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

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

V. E. Schwab's writing is gorgeous. This book felt made up of equal parts wistful yearning and comforting like an old worn sweater. 

As I read, I couldn't help but think about all the ways the ending could play out in a way that was truly satisfying for all of the characters I had fallen in love with. The ending...was nothing like I had imagined, but I truly cannot think of a better or more satisfying ending.

Addie and Henry's goodbye made me cry in the darkness of my room in the middle of the night, as all the best literary goodbyes do.


It took me longer to read this book than the other novels I've read so far this year, but that is because you really need to have time to sit with this book (or, perhaps, let this book sit with you). Let it seep into you, your mind, your skin, your soul. (Can you tell I've just finished reading this book? I'm waxing poetic at 1am.)

I have so much more I could say about this wonderful book (and I might add to this review someday), but this is all I can write for now.

Tldr; Writing? Gorgeous. Ending? Perfect. Characters? Love them to pieces. Hotel? Trivago.
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