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A review by foosreadsandwrites
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
3.0
Edited: the more I think about the messaging and morals that come out as themes in this book, the more I dislike it. I’m lowering it to three stars.
4 stars. Many things to say as I fall into a post-book nap:
Joys:
1. The main conceit of a forgotten life? Brilliant. It effortlessly brings out the most meaningful themes about life and living and purpose.
2. The ending! Addie is a formidable foe.
3. All the characters are interesting, all of the action is meaningful to the plot, most of the action is meaningful to the reader.
Pains:
1. Why, oh why, are so many stories in the enemies-to-lovers category? I could do without my teenage students reading books about how romantic antagonism can be. I can’t decide of the ending of Addie LaRue made this better or worse.
2. Henry’s backstory really lost me. I struggled to pick up the book for the week I was reading his story
Sleep time!
4 stars. Many things to say as I fall into a post-book nap:
Joys:
1. The main conceit of a forgotten life? Brilliant. It effortlessly brings out the most meaningful themes about life and living and purpose.
2. The ending! Addie is a formidable foe.
3. All the characters are interesting, all of the action is meaningful to the plot, most of the action is meaningful to the reader.
Pains:
1. Why, oh why, are so many stories in the enemies-to-lovers category? I could do without my teenage students reading books about how romantic antagonism can be. I can’t decide of the ending of Addie LaRue made this better or worse.
2. Henry’s backstory really lost me. I struggled to pick up the book for the week I was reading his story
Sleep time!