This was a solid follow up to Bunny. Neither is 100% my taste but you can't deny that it is wonderfully written and the perfect amount of creepy/unsettling. I think I enjoyed it slightly more than the first, if only because of the insight we got into the "Bunny crew".

I loved Bunny and fully expected to love its sequel but for some reason it did not resonate with me in the same way. It seems as if Mona Awad's writing style has changed and not for the better.

I went into this book with great hopes because Bunny was one of my favorite readings last year, so the prospect of rediscovering that spooky, sugar-coated crazy piqued my interest. This follow-up, whether prequel or sequel (it's a little of both), promised to expand the lore by portraying things through the eyes of the Bunnies, both the girls and, literally, the creatures.

At first, I was curious. The backdrop was familiar, but the manner remained unusual and dramatic. However, as the plot progressed, it began to feel like it was chasing its own tail. The story loops and mirrored voices blended the characters together, and the novelty wore off quickly. Instead than discovering something new, I felt as though I was rewatching the same play with slightly

I had the pleasure of reading this noevl before publish. I read "Bunny" last year and loved it so I was beyond excited to jump into the sequel/prequel! Told in 5 parts, Awad takes the reader on a journey through the eyes of the Bunnies themselves. Not just the girls who call eachother Bunny, but also, very literally, the bunnies who turn to "men". If you have already read "Bunny" you are in for a treat filled with backstories and new tales that bring any questions you may have had with the first book into light. If you are reading this book first, ou may be a bit confused along the way but will understand the main story line. Same characters, same school, different year. Personally, at times, I felt the book got a bit repetitive and therefore it took me a bit longer to read however I appreciated the complexity of this book.

Thank you to Simon Element | S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books for an eARC of this title!

To be completely transparent, I am DNFing We Love You, Bunny at about 30%. Because of this, I do not feel comfortable giving it a star rating and can only speak on my experience with this story up until that point in the novel. I wanted to really love this like I did the first one. But the Bunnies are insufferable. Each one has her/their own distinct voice enough that I could tell them apart, but at their core, they are all the same. Samantha's character was the most interesting aspect of the original, and I found it difficult to feel invested in the story without her. I don't want to totally write this one off because I do want to know where this story goes, but for now, I'm going to have to pass.

I was a huge fan of Bunny and was thrilled to receive this ARC. Unfortunately it was a miss for me, and I had to fight to finish it. Personally, I didn’t think the tone and voice shifted between the different characters enough to warrant such circular and repetitive storytelling. Aerius‘ point of view specifically was almost unreadable to me. I thought the voice of the first book was so fun and added something to an outlandish plot. This book took the same voice and the same plot and didn’t add enough for me to feel the sequel(?) was worth a read. Sorry, Bunny.

Unless you’re a Bunny superfan, I’d highly recommend you skip this. Awad removed all the mystery and open to interpretation elements of the first novel and just left us with 500 pages of nonsense.

I wanted to love this but this was a slightly disappointing. Maybe this shouldn't have been a sequel...

MONA AWAD, YOU NEVER MISS !!!

Samantha Mackey reaps the consequences upon (successfully) publishing the events of Bunny.

This sequel was nothing I expected & it was everything I never could have expected.

Awad’s voice is absolutely propulsive, hilarious, & downright iconic.

The words that left my lips upon closing the pages and setting this book down for the last time sum up my exact thoughts from beginning, middle, to the very end:

“That was fucking awesome.”

1.5 stars

*sobs"

I can't tell you how much Bunny was one of my favorite books. I have read it so many times, and am always giving it to people. BUT BUNNY. THIS IS NOT IT. It actually makes me like Bunny less. Insert one of the hundreds of frowny faces here. It reads like a bad fanfiction of before, during the book (oh my so much during) and a bit after. There must be over 200 pages of monologuing giving the Reader information you just didn't need to know. All the mystery and wildness of the first book is just sucked dry with this. And it just goes on. Why? I didn't need this. I'm struggling to even say who I would recommend it to. The best I can say is that the months I've been trying desperately to finish have come to an end. I hope you Bunnies love this more, I really do.

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to form opinions from.

Mona Awad is back with another surreal, sharp-toothed triumph. We Love You, Bunny is haunting, hilarious, and deliciously bizarre — a fever dream that digs its claws into you and doesn’t let go. Awad’s prose is wickedly good, and this story will leave you equal parts mesmerized and unsettled.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Long live Bunny.

I'm so sorry to say this, Bunny. I am really am, k? Big fan of the first novel. Loved it! It compelled me to immediately read other Awad books. And I think shes a really talented writer! But this just felt derivative? Often a scene-by-scene re-tread of the first novel that just hits you with a sledgehammer (or Axe?). No mystery, no ambiguity.

Sure, the bunnies are unreliable narrators, but they also don't have very much to say here. Not enough to fill 500 pages anyway.

