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I must say, this book deserves all the hype it's gotten. I love how Schwab effortlessly weaved in history, art, and the meaning of life all in one to create a deep and meaningful story. I personally loved the way there were pages where a specific art piece was incorporated and how that dominated the discussion in the upcoming chapters. I fell in love with each and every character, including Luc. The themes of loneliness, what it means to be human, and love were perfectly connected and the ending chapters really pulled at my heartstrings. I specifically loved Henry's character due to his struggle and how real and human it is. I feel his story may resonate with many, including myself. Also, THE ENDINGGGGG. I do not want to spoil anything, but let's just say it was a fitting ending for Addie, and even made me smile and cry all at once. In some parts, the story can be considered slow, but I don't mind that much, although I know some people may find it boring and not worth finishing. I feel the "slowness" of some parts adds to the long duration of Addie Larue's life and drives the point home of Addie's weariness and three hundred years of living. V.E. Schwab, thank you for writing one of my new favorite books, I will forever cherish it in my heart.

sarairene's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

snicf's review against another edition

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3.0

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I think part of the problem is I went into this book with really high hopes. I have heard nothing but good things about it and was expecting it to be this ground breaking novel. It just wasn't that for me.

I was really annoyed with Henry. I thought he was extremely stupid and naive throughout the entire story. Even when he claims to have learned. I also would have ben more interested in seeing Luc and Addie as a couple. I thought they were more interesting than her and Henry.

The one thing I did really appreciate in the book is that immediately Addie realizes that her curse is not a good thing and she messed up (unlike Henry). I also like how she never gave up and the fire stayed no matter how lonely or lost she felt.

I know this is probably controversial, but I like Luc and Addie's relationship a lot more than her and Henry's. Addie and Henry almost seemed too perfect. They were each other's manic pixie dream girl (which I get Addies was kinda supposed to be but it still annoyed me). I can only remember them having one fight and it got resolved immediately. They just hung out and loved each other. They were kinda boring and unrealistic. At least when she was with Luc there was substance there. They had problems and they had to work through them (whether they actually did or not is a different discussion).

tcjoyce's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

lizzxbeth's review against another edition

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dark emotional

4.75

crescentcourt's review against another edition

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5.0

So I knew the heartbreak was coming I just didn't think it would be like THAT
This was painfully beautiful and easily a book I'll think about randomly for years. This made me feel so much and it was so easy to feel what the characters felt. Extremely heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
The last 50 pages wrecked me and I know I'll never forget Addie

curlyc90's review against another edition

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5.0

A book like nothing I've ever read before. I'm so glad I did. It was such a nice balance of past and present stories being told at the same time. The ending was very much an ellipses more than a period which I actually liked. I don't know if there will be more to this story but I know that what it had so far was great. Addie LaRue will definitely be remembered by Harry and by me.

5/5*

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