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maddycumerlato's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wanted to fall in love with this book the way everyone else did, the way I was told I would before I began. And now that I’ve finished I’m having a hard time describing how I feel about it. I cried and laughed and followed the ups and downs of Addie LaRue’s long and eventful life, but it always felt like something was missing or out of place.
I loved Henry’s story; his family, friends, connection to Addie, and his life felt very real. He was just a guy who did what he could to carry himself out of his storms and struck unfortunate fate as a result, but he’s also just a guy with good friends and a solid job and a girl he loves, just like any other.
Addie is interesting, but falls somewhat flat as the main character in such a far fetched fantasy. Her interactions with Luc, the charming and deceptive reaper, are the most we see into Addie’s soul even though she does her best to hide it from him. I especially loved the decades near the end of the story where she begins to wonder whether she seeks him out solely for relief that she has a constant in her life, or whether she has developed a strange Stockholm-Syndrome-esque love for him. The latter is clearly possible, since it’s painfully obvious he has developed something similar for her.
Addie is to us exactly what she is to others: a forgettable whisper of a woman. She says it best herself, that the best parts of her 300 years is the marks she makes upon the few that allow it.
I loved Henry’s story; his family, friends, connection to Addie, and his life felt very real.
Addie is interesting, but falls somewhat flat as the main character in such a far fetched fantasy. Her interactions with Luc, the charming and deceptive reaper, are the most we see into Addie’s soul even though she does her best to hide it from him.
Addie is to us exactly what she is to others: a forgettable whisper of a woman. She says it best herself, that the best parts of her 300 years is the marks she makes upon the few that allow it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and War
podanotherjessi's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I've really been trying to figure out how to finalize my thoughts on Addie LaRue, and I just can't? (Fittingly enough) I really, really like it but I don't quite love it, and I think it's because I wish Henry got a bit more development. But over all, it is fantastic, and I would recommend it to a wide range of readers. The writing style in particular is really beautiful without being overly flowery. And it's honestly one of the most unique takes on a Faustian tale I've seen.
Characters: 8
Plot: 9
Setting: 7
General appeal: 10
Writing style: 9
Originality: 9
Ending: 10
ps I've seen a lot of people saying that this book, especially the beginning, is repetative, and I just don't buy it. It's all very exciting and interesting to me, and more than that necessary.
Characters: 8
Plot: 9
Setting: 7
General appeal: 10
Writing style: 9
Originality: 9
Ending: 10
ps I've seen a lot of people saying that this book, especially the beginning, is repetative, and I just don't buy it. It's all very exciting and interesting to me, and more than that necessary.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
madmilliner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I wanted to like this story, especially because the writing is so beautiful. The words, and scenes are a cross between poetry and art.
It is the ultimate manic pixie dream girl vs depressive demon nightmare boy, I felt it was trying too hard and was somehow ¿oversaturated?
It is the ultimate manic pixie dream girl vs depressive demon nightmare boy, I felt it was trying too hard and was somehow ¿oversaturated?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Torture, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Biphobia, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, War, Violence, Suicide, Sexual assault, Rape, Kidnapping, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Cursing, Confinement, Child death, Blood, Addiction, Abandonment, and Torture
epmacleod's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
While I found the pace a little slow at first, it's definitely worth the read. The catches in Addie's deal make her "gift" feel realistic. It will definitely make you question your own life, the relationships you have, and what the meaning of it all is. I legitimately cannot decide whether the ending is sad or bitter-sweet. Not in a bad way, but in a thought-provoking, "what is life" kind of way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
ximereads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
I really liked this book, it took me more time than I thought to finished it, but it was an enjoyable reading, the story for me was incredible, I would just liked it more if there was more diversity with the people Addie met, and the places she stayed. But overall I think everything is great and I definitely recommend this book :)
I give it a 4.5, just the lack of poc and other places bugged me.
I give it a 4.5, just the lack of poc and other places bugged me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Rape, and Violence
alexanet's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
The only reason that this is not a 5 stars is just because I'm not sure I would reread this, but it definitely deserves higher than just a 4. This story is so unique in my opinion and so well written. I love the format that makes you jump through time periods and makes you want to know what will happen so badly, only to have it cut to another time in history.
I was really excited about reading this book and finished it very quickly, for me at least. I think this is a beautiful adventure, with romance that isn't cheesy, and makes me want to run out into the world and experience it all.
I was really excited about reading this book and finished it very quickly, for me at least. I think this is a beautiful adventure, with romance that isn't cheesy, and makes me want to run out into the world and experience it all.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
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