Banana Brain

by C.S. Fritz

If Black Mirror and The Babadook had a deranged monkey baby, this would be it.

Adam’s barely holding it together. Broke, haunted, desperate for redemption. His new job as the night guard at a crumbling zoo felt like a first step. Until one drunken night, his phone ended up in the hands of the zoo’s newest chimpanzee.
Then the text messages began.

The animal knew things it shouldn’t. Secrets, sins, faces from the past. It wanted more than just the phone. It was playing a slow, unraveling, game of torture.

The cage door swings open in C.S. Fritz’s latest novel with a bizarre fever dream of primal dread, emotional extortion, and something far darker than guilt.

Genres: Horror

451 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 6, 2025

About the author

Casey "C.S." Fritz grew up on a farm in Oregon, where he milked cows and had a pet pig. To escape the endless chores of cleaning chicken coops and watering tomatoes...Casey would draw.

As a young child, Casey's family moved to Arizona. It was there beneath the fiery gaze of the Southwestern sun, that he spent most of his life. Graduating school, marrying the love of his life and having two wild kids. It was also there that C.S. Fritz's work began to take traction with local galleries and art publications.

C.S. Fritz now is an award-winning author and illustrator with published children's titles as...
The Cottonmouth Trilogy, Good Night Tales, The Moonman Cometh, Seekers, and Good Night Classics!

Fritz's debut novel, A Fig For All The Devils released Halloween, 2021. Fig won best in horror with the IBPA's and is now in the works to be a major motion picture.

Other horror works by Fritz are, All Creatures Living Beneath The Sun, Banana Brain and Cabbage.

Reviews

[Mona Kabbani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was whacky bananas and I honestly loved every minute of it. Full review to come!

[Edit: Full Review]

Banana Brain delivers on its promise. It is absolutely bananas. Fritz takes you on a journey you anticipated but were not prepared for. And for those looking for an injection of absurdist comedy in their horror, this serves as a perfect reprieve.

We follow Adam, a newly hired zoo security guard, attempting to hold onto his tenuous relationship with his younger sister, Ruby. Both emotionally and legally. Adam will do whatever it takes for his sister, including confronting the magic wielding chimpanzee who stole his cell phone and knows too much. And the craziness only begins there.

I had so much fun with this. I love that the writing style was at times earnest and poetic but also never took itself too seriously, keeping the mood of overall chaos at the perfect level of suspense. The pacing is fast—there is ALWAYS something happening. Themes of grief are interesting to explore juxtaposed to the zoochosis. There is also a pleasing touch of found footage vibes as you sift through security tapes and old emails of escalating intensity.

I shall say no more so as not to spoil the fun. If you’re looking for something bananas, try this and see how well it sticks.

🍌

[Kate Victoria RescueandReading · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one got a little too weird/over the top. I wouldn’t have minded it if the characters and dialogue were a bit more well rounded. Both these aspects fell flat unfortunately.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Albatross Book Co for a copy!

[rowan | gloomandgrimoire · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was wild lol.

Honestly it was a fun read if you're not going into it expecting it to not be at least a little silly. Things definitely went off the rails at certain points and I wish it had focused more on the chimp and his history and built a bit more suspense around him seemingly being normal and the MC being tormented by him and unable to convince anyone of what was happening.

The writing is sold. It was a good pace where nothing felt like it sat for too long and it kept the story going. However, on the other end of that, there was a lot of interpersonal stuff that got explained very quickly then dropped because there wasn't quite enough time to fully build out the characters and their stories. I think this book would have benefitted a lot from being a bit longer and spending more time with each character.

One thing I can really give this book credit for is that it does have a very unique premise, and I loved the cover. The atmosphere was good, but I wish it had stayed more grounded and focused on a single "antagonist" as it were rather than branching out too much into the supernatural occurrences plaguing each character.

Thank you to Netgalley and Albatross for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! 🫶🍌

[Kay Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is different. Unique. An absurd horror. It has lovable characters and villains you'll loath. Easter eggs. The most unsettling events and situations are back stories and connections. Buckle up, this is a wild one, and a lot of fun.

