This is probably my favorite book I've read this year. Such beautiful writing and a heartbreakingly beautiful story. I never wanted this book to end.

Thanks, I assigned an interview with the author with a freelance writer and ran the story in 11 newspapers and websites in the Southern California News Group including the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Daily News. I include 2 of the 11 links below.

I know I am in the minority but this book just didn't do it for me. I thought it was really long...and I just didn't buy the tension between Addie and the devil. The book did get better when she finally met Henry. I thought it was unrealistic that she basically lived as a homeless person for 300 years and yet managed to be the muse of numerous artists. As I said, just not the book for me.

I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of tales of immortals or dealing with the devil at the crossroads. It's refreshing to get a story about immortals who are not vampires. I can't wait to see this as a movie, and I'm certain it eventually will be one. It's that good.

This book is so exquisite and so beautifully written by VE Schwab, that I hugged this book right after I finished reading. This book is a treasure of magical moments. I can’t stop talking about it and recommending this fantastic book to everyone.

Just as the title states, this story is about the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - a young woman who in desperation made a Faustian bargain with the devil in 1714 France.

This is a sweeping novel that spans 300 years, and yet still, you wouldn’t want this story to end. You will follow Addie’s story as she moves through centuries and continents, historical landmarks and artistic masterpieces living a life forgotten, leaving no trace, or memory. While in New York in 2014, a small used book store and its shopkeeper Henry, changes everything with three little words, “I remember you”.

This book is delightfully unforgettable. I read each line of this book carefully not skipping a single word Schwab constructed, to build this world that was enchanting and dazzling. It is a book so clever and witty, magical and fantastical, and romantic that defies time and fate.

I loved this story!

Just wow. This book is hard to quantify as just one thing. To say I loved it is an understatement. Addie and her journey is a breathtaking exploration in the human spirit and want for more. I would recommend this novel to anyone and everyone.

I cannot express how much I loved this book. I fell in love with Addie from the start and then melted when Henry came into the picture. This book was so moving and wonderful and ahhhh it was perfection. I laughed, I cried, I hurt, and I felt hopeful.

I enjoyed this one!

A huge thank you to NetGalley for my advanced copy of this wonderful book.

I don't really have much to say about this one. I felt like it was well written and the storyline was unique. The pacing was great and I never found myself bored.

A lot of people are loving this and I don't blame them. Upon hearing that I didn't give this a five my book bestie was disappointed. It was good y'all. It's not something that will stick with me forever but something that I'm glad I read.

I will definitely be reading more by this author.

A fantastic, well written book that will appeal to many audiences. This will definitely be one of the best books of the year. The story is intricate with great characterization.

𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: Addie and Henry ⁣
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𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦: This book was such a heartbreak and joy to read. VE Schwab’s lyrical writing pulled me in from the very first chapter, from the opening line and then I completely surrendered my attention to Addie and Henry’s story.⁣
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Addie was such a fantastic main character. Her desperation, her vulnerability, the sheer stubbornness of her character made me love her. Then Henry, the softest boy I’ve ever read about. His character arc was so achingly crafted, so painfully realistic. VE Schwab does wonderful job of making you understand 𝘸𝘩𝘺 Addie and Henry made their decisions. I almost felt like I was living their lives with them, running from the things they feared, loving the way they loved. These are two characters that nestled their way into my heart and will remain there forever. ⁣
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Now let’s get metaphysical. This story makes you question everything, the meaning of life, time, the feeling of love and the way we, as humans, make our mark on the world. Addie and Henry’s story is an homage to art. It is a celebration of art in its many forms, writing, painting, photography. ⁣
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This is the type of book that will break your heart, mend it and then fill you up with enough hope to make you set out and mark the world. ⁣

This was phenomenal! Victoria's writing was so lush and beautiful, and the story was perfectly told. You can tell that she put so much work, so much time, into this book and it absolutely pays off in the best way possible. This was a remarkable tale, and I'm so glad I got the chance to read it.

