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And to read this quality of writing for Janie Quinn and Fiona Greg s kids love story was just freaking perfect And to be clear this was still a romantic comedy Plenty of funny scenes happened alongside the hard ones I did have to take a break around 42 44% though because it was hurting my heart. Bananapants contemporary kitchen Penny also sprinkled teasers in there that seem like she might be open to writing stories for Desmond s sister and Ava s siblings too and I really hope we get to see those Getting to see older versions of the KitC crew also made me so happy along with all the callbacks to things that happened in the books that started it all My personal favorite was a veritable cornucopia of x Nico uses a similar line to that in Friends Without Benefits and I ve always loved that phrase just having it in there told me that Ava probably spent time around Nico The ending did feel a little abrupt.

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But it feels like such a betrayal that she made Quinn seem like a bad father That s why I almost didn t read this reading the blurb that says Desmond hasn t talked to his father in ten years After Quinn himself experienced being cut off from his parents No Screw that Hated his characterization And you know what else I can t believe Janie would be okay with her sons career Especially given how much she encouraged Quinn to step away from a similar lifestyle It feels like Reid went through such pains to make it clear that a criminal lifestyle is wrong in Quinn Janie s book but then turned that on its head because Desmond is bipolar and supposedly that s the only thing he can do in life What about working with his father Who works with security and sometimes exposing criminals I was really liking up to about 50% minus the Quinn parts I ve already discussed and then the we ll teach each other scene came around Don t like the trope where they ve both been hung up on people but the woman has stayed a virgin and the man had slept with lots of women. Banana pants song don t like it at all Especially here when they both seemed very hung up on their past together and obviously he had no intention initially of coming back into her life but still don t like it Not saying there s anything wrong with staying or not staying a virgin.

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This book is a reflection of exactly why I love Penny s books It was absolutely incredible The depth that she puts into these characters and makes them come to life blows my mind I m going to try to articulate just how amazing this book was it won t do it justice but I will try The joy I got out of this book was insurmountable It made me laugh and cackle and kick my feet and fall in love with these characters but also I felt their struggles and pain and felt like I truly understood them My heart was cracked open I got frustrated I swooned I teared up and just about everything else in between Des is so incredible He has bipolar and ADHD and for me I found this so insightful because I have a sister who has both of these things and it helped me understand her a bit better it hurt my heart when he struggled but seeing his strength and support with how he gets through was amazing And I loved the way he loved Ava I loved the way he loved himself I loved his growth individually and others Ava is quirky and hilarious and sometimes oblivious and just completely relatable But also she had her own struggles and I loved seeing her want to be and do better for herself Des and Ava together were everything Absolutely perfect for each other Childhood friends to estranged friends to lovers is that a trope Haha with a bunch of others I love how they end up together It s a bit of a slow burn but damn is it worth it WORTH IT Have I said how much I loved them Because I do So much I didn t want this book to ever end. Bananapants kindle cloud If you ve read the Knitting in the City series this book will be like a big warm hug with nostalgia sprinkled in there It will also break your heart with family things but you get put back together If you haven t read it absolutely no worries at all as it is a complete standalone but fair warning it will probably make you want to read the series and by fault the one connected to one of the books in it and you ll just spiral and need to read all of her books Which I highly recommend anyway because her books are an experience that you need to have Also please please read that author s note 9781960342423 Read if you like Estranged childhood friends disguises and ruses heist themed romances strong female leads humor mixed with heartfelt moments complex family dynamics Bananapants by Penny Reid is a delightful rollercoaster of a romantic comedy where estranged childhood friends Ava Archer and Desmond Sullivan reunite under the most bizarre circumstances Ava a tax attorney with a posh doppelg nger at work is thrust into a wild masquerade while Desmond a cunning thief is on a mission that brings him back to Chicago Their paths collide at a fancy party setting off a series of hilarious and heartfelt events that bring them closer Ava Archer and Desmond Sullivan are a captivating pair Ava s strength and wit shine through while Desmond s morally grey but charming persona adds layers to the story Their dynamic filled with bickering and banter is electric and endearing making their journey from friends to lovers a compelling read The romance between Ava and Desmond is both heartwarming and intense Their chemistry is undeniable and their journey is filled with humorous and touching moments Ava s discovery of Des s profession and the reasons behind his abrupt departure during their teenage years is beautifully portrayed highlighting their compatibility and deep connection The side characters add richness to the story particularly the callbacks to the beloved characters from the Knitting in the City series Fans will relish the appearances of older versions of Janie Quinn and Fiona Greg along with the tantalizing hints about potential future second gen stories Penny Reid s writing is a masterful blend