The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V.E. Schwab

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Extended Synopsis

In the vein of The Time Traveler's Wife and Life After Life, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a genre-defying tour de force that asks what it means to leave a mark on the world. In France, 1714, fleeing an unwanted marriage and a life of bleak mundanity, a young woman named Addie makes a Faustian bargain in a moment of utter desperation. She trades her soul to live forever, but the dark god she treats with twists her wish into a curse: she is doomed to be forgotten by everyone she meets the moment she leaves their sight.

Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue. Across centuries and continents, through periods of sweeping history and magnificent art, Addie learns to navigate a solitary existence, finding quiet ways to imprint her influence on the world without ever truly being known. But everything changes when, after nearly three hundred years of isolation, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden New York City bookstore. Against all odds, he looks at her and remembers her name.

Intended Audience

This enchanting novel is tailored for lovers of sweeping historical fantasy, lyrical prose, and timeless romance. Readers who are captivated by philosophical explorations of memory, art, and mortality, as well as fans of deeply character-driven epics spanning centuries, will find Addie's unforgettable journey utterly mesmerizing.

Author Biography

V. E. Schwab (also known as Victoria Schwab) is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and national indie bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including the acclaimed Shades of Magic series, the Villains duology, and the Monsters of Verity duology. Known for her masterful world-building and fiercely complex characters, her works have been translated into multiple languages and adapted for television and film.

Accolades & Recognition

• New York Times Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller.
• Book of the Year (2020) Finalist for the Book of The Month Club.
• #1 Library Reads Pick and #1 Indie Next Pick (October 2020).
• Highly recommended and featured on "Best Of" lists by Oprah Magazine, NPR, The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, and Goodreads.

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