A review by 100booksyearly
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

5.0

A captivating novel centered around Addie LaRue, a young woman who enters into a Faustian bargain for eternal life but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Throughout the centuries, Addie traverses a world where her presence fades into oblivion until she encounters Henry. Their connection defies the boundaries of her curse, sparking a profound exploration of memory, love, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence. 

It is a spellbinding tale that provokes contemplation on the value of connection and the power of one’s imprint in an ever-changing world. Imaginative, compelling thought provoking narrative with memorable characters that captures the essence of what it means to be remembered.

Themes: Identity Memory and Legacy Love and Human Connection Freedom and Self-Determination