Absolutely incredible! I think this might be VE Schwab's best book yet and it definitely met all the hype. The characters were so rich and the plot managed to twist and turn in just the right parts to keep it from being predictable. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone, whether they're usually a fantasy lover or not.

This is easily one of the top books of 2020 that I've read, and I've already read almost 140 books in 2020. The way it is written hooks readers from the very beginning, causing them to fall in love with Addie and root for her, no matter the situation she ends up in, during the 300 year span of her life covered in the book. At first, I was not going to read this because of the fantasy aspect, but I am so glad I did. It is written more like a realistic fiction book and both the prose and the imagery are wonderful and beautiful. I could not put it down. It takes place through Paris, New York, and many other lovely little places in between. If you are looking for a magical story that will leave you captivated and never able to forget the main character, Addie LaRue will fit the bill!

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was one of my most anticipated books of 2020. I am a huge fan of V.E. Schwab and this book was no exception. I loved every minute of it. Schwab is just a great writer and storyteller in general. Every book she writes just draws you in and tugs at your heart. She has such a beautiful writing style that makes her books impossible to put down (even when they are super long).

As soon as I got the notice for the ARC, I could not wait to read it. At this point in time, I have read it twice and I’ve listened to the audio book once. I will say REREAD IT AGAIN!!! You will catch so much more the second time around!

The ending was a complete surprise, but then again so was the story. So much time and emotion went into this amazingly dark collection of moments about a forgettable girl turned into an unforgettable story.

Can I give this a 10 out of 5?!

Thank you kindly to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy.

Oh my gosh what in the world did I just read?! That was amazing. The writing was absolutely beautiful and the story was incredibly unique. I loved every single one of the characters and found them each to have so many complexities to them. I would highly recommend this novel and look forward to picking up more from V. E. Schwab. Thank you Tor and Netgalley for sending this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted more, especially from the ending. it was so well written and well developed I was kind of shocked by the abrupt ending. I mean, I guess that it is brilliant and clever I just wanted resolution. The concept was fascinating but the execution let me down. Maybe there will be a sequel? I hope so, because there was so much story left to tell

This book was an excellent read! The first part about Addie was relatable. Her dreams of more than what she has in front of her reminded me of Lila from Shades of Magic. I can relate to wanting more time to experience and see more of the world like Addie. It's amazing to experience so much history in that amount of time. It's definitely true that it seems like we blink and then 20 years have passed by. The years in winter Paris sounds less glam than I thought. I love the meaning of life in this story and so I read it slowly and devour every word. The rules to men vs women in Paris of 1724 was fascinating to read.
"Blink, and you're halfway through school, paralyzed by the idea that whatever you choose to do, it means choosing not to do a hundred other things." p225
This book started in France, 1714 where Addie was running away from home without looking back. Then the story began, in current year, 2014 in NYC, told in the third person point of view following Adeline aka Addie, 23. She has been 23 for around 300 years. She had a one night stand with a guy named Toby but in the morning he didn't remember anything about her or how they met. She said it's been like that every time even though she had been getting to know Toby for weeks. Same thing happened when she went shopping and the sales clerk forget who she was as soon as she's out of her sight. Then alternating back to before, in France starting in summer of 1698, when Adeline was 7 hanging out with her dad while he did woodworking. The story then jumped to Adeline at age 12 then later at 16 and on. She dreamed of places far away from the edge of her small village and even conjured up an ideal boyfriend. An old woman in town told her about praying to the old gods, but beware of the ones who answered after dark. She has been praying to keep herself free from the boys in town. Until one day when she's 23 and time is running out and she has to turn to the gods after dark for help, but she didn't expect THAT to happened. The second view was Henry, 29, NYC 2014. Henry was different from all of the other people. He gave Addie something she seeks. The story also went back to the past to give Henry's background. This book was divided into 7 parts.
"Because happiness is brief, and history is lasting, and in the end, everyone wants to be remembered." p351.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was very well written and thought provoking. Every chapter was an ache to wait because the story continued after the next chapter. These secret places in NYC amazes me. I wish I can go to one. There were pros and cons to Addie's life. I liked that she can redo to make a better first impression. I also liked that she got to experience many things. The book exposed to me how Addie experience - she stayed active and often on the move. Reading Henry's story with his family reminded me to be positive with mine and to be less critical and to offer more compliments. I like how Addie likes to explore new places even though she doesn't have a companion. I'm nervous to go anywhere alone especially exploring a new place because I'm afraid to get lost. Not only that but I don't go to the movie theater alone either. The ending was great and the mind games against the god after dark seems exhausting to me. I like how Addie figure out how to leave a mark of herself for others to remember her by. This story is unlike anything I have read and I highly recommend everyone to read it.

