Recently I blogged about GALLANT, another book by V.E. Schwab. I really like it, so I decided it was time to dive into another of her books on my TBR shelf, THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE. There was a lot of buzz around the release of this book. When I first heard the premise, I was interested enough that I bought it. There it sat on my TBR pile which keeps getting higher. So many awesome books. So little time!
Premise of ADDIE LARUE
When Addie makes a deal for her soul, she gets to live as long as she wants. Only when she’s tired of living does she need to hold up her end of the bargain. However, the devil is in the details. She is given a curse, causing everyone she meets to forget her. Then, one day after three hundred years, she meets a man who remembers her.
Just the premise piqued my interest. I had so many questions. Why did she make this deal? How could she survive that way for hundreds of years and still keep her will to live? Who is this guy who remembers her? Why does he remember her? What does that mean for Addie and for the deal she made?
I can’t imagine how difficult day-to-day survival would be if no one remembered me each time I was out of their sight. How would I keep a job? Where would I live? How would I survive without friendship and love?
Recommendation
I would recommend this novel, but with a heads-up. Personally, I had a hard time getting into it. Therefore, this isn’t exactly a “rave review.” The first third didn’t hook me, but the book had so much hype about it, I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt. Sure enough, I became invested in Addie’s life. By the end, I was glad I stuck with it. Schwab concludes with a satisfying ending.
Keep in mind that Schwab‘s books are all very different. If you liked one, it doesn’t mean you’ll like another. She certainly doesn’t follow any kind of formula. So, if you pick up one of her books, don’t judge it based on another of her works.
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