We Love You, Bunny Book Review

We Love You, Bunny Book Review | Mona Awad’s Dark Academia Return

Author: Mona Awad
Genres: Dark Academia, Horror, Satire, Gothic Fiction
Publication Date: September 23, 2025
Pages: 480

Star Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Synopsis

Picking up after the cult phenomenon *Bunny*, *We Love You, Bunny* rewrites the “Bunny-verse” by placing Samantha—the creator—at the mercy of her former clique. Kidnapped during her book tour, she’s bound and gagged as the Bunnies recount their twisted origins and supernatural creative powers. It’s a kaleidoscopic journey blending **Frankenstein**, **Heathers**, and feminist horror with dazzling dark academia flair.

Writing Style & Tone

Mona Awad doubles down on her signature fever-dream prose: surreal, satirical, and suffused with uncanny wit. Library Journal calls it “alarming, allegorical, and nuanced” — even if the language occasionally threatens to go overboard (which, to many fans, is exactly the point).

Highlights

• Audacious concept—both sequel and prequel—reconfigures familiar territory with fresh, jagged edges.
• Dark academia aesthetic reimagined as slasher satire, rich with gothic imagery and feral humor.

Criticisms

Some readers found the early chapters slow and eruptive, struggling with repetitive POV shifts across the Bunnies’ voices.

Verdict

We Love You, Bunny is a gloriously unhinged return to one of contemporary fiction’s most twisted realms. It’s a fever-dream ride powered by satire, horror, and feminist ferocity—perfect for readers who relish smart, surreal storytelling that doesn’t hold back. Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Further Reading

Hear author insights or explore early coverage via Library Journal and serious dark academia commentary like “Frankenstein meets Heathers.”

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