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ten_telegrams's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicide, War, and Suicidal thoughts
abijmieds's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
It gives grown-up fanfiction, especially as the antagonist is ~the devil~
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
hannahduff's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Addie makes a deal with the darkness to escape the confines of life as a woman in 18th century rural France. If you love art history, fantasy, and romance this book will expertly tie in your favorite things. The story of artistic lives cut short across three-hundred years. This is my first Schwab novel and I look forward to reading their other books!
This story riffs on the devil at the crossroads myth. I thought this take was very unique and made the ending of the story suprising and (though sad) satisfying. I cried at the end but walked away at peace with the stories arc and aching for the Addie and Henry’s tragic endings.
This story riffs on the devil at the crossroads myth. I thought this take was very unique and made the ending of the story suprising and (though sad) satisfying. I cried at the end but walked away at peace with the stories arc and aching for the Addie and Henry’s tragic endings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death
Minor: Alcohol and Drug abuse
kriff08's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Addie LaRue, I remember you.
Loved this read from the beginning and was not sure how it could possibly end up until the last page! Addie has lived 300 years, but is forgotten by all… until Henry. This is a story of love, life, and living. Absolutely beautiful.
Loved this read from the beginning and was not sure how it could possibly end up until the last page! Addie has lived 300 years, but is forgotten by all… until Henry. This is a story of love, life, and living. Absolutely beautiful.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
mrfregoe's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I'd rate this book higher if I could
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
annieschenk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
Wept sobbed cried for the last 30 minutes absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
soniagarciap's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It is really good. I started sobbing when Henry was about to die, and I think it is not because I love the character but more because of the feelings he has when the time arrives and how V. E. Schwab describes and analyze them.
For more than half of the book I was thinking of not ending it, although it's beautifully described and written I didn't felt in the right mood to read such a sad story of some who wants to live and feels so alone. I continue and I liked the relationship Addie and Henry had, although I thought Luc and Addie had a more interesting chemistry.
I understand and get why people simp for Luc more than Henry, while Henry and Addie's love seem more of some who had found a wreck and want to take advantage of it and not a real love that would have emerge in a normal circumstance. However, I also don't see that Luc loves her, he is obsess with her and they fit together as they are the only constants in each other lives, so at the end is similar to Henry's love.
I liked the end, although I cried like a baby (but that is on me because I cry for everything), but I don't get why people is excited that she ended with Luc. You may not like Henry, but it's obvious that Addie doesn't want to leave with Luc (I mean the new deal says it all), and still people route for them.
For more than half of the book I was thinking of not ending it, although it's beautifully described and written I didn't felt in the right mood to read such a sad story of some who wants to live and feels so alone. I continue and I liked the relationship Addie and Henry had, although I thought Luc and Addie had a more interesting chemistry.
I understand and get why people simp for Luc more than Henry, while Henry and Addie's love seem more of some who had found a wreck and want to take advantage of it and not a real love that would have emerge in a normal circumstance. However, I also don't see that Luc loves her, he is obsess with her and they fit together as they are the only constants in each other lives, so at the end is similar to Henry's love.
I liked the end, although I cried like a baby (but that is on me because I cry for everything), but I don't get why people is excited that she ended with Luc. You may not like Henry, but it's obvious that Addie doesn't want to leave with Luc (I mean the new deal says it all), and still people route for them.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
devangarri's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicide
sarahannec's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
This book is exactly what I wanted it to be. I love books that linger in my mind after I finish reading it, and that are moderate to far on the devastation scale. I felt warmth, I felt affection, I felt frustration, and I definitely cried. I liked the main characters, they were also annoying and unlikable to me at some points. The side characters are fantastic. I am a little iffy on how I feel about the ending of the book, but by no means should that deter you from reading it. I did buy this book. My metric for buying is if I think I'll read it again, and this one made the cut.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicide
susanhackett's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide