The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

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.

Published in 2020, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue reflects contemporary themes and storytelling that resonates with today's readers.

It sits at the crossroads of Fantasy, Romance, and Magical Realism, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.

Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore V.E. Schwab's work and build a focused reading list.

If you enjoy V.E. Schwab's voice, explore A Darker Shade of Magic from the same author to continue in a familiar style.

Within Fantasy, readers who liked The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue often gravitate toward 1984, Project Hail Mary, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.