of humor and emotion She skillfully addresses complex issues like mental health within relationships making the characters struggles feel real and relatable Her ability to balance comedy with heartfelt moments showcases her growth as an author Overall Bananapants is a perfect mix of hijinks heartfelt moments and romance The story s pacing is brisk and engaging though the ending might feel a bit abrupt Perhaps I just wanted However it wraps up the plot beautifully This story was perfectly written and was just the right amount of everything you are looking for Do you enjoy romantic comedies with a twist of heist adventures What s your favorite book that blends humor with heart BookReview Bananapants PennyReid RomanticComedy FriendsToLovers HeistRomance Bookstagram MustRead KnittingInTheCity BookRecommendations NewRelease RomanceBooks ReadingCommunity BookAddict BookLovers 9781960342423 2. Banana pants song 5 stars This was all over the place Desmond and Ava read like they are 18 not 25 Ava has completed law school but she calls sex playing the piccolo Actually Desmond seems mature but I think that s a pretty solid representation of someone went through hell before finding a way to manage his mental health Ava was incredibly childish and not because she quoted movies all the time She doesn t communicate well and things that were clearly supposed to make her sound quirky made her sound deranged And the pop culture references My god It s like Penny Reid read an Ali Hazelwood book and said I bet I can make even references for millennials While Reid said this could be read without reading the previous series I don t see it It would be confusing to track all the aunts and uncles without background And I m baffled about Quinn s actions I could understand tension but not speaking to his son for 10 years and thinking he was faking his diagnosis for attention for so many years I cannot imagine Jamie staying around if he was like that And why was everyone pushing Ava and Des together at the bbq the first event Des had attended in TEN years No questions just making unveiled attempts to match make So odd I already struggle with stories where characters are still in love with each 10 years later with no contact in between Des had definitely changed Ava Not so much It also pissed me off he slept with a bunch of women and she remained a virgin even though they both had feelings I get that Ava is demisexual but it s such a weird internalized misogynist trend in romance. Banana plants for garden The villain arc was strange and hastily tied up The bipolar rep was great I loved that he had it managed but that didn t mean every day was great I appreciated Reid showing his bad days too I am glad this wasn t one of those love cures mental illness stories That said the epilogue was way too heavy While I understand the value of Des describing his experience with different aspects of bipolar 1 it was an incredibly long overly done metaphor that was in out of place in the epilogue If it needed to be included I wish it had been after his down days and not in the place where I expect to see characters being happy Overall if you always love Penny Reid books you will love this one If they are hit and miss for you I m betting this one is of a miss 9781960342423 Romantic witty yet with a definite side of uncomfortable realism this was unusual and satisfying. Banana pants song I should say I ve read everything this author has ever written but some of that reading was ten years ago and so unsurprisingly I ve forgotten some characters or especially the back stories and character traits of some characters and quite a lot popped up in this which left me feeling a bit adrift at times and wondering if I d missed something I do remember reading Quinn and Janet s story though and this is about their son Des who heartbreakingly has a difficult relationship with his father so hard as it seemed at first seeing them navigate that difficult relationship was actually quite uplifting. Banana pants scratch garden The chemistry worked and the smut was glorious I cannot lie I m a little bit tired of extremely naive but impressively intellectual female characters being entirely unaware of their attractiveness or unable to read social signs but it made sense in the context of this character The overriding theme of this book was about NV characters how they come to terms with what they need from themselves and from others It s not something I know much about and while it was important to the story it was laid on quite thickly at times but I appreciate it was important to understand why the characters behaved as the did. Banana plant seeds for sale But there was also some decent jeopardy with comedy worked in I chortled to myself whenever Des s handler the perpetual snacker Sue was mentioned munching away noisily as she dispensed her unsolicited life advice to poor Des That really helped to lift the mood. Banana pants song Thanks to the author for the arc 9781960342423 If like me you were introduced to Penny Reid s romantic comedies through her Knitting in the City series then you ll be delighted to know that Bananapants which features the next generation of the couples in those stories hits all the same high notes But it s not all laughs as there are some serious mental health conditions faced by the characters day to day struggles that ground the story even while hijinks ensue The effect is a story that brought to me to tears and cheers and reminded me of why I love Penny Reid s writing Ava Archer daughter of Fiona and Greg Archer Happily Ever Ninja is a tax attorney who still misses her best friend from childhood Desmond Sullivan son of Janie and Quinn Sullivan Neanderthal Seeks Human Just when they d been on the cusp of a friendship turning into romance as teenagers Des had abruptly left Chicago and cut off all contact breaking Ava s heart When a wealthy co worker who looks very similar to Ava proposes that Ava take her place at a society party Ava jumps at the chance to do something wild and crazy to get her out of her funk After all there s no chance anyone there would recognize her In the years Des has been gone he s