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Sam Riegel Releases Illustrated Advice Book Featuring Beloved Critical Role Character
29 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Sam Riegel writes "Smiley Day!" advice book about his Critical Role character
- Book features empathetic robot Fresh Cut Grass and his chaotic group of friends
- Releases September 30, just before Campaign 4 and new TV series premieres
As 2025 continues to be a big year for Critical Role, the company is set to release another exciting project for fans - an illustrated advice book written by Sam Riegel. Titled "Smiley Day!", the book focuses on the empathetic robot character Fresh Cut Grass and his attempts to help the members of Bells Hells, his chaotic group of friends.
Riegel, known for voicing several beloved Critical Role characters, was "really excited" to write something more accessible for kids and families. Illustrated by Thorn L. Knight, the book is not a self-help manual, but rather a story containing FCG's unique brand of advice. While the robot may not have the best real-world guidance, he aims to impart an important message by the end.
The release of "Smiley Day!" comes at an exciting time for Critical Role fans. The book hits shelves on September 30, just days before the launch of the company's fourth tabletop campaign. It also precedes the November 19 premiere of The Mighty Nein TV series on Prime Video, as well as the upcoming fourth and fifth seasons of The Legend of Vox Machina. With so much on the horizon, Riegel encourages fans to stay patient and excited for what's to come.
