Unlike all the characters in this book, I suspect Addie LaRue will linger in my mind for years and years. This is an extremely interesting take on the devils’ bargain trope and I was equally taken with the clever explorations of what love is and the human need to leave a mark on the world. While this is perhaps in places a bit long or a bit slow, it’s also dreamy and inventive, and I’d highly recommend curling up with it on a rainy day.

THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING!!! No one can remember who Addie is when she leaves that person even for a second. They would forget who she is and it has been happening for over 300 years. But everything changes when a man remembers her name. This was such an enjoyable and one of my favorite reads of this year. I loved the author's writing and the unique story of this book. The author added povs of Addie during the current time and from her past so you know more about her. The pacing was perfect for this book and it was hard to put down. I was hooked from chapter 1 and I knew this was a perfect read for me.

I loved the main character Addie, Henry and the antagonist, Luc. Addie is a brave character after she made a bargain with Luc which she is not going to let him win also for struggling a lot throughout her life because no one remembers her and she can't have anything. I loved her character and how fun of a character she was. Luc reminds me of The Darkling from the Grishaverse and he is one of my favorite antagonists. These characters said memorable quotes and made memorable scenes that you don't want to miss.

This was such an amazing read and is recommended for sure. "I remember you" is one of the great quotes from this book. Everything was perfect with this book and I had no problems with it. I haven't read any of VE. Schwab books from the past but will now after reading this book.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab is a well woven story-line exploring the implications of what happens when you make a deal with a god who only cares about gaining possession of your soul. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction and every deal has two sides. Schwab masterfully balances the story between both sides of the deal as our leading lady must find a way to deal with the repercussions and benefits of calling on the old gods after dark. The characters in The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue are multifaceted and well thought out; even the villian shows a side that risks you feeling sympathetic for him. Recommended for readers who enjoyed the dichotomy of death in The Book Thief or the struggle of belonging from The Time Traveler's Wife.

V.E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is one of the best versions of the Faustian bargain I've read. Her protagonist, Addie LaRue, makes a deal with the devil in 17th century France in order to escape a marriage that would prevent her from exploring the wider world. What follows is a journey through centuries, countries, and world events led by Addie as she struggles with the terms of her bargain--that she is forgotten as soon as she is out of sight, but that her imperfect life will last as long as she wishes. The book is too long. It's under-edited. There are occasional inconsistencies to drive forward the narrative, to prevent Addie from being forgotten too quickly. (This is a world where people almost never leave the room to go to the bathroom or get a drink or text on their cellphone or smoke a cigarette.) However, I did find large chunks of the novel compelling and the flaws do little to take away from Schwab's accomplishment in successfully spanning more than three centuries and a half dozen countries and in a heartbreaking third-act twist. Did I love Addie LaRue? No. But I think that many, many readers will find exactly what they're looking for in it.

This book is flawless. It's so flawless that I'm having trouble organizing my thoughts on it, and need more time to do so. I'll be posting a review to Goodreads and to the Fictionist site soon, but in the meantime... read this book. And preorder. And request fro your library.

Another day, another utterly underwhelming fall fantasy release I had been anticipating. I had been a fan of VE Schwab's Vicious and the Darker Shade of Magic series so I was looking forward to this book and the cool-sounding concept of a woman who sold her soul for immortality at the price of being forgotten by everyone. And, admittedly, the concept was still cool when I started reading the book but it got stale so quickly with all the flashback chapters to Addie's past where she does similar things over and over again as she works out the boundaries of her curse. Like, we get it, she can't leave a mark, let's get to the plot.

When we get to more of the present day plot my interest picked up. Henry was mysterious enough to make me want to find out what his whole deal was, and 300-years-savvy Addie was more interesting than freshly-cursed Addie (although, frankly, still kind of bland. I don't think I could describe her personality beyond her seven perfect freckles she keeps mentioning). However, this point was fully halfway through the book! If it wasn't an arc I felt obligated to review I honestly probably would have abandoned this before then, even though on a technical craft level, this book is very well-written.

I know I'm in the minority and lots of readers already love this, and lots more of them will love it after it's out but oh boy this was not the book for me.

W0w...just wow. V.E. Schwab does it again. This book was so beautiful, so haunting, and just...wonderful.

