A review by sarahweyand
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.5

This is my first V.E. Schwab and I'm already so excited to read more from her. I loved so much about this book: the dual timelines were well-executed, the characters were likeable and complex, the prose was delicious, and the love story was endearing. I had heard mixed reviews about this book so I wasn't sure how I would feel, but I had a really great time. I understand why some people dislike this one and I echo the points made about a lack of diversity among the characters (don't tell me Addie goes 300 years and only meets one Black person). This one comment, however, was not nearly enough to mar my overall experience.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who thinks the synopsis sounds good. It may seem long at first glance but it never felt a drag to get through and I could have easily read another 100-200 pages of this story. What a delightful read.
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