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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

By V. E. Schwab

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In the vein of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Life After Life, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab’s genre-defying tour de force.

Recommended by Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, NPR, Slate, and Oprah Magazine
#1 Library Reads Pick—October 2020
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A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget.

France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.

Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world.

But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.

Also by V. E. Schwab

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A Darker Shade of Magic
A Gathering of Shadows
A Conjuring of Light

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Vengeful

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448 pages

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itb3_ashley

Mar 02, 2025

9/10 stars

love the time skips, and the personification of darkness, wish they could’ve had way more time together

carrmel21

Feb 26, 2025

10/10 stars

I am absolutely in love with this book!

willowjgood

Feb 23, 2025

9/10 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hauntingly Beautiful Story That Stays With You The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is the kind of book that lingers in your mind long after you’ve turned the last page. From the very beginning, V.E. Schwab weaves a story that feels both intimate and expansive, effortlessly shifting between past and present to build Addie’s journey in a way that feels almost timeless. The dual timeline structure is beautifully executed, revealing just enough at the right moments to keep you completely captivated. The writing itself is breathtaking—lyrical, poetic, and rich with emotion. Every sentence feels carefully crafted, making even the quietest moments feel immersive and profound. And the way the story incorporates art and memory? Brilliant. Each section opens with an art piece inspired by Addie, a subtle but powerful reminder of her impact on the world despite being forgotten. By the time I reached the final pages, that detail made everything hit even harder. This book is as heart-wrenching as it is thought-provoking. It explores themes of time, legacy, and what it means to truly exist in a way that feels deeply personal. I definitely shed a few tears along the way, but I wouldn’t change a thing. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is haunting, bittersweet, and completely unforgettable.

CatherineM

Feb 21, 2025

4/10 stars

This book was too long and there wasn’t enough plot to justify all those words. The curse was interesting enough, but the story was repetitive and didn’t draw me in.

Ruthie2025

Feb 13, 2025

10/10 stars

Loved this book. Must read.