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This was the cutest book I've read this year! The story is adorable and the illustrations are vibrant! "Frankie Comics" is very sweet and, even if you aren't a cat lover, you will fall in love with the story of Frankie and her two humans!!

Reading these comics you will make you feel relaxed, happy and warm. It's a perfect choice to read with your pet by your side.

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*Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

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Okay, this is freakin' adorable. Rachel Dukes' illustrations are so vibrant and light-hearted. They really bring to life the simple moments of having a pet-buddy that bring so much joy! I personally have a dog and have never had a cat as a pet, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It's not just for cat-owners! Although I do think this would be a perfect gift for a cat-owner who also loves comics and graphic novels.

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Frankie Comics is a must read for any cat lover out there. This graphic novel does a wonderful job of putting a web comic series together to tel the sweet and often hilarious story of a cat and it’s two humans. Many of these little vignettes will have cat owners looking at their own feline companions and saying “yup! you do that too!” The artwork is very simple and cute. This book is a fun quick read for anyone who has ever loved a cat. Out August 2020.

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Adorable ! This comic made me feel good. Funny, charming, heartfelt and real. If you are having a bad day pick this up, it will instantly uplift your mood. The art is gorgeous and Frankie is so so cute!

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This book was a quick read but it was so cute! I loved this book and it reminded me of how I am with my pets. Any one who has a pet should read this book I loved how it portrayed both the good and bad of owning a cat. I hope that there will be more Frankie stories and am looking forward to them.

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If you've ever loved a cat you'll love Frankie. This book will make you smile and roll your eyes and giggle at your own cat's shenanigans. I also really appreciate the after matter on cat care and the importance of making sure to vaccinate and spay/neuter your pets!

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I can't gush enough on how cute and colorful the comics in the book were. Told in several short stories this book about couple who take in a kitten named Frankie and all the antics the kitten gets herself into. The book definitely made me laugh. I loved the humor and how the author included information, advice, and resources at the end for anyone whose looking into adopting a cat. I definitely recommend this book for cat lovers and for anyone whose looking for a super cute read.

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I don't usually read comics, but I found this really fun, and I liked the design of it. I've never had a cat, but I have friends who do, and I've been around them before so this was an amusing and accurate description of their behavior. The nicknames and bath times comics were some of my favorites. I also really appreciated that there were resources at the end for people thinking about getting a cat as a pet. Overall, this was a quick read with relatable and funny events revolving around the artist's cat.

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This is such a cute little comic book. Frankie is adorable, and the author does a great job of portraying cats. I was entertained by the book, it's kind of like a modern take on Garfield, but more just slice of life than a single storyline. I would definitely recommend it for a quick read. The artwork is gorgeous, and you can't help but fall in love with Frankie. I don't really have any criticisms, it's just a great example of a little slice of life book.

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This book is a super cute collection of mini-comics starring a couple who find a kitten and adopt her into their family. It's along the lines of something like Chi's Sweet Home in principle, but there's no real overarching plot, so it's more of a pure slice-of-life focusing on kitty antics. The stories are easy to follow; if you're a cat owner, most of the things in here will be relatable and/or amusing to you. Visually, the colors are nice and vibrant, and the linework and shading are clean, so it's pretty appealing.
This is apparently a collection of webcomic pages, but I went into this because of the cute cat on the cover without knowing about the webcomic beforehand and was not disappointed. I didn't find anything outrageously funny, and a few of the comics were a bit crude, but it fulfills on what its cover promises. Any person that likes cats or has a cat of their own will probably enjoy this.

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The book is a collection of short comics that depict life with a cat and the comics themselves are at least as cute as the cover, if not more.
As someone that has lived with cats before, I could relate a lot - cats can be quite fun to have around. Now the book has made me wish to another cat, or 3. I do however feel like the book was a bit short and I was left wanting more.
All in a all a small and lovely book and anyone who at least likes cats will enjoy quite a lot.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

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I got an advanced copy of this from the publisher to read and it is ADORABLE!!! The illustrations are super cute and easy on the eyes, and the comics faithfully depict life with a cat. Frankie is the precious little foundling that worms her way into the author's life and heart, and she will do the same to readers! I loved every frame and can't way for more!

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It's not funny as it is just real life antics of adopting a kitten and falling in love with her. I think any cat lover and owner would absolutely love this book. It's heartwarming and really portrays the life as a cat parent really well!

I loved it and I think Netgalley and Oni Press for the digital free ARC

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This was the most adorable series of comics. I have never heard of the web comic before, so it was all entirely new to me. The art was really cute, and a lot of the content made me laugh as it captures the personality of cats so perfectly. I liked that there was a good mix of some silly unrealistic panels, and genuine interactions with Frankie. Really sweet and great to put a smile on any cat owners face.

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I loved this so much!

First of all the art style is adorable. The images are clear and the colours are well chosen so the images are well to look at and no confusion is caused.
The story line is very relatable to any pet owner. Getting a new pet with all the excitement around it. Getting it a bed, the food, having to bathe it, And many more scenarios. I loved that this comic wasn't written in one long plotline but rather short scenarios but together still making a story, I thought it was very clever.

I loved Frankie and 10/10 I would get a cat like him (If I could choose a cats personality). I think many people who have or have owned a cat will probably get to relate to a lot of the scenarios in this book and I think that's cute.

I loved it and I would definitely read more volumes if there were more :D

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This is a comic collection about a couple who adopt a lost cat. Their lives are more chaotic and more full of warmth once the cat, Frankie, comes into their lives. It's an adorable collection and I am going to be recommending it to my students for sure!

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I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the most accurate form of media I have seen that describes what it's like being a cat parent. The art style is fun and makes it even feel more of an accurate representation of cat parent life.

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It feels like these comics are popping up like mushrooms -- with cat/dog (or any other pets) as the main character but I am not complaining one bit...keep those coming. Good for happy goody feelings...

I got this copy from NetGalley but it is kind of free -
http://mixtapecomics.com/frankiecomic...

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My twelve-year-old son, an avid cat fan, mowed through this book in just under an hour.

While he really enjoyed it, and stopped me several times to point out things he found hilarious, it wasn't his "favorite" book / comic to read.

When I pressed him for more details, he said it was missing something... and he left it at that.

When I reviewed the book briefly, I realized it was too literal, lacking irreverence that we both enjoy in this kind of story.

Still wonderful and fun to read, we wouldn't read further about the adventures of said kitty.

We both also questioned the title; it didn't reflect the contents of the book.

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This was cute. The images are very simple, and the reading is very easy. I wouldn't say that it's enough necessarily to be an entire book's worth of reading. My kids and I read it very quickly. It wasn't memorable, but it was fun. I think cat-lovers will enjoy this even more.

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