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

hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

While I found the pace a little slow at first, it's definitely worth the read. The catches in Addie's deal make her "gift" feel realistic. It will definitely make you question your own life, the relationships you have, and what the meaning of it all is.

I legitimately cannot decide whether the ending is sad or bitter-sweet. Not in a bad way, but in a thought-provoking, "what is life" kind of way.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment

There is a scene where the protagonist finds herself selling her body and sex to survive. Very briefly gone over and not too in-depth (if I am recalling correctly). Definitely made me stop in my tracks for a moment, step away, and then come back.