Reviews

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

alyssabova's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

lunelpis's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

hheartstrongg's review against another edition

5.0

Really amazing, beautifully written book. I was hooked and constantly waiting to find out what was going to happen next. Had an ending that kept me up way past my bedtime.

lilyflor's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A captivating tale of love, art, and resilience. Addie's 300-year journey, navigating isolation and human connection, held me spellbound. The Darkness's complex character added depth, exploring the blurred lines between light and darkness.
Schwab's vivid descriptions transported me through time, immersing me in Addie's struggles and triumphs. Henry's presence brought warmth, highlighting the power of human connection.
The bittersweet conclusion left me yearning for more, a testament to Schwab's storytelling. While not perfect, this sweeping narrative stole my heart.

I Recommend it for fans of historical fiction, fantasy, and poignant character studies.

julmgray's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

tracykondrit's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

meagan_young's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed this book! The story and characters were enchanting and interesting, and the reminder to not take time and life for granted was well done. My only criticism is that I think it could’ve been shorter, some of the stories and descriptions were a little repetitive, but I wasn’t mad about it, so.

pandorea's review against another edition

4.5

ending was a 5 star for me, but some of the book really dragged on. I'm not sure if I would have finished it if I wasn't listening to the audiobook

_k1k1_'s review against another edition

challenging dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

mhcomeau's review against another edition

5.0

This book. Henry, Addie, and even Luc.
I feel speechless, but, open and more aware at the same times. Life is short, but at the same time, feels so long. All the things we think we want, and what we’d truly be willing to give, what it would cost us, to make a deal with the dark.
But how does one lives for 300 years? The same as you live one. One second at a time.
One step at a time.