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ericarao's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug use
moiralyle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death, Cursing, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: War
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was amazing. The writing was beautiful and incredibly detailed. This book takes place in many different places in a timeline of around 300 years and you can imagine yourself in each place and time. I found such admiration in the flawed characters trying to live in a confusing world. I love the back and forth of time and place, however if you are not a fan of that type of writing I would avoid this book since that is how the whole book is written. Overall, this book was such an interesting topic that make me laugh, smile, and even cry. I would 100% recommend this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, War, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death
studiouspoppy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? No
3.75
I never thought I’d love a fantasy book so much (I haven’t since I was a teenager). The characters are diverse and amazing, the historical parts acknowledge gender inequality without it being the whole plot, and the ending was 10/10.
The only thing is I found it a little predictable, like the plot twists were good and exciting, but not that surprising. I’d definitely recommend it and probably will read it again sometime
The only thing is I found it a little predictable, like the plot twists were good and exciting, but not that surprising. I’d definitely recommend it and probably will read it again sometime
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism and Sexual violence
mo345's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Blood, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Stalking
Minor: War
dragonqueen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Addie LaRue is an emotional, romantic, gut wrenching historical fiction. The storytelling is incredible and while the plot can be frustrating, the end is worth it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Antisemitism
nikicaa96's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence
lectrixnoctis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
V.E. Schwab is probably one of the most famous authors of Young Adult books of our time. She is a Bestellung authored not only "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" but many more, for example ", The Shade of Magic"-series. She is known for her beautiful writing style and her dedication to her books. I am pretty sure you already read a work of her, but be sure to pick one up.
We follow the story of Adeline LaRue, a young woman who wants to be free and live her life like she wants to. But perhaps being born in the 17th century is not ideal for her dream of living an independent life. She runs off on her wedding eve as she ought to marry another local of Villon-Sur-Sarthe, France. In the woods of Villon, she pleads to unfamiliar gods. After endless begging, a god or perhaps a devil finally answers her calls. However, now she has to make a decision that will change her life forever. Does she want to be free, even if she has to give up her soul? As the darkling, who's named Luc, intends to leave Adeline alone in the woods, she finally decides to give up her soul to be free, but under the condition that she tell him when she is done with her life, he can have her soul. The presents grant her wish, but under the condition that everyone she meets will forget her after not leaving her alone for a split second.
But after almost 300 years, she finally meets someone who can remember her even after a day. She is complete shocked by this and wants to learn more about this particular human. His name is Henry Strauss, and he is in his late twenties. Not forgetting to mention almost double of the darkness reaping souls. The only thing that secrets them from appearance-wise is their eye colour; while Luc, the darkness, has poisons green eyes, Henry's are a bright blue shade. Addie finds herself in a sticky situation after falling for Henry. What will the future hold for her? Does she finally give Luc her soul?
This novel is written in the present and from a third-person omniscient narrator. The storyline springs through the ages from Villon-Sur-Sarthe in 1714 to New York in 2014, while making some stops between them, for example, Munich in 1872 or New Orleans in 1984
This story is about power dynamics and how they can virtually change but still be imbalanced. Humans sometimes hold onto the most toxic relationships that they cannot seem to let go of even if they are hurting them even more. Furthermore, it reflects how desperate a human being can be to search for their happiness and what they will give up to be not alone. We get to see the good and the ugly. We read about the lowers points of Addie's long way to happiness and the hurt that has to build up all these centuries. It also highlights how mental health can be such a hard thing to maintain.
I am not in the LGBTQIA+ community nor BIPOC, and I do not want to speak over their voices. I believe that this book has some good representation. Being LGBT+ Or BIPOC is not the main character trait of the main/side characters, which is refreshing. They have more levels, and every character feels super fleshed out and complexed. Maybe it is because every character has flaws, which makes them seem like they're real.
One of the main themes of this book is forgetting and remembering. While this may seem quite dull: I can tell you it is not. Just imagine you remember everything while the person with who you shared mane memories cannot recognise you for the life of them. At the same time, the only one who can remember you for enuresis is you charming yet abusive devil who ought to terrorise you till you are willing to surrender your soul. V.E. Schwab has done beautiful things with the character, Luc since he is intriguing and easily romanised but still maintains his role as an abuser so well. Henry, who is feeling a lot of mental health problems like depression, seems like a beautiful broke person who wants to be loved so badly and think for once that he is finally enough. Lastly, Addie is a solid female character who knows what is worth fighting for and when to give up on a sure thing.
