V.E Schwab Provides an Interesting Commentary on Humanity and Love with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

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Welcome back to Jason’s Literary Corner. I hope you have enjoyed my reviews thus far. I have enjoyed every book I shared with you, but today’s review is unique. I can honestly say that The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is one of the best books I have read in my entire life. As I do with all the good audiobooks I have read, I will get a hard copy of this book. My goal with this review is not to spoil it for anyone who wants to read it but to heighten the anticipation for those who already have it on their “books to read list” and introduce it to those who might not be aware yet. With that being said, let us begin.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue came out in 2020, or as I call it, “the year life ended as we know it.” While the world was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, VE Schwab was busy writing what would become a masterful piece of literature. The book focuses on the life of a French girl who faces a curse. You don’t find out until later in the book that she is not your average woman. Mini spoiler alert: she gives away her soul at age 23 and becomes visible yet invisible. She is forced to assume other names throughout the book, and until the middle of it, she has numerous relationships.

Throughout the book, she interacts with Luke, who holds something over her. The ending comes out of nowhere; I did not expect it. But it resolves the conflict between the two characters. However, I will not give it away. I will say that she meets another character halfway through, which changes everything.

Miss. Schwab expertly blends historical fiction with romance. The book takes place in both 18th-century France and modern-day America. The author immediately draws the reader in with her descriptive language and unique writing style. I could be wrong, but the message I got from this book is that love conquers all, and no matter what one has to go through, it is worth fighting for. Unfortunately, this book is a stand-alone novel. I would have loved to see what happens afterward, especially with the surprise ending. I don’t think I have ever read a book like this one. It was “girly” but not “girly”. I will definitely be checking out more books written by this author in the future.

In closing, I give The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue a very visible ten apple bites out of ten. If you do choose to read it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Until next time, when we review The Southern Lawyer, a 2022 book by Peter O’Mahoney, enjoy this lovely fall weather and a good book.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookworm,

Jay 

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