[Paul Preston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not want to give this book 5 stars…but I had to. It is going to stick with me. How do you take something so mundane and make it freaking terrifying? I’m not even talking about the main nemesis of the story, but the side plot of bananas; they really got under my skin and are now quite unsettling to think about.
Dilly, the chimpanzee, was on a whole other level of making me uncomfortable. The impossibility of this strange story makes is so compelling. It has a supernatural aura and I kept muttering, what the heck is going to happen next?
So why, you ask, did I not want to give this five stars? It sounds like everything I could want in a book! Well…it made me mad. I loved these characters. Adam and Ruby had already been through so much even before the story began. Then we meet Emma and these three people are so unique and cool and don’t deserve the crap that gets thrown at them.
In short, this book is just wild but it’s a bunch of fun…if you like books where people you care about get harassed by a chimpanzee and bananas. (Shivers…those darn bananas) 🍌 🍌🍌

[TacoFan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved the start of this book because it was so horrifyingly scary that I considered not finishing it because, turns out, I'm a wimp. I kept going because if that was the opening scene, what else could I be in store for?! Turned out to be disappointing weirdness. It was just all so bizarre that I couldn't really enjoy it. The space jumping just seemed so unrealistic that it made it not scary, just weird. I will say the end was crazy and I was not expecting that to happen.

[Halsey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I guess I don't know what I expected? Yeah it's stupid. Yeah there is no character consistency, no decent proofreading. Actually kind of had me scared though to be honest. Pretty funny when they brought up the chimp in Connecticut. Yeah apes are scary as fuck. The incessant Coldplay references?

I wish I hadn't spent money on this book man

[jessicajlovesbooks · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 Stars⭐️⭐️

I just could not get in to this. I was intrigued by the plot, but it just didn’t deliver for me. This is just my personal opinion, so definitely don’t let it sway you from picking this up if you’re interested.

[Kimberley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I quite liked the story and I actually found myself being creeped out by bananas whilst reading the book, but I think it would’ve benefited from being a bit longer!

[Jude (Crafty Goblin) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Banana Brain is not just another horror story with unhinged character (my favourites) and creepy events, it’s a full-blown descent into chaos wrapped in trauma, wit, and a homicidal monkey with a vendetta. Did I say something about those damn bananas already ? (watching with unease the banana I just bring from the kitchen).

We’re following Adam, a broke, emotionally wrecked guy trying to hold it together after his parents’ tragic death. Now he’s the guardian of his 12-year-old sister—a foul-mouthed, razor-sharp gremlin of a child—and he’s scrambling to build a life stable enough to keep her out of the system (or far from his weirdo of an uncle).
Enter: the local zoo. A ghost-town of a job that smells like redemption (and animal’s defecation). But on night one, after a few drinks and some questionable decisions, Adam’s phone ends up in the hands of a chimp. Not just any chimp. This one is a bit too human and it texts. And it knows things. Too many things. Secrets. Regrets. Faces from the past. And it’s not just texting—it’s playing a slow, twisted game of psychological torment.

I was hooked. Like, feral. I’ve read some bangers this year in the horror section, but this one? Top three for 2025, no contest.
It gave me the same chaotic joy as those crack fics where the author clearly lost their mind in the best way possible. You know the weird ones—written for fun, full of insomniac creativity, and somehow still emotionally devastating. That’s high praise from me. Fanfic writers are some of the most talented storytellers out there, and this book channels that exact energy.

The plot? Looks basic on paper. But it’s layered like a cursed onion. Every chapter peels back something darker, weirder, and more brilliant. I started writing this review at 32% because one scene had me laughing so hard I told my coworker, “If I don’t dream about a banana killer tonight, something’s wrong.” and yes she definitely looked at me like I am totally crazy.

Also, heads up: the author hates Coldplay. Like, passionately. You’ve been warned. And I so get it ! #TeamColdplayIsCheapAssPop

🍌 Banana-fueled fever dream: ✅
🐒 Unhinged characters with actual depth (not just chaos for chaos’ sake): ✅✅
🧠 Twisted, wicked, surprisingly emotional plot: Oh hell yes, ✅

It’s dark. It’s funny (in a creepy “what the hell am I reading” kind of way). It’s gory and crass and clever and somehow still manages to punch you in the feelings. I was halfway through and already obsessed, trying to decode where Fritz was taking me—and loving every second of the confusion.