become a high tech thief helped by his father s friend Alex and the resources of his estranged father s security company For a hefty fee he ll rob from the rich and give to the equally rich usually from people who deserve it in some fashion and he only steals what his target can afford to lose Plus he ll always do what s needed to help his friends including his current mission a friend has had some technology stolen by a tech billionaire and Des is determined to get it back It s why he s returned to Chicago Having infiltrated the circle of high society billionaires the last person he expects to see at a party is Ava in a wig with a fake accent And since she s gotten the attention of the bad guy Des is pursuing who has a stalkerish history with women he has no choice but to protect her by blowing her cover Thus after a ten year hiatus Des and Ava are back in each other s circles again but there is no immediate reconnection Des is still closed off Ava s feelings for him are still complicated by the hurt of his leaving and cutting her out of his life Their respective parents are thrilled to see them talking to each other thinking that finally the two will rekindle their friendship and fall in love as they d always hoped back in the day And there s a stalker billionaire interested in Ava who Des is going to have to take down quicker than he d expected Will Des and Ava find their way back to each other on this rocky path to true love Whew Lots of feelings Yes it s a bonkers romantic comedy with lots of laughs and crazy situations and danger and action and sexy times and all of the things that make Penny s books so endearing to her fans On the serious side we find out that Ava struggles with anxiety More critically we find out that Desmond has a severe bipolar disorder one that has been stable for the last few years but is the reason he left Chicago He s attempted suicide he s on medication he experiences on page panic attacks and the portrayal of his character s struggles is very real and heartfelt cue the tears on my part especially his estrangement from his father Quinn who like many readers is a fan fave from Neanderthal Seeks Human When Des left Chicago and Ava it was with the realization that even though he cared deeply for Ava he had to take care of his mental health without any expectations of success from other people and the only way to do that was to focus on himself and leave her out of the equation But now back in Chicago with his former best friend and having gotten his mental illness under control his true feelings for Ava his love for her come to the surface and are reignited In trying to keep Ava from danger while pursuing his own mission they spend time together and Ava even with how badly her heart was broken can t resist letting him in again little by little And she eventually gets the explanation from him of why he left Opening up to her heals the rift between them and Ava decides to take a chance on loving Des again even with the expectation on her part that he s still going to leave Chicago in the near future Steamy scenes ensue and parents get excited about their kids being together those parts are really funny But there is still danger and action and other family ties to consider leading to a very satisfying story conclusion and happy ending for the couple I don t know if the author has planned any glimpses into the lives of the Knitting in the City children but I ll wholeheartedly wish for This review will also appear at All About Romance 9781960342423 Estranged childhood friends unexpectedly reunite under bizarre circumstances and bicker their way to love in this bonkers romantic comedy Ava Archer misses her best childhood friend most especially during the month of April Ask any tax attorney it s a lonely grueling time of year Luckily Ava has just received a surprising and delectably absurd offer from her posh doppelg nger at work She must pretend to be the aforementioned posh co worker for one night at an extremely fancy party a party so fancy there exists absolutely no chance anyone will recognize her or suspect her ruse Desmond Des Sullivan is a thief And not the heart of gold kind He s the steal from the rich and give to the also rich so he can get paid kind He does however have one firm rule never steal what the target can t afford to lose After a brutal falling out with his father Desmond hasn t returned to Chicago in over ten years But when a good friend is swindled and something priceless is stolen Desmond must return home both as himself and his thieving alter ego Infiltrate a dangerous secret society of the world s most elite billionaires while leveraging his estranged father s resources and not blowing his cover Sure No problem Or it wouldn t be a problem if Ava Archer hadn t just walked into the room wearing a ridiculous wig speaking with a preposterous accent and pretending badly to be someone she s not Bananapants is a full length contemporary romantic comedy filled with hijinks and shenanigans It can be read as a standalone but the parents of the main characters will be familiar to anyone who has read the Knitting in the City series BananapantsStrong well written characters will win my heart over every single time Men are usually well written but women usually fall short or their strength is cheapened in favor of showing how big and strong and tough the man is Thank goodness Ava remained a strong women as she also realized she is Desmond s perfect coconspirator This book was everything I hoped it would be and I forgot about Penny s ability to write real pain into the pages A few of the other Knitting in the City KitC books are my comfort reads so even though they address difficult subjects I ve hardened to the pain because I ve read them so much But reading this brand new gem reminded me that she can write about how mental health affects relationships and situations in a way that feels so REAL Some of the scenes with Quinn and Desmond broke my entire heart She has matured as an author over time but all of the plot drivers were resolved so I think I just wasn t ready to leave the KitC world again yet Here s to hoping for Gen 2 books