Karina Martinez 

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What if you lived forever, but no one ever remembered you? Sounds like a dream until you realize you can’t even order a coffee without the barista forgetting you exist the second you turn around. That’s the curse Addie LaRue carries in V.E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue—a book that is as haunting as it is breathtaking. This book is THE BOOK. 

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The novel is like a love letter to art, memory, and human connection. Things that seem simple in our day-to-day, but that with this book you realize are more important than what we think, and crucial for every person’s identity. The book flips between 18th-century France, where Addie makes her infamous deal, and present-day New York, where she meets Henry, the first person in 300 years who actually remembers her. Intriguing? Absolutely.

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Schwab's goal is to talk about the weight of loneliness and what it means to be truly seen. The book is slow-paced, hypnotical, but feels intentional, and heartbreaking in the best way. The prose is gorgeous, and the way she paints Addie’s existence—through stolen moments and fading memories—is a chef kiss.

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On the other hand, there’s Luc, the dark, seductive entity Addie makes her deal with. He’s not the average villain; he’s patient, manipulative, and unhinged enough to make you doubt whether Addie actually hates him. The dynamic between them is like a calculated chess game, and watching it unfold is fascinating; it is the perfect fictional chaos.

That said, this book isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for high-speed action or dramatic twists, you won’t find them here. But if you love introspective characters, poetic writing, and stories that make you feel like you’re floating through time, this one will hit you right in the soul.

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V.E. Schwab delivers something special—The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue isn’t just a novel; it’s an experience. And trust me, once you read it, you won’t forget Addie either.

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It is an incredible, slow-burning story that is totally worth your time, and at the end, you won’t want to forget it, either, to forget Addie.