V. E. Schwab
2020-10-06
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
USA TODAY BESTSELLER
NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER
THE WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER
Recommended by Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, NPR, Slate, and Oprah Magazine
#1 Library Reads Pick—October 2020
#1 Indie Next Pick—October 2020
BOOK OF THE YEAR (2020) FINALIST—Book of The Month Club
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In the vein of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Life After Life, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab’s genre-defying tour de force.
A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget.
France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.
Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world.
But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.
Other books by V. E. Schwab
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Shades of Magic series
A Darker Shade of Magic
A Gathering of Shadows
A Conjuring of Light
The Fragile Threads of Power
Villains Series
Vicious
Vengeful
Victorious* Coming October 2026
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Schwab’s novel is a mesmerising dance between memory and existence, a narrative that feels like an ethereal art installation. The concept of living a life unseen yet unforgettable is both haunting and beautiful, with a prose that’s as captivating as the story itself. The interplay of the past and present is masterfully crafted, offering a rich, multi-layered reading experience. It’s a book that lingers in the mind like a haunting melody, with a visual and emotional impact that’s hard to shake off.
V.E. Schwab's 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' is a captivating exploration of the price of immortality and the impact of one woman's choices. The narrative is rich with historical detail and emotional depth, weaving a tale that's both thought-provoking and deeply engaging. Addie's journey is a powerful commentary on the nature of fame and the human desire for connection, making it a standout read for fans of fantasy and historical fiction.
