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A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships
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Expected 2 Dec 25It can be difficult to navigate a lifetime’s worth of relationship patterns to clearly see the best ways to treat the folks we care about—and be treated well in return.
In A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships, Mariah-Rose Marie offers a cheery, articulate, and fun-to-read guide to navigating, recognizing, and reenforcing positives patterns in friendships, romances, families, and work connections, all while taking care of your own head and heart in the process. From tips for engaging in difficult conversations, advice on communicating boundaries, and resources for strengthening bonds, this guide can help you make your relationships stronger and healthier than ever.
The latest volume of the critically acclaimed, bestselling A Quick & Easy Guide series of educational comics.
In A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships, Mariah-Rose Marie offers a cheery, articulate, and fun-to-read guide to navigating, recognizing, and reenforcing positives patterns in friendships, romances, families, and work connections, all while taking care of your own head and heart in the process. From tips for engaging in difficult conversations, advice on communicating boundaries, and resources for strengthening bonds, this guide can help you make your relationships stronger and healthier than ever.
The latest volume of the critically acclaimed, bestselling A Quick & Easy Guide series of educational comics.
96 pages, Paperback
Expected publication December 2, 2025
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September 9, 2025
I enjoyed and felt informed by the previous books in this serious, but I've finally hit one that doesn't click.
The information contained is basically good, but it felt so incredibly obvious it didn't seem like I was the intended audience. I do worry about the person for whom this isn't obvious, though, and hope they come across a copy.
It doesn't help that while the art is cute, the narrator has little personality and just lectures at the reader for the whole book. Yap. Yap. Yap. Not nearly enough concrete examples are included for my taste, and some of the ones that are offered are done entirely in pantomime, making them vague and open to interpretation.
I"ll chalk this one up to a bad fit and look forward to seeing what might be offered next in the series.
Disclosure: I received access to a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.com.
The information contained is basically good, but it felt so incredibly obvious it didn't seem like I was the intended audience. I do worry about the person for whom this isn't obvious, though, and hope they come across a copy.
It doesn't help that while the art is cute, the narrator has little personality and just lectures at the reader for the whole book. Yap. Yap. Yap. Not nearly enough concrete examples are included for my taste, and some of the ones that are offered are done entirely in pantomime, making them vague and open to interpretation.
I"ll chalk this one up to a bad fit and look forward to seeing what might be offered next in the series.
Disclosure: I received access to a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.com.
October 11, 2025
Very cutely illustrated, and it does feel like a guide to healthy relationships. I think the way that different topics were approached was well structured, and concise. There were examples as well as short "definitions". I'm not sure what else I could say besides the fact that I wish more people would not only be aware of most things mentioned in this book, but would also try to act accordingly... There are some parts I will share with some people I know to hopefully enlighten them!!
(Thank you NetGalley and OniPress for the e-ARC!)
(Thank you NetGalley and OniPress for the e-ARC!)
October 7, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
I enjoyed this book and learned a lot from it. The illustrations were beautifully done and perfectly matched the story. I love the variety of topics it explores. I love that they address very difficult topics and added hotlines to help the people who might need them.
October 6, 2025
Disclosure: I received an advance review copy of A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships from Oni Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Trigger Warnings: Mentions of abuse, unhealthy or toxic relationship behaviors.
A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships by Mariah-Rose Marie truly lives up to its title: a quick, easy, and engaging read that delivers valuable insights about how we treat others and how we deserve to be treated in return. As someone who is neurodivergent, I found myself recognizing lessons I had learned the hard way over the years. I genuinely wish a resource like this had existed when I was growing up. The approachable tone, cheerful art, and inclusive representation make it suitable for readers of many ages, from teens to adults.
The writing style is accessible and kind, offering gentle but clear guidance on topics like setting boundaries, communicating needs, and recognizing unhealthy patterns. The use of anthropomorphic animals was a delightful choice, effectively illustrating emotional nuance and diversity while keeping the content engaging. I especially appreciated how the book acknowledged childhood abuse and modeled healthier frameworks for connection. While the content is necessarily high-level given the short format, the advice it offers is grounded, practical, and compassionate.
This guide is both cute and wholesome, with bright illustrations that make serious subjects approachable without minimizing their importance. It’s an excellent starting point for readers who may be exploring what healthy relationships look like for the first time, or for neurodivergent individuals who want a clear and visually engaging reminder of key principles.
A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships is a book I’d recommend wholeheartedly to anyone, especially younger readers and those still learning about emotional boundaries and mutual respect.
Trigger Warnings: Mentions of abuse, unhealthy or toxic relationship behaviors.
A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships by Mariah-Rose Marie truly lives up to its title: a quick, easy, and engaging read that delivers valuable insights about how we treat others and how we deserve to be treated in return. As someone who is neurodivergent, I found myself recognizing lessons I had learned the hard way over the years. I genuinely wish a resource like this had existed when I was growing up. The approachable tone, cheerful art, and inclusive representation make it suitable for readers of many ages, from teens to adults.
The writing style is accessible and kind, offering gentle but clear guidance on topics like setting boundaries, communicating needs, and recognizing unhealthy patterns. The use of anthropomorphic animals was a delightful choice, effectively illustrating emotional nuance and diversity while keeping the content engaging. I especially appreciated how the book acknowledged childhood abuse and modeled healthier frameworks for connection. While the content is necessarily high-level given the short format, the advice it offers is grounded, practical, and compassionate.
This guide is both cute and wholesome, with bright illustrations that make serious subjects approachable without minimizing their importance. It’s an excellent starting point for readers who may be exploring what healthy relationships look like for the first time, or for neurodivergent individuals who want a clear and visually engaging reminder of key principles.
A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships is a book I’d recommend wholeheartedly to anyone, especially younger readers and those still learning about emotional boundaries and mutual respect.
September 7, 2025
I did receive this book as an ARC on Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.
So the reason I wanted to read this is because one: it is from one of my favourite graphic novel publishers Oni Press, but two: I feel like everyone could always use as much information as possible when it comes to healthy relationships, and even at the ripe old age of 31, that includes me too. Friends, I am so happy that I applied for this one and got it. The art in this graphic novel is beautiful, I loved the artist's colour palette as well as their use of anthropomorphism to show the different humans and helping them look more unique! In my personal opinion, this comic is so GOOD, and so IMPORTANT especially for younger readers who might not know what healthy relationships are, not just in the form of romance, but in friendships, families and in the workplace etc etc. Even at 31, there were things that I learned that I did not know before. I loved that each type of relationship was formed into categories and what would be considered healthy within that category whilst also showing if you wouldn't accept it in one type of relationship, you shouldn't accept it in the other. I read this in one sitting and loved every minute of reading it. Not only was the learning fun but the diversity within this book was beautiful (I almost cried because there was a wheelchair user depicted as a panda, which if you didn't know is my favourite animal). I genuinely believe whether you're 15 or 50 this book is suitable for people of all ages, and is 100% something that everyone should read at least once. I will definitely be looking at the other books in the series and I will be picking a physical copy of this one when it is out.
So the reason I wanted to read this is because one: it is from one of my favourite graphic novel publishers Oni Press, but two: I feel like everyone could always use as much information as possible when it comes to healthy relationships, and even at the ripe old age of 31, that includes me too. Friends, I am so happy that I applied for this one and got it. The art in this graphic novel is beautiful, I loved the artist's colour palette as well as their use of anthropomorphism to show the different humans and helping them look more unique! In my personal opinion, this comic is so GOOD, and so IMPORTANT especially for younger readers who might not know what healthy relationships are, not just in the form of romance, but in friendships, families and in the workplace etc etc. Even at 31, there were things that I learned that I did not know before. I loved that each type of relationship was formed into categories and what would be considered healthy within that category whilst also showing if you wouldn't accept it in one type of relationship, you shouldn't accept it in the other. I read this in one sitting and loved every minute of reading it. Not only was the learning fun but the diversity within this book was beautiful (I almost cried because there was a wheelchair user depicted as a panda, which if you didn't know is my favourite animal). I genuinely believe whether you're 15 or 50 this book is suitable for people of all ages, and is 100% something that everyone should read at least once. I will definitely be looking at the other books in the series and I will be picking a physical copy of this one when it is out.