Imagine Goosebumps (the books, not that sad excuse of a show) grew up, got therapy, and then relapsed into madness. Now mix that with Black Mirror, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and a monkey with a PhD in criminology. That’s Banana Brain. If you’re a horror-loving, chaos-craving adult weirdo like me, you’re gonna devour this.

And Adam? My heart. He’s a mess. But he’s trying. You can feel the desperation, the guilt, the love. He’s clawing his way through grief and trauma with nothing but duct tape and determination. I rooted for him hard.

The way this book handles heavy stuff—mental health, grief, guilt, life’s worst curveballs—is raw and weirdly tender. All while drenched in dread and banana-scented madness.

C.S. Fritz crafted a masterpiece of unease. The atmosphere is thick, the tension is surgical, and the whole thing reads like a nightmare you don’t want to wake up from. It slinks through your brain like smoke in a locked room.

You’ll tiptoe through every page, and when it’s over, you’ll stare at the bananas on your counter and wonder if they’re watching you.

[Amanda (spooky.octopus.reads) Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

🍌🐵 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 // 𝘊.𝘚. 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘻⁣
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Unhinged, dark, completely bananas, and tons of fun! Goodness, Fritz, you’ve done it again! ⁣
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This one is for horror lovers that like their horror with a dash of absurdity, a little 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳, a helping of heart (goodness I loved Adam), and a side of gore. ⁣
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In this one, Adam is attempting to put his life back together so he takes a job with his uncle at the local zoo working the overnight shift. Then the new chimp arrives at the zoo, Adam has a rough night, and the chimp ends up with his phone. Who knew the animal knew how to text? And the chimp seems to know way more than he should about Adam’s life and secrets. Oh, and there is a banana spider and lots of super weird, mushy, horrific banana centered nightmare fuel. This book certainly had me a little creeped about primates and bananas and zoos. Everyone knows chimps are intelligent, but what if they are too intelligent and can use our deepest secrets and fears to torture us?😬 ⁣
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This is my third C.S. Fritz book, and it just solidifies my assumption that I will always come back for his writing. There are a few superficial things I love about his books…the small physical publication size is just absolutely perfect. Each of his books comes with a playlist curated by him that was used during the writing process. I am ALWAYS down for a curated playlist to accompany my reading, ALWAYS. I wish every book would do this. I love just starting up the songs and sinking into the pages. Beyond the surface, Fritz’s writing is layered…something that peels back later by layer and handles some difficult subjects shrouded ever so slightly by the absurdity of the story. In this case, Fritz explored mental health and grief while keeping the atmosphere dreadfully tense. I cannot wait to see what C.S. Fritz comes up with next, and if you haven’t read anything from him, do yourself a favor and update your TBR now. ⁣
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🖤🖤🖤🖤💕/5

[shereadsbecause · Rating 4 out of 5]

In ‘Banana Brain’, Adam takes a job as a night guard at a rundown zoo. Things quickly go sideways when he gets drunk one night, and his phone ends up in the hands of the zoo’s new chimpanzee.

But this isn’t just any chimp; it’s a deranged, possibly demonic, supernatural one. As it taunts Adam, slowly unraveling his life in torturous ways, things take a dark turn.

I was ABSOLUTELY HERE for the plot and the writing. It kept me so engaged, I literally finished the book in two hours.

The dialogue could use some work, though? Like what’s with the potty-mouth on Ruby, the 12-year-old sister, double orphan or not, lol (is double orphan even a thing? Where I’m from, we just call it “anak yatim piatu”).

So that sometimes took me out of the story. But I did appreciate the random, real-life chimpanzee facts that added some depth to the supernatural aspect because it made the whole story feel just a tiny bit more believable.

I don’t think Uncle Jeff and Emma's characters really moved the story forward because they didn’t make a difference in the end either. But maybe that’s just me.

Also don’t expect any character development because the chimpanzee is the real star here, not anyone else. So yeah, the ending is bleak, but that’s why I loved it, hence, 4 stars.

The minus 1 star is due to all the annoying Coldplay references. Though, now I see that was probably the point; mirroring Adam’s own frustration. But it’s a bit different since his frustration was more on the traumatic side.

