A review by katreads2022
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The pros: really intriguing concept, vivid descriptions, poetic writing, a can’t-put-it-down quality. I enjoyed it and I’m sure many others would love it.
The cons: I really felt like this story got bogged down by the romance. There is a lot of potential to the premise that is lost to some beaten-to-death love triangle. It could have explored Addie’s journey in greater depth, across centuries and continents.

I felt like the end was gimmicky and served no purpose other than justifying Henry’s (boring) character.

Both the fantasy and historical fiction elements are diluted by the overarching romance. Admittedly, I’m saying this as a skeptic of the latter genre; certainly a romance fan might appreciate this book more than me. However, I believe the story could have been a classic if it were developed better. It is this disappointment that delivers its a relatively low rating for me.