Title: Bunny
Author: Mona Awad
First published June 11, 2019
12 pages, Audiobook
ISBN: 9781984889478 (ISBN10: 1984889478)
Rating: 3.56
Overview
Jared Kincaid is a member of a special group of vampires, the VC Warriors, sworn to protect both humans and their own kind. One day, a fierce redhead named Tessa Pride storms into their compound, armed and dangerous.
She warns them that a group of young teens have been turned into half-breed vampires, with the power to destroy the Warriors. Tessa is desperate to save her brother Adam, who has also been turned into a half-breed.
She believes that the Warriors are responsible and will do anything to get the answers she needs. Jared is immediately taken by Tessa’s boldness and, despite the danger, decides to help her.
Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth. As they get closer to the truth, they discover that there may be traitors among them, and the lives of everyone involved are in grave danger.
With a war brewing between the Warriors and the half-breeds, Jared and Tessa must fight for their lives and the lives of those they love.
Editoral Review
In Mona Awad’s novel, Bunny, readers are transported into the twisted and surreal world of a graduate MFA program at a prestigious New England university. With her distinct blend of horror, humor, and heartache, Awad delivers a unique take on the coming-of-age tale that leaves readers questioning what is real and what is imagined.
Awad, a Canadian-born writer and associate professor of English at Syracuse University, has received numerous accolades for her previous work, including the Amazon Best Book of the Year for 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl. With Bunny, she cements herself as a formidable force in the literary world, showcasing her skillful ability to mix genres and play with themes with finesse.
Bunny follows Samantha Heather Mackey, a loner and outsider who is suddenly drawn into the click of beautiful and mysterious women known as “the Bunnies.” As Samantha is initiated into the Bunnies’ strange and hedonistic world, she becomes increasingly disoriented and unsure of whom to trust. Awad’s writing is hauntingly immersive, drawing readers into the protagonist’s dizzying journey and keeping them on the edge of their seats.
Despite the supernatural elements and macabre twists, Bunny is ultimately a tale of identity, desire, and the pursuit of artistic authenticity. Awad’s characters are exquisitely drawn, their motivations and insecurities tenderly revealed throughout the narrative.
The novel’s pacing is masterful, building slow tension that culminates in a shocking yet satisfying pay-off. Though Bunny does contain some graphic and violent imagery, Awad’s writing style is lyrical and poetic, elevating even the most disturbing scenes into something spiritual and profound.
She expertly weaves in commentary on feminism, capitalism, and the pressure to conform, all while maintaining an engaging and entertaining plot. Bunny may not be for everyone, but for those who appreciate dark and daring literature that blurs boundaries and challenges expectations, it is a must-read.
Awad’s provocative and unforgettable novel invites readers to embrace their own inner weirdness and to never underestimate the power of imagination. The Washington Post gives Bunny a glowing recommendation, with a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