August 26, 2025
I received an ARC of from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
A Quick and Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships is exactly what it says it is, as a graphic novel guide it obviously has a target audience but I would argue that anyone of any age can benefit from it. The graphic style makes it easy to follow and stay engaged even if the book has you reconsidering your own actions in the past which can be uncomfortable - but the art style acts as safe context to consider these factors within.
The tone throughout is thoughtprovoking but gentle in the way it nudges you as a reader to consider potentially uncomfortable questions - like were you guilty of love bombing even if it was unintentional? And doesn't stick to just romantic relationships but offers perspective on work relationships too, like the age old work family tactic as well as what can be considered ab*se in the workplace, plus a golden question of are you really into that coworker or just lonely and they are the only person you see frequently?
This guide is truly accessible for any age and as said before, anyone of any age could benefit from reading it over a couple of times. I also appreciated how clear the setting out of warnings at the start was - and the disclaimer that not all relationships are healthy, while our perspectives and understanding of relationships is also often unrealistic. I also loved the representation of different minority groups through animals, it feels so inclusive without being exclusive and maintains the gentle tone throughout which really works.
A Quick and Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships is exactly what it says it is, as a graphic novel guide it obviously has a target audience but I would argue that anyone of any age can benefit from it. The graphic style makes it easy to follow and stay engaged even if the book has you reconsidering your own actions in the past which can be uncomfortable - but the art style acts as safe context to consider these factors within.
The tone throughout is thoughtprovoking but gentle in the way it nudges you as a reader to consider potentially uncomfortable questions - like were you guilty of love bombing even if it was unintentional? And doesn't stick to just romantic relationships but offers perspective on work relationships too, like the age old work family tactic as well as what can be considered ab*se in the workplace, plus a golden question of are you really into that coworker or just lonely and they are the only person you see frequently?
This guide is truly accessible for any age and as said before, anyone of any age could benefit from reading it over a couple of times. I also appreciated how clear the setting out of warnings at the start was - and the disclaimer that not all relationships are healthy, while our perspectives and understanding of relationships is also often unrealistic. I also loved the representation of different minority groups through animals, it feels so inclusive without being exclusive and maintains the gentle tone throughout which really works.
August 31, 2025
True to its title, this graphic novel breaks down healthy relationships in multiple domains (e.g., friendships, family, romantic partners, work) and helps readers understand the differences between healthy communication and abuse. There are tips to help individuals recognize and navigate relationships that may be becoming more toxic or have already crossed into abusive territory.
I think this is a must read for anyone, but especially for teenagers and young adults who are new to all types of relationships and don’t have the experience yet to know what is healthy and what is not. Oftentimes toxic relationships can feel normal because many of us lack a healthy example to compare it to.
I will say that I think that the definition for pansexual in the book was not how I would define it personally, but close enough that it’s not offensive or anything.
The author made relationship information accessible in this short graphic novel. Middle and high school teachers should definitely consider it for their classrooms and/or school libraries. I feel like this is something I could recommend to my clients as well, as a therapist-in-training for anyone who may have questions about their relationships.
4.5/5
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I think this is a must read for anyone, but especially for teenagers and young adults who are new to all types of relationships and don’t have the experience yet to know what is healthy and what is not. Oftentimes toxic relationships can feel normal because many of us lack a healthy example to compare it to.
I will say that I think that the definition for pansexual in the book was not how I would define it personally, but close enough that it’s not offensive or anything.