So is it unrealistic? Yes. Is it chimp-shit crazy? Yes. Does it make zero sense? Absolutely, suspend all disbelief.

But it’s HELLA entertaining, because I would definitely watch a movie based on this.

Thank you NetGalley and Albatross Book Co. for the e-ARC!

[Milt Theo · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars rounded to 3. Putting grammatical errors aside (to be fair, no typos detected, but syntax needs professional editing), there's a very strong story here, with lots of potential. I finished it in one sitting. Loved the illustrations! However, I was disappointed by the author's rather crude sense of how horror works: a chimpanzee acting demonically possessed, destroying every zoo it's been in, is a terrific idea; so why undermine it by introducing, with an utterly straight face, people slowly turning into banana mush and getting attacked by bananas, bananas being the sociopaths of the story, instead of the primate itself? Every time the creature appears, I felt dread and anticipated the worse - in vain: the chimp just acts like a chimp, attacking, maiming, killing as any chimp would - except when it has an iPhone in its hands: then, it sends messages pretending to be the phone's owner. Oh and sometimes it grins wickedly. Not that scary. Though the humans in the story act incredibly bizarre, it all makes some sort of sense by the end of the book, when secrets are revealed explaining somewhat their irrational behavior. That said, the ending is admittedly quite strong - but it has nothing to do with the chimp (which, by the way, is called a monkey even by professionals in the book - what gives?). Although I don't regret reading the book, and would recommend people giving it a chance, I have to confess that it did put me off bananas and Coldplay for some time LOL!

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for a free ARC to review.

[Iris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Always be careful when something spoils, as whatever's nearby will also spoil.

When Adam, plagued by the recent death of his parents and struggling to retain custody of his teenage sister, starts working at his uncle's zoo, it doesn't take long until strange incidents begin occurring - incidents suspiciously banana-themed and seemingly connected to the new chimpanzee. The more unlikely and supernatural these events become, the more Adam loses his grip on his reality, as he's being pulled into the ape's ploy.

Unfortunately not for me. I was hoping for a real thrill, but everything fell flat. At this point in my life I just want art to make me feel something - whether that be joy, sadness, terror, disgust, rage, hope. I was expecting this book to make me feel shocked and scared, but I was mostly bored and kept waiting for something actually riveting to happen. Maybe the plot just moved too fast and failed to set up the tension required for a truly unnerving read. I don't think this book works for people who want to read horror, it's not revolting and titillating enough, but I would also imagine it to be too distressing for people who don't enjoy horror. Don't get me wrong, revolting things DO happen, but they just never affected me emotionally for some reason.

The writing style also didn't work for me; it just seemed like it was trying to hard, and all the grasping at metaphors felt really out of place. And what was up with all the Coldplay?

Thank you to Netgalley for providing a digital copy of this book for review consideration.

[Jac · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book intrigued me by the cover and description, and I always love when a book is written around a phrase/definition, so I was excited when I started the book and got the definition of what ‘Banana Brain’ means. This book isn’t the worst horror I’ve ever read, but it doesn’t really stand out. I’m not sure if the book is meant to have been left up to the reader to determine what they believe happened, or if I just wasn’t understanding.
Banana Brain is a strange horror book that dips into some dark topics but doesn’t actually seem to explore them, like the grief of losing parents at a young age and the loss of a pregnancy. The sibling relationship felt like it was written by someone who has never had siblings, the 12-year-old sister’s personality was pretty much entirely crude insults at her brother. The other characters also felt like they were just a little too flat, no one really felt unique. And I felt like the horror elements were just for shock value up until the end.
Overall this was an okay read, nice and short if you just want a small horror to read, but don’t expect the best from it.

Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher/author for the digital ARC in exchange for my personal review.

[Literary Conquests]

Please check your trigger warnings. Your mental health matters. 🖤

Disclaimer: I read this book as an eARC from NetGalley. All opinions are my own. This is my honest and voluntary review.

DNF at 30%

One of my biggest pet peeves with movies is continuity error. The food a character is eating keeps changing in size depending on the angle of the shot and so on. Drives me bonkers. I have never experienced it within a book before. Either due my lack of attention to detail with prior novels or it is truly is just that blatant in this book. Talking about squishing a banana in your hand and then give a banana to an animal intact...it's the same banana. I know this because I read it three times over thinking I was going crazy. So which is it?

