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A review by miekookeim
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Really enjoyed this book, which was a pleasant surprise after thoroughly disliking V.E. Schwab’s “A Darker Side of Magic.“
I loved that I felt a connection with and cared for Addie, Henry, and even some of the smaller side characters. The queer representation and characterization in this book is something I hope to see in more books! Addie’s and Henry’s bisexuality/pansexuality is straightforward without needing to be any sort of plot point, conflict, or character trait. I can’t really overstate how much I appreciated this.
None of the major “twists” or plot points came as a surprise, but it was very well executed and those neatly delivered staples of the genre still packed a satisfying emotional punch. It was delightful to explore the world with Addie throughout the vignettes of her life.
I loved that I felt a connection with and cared for Addie, Henry, and even some of the smaller side characters. The queer representation and characterization in this book is something I hope to see in more books! Addie’s and Henry’s bisexuality/pansexuality is straightforward without needing to be any sort of plot point, conflict, or character trait. I can’t really overstate how much I appreciated this.
None of the major “twists” or plot points came as a surprise, but it was very well executed and those neatly delivered staples of the genre still packed a satisfying emotional punch. It was delightful to explore the world with Addie throughout the vignettes of her life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use