Hilarious and relatable comics about one young woman's life, relationships, and day-to-day humorous musings on why it's good to leave the house sometimes—and when it's better to stay home.

Cassandra Calin’s ability to document the hilarity of relatable everyday events in a series of webcomics has generated a huge following on social media. This beautifully illustrated compendium of first-person comics about the trials of the single life, school, stress, junk food, shaving, and maintaining a healthy self-image. Cassandra Calin's comics frequently highlight the humorous gap between expectations and reality, especially when it comes to appearance and how much she can accomplish in one day. This book is funny, lighthearted, introspective, and artistically stunning—the perfect gift for young women, recent graduates, and anyone who might need a little comedic incentive to leave the house today.

CASSANDRA CALIN est une bédéiste et une humoriste surtout connue pour sa série de bandes dessinées semi-autobiographiques publiée en ligne, Cassandra Comics, dans laquelle elle parle de sa vie, de ses cheveux frisés, de ses attentes élevées et d’autres problèmes quotidiens. Originaire de Roumanie, Cassandra a immigré au Canada lorsqu’elle était enfant. Elle est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en graphisme de l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM).

Cassandra Calin is a cartoonist and humorist best known for her semi-autobiographical webcomic series, Cassandra Comics, in which she talks about her life with curly hair, high expectations, and other daily problems. Originally from Romania, Cassandra immigrated to Canada when she was a child and later earned her BA in graphic design from L'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). The New Girl is her long-form graphic novel debut. Learn more about Cassandra and her comics at cassandracalin.com.

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