The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Spoiler Free) | REVIEW

In which I discuss my spoiler free thoughts on The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V E Schwab
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[@morganseverson9981]

I loved this book! The characters were beautifully written and felt real, the pace for me was perfect because even though it is slow it is so filled with details you really connect to the story. 100% recommended

[@0.o650]

same here, i’m loving this book right now! i love a good slow burn book. fast paced is cool too but i do really love slow paced books and i have a feeling this will be a 5 star book for me

[@DelFeeny]

I just started it and I'm struggling a bit. It's definitely much slower than what I'm used to with her. I hope I'll get into it eventually. I'm also stuck on the stupidest detail, but there's no way Addie can spend a whole night with someone without losing their sight. Someone has to use the bathroom at some point! :p

[@HollyByGollyBooks]

Hahahaha I thought the same exact thing!!!! I was not a fan of this book 😭

[@magdalenaramirez7420]

I thought the same 🤣

[@DelFeeny]

@@nafssbou6803 No, the point is that it's harder to enjoy a story when important details (such as the rules of Addie's curse, which are constantly hammered) don't feel well thought out. And it tends to go with not clicking with the writing, otherwise it's easier to brush off.

[@dannagraves7131]

It's a fantasy fiction story. I don't want to read every single detail. Do you really want her trips to the bathroom included? Use your imagination...

[@redbloodbluemoon1423]

@@dannagraves7131 the OP's right though. I'm reading the book right now, but it's quite important to understand that. I had this thought too and kept wondering.

[@amberharbour6435]

I just finished the book and I loved it. Kinda slow in the middle but still entertaining. Beautifully written. Poetic at times. But I loved loved loved the relationship with Luc. I need someone to talk to about it.

[@mameboussosambe406]

thats what im looking for too!

[@jasminevelasco3506]

I cried so much reading this- especially in the end. But that last chapter made me smile and I loved every minute I spent reading this. So poetic, so real, and it just makes me realize that life truly is short and makes me appreciate the little things more. Ugh I wish I could read it for the first time again!

[@retinamaharjan6127]

I didn't like the book as much as the hype around it. It was a bit slow and I was bored at times but I couldn't put it down because I had to know how it all ends. Though it definitely felt like a chore to read. But I can definitely see why people would love it. I felt like the setting and places were beautiful, getting to see time change over three centuries. It just wasn't for me.

[@TheBookishMom]

I can see why some people wouldn't like this, it was pretty different from Schwab's other books but I absolutely loved it!

[@meredithgrimm6635]

I’ve seen good and bad reviews for this book but I’m so excited to read it. I love character driven stories.

[@cameronjohnson3913]

This is a book that is most enjoyable as an audiobook and thats how to consumed it. This is a REALLY slowburn book, so you can really get engaged by listening to it at a consistent pace and with the great voice acting. Otherwise, you might get bored as you read it.

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

I read the physical copy and didn't find it slow, but I'm glad you enjoyed the audio version as well!

[@mwszz1919]

I'm listening to the audio version and agreed. I would not keep going if it I was reading it.

[@AbiofPellinor]

This book just sounds absolutely fascinating and I REALLY need to pick it up

[@kennedyknight1]

TOTALLY READ IT! I just finished and I’m literally bawling my eyes out

[@AbiofPellinor]

@@kennedyknight1 fingers crossed I can afford a copy soon!

[@rosawhite7181]

i’m still currently reading it and i love it so much!

[@moldytree8482]

Same this book just sounds lovely to read

[@sarahbarden4135]

I just started reading this only 150 pages in. So far I am enjoying it. I am very intrigued to see how this ends.

[@amy8458]

So glad you liked this. Sounded like such a good historical fantasy. Will save it for Tome Topple

[@glendaw5221]

I loved Addie. You did an excellent review. I’m very much attracted to character driven novels. The narrator was excellent on the audio version.

[@anna-katehowell9852]

Everyone on Goodreads is talking about how much they hate it and want to DNF, but now you've got me excited to read it.

[@morganlahm9381]

I really loved this book due to it being atmospheric and having been set in multiple different areas around the world. I really didn't mind it being slow and didn't really notice actually! I really liked the character of Addie too. It was a very comfortable book to me and it made me feel good even with some of the not so good things that went on.

[@celinek9293]

Do you recommend ?? Because I wanna buy it but at the same time I’m Scared because of the bad reviews and I don’t wanna waste money so idkk I’m lost 😭

[@morganlahm9381]

@@celinek9293 I think maybe checking it out at a library first and reading it would be a good idea instead of buying it straight away. If you have read it though, that would be an easier decision. Depends on how much you like the book and if you're willing to read it again. I don't know your taste in books so I really don't think I am in the right place to give you advice sorry :(

[@ShaBella509]

I think this would be a good one to listen on Audio

[@mrbqkc]

Thank you so much for this review! I'm about 25% into it and WOW it is slow. I've seen so many 5 star reviews, so I'm trying to hang in there. I think "atmospheric" might be a descriptor that I don't enjoy 🤣🤣

[@lindze8075]

I just ordered the book and I’m so excited!!!!!!!!