The author made relationship information accessible in this short graphic novel. Middle and high school teachers should definitely consider it for their classrooms and/or school libraries. I feel like this is something I could recommend to my clients as well, as a therapist-in-training for anyone who may have questions about their relationships.
4.5/5
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
October 5, 2025
Thoughts:
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a great little guide that I’m sure will help many young people navigate relationships going forward. The book is very brief so chances are more in depth research may be needed to build on the foundations here but it does advertise itself as quick and easy so that should be expected. I appreciated that the book incorporates all different types of relationships such as friendships, family and work as well as the typically thought of romantic relationships and the warnings for toxic relationships in them all. I also really appreciated that the book mentioned found families as someone who lives far away from most of their blood family, found family is extremely important but I know that not everyone understands their value and since different sexualities are mentioned in this guide and covered explicitly in another it’s great that they covered it as support to their readers of different forms.
Favourite Quote:
“From strangers, acquaintances, friends, to close friends, to friends that become family, the people that come into our lives by chance can be the most meaningful we'll ever know!”
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a great little guide that I’m sure will help many young people navigate relationships going forward. The book is very brief so chances are more in depth research may be needed to build on the foundations here but it does advertise itself as quick and easy so that should be expected. I appreciated that the book incorporates all different types of relationships such as friendships, family and work as well as the typically thought of romantic relationships and the warnings for toxic relationships in them all. I also really appreciated that the book mentioned found families as someone who lives far away from most of their blood family, found family is extremely important but I know that not everyone understands their value and since different sexualities are mentioned in this guide and covered explicitly in another it’s great that they covered it as support to their readers of different forms.
Favourite Quote:
“From strangers, acquaintances, friends, to close friends, to friends that become family, the people that come into our lives by chance can be the most meaningful we'll ever know!”
September 5, 2025
Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for an ARC of this graphic novel for my honest review!
I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel. I sat down to just read a few pages at first and found myself reading the whole novel in one sitting as it is a quick, easy and interesting read. While the illustrations were cute and adorable, it talked about different types of relationships and very important and necessary topics like abuse, sexuality, communication, forgiveness, etc. A lot that the author is trying to teach or remind you is very beneficial to everyday life and to your relationships and connections you experience. I thought that it gave a lot of perspective on different topics and you can tell the author is filled with major knowledge.
I found myself having better insight on communication and relationships after reading this literal quick and easy graphic novel and am very glad I got to read it. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for more knowledge or reminders on healthy communication and relationships in general.
I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel. I sat down to just read a few pages at first and found myself reading the whole novel in one sitting as it is a quick, easy and interesting read. While the illustrations were cute and adorable, it talked about different types of relationships and very important and necessary topics like abuse, sexuality, communication, forgiveness, etc. A lot that the author is trying to teach or remind you is very beneficial to everyday life and to your relationships and connections you experience. I thought that it gave a lot of perspective on different topics and you can tell the author is filled with major knowledge.
I found myself having better insight on communication and relationships after reading this literal quick and easy graphic novel and am very glad I got to read it. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for more knowledge or reminders on healthy communication and relationships in general.
September 15, 2025
I'll admit, I picked this up because the title piqued my interest, and I assumed from the cover illustrations that this would be geared towards children. As I started reading, I realized I may have been wrong, and as I continued to read, i found myself wondering what audience the author had in mind for this book.
My biggest grievance is that the author lists concepts and adjectives about positive and negative relationships, but perhaps due to the "quick and easy" nature of the books format, failed to further elaborate on what these terms mean in either the book itself or a glossary. In the chapter about conflict, the author tried to touch on ethical and negative conflict communication, but did not leverage speech balloons or illustrations of body language to create examples of what good (and bad) conflict communication looks like.
All in all this feels like a missed opportunity to help readers who may have picked up this book for guidance in identifying the healthy relationships in their lives.
