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A review by marisa_reads
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Non-Spoiler Review:
Addie’s longing to be remembered was conveyed really well. I was invested in her story and particularly enjoyed reading the scenes from her past: (the stories of the people from her past who left an impression on her, her lowest lows and highest highs, her learning to navigate her curse, her learning to survive, and her small moments of joy)
Some feel the pacing was too slow or that it could’ve been shorter and accomplished the same thing. I personally liked the details and the pacing. Addie had a long and hard life; I think a long book with slow pacing was fitting.
Spoiler Review:
I really like that Addie didn’t really “end up” with anyone.
I interpreted that her and Henry’s relationship was depicted as something they both needed at that time in their life. And I like that.
I don’t think her relationship with the darkness was romanticized. I interpreted that it was a result of loneliness, longing, and emotional abuse (from him).
I like that Addie’s ending is a little ambiguous. We don’t know exactly what comes nexts but we know she has many adventures to come. I don’t need a perfect happy ending and I don’t think it would have been fitting for this book.
I think it also would have been nice if it had been hinted that Henry and Robbie would get back together. (if you think it WAS hinted at, then I would have preferred a more direct hint). Although bi-ness is still valid if your characters are in hereto relationships...it just...made sense and felt natural to me. And it would have been nice. 🤷♀️
I also thought it was a little corny that the title of Henry’s book was the same as the title of the book. 🥴
My Rating System:
1. DNF*
2. I didn’t like it, but I finished it.
3. I liked aspects of it.
4. Great book, would recommend. 5. My favorites**
* I don’t rate all DNFs
** subject to bias and not necessarily something I would recommend to others.
Addie’s longing to be remembered was conveyed really well. I was invested in her story and particularly enjoyed reading the scenes from her past: (the stories of the people from her past who left an impression on her, her lowest lows and highest highs, her learning to navigate her curse, her learning to survive, and her small moments of joy)
Some feel the pacing was too slow or that it could’ve been shorter and accomplished the same thing. I personally liked the details and the pacing. Addie had a long and hard life; I think a long book with slow pacing was fitting.
Spoiler Review:
I interpreted that her and Henry’s relationship was depicted as something they both needed at that time in their life. And I like that.
I don’t think her relationship with the darkness was romanticized. I interpreted that it was a result of loneliness, longing, and emotional abuse (from him).
I like that Addie’s ending is a little ambiguous. We don’t know exactly what comes nexts but we know she has many adventures to come. I don’t need a perfect happy ending and I don’t think it would have been fitting for this book.
I think it also would have been nice if it had been hinted that Henry and Robbie would get back together. (if you think it WAS hinted at, then I would have preferred a more direct hint). Although bi-ness is still valid if your characters are in hereto relationships...it just...made sense and felt natural to me. And it would have been nice. 🤷♀️
I also thought it was a little corny that the title of Henry’s book was the same as the title of the book. 🥴
My Rating System:
1. DNF*
2. I didn’t like it, but I finished it.
3. I liked aspects of it.
4. Great book, would recommend. 5. My favorites**
* I don’t rate all DNFs
** subject to bias and not necessarily something I would recommend to others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Blood, Confinement, and Panic attacks/disorders