RaveComic Years... beautiful ... It is to the author’s credit that Addie does reflect on whether or not she truly loves Henry, or if she is just giddy about the fact that he remembers her. But even with these doubts and the darkness constantly lingering at the edges of their story, their love stands true. Both of them must ask themselves how far they would go for the other. What do we sacrifice for the ones we love? What shapes our identity? How do we want to be remembered? Addie LaRue asks these questions in a poignant way, revealing depths to the characters that make them feel real and true to life ... The way Addie’s story unfolds through memory is beautifully executed, much like everything else in the book. And the funny thing about memory is that sometimes you read a book and forget all about it. Sometimes you read a book and it sticks to your insides, rattles around in your brain and won’t let you forget it. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a book that you’ll remember long after the story is over. It is a magical journey to the deepest and darkest places in the heart and it was definitely one of my favorite books of the year ... a gorgeous, haunting tale that is bittersweet and evocative. The lyrical prose paints lush and vivid pictures of life and the way time wreaks havoc on it. It asks deep questions about the nature of humanity, memory, and identity. In a world where standalone fantasy novels are rare creatures, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is one of the best standalone fantasy novels that I’ve had the pleasure of reading in recent years. It also stands as Schwab’s best work in her career so far, which is saying a lot coming from me who deeply loves the Shades of Magic series. V.E. Schwab is one of the best fantasy authors of our generation, and this novel only reinforces that fact.
