The blog

Jessica’s Bookshelf – Bunny by Mona Awad Review

Some books pull you in.
Others drop you straight down the rabbit hole.

Title: Bunny

Author: Mona Awad

Genre: Magical Realism · Horror · Fiction · Dark Academia · Thriller

---

I picked this one up in the most unexpected way – I fell in love with the cover of the second book, “We Love You, Bunny“, at a bookstore… knowing absolutely nothing about it. Only after buying it did I realize it was the second in the series. So naturally, I had to go back and start with Bunny.

And I’m so glad I did.

I went into this book completely blind, and by the end, I felt like I had just lived through something surreal and slightly unexplainable. It’s the kind of story that makes you pause afterward and wonder what you just experienced… and why you can’t stop thinking about it.

And yet… I loved it.

---

Storyline – Bunny book review

Bunny by Mona Awad follows Samantha, a lonely and deeply cynical MFA student who feels completely out of place among her wealthy, ultra-cliquey cohort of girls who all call each other “Bunny.”

What starts as a sharp, almost satirical take on academia and privilege quickly dissolves into something… else.

When Samantha is unexpectedly invited into the Bunny circle, she enters a surreal, disturbing, and intoxicating world where creativity, identity, and reality blur in ways that are equal parts fascinating and horrifying.

And from there? Buckle up. Because logic is optional.

---

What Stood Out to Me – Bunny book review

This book is… an experience.

I went in completely blind, and honestly, if someone had told me afterward that I had accidentally taken LSD and hallucinated the entire thing, I might have believed them.

But that’s exactly what makes this book so memorable.

• The writing is wildly creative and unlike anything else
• The tone shifts from dark humor to psychological horror seamlessly
• The imagery is bizarre, vivid, and often unsettling
• It leans heavily into literary and historical references that add depth (and confusion in the best way)

It feels like Mean Girls meets Frankenstein meets a fever dream.

And somehow… it works.

---

Why It Matters – Bunny book review

At its core, Bunny is exploring some really powerful themes:

• The desire to belong
• The cost of fitting in
• The tension between authenticity and performance
• The intoxicating nature of creative identity

But here’s where it gets even more interesting…

Once you finish the book, you can absolutely go down the rabbit hole (see what I did there?) of theories:

• Is everything real… or imagined?
• Are the Bunnies symbolic of something deeper?
• What is actually being “created”?
• Is this about trauma, identity, or artistic obsession?

There are SO many interpretations floating around, and each one makes you look at the story differently.

👉 My advice: read the book first, then go explore the theories. It’s part of the fun.

---

Meaningful Quotes from Bunny by Mona Awad

“We are what we pretend to be.”

“You can’t make something from nothing… unless you can.”

“We never joke about bunnies, Bunny.”

---

⭐ Star Rating – Bunny book review

4.75 out of 5 stars

It’s not a traditional “easy read,” but for creativity, originality, and sheer boldness? It absolutely delivers.

---

⚡️Would I Recommend It?

Yes… but this is not for everyone!

If you love:

• Dark academia vibes
• Surreal, thought-provoking storytelling
• Books that leave you questioning everything

You’ll probably LOVE this.

If you prefer:

• Clear plots
• Straightforward storytelling
• Tidy endings

This one might feel… unsettling.

But if you’re willing to go along for the ride?

It’s a wild, unforgettable one.

🔗 Want More?

✨ Here’s a little nudge down the “rabbit hole” for you – Click Here
✨ See what else I’ve been reading on Jessica’s Bookshelf

If you’ve read Bunny by Mona Awad I’d love to hear what you thought!

Sincerely,
Jessica