The premise of the book is over the top and silly. I understand that is intentional. You can have a ridiculous premise and still knock it out of the park with a novel. This book suffers from inconsistency, attempted banter that reads poorly and feels childish, flat characters and a lack of engaging plot. I think I understand where the author was attempting to go with the incessant Coldplay references, the idea that was being trying to be relayed, but this also became grating and unenjoyable.

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at 28%

Title/author: Banana Brain by C.S Fritz
Pages: allegedly 449 in print, approx 250 in ebook
Format: ebook through NetGalley’s reader
For fans of: Stephen King’s lesser works

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC, provided in exchange for an honest review.

I once again must insist that I don’t typically reviews DNFs. Despite having the ARC I really couldn’t get through this one especially since I was flipping between this and the newest Ronald Malfi that kept calling my name.

I struggle because I think this could have been a good mid-grade horror or even a graphic novel. As it is though, this lacks stylistic flair or compelling plot and the characters were……contemptible. I like reading about unlikable characters as much as the next dummy but I eventually got to the point where I was just rolling my eyes at the charmless misanthropy of these people. The nuts and bolts writing I also felt lacked something - whether that be voice or point of view or something else I couldn’t really put my thumb on.

Again - I think this could be reworked and be closer to a success but even as a horror fan this really was not for me.

[RobbyReadsActually · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read Banana Brain by C.S. Fritz. I was drawn in by the cover and the description comparing it to Black Mirror and The Babadook, but unfortunately the book did not deliver.

The writing leaned too heavily on purple prose, with similes and metaphors that often did not make sense, alongside noticeable grammatical errors and odd sentence structures. This made the flow difficult, as I had to stop and reread passages multiple times. The characters also fell flat. Ruby, a 12-year-old girl, is written as unrealistically profane, using insults like “cockface” and “cockwaffle” in a way that felt forced and edgy rather than believable. Most of the characters blurred together in their voices, relying on the same repetitive profanity that did not add to the story.

There were glimpses of more serious themes such as death and grief, but these moments were overshadowed by over-explaining and attempts at shock value. While the premise had potential, the unconvincing characters and clunky writing ultimately made this a frustrating read.

[Aiesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was INCREDIBLE!
Thank you so much Albatross for giving me a chance to read this.
I didn't expect much when I picked this up, I honestly thought it'd be a bit of a laugh.
But out of the 68 books I've read this year, this would make it in the top 5.
This is every inch the contemporary absurd horror that I needed.
The way the author writes is so current, and so very well encapsulates the essence of so many different types and generations of characters.
I was obsessed with the way they incorporated the chimp's history with the unsettling events of the novel. The illustrations were the perfect accompaniment to immerse yourself into the world.
I never knew where the story was headed next. You have characters you root for, events that devastate you and characters you loathe.
I couldn't shut up about this book when I was reading it, I was immediately telling friends and colleagues about it.
I can't believe it was 449 pages because I INHALED IT.

[Vela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Banana Brain was a very intriguing story. Overall I enjoyed it. The pacing was good and the story was creepy/spooky (++). I didn't care much for the Coldplay stuff, maybe bc im just not into the music so I didn't get it. So I won't dock anything for that bc I completely skipped over those parts and I don't feel like I missed anything. I do wish there was a bit more development with the characters, everything did feel explained when it needed to be explained. (--)
I personally did NOT enjoy the sketches. They were a nice touch tho, good jump scares (++). I liked the mixed media of emails and story, im a sucker for books like that (++).
3.5/5

Other thing I didn't love:
SPOILERS AHEAD
...Why was the uncle a predator? Couldn't we have just killed him without needing a reason? Its a banana mush crazy monkey supernatural horror... no reason is still a reason. I could tell it was going to go that direction but it made no sense to me.

[Linda Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never eating bananas again (probably will)

Halfway through this book, I found myself in bed googling chimpanzees (my husband had just told me about some mask wearing chimps? how they were learning to conceive themselves) and I was horrified by the pictures of what once were simple innocent looking little chimpanzees. I felt my skin crawl at the sight of their weirdly familiar face.

