and adorable little read! As a dog owner myself I related to so many of the cartoon’s in this book, they reminded me so much of my own experiences with my dogs.

The book was slip up into different parts, and each part had a collection of comics corresponding to the topic it was focusing on. The coloured pages and illustrations at the start of each part were really endearing and served to give a more rounded profile about Mochi the pug which I enjoyed. The book was humorous and I enjoyed the voice that the author gave to Mochi. A very cute read overall!

This collection of comics on what it's like living with Mochi is adorable! I love dogs so much but I don't have one and this book made me want one even more. The art is great and I loved the various sections. The simplicity and relatability of these comics is what makes this book such a quick and enjoyable read. I also enjoyed that Mochi had a voice in some of these stories, which further emphasized his big personality and his owner's humor and character.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley!

This was a quick & easy read.
It's a great "comic" about Mochi.
I'm sure most dog owners will find it very relatable.

I'd definitely purchase a copy and check out other books by the author.

Title: Living with Mochi
Author: Gemma Gene
Genre: Comic Collection
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 4/6/2021

This charming comic collection details the life of Mochi, a black rescue pug who lives with his Mami and Papi. The book is divided into multiple chapters like Love, Food and Sleep. Each chapter begins in color to give you an overview and then moves into black and white sketches. Each comic could stand alone but together gives you a good glimpse into Living with Mochi.

I found this comic collection to be delightful. As a dog owner myself, I could relate to so many of the comics. The book also does a beautiful job giving you a real feel for Mochi’s personality. The artwork in the comic is adorable and heartwarming. I particularly loved the comics in color at the beginning of each chapter.

I wish that the color section had been extended to all the comics. It was quite a drastic shift to go from these vivid comics to black and white. Some chapters had some colors in the comics throughout but there didn’t seem to be consistency.

There were a couple of gaps in the story. For example, there other dogs such as Violet that are included in the comics but we are not given their back story or who they belong to.

Overall, I would recommend this book to dog lovers, especially pug lovers. After a rough day, this comic collection put a big smile on my face and made me want to cuddle my dog.

ARC provided to me by Andrew McMeel Publishing, via Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review.

#LivingWithMochi #NetGalley

Thank you for the e-arc NetGalley. Sweet, sweet little Mochi. This adorable book about one snuggly little pug was just was the doctor ordered. Mochi reminds me of one of sweet little fur babies who recently passed. He was always by my side and was a total Mamas boy. This book and its illustrations brought so many smiles and so much joy. Pick it up for yourself and prepare to squeee.

Having always been a dog lover this graphic novel was perfect. I have 2 VERY clingy dogs and so many of this rang true to my life. I even had my husband read this after I did and he agreed with so much of it. So cute! I definitely want to read more about Mochi!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This book is so cute & relatable! As a pug lover (and dog owner), I really loved this comic with the stories it tells of dog ownership and the adventures of having a dog. The style of the comic is very simple, but clearly conveys the story! I follow @157ofgemma on Instagram so I was already familiar with Mochi, but he is just so lovable!

Thank you Gemma Gene, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. #LivingWithMochi #NetGalley

This graphic novel shows illustrations of Mochi, the cutest little thing!!! Cartoons of what he does during the day and how much his family loves him, is primarily what the book is about. There are colorful pictures and black and white ones. Each one makes you want to squeeze this cute chubby thing!!! I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to start reading graphic novels or an older child that wants to learn about cartooning.

Great quick read for an instant smile on your face. Illustrations on the daily life of living with a needy, funny and super cute pug named Moshi. Eventhough I don't have a dog, just being a pet owner and a mom still made most of this so relatable. My favorite section was Struggles as I think everyone can find something in common with Moshi.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I really appreciate it!

This collection of web comics is definitely for anyone who wants to enjoy something sweet, fun and pure. I am a dog owner myself and I could relate to all of the comics and I found myself smiling throughout the whole book.

I was actually looking for something fun and quick to read and came across this collection of web comics and I can honestly say that I would read them again whenever I need a quick and fun read, which brightens your mood!

First of all, the drawings are nicely done and they just seem so pure and adorable.
The scenes were also really funny and you can easily relate to them if you are a dog lover. Yet, I actually would have preferred for the comic to be in color but this is just my personal preference.

Second, those little scenes were so relatable and funny. I loved the fact that the dog was able to talk and have a conversation with its owner and how their relationship was portrayed. There was so much humor and I really enjoyed those scenes!

Overall, I can really recommend this collection of web comics if you want a quick and fun read, are into dogs or animals in general. It was fun to read and I really enjoyed it! I will definitely read it again!

This was so adorably cute! I'm not a pug owner and am pretty solidly in the cat camp, but as someone who loves pet in general and has owned both dogs and cats in the past, this was wonderful. It perfectly illustrates pet and owner personalities and interactions. If you're a pet owner or love animals, you will likely enjoy these mostly single page comics about Mochi the pug and his humans. This is definitely a great read if you're looking for something to put a smile on your face.

What a cute graphic novel! I love the wave of books honouring cute pets that have come out, and this one was another great addition. I fell in love with Mochi's sass and cuteness. I had to laugh at his obvious great relationship with his mom.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Gemma Gené created a collection of illustrations of illustrations that describe her life with her pug Mochi, called Living With Mochi. Having recently gotten a pup myself, this was one of the most relatable graphic novels I've read. The little illustrations are SO ADORABLE (so it should be no surprise that I immediately started following Gemma and Mochi on Instagram, because I need more of those wholesome comics in my life). I don't say this often about books I review, but I really, really, really need a physical copy that I can proudly showcase on my bookshelf.

If you're a doglover and a fan of Sarah's Scribbles, I highly recommend buying this book! It's just so incredibly wholesome!

Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Living with Mochi, out on April 6th, is a fun comic in which author and artist Gemma Gené shows her life with beloved dog Mochi.
Every dog and pet owner will enjoy this book, seeing in Mochi and his behaviour their own pet and reliving the joys and sometimes the struggles of life with a furry friend.
As this comic shows, pets are a big responsibility and can also be a challenge, but they certainly bring a lot of love, fun and joy into our lives.

⭐4-/5
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Grazie a Netgalley e Andrews McMeel per la copia in anteprima in cambio di una recensione onesta.

Living with Mochi, in uscita il 6 Aprile (in lingua originale), è un divertente fumetto nel quale l'autrice e artista Gemma Gené ci mostra la sua vita con l'adorato came Mochi.
Tutti coloro che hanno un cane o un animale domestico si divertiranno a leggere questo libro perché rivedranno il loro animale domestico in Mochi e nei suoi comportamenti e rivivranno le gioie e a volte le sfide che la vita con il proprio amico peloso comporta.
Come mostra questa raccolta, prendersi cura di un animale rappresenta una grande responsabilità e un impegno, ma sicuramente in cambio le nostre vite si riempiono di tanto amore, gioia e divertimento.

⭐4-/5

A cute collection of webcomics, a little repetitive (there's one dog, and we all have those kinds of dog stories) but well told and organized. A great coffee table book.

This is a super adorable and hilarious little comic book. I love books like this because they make for a quick, relatable read that makes me laugh. Anybody who has a dog or another similar pet will definitely enjoy "experiencing" Mochi's shenanigans. The artwork is cute and lends itself well to this type of story telling. I'd definitely read more about Mochi's adventures!

This is a very sweet little book about the authors relationship with her pug, Mochi. As an animal and dog owner myself, many of the strips made me smile, and think *so and so does that too*
It was a lovely, nostalgic escape from the world, if only for a very short time.
As these type of books go, at 200+ pages I wasn't disappointed.
Thank you to Netgalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
4 stars
#LivingWithMochi #NetGalley

This was so adorable! I have seen a couple of the Mochi comics online so I was super excited to see this book on Netgalley and swiped it up as fast as possible. It is just a bunch of super cute little one page day-in-the-life of the most spoiled little pug ever. If you are looking for a super quick happy little pick me up this is the one to try.

This was a delightful read that I would highly recommend. Any pet parent would easily relate and enjoy this graphic novel.

Such cute art!

Mochi does not like being on a diet and nether do I. Very relatable dog. This is such a cute book! I love the art style, and honestly I relate to every panel. Mochi reminds me of my cats so much, I guess all animal lovers are doomed to never be able to sleep without our pets sitting on our heads!

From the perspective of someone who teaches English as a second language, this is a great book to recommend to learners. A very universal concept, fairly simple language in an easy to read typeface, lots of visual cues, and good practice for things like prepositions etc.

This book was so much fun! Mochi is a riot and his family's struggles with him are so relatable. The art style is simple but cute and it conveyed the story perfectly. I really enjoyed this story.

I don't have a dog, but I do have two cats, and I could relate to many of these Mochi situations.
Cute, lovable drawings about life as a pet owner, this book would be enjoyed by many animal lovers, primarily those who share their houses with them.

Was this one of the few good things that touched my life this week? Yes,
Do I plan on ordering a copy for my pug-loving friend? Yes,

This book is incredibly relatable to most pet owners, Reading this while I was away from home made me homesick to be with them in all honesty read with fur friends present to enjoy to fullest extent.

If you like cute, funny, relatable comics about being a pet parent, this comic will meet and excede those needs.


There is a particular comic where Mochi is trying to convince a sitter that they eat strictly human food and it gave me flashback to my cats carrying whole loaves of bread and freshly backed biscuits away to be eatten in secret. But when you actually try to go to the effort of making them something nice they stick their noses up at you.

Thank you to the piublisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

I absolutely loved this! Not only is the art style so so cute, it also was such a light story to read.
We follow the adoption of Mochi and his stories with his owners and the areas around him and let me tell you that it was just so adorable, I love how the dog is called Mochi, I think that's such a cute name for a dog and if I had to name my dog it would probably be that too haha. I loved the art style it was so clean and fun to read and everything was clear from beginning to end,

I would like to read more from this author in the future and I definitely recommend reading this comic and I hope more people get to enjoy it

This book is perfect for everyone who is in love with Gemma's instagram page. Definitely going to get my hands on it once it comes out. It was hilarious and heart warming, perfect for comic book and dog lovers, or for fans of comics such as Cat's Café and Catana Comics!

Living With Mochi
by Gemma Gené
Andrews McMeel Publishing
This humorous comic book is sure to please dog owners especially if they know a pug. It's relatable to any dog but pugs especially. It tells the life of Mochi from his likes, dislikes, food , sleep patterns, his family, his struggles, and so much more! The delightful art is clever and witty that made me smile just by looking at them! Add the text and it really won my heart! Mochi is a fat, lazy dog that is a nicer canine version of Garfield! (But much cutier!)
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this fun book!

This book was wonderful - and so accurate. On almost every page, I said "That is exactly what happens with my puppies!" Adorable and very well done - I am getting gift copies for all my fellow pug owners.

The art in this is sooo cute! The stories are the stuff of dog owners' nightmares and dreams. I'm not a huge dog person but I enjoyed this book and the adventures of Mochi.

This was pure serotonin in comic format. I absolutely adore mochi and the art style! It's also very relatable, since all dogs have a little bit of mochi in them.

I loved how it was formatted in chapters and how each focused on different parts of mochi's life. I highly recommend this comic if you're in the mood for something sweet and quick to read!

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Everything about this book is so cute! The art style, the story, Mochi, everything!! Absolutely adorable!