My biggest grievance is that the author lists concepts and adjectives about positive and negative relationships, but perhaps due to the "quick and easy" nature of the books format, failed to further elaborate on what these terms mean in either the book itself or a glossary. In the chapter about conflict, the author tried to touch on ethical and negative conflict communication, but did not leverage speech balloons or illustrations of body language to create examples of what good (and bad) conflict communication looks like.
All in all this feels like a missed opportunity to help readers who may have picked up this book for guidance in identifying the healthy relationships in their lives.
September 20, 2025
First I would like to thank NetGalley, the Author and the Publisher for this digital ARC.
It was a bit hard to read on my phone since both pages where displayed side by side, so I had to enhance the page to read the text.
After that there are no complaints.
This is an amazing graphic novel and an easy way to introduce you, your family, kids to healthy relationships. Be it boundaries, ways to grow, how to understand others, How to navigate certain situations or recognize or reenforce certain behaviors, traits or situations.
The tone throughout is thought-provoking but gentle in the way that it nudges you as a reader to consider potentially uncomfortable questions and situations.
It's the kind of book I would recommend to schools as a must have in each and every classroom and also one that should be a definitive at your doctors/therapist etc...
It's very colorful and diverse, which makes for a fun and pleasant read and I would love to read the other books in this collection.
It also made me see myself and the things I do or tolerate more/better.
It was a bit hard to read on my phone since both pages where displayed side by side, so I had to enhance the page to read the text.
After that there are no complaints.
This is an amazing graphic novel and an easy way to introduce you, your family, kids to healthy relationships. Be it boundaries, ways to grow, how to understand others, How to navigate certain situations or recognize or reenforce certain behaviors, traits or situations.
The tone throughout is thought-provoking but gentle in the way that it nudges you as a reader to consider potentially uncomfortable questions and situations.
It's the kind of book I would recommend to schools as a must have in each and every classroom and also one that should be a definitive at your doctors/therapist etc...
It's very colorful and diverse, which makes for a fun and pleasant read and I would love to read the other books in this collection.
It also made me see myself and the things I do or tolerate more/better.
September 11, 2025
The 'Quick & Easy Guide' series has so much valuable input and advice to offer. This one has some of my favorite graphics of the series. The animal characters add a fun element to an information-based book and help some of the heavier topics feel less intimidating. I do wish that there had been some more concrete, specific examples for some of the topics, especially when it comes to abuse. Often, abuse doesn't start out looking as intense and glaring as what it looks like in this guide. The guide does a great job of highlighting the value and importance of all types of relationships and reminds readers not to assume that romantic ones have the most inherent value. This was definitely a quick and easy guide, and it would be especially beneficial to teens as a foundation for these conversations.
Thank you Net Galley and Oni Press for the ARC! I look forward to seeing other guides come out in this series.
Thank you Net Galley and Oni Press for the ARC! I look forward to seeing other guides come out in this series.
September 13, 2025
The latest in the Quick and Easy graphic novel series, this short book offers an overview of what healthy relationships might look like, exploring self-care, family, friendships, romantic relationships, people you work with, and more. It emphasizes the importance of community and good communication and briefly touches on what some red flags might look like.