[@chelseawritesbooks8763]

I'm the same with with her. I LOVED Darker Shade of Magic, but didn't love a lot of her other books. I HATED Lyla in the first book and tolerated her in the third book. She's too much. Just TOO much. Addie, though, felt different and I enjoyed it.

[@Clamfaced]

Victoria Schwab for me is like the ultimate coin flip author. I just truly don't know what side the coin is gonna land on with her books in terms of liking them or disliking them. Like when you read around 2 or so books from the same author, you tend to get an idea of their writing and if you'll like their stuff going forward so when they come out with a new book you know if you're gonna get it or not based on your opinions of their past work. But with Victoria Schwab is like.. genuinely no idea. Genuinely. She comes out with a new book, will I like it? Have no clue. Even if a book is in the same series of hers that I previously liked/disliked, still no clue.

[@Joel_Creative]

I enjoyed it but yeah it was slow. I probably would not give it 5 out of 5 mainly because I felt there were times were I was skimming and not really reading because I just wanted to get through it but there was enough interest for me to stick with it and finish it. I would say I liked it but I didn't love it 3.5 out 5

[@love_maryjennel]

Thanks for this Ms. Samantha. I am currently reading this one and I am still confused about the flow of the story. Now I get it. Thanks.💜

[@44kryth]

I have been listening to the audiobook. I am really enjoying it. It is definitely a different take on Immortality. It has been the only book to cause Who Wants To Live Forever to play in my head. The slow and meandering did not bother me. Highlander is one of my most favorite movies.

[@BawsEdsy]

Just finished reading it... 😍

[@mimmitty]

THE BOOK WAS LIKE 800 PAGES THATS TOO MUCH yall it was too long Also I liked her relationship with one if the ye olden dudes and the demon more than the main guy

[@fategera1162]

I finished reading the book just a couple of hours ago, in Lithuanian. I liked it. The atmosphere. The plot. It's a good fairly-tale for adults 🙂

[@Catherineb1212]

I just finished reading it and it’s the first book I’ve read of this author. I don’t get the hype. The concept was interesting but the story was just meh.

[@readingwithMaren]

What a great review, thanks for that! ♥ Also: you now have a new subscriber from Berlin (germany). Hi :D

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

Welcome!

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

Great job! I'm reading this book now.

[@johnhuff1986]

I asked for this for Christmas

[@savi8648]

Me too!

[@rociomatrero6528]

I loved your review. I am currently reading it and yes, I find it a littler bit slow, Im on page 100, is it going to get better? please say yes, I have heard so many good things about this book I cannot stand the idea of giving it up jajaja. thank you again for your amazing review

[@safinan8008]

Sorry not fan of this book ☹️ happy reading to u!! 🎄❄️☃️

[@caitlynmendoza7538]

i liked it jst not the ending 😭 i wanted addie and henry to be together

[@GirlMadeofWords]

Need to read this!!

[@Mizosoop]

Great explanation!

[@telsataylor2032]

I just got the book I through the book was going to be tall like the dresser city but no it’s half the size I am reading death comes to pembery by pj James I think it’s a sound of from pride and prejudice but I’m finishing it and way there 3-0 pages I’m only page 74 and eh? I know it useually takes me a month to ready any books but I do like it but I feel like it’s dragging it out here but I like to see how long it takes to read a book for me.

[@telsataylor2032]

Do you see this book on this video? Have you seen the book by Sarah Perry melmoth kind of the same thing only made two diffrent years.

[@adeline805]

i’m not a reader but i kinda wanna read this just bc my name is Addie (Adeline)

[@nikkiholly3591]

Was a dnf at 150 pages. Bored me to death 🤷‍♀️

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

it's definitely slow so it's not for everyone!

[@annonymously1778]

Is this how the black sleek cover edition look like without dust jacket?

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

this is the Owlcrate special edition so I'm not sure how the covers with dustjackets look

[@teresakilen7963]

Hallo. Is the sexual assault descriptive? Is it more then one time? And do we get to follow how the character feels after the assault?

[@sullivanmeaghan1341]

Could a 15 year old read this book?

[@mikrokosmos4542]

I am 14 and I read it but everyone is different about what they are comfortable with reading.😃

[@haiberzz3188]

Do u recommend me read it?

[@xTenshiAi]

im almost on page 100 and im getting so bored. i think it will be a DNF

[@MsVamPireChic]

Did you ever finish it? I’m only 2 chapters in and pretty bored lmao.

[@bookworm6137]

It’s the bisexual part that confused me so much. Other than that it’s a good book. I was enraptured by the imaginative plot

[@avam6080]

why was it confusing?

[@melodie1844]

boring asf