This book was absolutely amazing. Schwab has a lyrical writing style that draws you in and keeps you interested. The story fluctuates between Addie's past and the present in a way that works wonderfully. I thought I would find the fluctuations jarring but instead they weave Addie's life together; her past informing how she lives and thinks of life and humanity in the present. And wow! The insights into humanity make the reader feel like Schwab has lived several lifetimes herself. At times heartbreaking, at others heartwarming, this is truly a marvelous book.5 stars.

This book was exactly the thing I wanted to read in the moment, It's a page-turner that is full of character and life and moments that feel real, and has that great thing that epic stories have where quiet things can happen to a character against the backdrop of history and it adds drama and scale in a really great way.

I don't want to over-analyze this book, looking for ways to be critical of it because I never wanted to put it down, and that should just be enough. I was addicted to Addie's story and learning about her past and was drawn into her present in New York in a way that I haven't been with a story in a while. I thought the ending was fairly strong, and that's saying something because with a book like this, I think the resolution can really make or break the book, so thank goodness this one panned out..

Highly recommended for readers who are already fans of V.E. Schwab for sure - it has the same feel that her others book have (without being repetitive) and is also a great entry-point to her back list for new readers. History, fantasy, romance, and some sparse action all combine to make for a really compelling Fall read.

Fleeing an arranged marriage and determined to run from the strictures of 18th century French womanhood, Addie LaRue makes a deal with the darkness—her soul for freedom, for as long as she chooses to keep it. But like all such deals, the real consequences lie in the semantic details, and Addie finds that her freedom comes at the price of invisibility. For three hundred years, Addie lives unnoticed and unremembered, her only company the very darkness responsible for her situation. Until one day that changes and a stranger in a bookstore remembers her.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue manages to be a lot of things for one novel—historical fiction, a fantasy, a romance, a cautionary tale. Over all though, it is an exploration of what a soul is worth and what it means to be human. This is a five-star book and, I’m not going to lie, I may have cried a little at the end.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab is one of those really rare reads that make a reviewer wish there were a constellation of stars to express ones love and enjoyment of a true blue unique novel. Schwab is said to have spent a decade writing the story of a love between a human and a god. To write something this epic in depth would have absolutely taken those 10 years to marinate, to age to the level of perfection found inside these pages. No spoilers here, but I only wish to say that this book will drag you through Addie LaRue's life. And you 'll love it.

This was my first time reading any of V.E Schwab's works, but it definitely won't be the last. The writing was beautiful and heartwrenching. I normally am not the biggest fan of novels that take place in alternating time periods, but these blended so seamlessly that I might be convinced to read more now.

In 1700s France, a girl named Addie LaRue is warned to "Never pray to the Gods that answer after dark." Of course, in a moment of desperation, that's exactly what she does. Her dark prince grants her enternal life in exchange for her soul, but there is a catch: No one will remember her. Addie and the devil's rivalry take the reader on a romantic and atmospheric journey through the centuries. Fans of Neil Gaiman and Erin Morgenstern will enjoy this historical fantasy.

I loved it! This ill-fated love story is full of wonder. It is a stunning tale of two star-crossed lovers that draws you in deeper with every page. A journey I hoped would never end.

France, 1714, on the day of her arranged wedding to a man she barely knows, Addie LaRue prays, begs, and pleads desperately to the gods for a life of freedom. As darkness falls, the devil answers her call and a deal is struck. Addie wins her freedom but at the cost of being forgotten by everyone she meets.

Over the next 300 years, Addie travels the globe from Paris, London, all the way to New York City. She lives through World Wars, inspiring great artists and witnessing incredible events. But Addie wanders the earth alone only visited on the anniversary of the deal by Luc(icfer) ready to take her soul. Until one day, she meets a bookseller named Henry who remembers her.

The two fall quickly in love, but Luc wants Addie all for himself, and can you ever win against the devil?

This story stole my soul. While this story may not be as action-packed as some of V.E Schwab’s previous novels, it is written beautifully. And as they say ‘the devil is in the details’ and it is those beautiful & intricate details that make this one of my favourite reads this year!

5 out of 5 stars

Schwab completely outdone herself. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is one of the most powerful beautiful and moving novels I have ever read. For a forgettable girl - it sure is an unforgettable read.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is special. It’s a once in a lifetime read. This book makes you question what is truly important in life. What makes life meaningful? What could you not live without?

