An Invisible Life Worth Reading About
V.E. Schwab's “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” is a contemporary fantasy that will pull you into its world.
“What is a person, if not the marks they leave behind?”
― V.E. Schwab, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
I saw recommendations for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue from almost every avid reader I know on Instagram. After seeing enough of its praises and seeing how it held a solid place on The New York Times bestsellers list for weeks, I decided to pick up a copy.
As a writer myself, I feel like it’s important to keep up with bestsellers to see where the market and industry are turning. There was a lot of hype and this book didn’t disappoint. I had no trouble at all getting lost in the pages.
The premise of Schwab’s novel is very well-thought-out.
“Being forgotten, she thinks, is a bit like going mad. You begin to wonder what is real, if you are real. After all, how can a thing be real if it cannot be remembered?”
― V.E. Schwab, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
The story wastes no time in diving into the complexities of Addie LaRue’s life and situation. After making a deal with a devil-like god of the night, Addie gains immortality…
