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

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meganmustachebeard's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

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kaitlyn7385's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-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? Yes

3.75

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latsin's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

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phangirl's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

C - 10; A - 10; W - 10; P - 9; I - 9; L - 8; 
E - 10 
66/70
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taunalee's review against another edition

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

5.0

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londeen's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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sophiaxscherm's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

It's a very beautifully written story that I enjoyed for the most part but was rather lengthy and not that exciting mostly.
The first third or so would have gotten a better ranking from me. I love the world building in the beginning and in all the different times we get to follow Addie in. I enjoyed to see the contrast between her getting to know her new life in the past and then her story in the present time. At one point I remember thinking that if it continues to be like that it might get boring regarding how much of the book was still left but then we meet Henry and things start to get exciting again. 
The beginning of their story had me hooked. However, I soon lost interest in their live story because I feel like it lacked substance since everything happened so fast. It was nice to have Henry's perspective in there as well but I thought the rest of their story together was boring. I also feel like that everything with Luc did not go deep enough. Their time together and their falling out felt all so rushed, I couldn't really grow attached to any relationship of hers. Also I think I would have enjoyed it more to keep following Addies adventures in different time epochs with more focus on what the times were like and how life was like. Since I did not really care about Henry and it didn't go into depth enough with Luc, I don't really know how I feel about the ending. Like it was kind of to be expected that she gives up to save Henry but the emotions didn't catch on for me. But I like that she only did it not to be with Luc but rather to start a new game and to try to make him hate her.
I still think it was a cute story with very good world building and a lovely setting.
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jennxreviews's review against another edition

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emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

Spice - not really there is allusion to, brief perfunctory, kisses and lead up, closed door and morning after.
Triggers - SA, death, drug abuse, mention of thoughts of suicide

Unlike time, memory is not linear. Addie LaRue made a bargain with the darkness for her freedom, now she must spend the rest of her existence living with the consequences of that bargain. Immortality can be very lonely, especially when every interaction is fleeting and you cannot make any marks or changes on the world.
This is a roller coaster story of love, heartache, and self-discovery. The character of Addie LaRue may be invisible but you will not forget her.
Bring tissues.
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kelisabeth's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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neuroqueerfae's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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