And thank you Penny We don t deserve you and are so lucky to have you 9781960342423 Today is the DAY Bananapants is finally LIVE and available on all platforms across the internet Go forth and read this bonkers bananas book Read Bananapants Now Universal Reid Shop Play Blurb Estranged childhood friends unexpectedly reunite under bizarre circumstances and bicker their way to love in this bonkers romantic comedy. Bananapants kindle cloud Ava Archer misses her best childhood friend most especially during the month of April Ask any tax attorney it s a lonely grueling time of year Luckily Ava has just received a surprising and delectably absurd offer from her posh doppelg nger at work She must pretend to be the aforementioned posh co worker for one night at an extremely fancy party a party so fancy there exists absolutely no chance anyone will recognize her or suspect her ruse. Banana pants song Desmond Des Sullivan is a thief And not the heart of gold kind He s the steal from the rich and give to the also rich so he can get paid kind He does however have one firm rule never steal what the target can t afford to lose After a brutal falling out with his father Desmond hasn t returned to Chicago in over ten years But when a good friend is swindled and something priceless is stolen Desmond must return home both as himself and his thieving alter ego. Bananapants contemporary kitchen Infiltrate a dangerous secret society of the world s most elite billionaires while leveraging his estranged father s resources and not blowing his cover Sure No problem Or it wouldn t be a problem if Ava Archer hadn t just walked into the room wearing a ridiculous wig speaking with a preposterous accent and pretending badly to be someone she s not Bananapants is a full length contemporary romantic comedy filled with hijinks and shenanigans It can be read as a standalone but the parents of the main characters will be familiar to anyone who has read the Knitting in the City series 9781960342423 4. Bananapants kindle cloud 25 starsPenny Reid always makes me laugh and smile when I read her books and Bananapants was no exception This book was loads of fun but also dealt with serious subject matter I thought it was so well done The writing the storyline the characters were all wonderful Ava and Desmond belonged together and even though their path wasn t always smooth it worked out One of my favorite things about this book was getting to see so many of my beloved characters from Penny s Knitting in the City series I have such a soft spot for those books This can definitely be read as a stand alone if you haven t read them but if you have you re in for a treat There is some action emotion and of course romance It s a well rounded story with great banter Ava and Des love each other so much and I felt like the mental health depiction was great You can tell it came from a place of knowledge and experience Overall I adored this one 9781960342423 4. Banana pants meme 5 starsthis is another hit from the amazingly talented and all around awesome Penny Reid Ava and Desmond s story was everything and so worth the wait the characters here were so well developed and flawed in the most perfect way it made Des and Ava real and just made me love them even going back to Chicago and reuniting with the whole Knitting in the City gang and their partners always makes me happy and if i could pick a fictional world to live in i know i d be heading there pre read I CAN T WAITany book written by this woman is a masterpiece 9781960342423 Having a character with bipolar disorder did not bother me I feel as though it was treated with respect and not shyed away from the harsher realities That being said. Bananapants contemporary kitchen I m disappointed I love Penny Reid but this did not live up to her usual standards The story felt a little all over the place and I didn t love the characters These are my notes while reading what affected me the most I absolutely loathed the characterization of Quinn Yes he would absolutely hate the fact that his son is a professional thief but being a bad dad during the bipolar diagnosis After everything he went through and all Janie taught him Absolutely not And I know these aren t my characters just this specific circumstance The framing of it we ll be each others firsts felt like it was trying to make amends for this trying to put dating and sex on the same emotional level and for a long term relationship I would agree but sex is much intimate than dozens of first dates so it didn t work It dropped down to a three star for me when they agreed to teach each other I can see a miscommunication coming and it felt. Banana pants song weird Idk how to describe it but it felt callous even though the characters obviously did not intend it to be But I wasn t the thought police how Ava had interpreted my words was up to her BIGGEST EYE ROLL EVER I hate the this relationship has a time limit trope It was one of the worst lead ins to a sex scene I ve ever read I pretty much skimmed the sex scene This book honestly reads like they re teenagers They don t feel mature or fully developed despite all the PC stuff and I swear I don t mean that it a bad way it s just the only phrasing I can think of for example the five sentence long sex Ed talk don t ever let a dick near you without a condom like oh my gosh I get it you re practicing safe sex you don t need to explain the reasoning behind it Or the comment on her dad getting mad over another guy asking permission to propose because that s sexist I don t need that constant proof that you re forward thinking characters It feels repetitive and almost like Reid is covering her bases so no one can accuse her of being sexist or not for equality and modern thinking I don t know exactly when it dropped to a two star read but everything I ve already mentioned definitely plays a part And maybe him cutting out of her life was the right decision and I agree because yes one person can t be your lifeline but there is no reason to be cruel about it and I feel like she never really got her apology from him for that 9781960342423

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