Thanks to this book I now have an irrational fear of chimpanzees (maybe not irrational because they can for sure claw your face off and they’re extremely strong lol but I keep picturing Dilly standing by my bedroom door) AND of rotting fruit, just the thought of it makes me very uncomfortable.

Words I would use to describe this book:

Creepy
Sickening
Terrifying
Disgustingly fascinating
(In the best way possible!!!)

[Sydney · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was bananas. While it was trying to hit creepy vibes, I found the over-the-top premise too far fetched to resonate a sense of eerie unease. The uncanny depends on a certain level of belief or willingness on part of the reader to suspend belief but I found no reasonable attempt made to bring me on board so I felt like I was watching a series of weird events unfold and couldn’t immerse myself in the story.

Every chapter started with a Coldplay lyric - I’m a huge Coldplay fan so this was a win 😂 but even I was getting tired of the main character playing Coldplay then saying “I hate Coldplay” and this behaviour was supposed to give the character enough backstory for depth?

I guess this one just wasn’t for me. I love horror and mystery so it wasn’t the genre but rather the handling of the idea that fell flat for me.

[Erin Rowland · Rating 4 out of 5]

New subgenre alert- banana horror! 🍌
I read this in one day, and man was it a wild ride. We follow our main character, Adam, as he tries to stay afloat while caring for his pre-teen sister after an accident which left them orphaned. His uncle mercifully hires him as night shift security at the local zoo, but things have been strange since the arrival of their newest chimpanzee, Daffodil.
The story proceeds to spiral into progressive levels of madness including a mysteriously humanoid chimpanzee and… shapeshifting bananas?
It’s all very creative and humorous in a campy way. Definitely read this if you enjoy unique and zany twists on horror. There are also some mystery and family drama elements as well as a teensy romance subplot.

Thank you to NetGalley for the free e-book ARC. Opinions are my own.

[icantcomeimbooked · Rating 4 out of 5]

Banana Brain is clever, quirky, and surprisingly insightful. It’s the kind of book that makes you laugh at first — and then quietly makes you think, oh… this is actually saying something. Beneath the humour and absurdity is a sharp look at modern life, habits, and the way our brains work (and sometimes don’t).

The writing is engaging and easy to sink into, with a tone that feels playful but purposeful. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet it still manages to poke at bigger ideas about attention, identity, and how easily we fall into strange patterns of thinking.

What I enjoyed most is how accessible it feels. You don’t need to overanalyse to enjoy it — but if you want to dig deeper, there’s plenty there. It’s witty without being exhausting and thoughtful without being heavy.

Perfect if you like books that blur the line between humour and commentary.

[Erin McLaughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

First of all, I love Coldplay (lol)

Secondly, I wish this had been more about the monkey oddly enough? it started off in such an intense way, and the focus on the banana imagery took me out of the story too often, to the point where I was just hoping to get back to Dilly and what he'd do next. It was really well written, and a lot of lines stood out to me as unique and thoughtfully done. All in all a fun, scary story!

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was interesting enough to have me questioning and curious as to the why's and how's throughout the story. However, by the end of the book, I am left feeling a lack of closure with the conclusion. I am left with further questions that are left unanswered or ambiguous for the reader's digestion of the tale.

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The dog dies; by far the most upsetting part. Would have rated 3-stars otherwise.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wildly imaginative and surprisingly meaningful read!

C.S. Fritz has such a gift for weaving together horror, humor, and heart. Banana Brain is one of those rare books that feels scary on the surface but carries layers of depth the more you sit with it. The illustrations are rad and full of personality, perfectly complementing the storyline.

Highly recommend!

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

So lucky to have stumbled upon this one on NetGalley. One of the weirdest, creepiest, terrifying books I’ve ever read, and I loved every second of it. I never want to eat another banana in my life. Or listen to Coldplay. But I wouldn’t be surprised if this one blew up in the horror community.

[Claudia Gonzalez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full this book can be adapted to a movie. I could easily watch the book on my head. It was such a wild ride. It was creepy at times. But the characters were so generic and had some inconsistency. But for a fun, gory, surreal read this book has it all.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I....uh....Coldplay?