V.E. Schwab has outdone herself with this book. I can’t begin to explain the extent and magnitude of how much this book touched me. I cried, I smiled, and I felt overwhelmed with emotion while reading it (at 3 am, in case you were wondering). I will never forget the story of Addie LaRue--which is precisely what she deserves. Addie deserves to be remembered just as we all deserve to be remembered.

Throughout 300 years of being constantly forgotten, never being able to make a mark on the world, Addie LaRue devoured life. Through all the ups and downs, she loved life. She found reasons to smile. She found joy. She found love even though she knew it couldn’t last. She appreciated the beauty of humanity and her surroundings. She truly lived life to the fullest of her capability.

Addie LaRue is inspiring.

Addie and Henry, our two main characters, are both extremely relatable. Gosh, Henry’s struggle with figuring out his career was spot on for me. The feeling of being overwhelmed when faced with making a decision that will impact the rest of your life was one in which I am very familiar. Henry was basically expressing how I felt all throughout college...and now.

This book gives you a fresh outlook on life and all of its intricacies. I encourage everyone to read it.

What a gorgeous story of one woman's strength and persistence. The fact that for an 18th Century woman to live a bigger life beyond her village and fulfill her dreams, she literally needs to sell her soul to the devil? Heartbreaking. But the fact that she finds a way to make her mark on history when everyone forgets about her as soon as she leaves a room is remarkable. The scene where Addie and Henry figure out a way for her to be able to draw together is so incredibly moving. And who knew three words (I remember you) could make me cry so hard? I love this story.

Let me be the first to tell you that I was absolutely shocked, blown away, and humbled that I even received this ARC because Victoria Schwab is my absolute favorite author and a constant inspiration to me as a reader, a writer, and human being. While admittedly I haven't read every single Schwab novel, I've read a good handful of them and have loved the one's I've picked up so I know that this one was going to be a treat. That and I'd heard her discuss this novel for literal years on her book tours for Conjuring of Light and Vengeful and I'd always been fascinated by the premise.

This book was so, SO good, and was so incredibly well-written. The story is beautifully told with chapters that alternate time periods that span hundreds of years and mostly follows Adeline LaRue in the aftermath of her life-altering deal with the devil. In a moment of desperation, Addie makes a bargain that will cause her to be forgotten by everyone she ever meets. Until one day... someone remembers her...

I read this book via Kindle so I was definitely not aware how long this novel was. I would "flip" the page on my iPad 10 or so times and the percentage would only go up by 1. I was glad though because I didn't want this story to end. It was interesting to learn about Addie's life prior to her bargain and the hundreds of years after, how she learned to cope and adapt to a life of being forgotten.

I don't want to spoil too much of this book because it's definitely one you need to read yourself, but just know that you are in for an absolutely delightful time from page 1 until the final page. I dare say that of all of the Schwab books I've read, this is easily her best and most eloquently written novel to date. It's extremely apparent that this book was a labor of love and I already can't wait to scream about this book at the top of my lungs to literally everyone I know.

Thanks again to Tor Books, Macmillan, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I honestly wish I could go back in time just so I could get the experience of reading this book for the first time again. It was INCREDIBLE. Victoria Schwab's style of writing has always been a favorite of mine, but I honestly think this is one of her strongest to date. The writing was so rich and wonderful. There were scenes where my gut twisted because I felt what Addie was going through--her pain, her longing. The premise was amazing and Schwab has an amazing gift of fleshing out her world(s) and characters in such a way, that I feel like I'm there and/or that I know these people. All the places Addie visits throughout the book just makes me want to desperately go and travel as well. This book is rich with its relationships (one in particular, but I won't give it away, but OOOOOH. What a tango it is!) and I adore how Schwab incorporates art throughout the entire story. I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy! Addie is invisible no more! Read this book (And all of Schwab's other titles)!!!

I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Adeline's fierce independence is not appreciated in rural eighteen century France. When she finds herself about to be forcibly married off, she desperately strikes a deal with a dark entity: her soul for freedom and time to live her life. Her immortality comes with the inability to be remembered. For three hundred years she carves out an existence around the confines of her curse, until she meets a young man who does not forget her. The epic sweep of Addie's life across the ages and her impossible relationship with Henry are both gorgeous testaments to her indomitable spirit.