"I remember you."

I have never sobbed so much at those 3 small words. Schwab has -again- created a masterpiece of brilliance.

Heartbreaking, hopeful, twisty, and manipulative.

Addie LaRue is the girl we all need. Henry is the boy we all overlook. Luc is the wish we never dare say. These three characters weave a story that enraptures you from start to finish.

While the beginning is slow, it layers Addie onto us, bit by bit, allowing us to experience the pain she feels, the desperation, the desire. Enjoy that slow meandering pace, as Schwab throws us into a world of nothingness - and everything.

Schwab uses her words, and Addie's wish, to show us how women have influenced and shaped history, though they never get the acknowledgement they deserve.

"Never pray to the gods that answer after dark."

While I sit and think about the aftermath of Addie's wish, I can only smile, and fondly remember the girl who shaped history.

Thank you to netgalley for a free copy of this book, all options are my own.

Sadly, this one wasn't for me. 🥺
Let me start by saying that the writing style is absolutely beautiful, lush, exquisite and I love it, I've highlighted so many quotes! Words flow so naturally on the page, and every sentence makes you think about life, meaning of life, meaning of the relationship.
I thought the mythology behind the story was very interesting and I loved that the main character is such a feminist and didn't want to be just someone's wife. She knew what she wanted and she wanted to be free. Same like a lot of us, we want to do what we want and don't be judged for it! And Addie did just that, she lived her life the way she wanted or so she thought ...
It was interesting to see how she coped with her new life and how she found the ways to survive.
But unfortunately after a while it got boring... The jumping between the timelines didn't help that either. I just felt like it could have been a bit more fast paced. It's just my own personal preference but I like more action. And it was just like reading about her life that was interesting but also very uneventful?
And then of course, there is romance and it was very odd and not for me.
Overall, it's a beautifully written story that just was a bit too boring for me. At one point I forgot I was reading this book and that's not a good sign.

This is one of those books that I think will stay with me long after I read it — just like the readers of the book within the book, Addie feels like someone I knew and I want to remember her. I have to commend Schwab for writing this book as that in itself seems like a task — how do you write a book about someone who everyone immediately forgets the moment she leaves a room? How do you make a character like that create an impact? And the biggest challenge of all would be to give her a life without plot holes — I think it was pure genius not allowing Addie to put down any roots, because the technicalities of that would have been hard to maneuver. The only thing I didn’t love about this one is the flat characters — while I realize Addie would be unable to be a well-rounded person given her situation, it’s astonishing to me that after over 300 years, she doesn’t seem to have picked up any hobbies or dominant personality traits. She essentially is just a girl with freckles who likes to explore her sexuality. The same goes for Henry; he runs a bookstore because it’s the easy route, he mourns his ex-fiancé and then immediately starts mourning his old life. For someone passionate enough to kill himself over love, you’d think that he would have a very strong personality. Furthermore, it would have been lovely to see the impact that his curse has on his anxiety and depression. This would have been a five star read for me if the characters had more depth, but I’m still giving it 4 stars because I think the premise was extremely original. The writing was lovely and I was really drawn into the story, regardless of the characters. I was a little bored in the past timelines but I can understand it was less about the time period and more about Addie’s constant struggle. The bottom line is that regardless of it’s faults, Addie made an impact large enough to make her feel real.