I'm incredibly grateful to the publisher and to Netgalley for the ARC -- I will continue to read whatever Awad puts out and can recommend this to those who just NEED more of the "Bunnyverse" as it were, but it just didn't add enough for me.

Mona Awad has established herself as one of the most prominent names in strange and magical fiction. She effortlessly blends her surrealist worlds with fully developed and rich characters. Bunny, the first in this now duology, was my first introduction to her writing, and had me hooked immediately. When I heard a prequel/sequel was coming out, I knew I had to get my hands on it as soon as possible. And I am elated I did. We Love You, Bunny takes place after the events of Bunny and yet serves as a sort of prequel. Awad treats us to a look at the first year, before Samantha joined in the Bunnies '“work.”

We Love You, Bunny begins with the Bunnies recounting their story, from each of their perspectives. From their initial meeting to their first creation, we get a more intimate look at the group’s dynamics and motivations from their own mouths. The novel is written entirely in dialogue/monologue, and Awad takes careful time to differentiate each character’s voice.

Awad introduces some new characters and gave a few of the side characters from the first novel much more character depth. Everything Awad does is so intentional, from her literary references to her not-so-subtle jabs at author/ artist culture. It is a beautiful tapestry of plot, satire, and whimsy.

I originally thought the beginning moved a bit slow, but the ending twist more than pays off for any perceived pacing issues. She uses sweeping imagery, new age spirituality, and 80s camp horror to deliver one of the most memorable books of the year. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to read and review this novel, especially being from one of my favorite authors. We Love You, Bunny releases on September 23rd — consider supporting your local indie bookstore by asking them to preorder it for you!

I loved reuniting with the Bunnies and meeting new characters that are equally as dramatic as the original cast. Awad's irreverent voice and characterization were my favorite parts of this book. This is a prequel where you have to have read Bunny to understand what’s going on. Though I read Bunny, the plot still felt a bit jumbled and left me with a lot of unanswered questions. While it started out a bit slow, things really picked up in the last third, and I couldn't wait to see how it would all wrap up. If you’re obsessed with Bunny and want to plunge back into that fever‑dream world, this is definitely for you! While I did end up feeling lost in terms of plot, it was fun returning to the Bunnyverse.

I didn't think that Bunny needed a sequel, so after hearing one was coming I made a couple hesitant (foolish) assumptions about what it might cover. Well, it was not at all what I was expecting but I absolutely loved this book!

We Love You Bunny acts as a prequel/sequel, told through the points of view of the Bunnies from the first book. Yes, all of them, even someone who you don't actually know about yet (but who swiftly became an all time-favorite character). You would think that this framing might get old or predictable, but it never really does and the book keeps ramping up until the very end. Seeing how things played out from their perspectives is an incredible and confusing treat, with some wild twists that had me cackling just thinking about how my book group is going to respond after reading them.

Bunny was one of the books that got me seriously back into reading and Mona Awad has since been a favorite of mine. We Love You, Bunny is a hilarious take on the familiar story, narrating the first year of the MFA program from the Bunnies' perspective. Awad's satirical take on graduate students kept me giggling throughout, especially as an English MA student, myself. There were types where the prose hypnotized my brain into power saver mode, but I still enjoyed the read and would recommend to most readers.

This delightfully twisted semi-prequel to Bunny takes the reader on a demented hop down memory lane to the very first boy the Bunnies created at Warren. The pacing is fast and the format takes some getting used to, but still a rewarding read.

bunny everywhere ☺︎
if you loved bunny, you definitely have to pick up we love you, bunny. this was silly, fantastical, funny, psychotic( of course… we are dealing with bunnies, bunny!) and even emotional at points. i absolutely adored getting to have the bunnies back together— really getting to know them better on an individual level was amazing. their personalities are just insane. we are introduced to a new character in part 2 and to me, their narrative really stole the show. there was a moment near the end that made me tear up! i loved getting to see this characters journey and realizations :’) questions from the first book were answered in this one, and the ending didn’t disappoint! like all of mona’s books this was written with so much creativity. it was full of dreamy, whimsical, and questionable characters/narrations. the quotes about art and the meaning of it along with reality were ones i really resonated with. 5/5 stars for me i love the bunny universe! ☺︎ thank you netgalley + the publisher for the early copy in exchange for an honest review. ☺︎

if you didn’t like the first book, i don’t think you’d like the second. ☹︎ but maybe you should try again, bunny! ☺︎

Mona Awad does it again with another acid trippy adventure meets the Heather's.
In this adventure we get some backstory and further insight into the time prior to Sam meeting the Bunny's.
She is kidnapped and chained to a chair and must listen to the full story. We also get a unique perspective of the Bunny himself.
This book will definitely keep you entertained and I'm glad I got to read the sequel!!

A perfect return to the world of Warren to spend more time with the Bunnies in all their shiny hairs Loveliness. 🙂 It was a joy to follow Aerius through his journeys. Dandelions and sweet grasses to you, Mona. Just lovely.