Reviews

The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts by Tommy Siegel

maegani's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

bethl's review

4.5

A really enjoyable book, my favourite parts were the mini series on moving in together, the dating profiles and of course the front cover (I admit I play to win lol). The colour palette worked well with the comics and I really liked the art style. 

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own :)

katie8821's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

I love this book so much. Tommy Seigel is both hilarious and a talented cartoonist. Highly recommend to anyone wanting some comedic relief in their life!

katricia's review

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

keyapaha16's review

funny reflective

4.0

The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts was a delightfully frank and fresh look at real life. It was a quick read that was great for breaking through the monotony of daily life and wanting a laugh. The situations the candy hearts were in were familiar, and I found myself relating more than once. The humor fit a wide range of comedy, from flat-out hilarious to a drier, more serious wit, and I was entertained from the first page. 

This book is perfect for someone looking for a few laughs and a bit of self-reflection. I guarantee you'll find a panel from this comic that reminds you of either yourself or someone you know. Fun book!


Thank you, NetGalley and Tommy Siegel, for the ARC to read!

woolfinbooks's review

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

yellowbinge's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Publishing date: 07.01.2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC. My opinions are my own. 

I love this genre of comics. This one was so relatable and so funny. Blasted through in a single sitting and kept sending my husband screenshots and saying "seems familiar?". 

Apparently there is another one of these with the candy hearts, and I desperately need it. I also need this one physically on my coffee table. 

Final ranking and star rating? 
5 stars, S tier. So funny and relatable. I loved this one. Highly recommend it to everyone. 

miriamreads's review

3.0

Very original and funny. The candy hearts make for creative commentary. This collection will definitely surprise some laughs out of you while simultaneously being very relevant to everyday experiences. 

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

twiinklex's review

4.0

Hilarious and painfully accurate!

r4diof4wn's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

One of the most hilarious comic collections I have ever read, taking the browser on a whirlwind tour of the modern relationship in all its messy, chaotic forms.