I think the best way of explaining my newfound love for Sad Nuggie is by relaying the notes I took while reading this precious little book. So, please enjoy the following sampling of my thoughts.

(Contains very minimal spoilers).

1. Oh my god sad nuggie is so relatable but I also don’t want sad nuggie to cry!! 
2. SAD NUGGIE IS HAVING ADVENTURES! 

3. Legitimately scared the goose is going to eat Sad Nuggie 

4. NOOOOO THE ICE CREAM 

5. Nuggie, that’s not how therapy is supposed to work 

6. Clearly mini-golf is a universal experience of either this or unparalleled success and there is no in between 

7. Chicken nugget affirmations for success is something literally everyone needs to read 

8. Having just come back from work, Nuggie’s office/work experience is excruciatingly correct 

9. DON’T YOU DARE EAT SAD NUGGIE, SEAGULLS 
10. Did not have Sad Nuggie accidentally making macabre statement art on my bingo card 

11. Oh my god, how great would salsa class be if that’s what it was? 

12. Omg not the dating app being called Tender 

13. Am… am I Sad Nuggie? 

In conclusion (to this extremely weird way of leaving a review), I have to say that this quick, lighthearted trip into the world of Sad Nuggie is truly delightful. It is so cute and irreverent, and the illustrations are precious. Either from just observing Sad Nuggie's progress in therapy or seeing yourself in Sad Nuggie (and realizing all the things you want Sad Nuggie to do to take care of themself also applies to you), I highly encourage anyone and everyone to read this. It's a very sweet romp that'll make you smile, and sometimes, that's all we can ask of ourselves.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Andrew McNeels Publishing for the digital ARC!