Critical Role: Smiley Day!: A Good Advice Book From Your Favorite Robot Therapist

by Sam Riegel

An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.

Genres: Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons, Graphic Novels, Comics

40 pages, Hardcover

First published September 30, 2025

Reviews

[Myst · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only self help book you’ll ever need

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable! Beautiful! Iconic!
FCG lives on in my heart

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went in blind not knowing what the book was really about (aside from FCG), and it did not disappoint! Such a sweet, emotional, and, honestly, the best advice book I've ever read. Will share with all my friends. Thanks, Sam Riegel!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an adorable short picture book with an amazing message tucked in. This lesson that our little friend, FCG, learns is perfect for everyone and all ages to take to heart. The artwork was adorable and it was fun to see this characters outside their DND Campaign. Even if you have know nothing about DND that doesn't matter with the story it is trying to tell. It's an adorable little book. 

[Melissa Conn · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was so incredibly cute. I love FCG so much and I'm glad Sam got to make this. The illustrations are out of this world. The message was incredibly sweet and one I needed to hear. I do fear that this book is only good for kids with parents who are in to critical role, and they probably knew that going in to making this book. Still. Adorable.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not at all familiar with what this is based on...but I assume it's better if you are. For me going in knowing nothing...it's mildly amusing. Probably not something that will be memorable for me but I'm not mad I read it.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bells Hells my beloved

[Susanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love this silly robot

[Kiersten Bjork · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captures the magic of FCG and Bells Hells in a precious little book packed with stunning artwork! ☀️

[Hailey Deltano · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH MY GOD SO CUTE I loved seeing bells hells again! especially after the first episode of campaign 4 last night!!!

[Bunnies Booknook · Rating 5 out of 5]

This might be my favourite critical role book. The illustrations are amazingly done. I think the content is so sweet. I do think this is best for critical role fans but also it is a great fun story for any audience.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smiley Day!
This is a very clever and funny book! Going into to I was not sure what to expect. Would it be a self help book? would it be a comedy? would it be something else!?! They answer was all three and more.
This little book charmed me and a smile did not leave my face as I read it. and it's lessons are worth remembering, though not preached down at you.
Even if you know the source Material or not. I highly recommend this book

[Liriel27 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute kids book, but given that the campaign isn't really geared toward kids, I'm a little confused about who this is for (aside from me, a person determined to absorb all the Critical Role content, but hey, it did work on me). I also like when kids' books get meta about being books (shades of The Monster at the End of This Book from Sesame Street).

[Jerrica Pierce]

“Remember, do unto others as if you know what the word ‘unto’ means.”

I love that damn robot. This was a nice little five minutes spent this morning ❤️ Shout out to my dad who surprised me with this book!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book for my birthday, and I was SO happy.
It is absolutely the cutest and the art is amazing. Everything was how I expected it to be, and it was great.
Also, a good fourth wall break always gets me.

[charityeatsflowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

My fiancé got me this book because I have recently, within the last year, gotten hyper fixated on Critical Role, and I especially have loved all of Sam’s characters. This is a great book! So much fun and super cute!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went in expecting questionable advice from my favourite flat-Exandria believer and couldn't stop smiling the entire way through, it wasn't what I thought it would be but it was exactly what I needed. More please!

[Stephanie Weatherfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book. It gave me "monster at the end of this book" vibes, and I absolutely loved it.

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute fluffy picture book. Actually could be ok for kids to read.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s very cute for what it is, but I wish it was longer and more to it.

[Amy Braun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, sweet, beautifully illustrated and colored, and fun! I don't think I've read a book so fast, but it's cute and I enjoyed it!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, and funny enough about a topic I discuss with my actual therapist all the time.

[Rei Smoak · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun, cute little read full of Sam Riegel's brand of humor. It was great to revisit Bells Hells back in happier times, and I'm sure I'll be rereading this a bunch!

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

the best advice book I've ever read

[Valta · Rating 5 out of 5]

😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Sean Raggio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable. Warmed my heart. Very fun. Love CR

[Beth Wiffen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just got trolled by Sam Riegel

[Rayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very cute, quick kid’s lit book. Perfect for any little (or big) Critical Role fan.

[Shelby · Rating 5 out of 5]

short and sweet, but sincerely a great book, and an even better message. I love Sam and FCG 🧡

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

FCG lives on with his words and actions!