The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

What is left when nobody remembers you and you can no longer grasp your own sense of identity? Addie LaRue is forced to live forever while being forgotten by everyone she has ever known and will ever meet. Destined to be alone, her only joy in life is discovering the hidden treasures that different cities have to offer. She lives in Paris, Berlin, Florence, and even New York City. There, she enjoys her life visiting theatres, museums, and the local bookstore, where she “borrows” form their itinerary since nobody will remember who took them. Well, until Henry confronts her stealing habits and she is too surprised to realise that after centuries of being alone, she finally met the first person who remembers her name. This is how a poetic, romantic, and vividly illustrated story unfolds, filled with deep conversations, beautifully described scenery, and morally ambiguous relationships.

Addie LaRue is cursed to be forgotten by everyone but to live for eternity. After making a deal with seemingly the devil, she travels the world for years, experiencing all kinds of people and memories without ever leaving behind any trace of herself. But that changes after she encounters Henry. Because, as impossible as it sounds, he remembers her. This poetically written novel makes you appreciate all those things you take for granted and leaves you speechless and grateful for every person in your life. And who knows, maybe 'invisible' people can leave a mark in this world after all. Even if it's very small...

This book drew me in immediately. Its biggest strength is the dreamy, lyrical atmosphere, which perfectly fits Addie’s curse of living forever, but being forgotten by everyone she meets. Addie is a compelling, lonely, and resilient protagonist, and her journey raises powerful questions about what it means to matter. The story shines in its emotional depth, especially in the complex relationship with Luc and the bittersweet theme if being seen and being remembered. It’s slow-paced, but intentionally so, making it ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven stories. Overall, it’s a haunting and thoughtful book that lingers long after you finish it.

V.E. Schwab takes you on a spellbinding journey, following an immortal girl cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets, until one day, someone remembers her. Enchanting, captivating and artistic. So good!!

She's cursed to be forgotten - until she meets the one person who remembers. This book has my whole heart. I cannot recall reading anything like this or feeling anything like what I felt while reading it. The story itself was just perfect, and the writing is so beautifully, almost poetic. V.E. Schwab captivated me completely with her words. The atmosphere was also perfectly fitting the story. We relive Addie's life, starting in the 1700s in France, accompanying her through the centuries until we reach 2014 in New York, all infused with a love for art and books. It captures the feeling of being free yet lonely, seizing every moment of life and living one second at a time. The story was emotional, captivating, dark, atmospheric, heartwarming, and heartbreaking all at once. The ending definitely broke me, and I’m sure I will never forget Addie LaRue and her story.