A review by throwback682
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was so scared to finish this book. I almost quit because I couldn’t bear the idea of the sad ending I imagined.

I’m so glad that I stuck it out. The ending wasn’t what I expected at all (although some might see through it more easily) and it wasn’t happy but it was very satisfying. Henry’s last pages had me near tears.


I think the concept of the plot is really creative, and the author keeps track of a thousand little details of Addie’s curse that could’ve created a thousand plot holes. 

At times it was predictable, but not in a way that spoiled my enjoyment.
I knew almost right away that Henry had also made a deal, but there were plenty of details I didn’t foresee, too.


This book made me  want to savor every moment of life and love. It was entertaining but also thought provoking and heart-fire stoking. 
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