There's not much in this book that I didn't already know, but I can admit it's taken me a lot of years to get to a place where I understand and can live out some of these important ideas. This graphic novel is ideal for middle school and teenage readers who are trying to find ways to navigate a lot of tricky relationships. If a young person can understand and embody all the themes in this book, they'll be well on their way to finding belonging and safety in a wild world.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
There's not much in this book that I didn't already know, but I can admit it's taken me a lot of years to get to a place where I understand and can live out some of these important ideas. This graphic novel is ideal for middle school and teenage readers who are trying to find ways to navigate a lot of tricky relationships. If a young person can understand and embody all the themes in this book, they'll be well on their way to finding belonging and safety in a wild world.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
September 15, 2025
I received an ARC of from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
This is an incredibly valuable guide to healthy relationships. The visual appeal, from the color palette to the illustrations, is excellent. What I found most beneficial is that the book is relevant to all ages and stages of life, particularly for individuals entering new relationship dynamics, whether personal or professional. I appreciate that the author addresses various types of relationships beyond just romantic ones. It also prompted me to reflect on my past actions and consider how I can be a better friend in the future. I do believe they could have went a bit more in-depth because some things came across as very surface level/
This is an incredibly valuable guide to healthy relationships. The visual appeal, from the color palette to the illustrations, is excellent. What I found most beneficial is that the book is relevant to all ages and stages of life, particularly for individuals entering new relationship dynamics, whether personal or professional. I appreciate that the author addresses various types of relationships beyond just romantic ones. It also prompted me to reflect on my past actions and consider how I can be a better friend in the future. I do believe they could have went a bit more in-depth because some things came across as very surface level/
April 12, 2025
With quirky and cute animal illustrations, this book is just what it purports to be, and would be a good read for middle- and high-schoolers. From an intersectional perspective, it covers topics such as conflict, restoration, family, friendships, and partnerships across the gender and sexuality spectrums. It raises important considerations like "Do you really have a crush on your coworker, or do you just see them all the time and you're just kinda lonely?" The tone is sincere yet light, and, well, I'm not sure whether to call it PC or just youthful. It certainly paints the world as it should be, and maybe young people who read this book will help make that world a reality.
August 27, 2025
I received an ARC through NetGalley and this is my honest review.
Truly Quick & Easy. Goes through the basics of healthy relationships (boundaries, self-care, forgiveness, etc) in different contexts (friendships, romantic relationships, even workplace relationships). It has some tips on how to recognize abusive relationships, and also has a page about polyamory and queer sexual orientations (including asexuality and aromanticism). It's a pretty surface-level summary, but it's a good overview of the topic.
And it has really cute illustrations with very diverse and interesting animal-people, which is always a bonus.
tldr; Not more and not less than what I expected.
Truly Quick & Easy. Goes through the basics of healthy relationships (boundaries, self-care, forgiveness, etc) in different contexts (friendships, romantic relationships, even workplace relationships). It has some tips on how to recognize abusive relationships, and also has a page about polyamory and queer sexual orientations (including asexuality and aromanticism). It's a pretty surface-level summary, but it's a good overview of the topic.
And it has really cute illustrations with very diverse and interesting animal-people, which is always a bonus.
tldr; Not more and not less than what I expected.
September 9, 2025
* // Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. // *
I think this book can be recommended for a great number of people and I think especially teens and young adults that are still learning how to navigate social life and relationships. Of course is not a manual, so it explains things at surface level. But they do have recommendations of other material to engage with at the end of the book if you want to know more of a certain topic.
I wasn't expecting so much text but I do understand that the subject asked for it. The art is cute and cosy and portrays situations really well.
I think this book can be recommended for a great number of people and I think especially teens and young adults that are still learning how to navigate social life and relationships. Of course is not a manual, so it explains things at surface level. But they do have recommendations of other material to engage with at the end of the book if you want to know more of a certain topic.
I wasn't expecting so much text but I do understand that the subject asked for it. The art is cute and cosy and portrays situations really well.
September 24, 2025
thanks to netgalley and oni press for a free arc of this title! i love the "quick & easy guides" series so i was really excited to see this one, especially since it felt geared towards a lot of self-care work. while there were some elements that didn't quite land for me (like the author's distinction between bi/pan identities not really being in line with contemporary queer language), i did feel like i learned a lot from this one. the sections on partnership and friendship were really well done and had me thinking about the ways i can tweak my own behaviors to improve my relationships and connection to others.
October 14, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for my Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.
To start, I have not read any of the other books in the Quick & Easy Series, but I have had them recommended to me. If they are similar to this one I do not think I'll be reading them. This book was brightly colored and used cute little animals for the illustrations so I almost thought it was a kid's book. It isn't. What it is a brightly colored textbook that delivers it's message in the monotone voice of an old professor. The material itself is good, and the drawings are good, but the presentation of the material is boring, and at times is incredibly obvious. 2.5 stars rounded up.