I am entirely overwhelmed by how I grew to love this story and how beautiful Schwab's writing style is. This book is a masterpiece, and I do not use that word lightly. Now I know why everyone loves her stories and characters so much. If all her books are like this, I am going to be extremely broke.
We follow the story of Adeline LaRue, a young woman who wants to be free and live her life like she wants to. But perhaps being born in the 17th century is not ideal for her dream of living an independent life. She runs off on her wedding eve as she ought to marry another local of Villon-Sur-Sarthe, France. In the woods of Villon, she pleads to unfamiliar gods. After endless begging, a god or perhaps a devil finally answers her calls. However, now she has to make a decision that will change her life forever. Does she want to be free, even if she has to give up her soul? As the darkling, who's named Luc, intends to leave Adeline alone in the woods, she finally decides to give up her soul to be free, but under the condition that she tell him when she is done with her life, he can have her soul. The presents grant her wish, but under the condition that everyone she meets will forget her after not leaving her alone for a split second.
But after almost 300 years, she finally meets someone who can remember her even after a day. She is complete shocked by this and wants to learn more about this particular human. His name is Henry Strauss, and he is in his late twenties. Not forgetting to mention almost double of the darkness reaping souls. The only thing that secrets them from appearance-wise is their eye colour; while Luc, the darkness, has poisons green eyes, Henry's are a bright blue shade. Addie finds herself in a sticky situation after falling for Henry. What will the future hold for her? Does she finally give Luc her soul?
This novel is written in the present and from a third-person omniscient narrator. The storyline springs through the ages from Villon-Sur-Sarthe in 1714 to New York in 2014, while making some stops between them, for example, Munich in 1872 or New Orleans in 1984
This story is about power dynamics and how they can virtually change but still be imbalanced. Humans sometimes hold onto the most toxic relationships that they cannot seem to let go of even if they are hurting them even more. Furthermore, it reflects how desperate a human being can be to search for their happiness and what they will give up to be not alone. We get to see the good and the ugly. We read about the lowers points of Addie's long way to happiness and the hurt that has to build up all these centuries. It also highlights how mental health can be such a hard thing to maintain.
I am not in the LGBTQIA+ community nor BIPOC, and I do not want to speak over their voices. I believe that this book has some good representation. Being LGBT+ Or BIPOC is not the main character trait of the main/side characters, which is refreshing. They have more levels, and every character feels super fleshed out and complexed. Maybe it is because every character has flaws, which makes them seem like they're real.
One of the main themes of this book is forgetting and remembering. While this may seem quite dull: I can tell you it is not. Just imagine you remember everything while the person with who you shared mane memories cannot recognise you for the life of them. At the same time, the only one who can remember you for enuresis is you charming yet abusive devil who ought to terrorise you till you are willing to surrender your soul. V.E. Schwab has done beautiful things with the character, Luc since he is intriguing and easily romanised but still maintains his role as an abuser so well. Henry, who is feeling a lot of mental health problems like depression, seems like a beautiful broke person who wants to be loved so badly and think for once that he is finally enough. Lastly, Addie is a solid female character who knows what is worth fighting for and when to give up on a sure thing.
I am entirely overwhelmed by how I grew to love this story and how beautiful Schwab's writing style is. This book is a masterpiece, and I do not use that word lightly. Now I know why everyone loves her stories and characters so much. If all her books are like this, I am going to be extremely broke.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Cancer
miababayigit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
the invisible life of adeline larue was a masterpiece. this book is like one big, beautiful flowing poem. the only thing i didn’t like about it was in the (3rd or 4th???) part of the book it was just about henry and his past, like it could’ve been summed up for a chapter or two but a whole part? like i didn’t care that much lmao. but other than that wowowow you need to give it a read because the relationship between addie, henry, and luc is just >>>> wow. i love addies story and how it shows her past and how she’s had to get through as a woman, where no one can remember her. addie and luc’s relationship is toxic but i love it at some points , addie and HENRY’s relationship on the other hand, um can they get married please if she doesn’t marry him i will bye ✋ also just the setting is so beautiful like omg and addie is a #girlboss . this book had no right playing with my emotions like that. and all the quotes u can find in this book just ugh 😩
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and War
cozy_gh0st's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence