One of my favorite comic artists is back with a third collection in her Sarah's Scribbles series.

Sarah's slice of life comics continue to be amazing, ranging from chuckling to gut busting hilarity. Each page has it's own merits. Some are light, some are cute, and more have deeper meaning beneath the surface, such as bad thoughts being seeds and buried only to reach out their roots and cause more chaos. There are also some that, while seemingly lackadaisical, comment on important issues. One comic in particular has off-page characters mocking Sarah for wearing a choker or drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte and you realize that you can just let people enjoy the things they like without tearing them down.

A wide readership will find relatable content in Herding Cats, from your legs sticking to a chair in the heat of summer to leaving your headphones at home before your commute. Speaking to the creative among us, there is a chapter about half way through that speaks directly to creative endeavors in the modern age. What it means to have access to the Internet, the sharing platforms, etc. The comics in this portion, as well as the prose, is serious. Sarah's take on what people are finding online, the difficulty facing diverse people (their work, being believed, etc.) is upfront.

Never give up on your art. There will be tough times, anxious times, but you're always moving forward and that's the important thing. Sarah has a talent for communicating this and more "lessons" through her art and I look forward to the next collection.



I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.