The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

LilithElina reviewed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

Enjoyed this a lot

5 stars

I'm not sure how much of my joy in this was caused by Julia Whelan reading the story so wonderfully, but the story itself was also great. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is very creative fantasy and parts of the ending definitely made me cry. Yes, I agree with [email protected] about Addie's character arc being stagnant and a slightly different ending for her could have been more fitting. Additionally, in the middle the whole story felt a little stagnant as well, and I was getting impatient to get to see how it ends. Overall I loved the book, though, and I'm contemplating getting a copy to read as well, so I'm still.giving five stars.

[email protected] reviewed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

Addie on the run

4 stars

Content warning Vague spoilers ahead!

Throughly enjoyed this book however I think I would have preferred Addie to twist at the end and embrace her lack of humanity - becoming something like Luc. Other reviewers have commented on how stagnant Addie's character is and I really feel that is true. Luc, a literal god of darkness, has more character development than Addie does.

The writing implies that Luc is unable to break her curse, yet even as he loves her she can never allow herself to accept anything he tells her because he cursed her _____ hundred years ago?

I feel a better character arc for Addie would be allowing herself to accept Luc's love, growing to recognize herself as no longer human, and putting her curse to work in a way that can affect real good in the world. Addie is so stuck on trying to be remembered and wanting to be held but when there is someone offering that to her she is still unwilling to take it. Why?

Three hundred years and she is still running. As it is I appreciated her steadfast need for freedom above all else - but sometimes one's greatest strength can become their greatest downfall.

Chungledown Bim reviewed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

fun

4 stars

I definitely haven't read this before but there's a very strong sense of déjà vu that permeates entire book. Just adds to the enjoyment, really. Love a supernatural romance- even if this was a bit more gentle in both of those departments than I'd usually prefer, still good 👍

Jessica reviewed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

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5 stars

I have not fallen in love this quickly and completely with a book in a good long while. I knew from the first few chapters that I was going to tear through it because I was immediately enchanted by Addie and the intricacies of the way she moved in the world. This was my first time reading Schwab's work and it definitely won't be my last. Her writing is eloquent and so full of brilliant thoughts and ideas. What a treasure this was to experience.