To start, I have not read any of the other books in the Quick & Easy Series, but I have had them recommended to me. If they are similar to this one I do not think I'll be reading them. This book was brightly colored and used cute little animals for the illustrations so I almost thought it was a kid's book. It isn't. What it is a brightly colored textbook that delivers it's message in the monotone voice of an old professor. The material itself is good, and the drawings are good, but the presentation of the material is boring, and at times is incredibly obvious. 2.5 stars rounded up.
August 22, 2025
Thank you, Oni Press and NetGalley for access to this ARC.
Here is my honest review of the title.
A masterpiece of compassion, information and artwork.
Tackling serious and complex topics about relationships (platonic/ romantic, family and with yourself) this book made sure to keep a light edge to it's work with the artwork and choice to demonstrate it all with humanoid animals.
I loved the idea to use the 'Animal kingdom' in the story.
So many situations were displayed and talked about that lead to the core of exploration, boundaries and knowing what is and isn't okay.
Here is my honest review of the title.
A masterpiece of compassion, information and artwork.
Tackling serious and complex topics about relationships (platonic/ romantic, family and with yourself) this book made sure to keep a light edge to it's work with the artwork and choice to demonstrate it all with humanoid animals.
I loved the idea to use the 'Animal kingdom' in the story.
So many situations were displayed and talked about that lead to the core of exploration, boundaries and knowing what is and isn't okay.
August 27, 2025
Thank you, Netgalley, for an advanced copy of this graphic novel for an honest review.
The artwork in this graphic novel is a playful style with very light colours, as well as animals as the residents of this building.
We are taught through chapters the differences in each style of relationships there are in the world, and the way it's broken down is done in a simple way which any age can read & absorb the information to get the most out of it.
I plan to buy this book for my mate's little girl.
The artwork in this graphic novel is a playful style with very light colours, as well as animals as the residents of this building.
We are taught through chapters the differences in each style of relationships there are in the world, and the way it's broken down is done in a simple way which any age can read & absorb the information to get the most out of it.
I plan to buy this book for my mate's little girl.
September 2, 2025
This is a fantastic little book full of wisdom. In an ever-increasing society full of animosity and anger, this book can bring a perspective to not let the downers bring you down. Through self-evaluation and guidance from this book, we can set examples of a healthier and happier lifestyle.
On top of the fabulous knowledge in this book, the artwork is eye-catching and fun! It is in soft colors of blues, purples and pinks, that give a serene and calming effect while reading.
This would make a great book to put into upper level schools across the world!
On top of the fabulous knowledge in this book, the artwork is eye-catching and fun! It is in soft colors of blues, purples and pinks, that give a serene and calming effect while reading.
This would make a great book to put into upper level schools across the world!
September 23, 2025
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley but the opinions are my own.
I specifically requested this book when I saw it because I work with a lot of kids and teens and families. One thing that always comes up is healthy relationships and what that entails. This book relays information in such a way that it is easy to grasp and also keeps the attention of those reading. I believe this is a good book to have tweens and teens read with parents or another caregiver to help them learn and practice some of what is in this book.
I specifically requested this book when I saw it because I work with a lot of kids and teens and families. One thing that always comes up is healthy relationships and what that entails. This book relays information in such a way that it is easy to grasp and also keeps the attention of those reading. I believe this is a good book to have tweens and teens read with parents or another caregiver to help them learn and practice some of what is in this book.
October 20, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me a copy of A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships.
I loved that it encorporated all kinds of relationships- with lovers, friends, at work, in a community and more. The format of the graphic novel was a great choice as it was able to show concrete examples of the kinds of relationships to avoid and the attitudes to have when faced with some kinds of problems.
The fact that the people were animals was nice too. I enjoyed the art and the idea. It makes me want to read the other books in the series.
I loved that it encorporated all kinds of relationships- with lovers, friends, at work, in a community and more. The format of the graphic novel was a great choice as it was able to show concrete examples of the kinds of relationships to avoid and the attitudes to have when faced with some kinds of problems.
The fact that the people were animals was nice too. I enjoyed the art and the idea. It makes me want to read the other books in the series.
October 23, 2025
This book does an excellent job explaining modern relationship terms and dynamics in a way that’s easy to understand. It covers a wide range of topics—from romantic relationships to friendships—and provides clear examples of what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like.
For parents and educators:
This is a great resource for teens and young adults who are learning about boundaries, communication, and emotional well-being. It encourages open discussion about respect, consent, and self-awareness, making it a valuable tool for classrooms or at-home conversations about relationships
For parents and educators:
This is a great resource for teens and young adults who are learning about boundaries, communication, and emotional well-being. It encourages open discussion about respect, consent, and self-awareness, making it a valuable tool for classrooms or at-home conversations about relationships
October 5, 2025
A wonderful, heartwarming comic book that everyone should read!
With simplicity, gentleness and pedagogy, Mariah-Rose Marie tackles important (yet basic) themes that are sometimes neglected, such as relationships, communication, boundaries and conflict. All this while including the diversity of people, whether they are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, etc., represented by a wide variety of animals.
I liked the way things were presented, such as the idea that conflict is part of communication and is not necessarily negative or toxic.
I was also very happy to see asexuality discussed. And the colour palette and drawings were really nice and appealing!
It made me want to read other guides in the collection.
With simplicity, gentleness and pedagogy, Mariah-Rose Marie tackles important (yet basic) themes that are sometimes neglected, such as relationships, communication, boundaries and conflict. All this while including the diversity of people, whether they are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, etc., represented by a wide variety of animals.
I liked the way things were presented, such as the idea that conflict is part of communication and is not necessarily negative or toxic.
I was also very happy to see asexuality discussed. And the colour palette and drawings were really nice and appealing!
It made me want to read other guides in the collection.
October 25, 2025
Thank you netgalley for this ebook!
From the makers of a Quick and Easy Guide to Coming Out and other easy guides, we have a short book on relationships.
Covering a span of relationships to include family, friends, partners, work, and community, this book tackles interpersonal problems in an easy to understand format with good problem solving suggestions, advise, and information. I would recommend especially for young adults learning to navigate all these relationships as they get older.
From the makers of a Quick and Easy Guide to Coming Out and other easy guides, we have a short book on relationships.
Covering a span of relationships to include family, friends, partners, work, and community, this book tackles interpersonal problems in an easy to understand format with good problem solving suggestions, advise, and information. I would recommend especially for young adults learning to navigate all these relationships as they get older.
August 25, 2025
Thank you to Oni Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!!
This was a cute little graphic novel about how to maintain positive relationships in your life. It explains when to let people go and how to apologize and recognize when you’re in the wrong. I can always appreciate learning about who to be a better friend to others and to myself.
This was a cute little graphic novel about how to maintain positive relationships in your life. It explains when to let people go and how to apologize and recognize when you’re in the wrong. I can always appreciate learning about who to be a better friend to others and to myself.
August 26, 2025
The colours and artwork in this book are excellent, and it's well laid out, which makes it very easy to read. However, because it was such a quick guide to relationships of all types, I was left confused about who it was aimed at. Children? Teenagers? Neurodivergent people?
[Free ARC from NetGalley]
[Free ARC from NetGalley]
August 26, 2025
Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Oni Press for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.
Read this book if you like: Great artwork, fun informative reads
I loved this so much. I was very happy to see polyamory in it. It was very informative and helpful. It gave perspective on a lot of stuff. I highly recommend getting it in December!
Read this book if you like: Great artwork, fun informative reads
I loved this so much. I was very happy to see polyamory in it. It was very informative and helpful. It gave perspective on a lot of stuff. I highly recommend getting it in December!
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