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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V. E. Schwab

4.1 out of 5, from 2,186 ratings from Hardcover readers

In 1714, a young French woman desperate to escape an arranged marriage makes a bargain with a dark god and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Three centuries later, a man in a New York bookshop remembers her name.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2020
Pace
Slow
Length
Long
Pages
448
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you like a lyrical, melancholy story of art, memory and being seen, spanning centuries.

Skip this if you want a faster plot, as it moves between timelines and spends a lot of time on mood.

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Content warnings

  • Suicide
  • Mental illness
  • Sexual content
  • Abuse

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Suicidal thoughts
  • War
  • Drug use
  • Suicide attempt
  • Death
  • Alcohol
  • Vomit
  • Toxic relationship

Quick answers about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

What is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue about?
In 1714, a young French woman desperate to escape an arranged marriage makes a bargain with a dark god and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Three centuries later, a man in a New York bookshop remembers her name.
Who should read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
Read it if you like a lyrical, melancholy story of art, memory and being seen, spanning centuries. Skip it if you want a faster plot, as it moves between timelines and spends a lot of time on mood.
How long and how fast is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
It is a slow-paced, long read of about 448 pages, first published in 2020.
Does The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue have content warnings?
Content we flag: Suicide, Mental illness, Sexual content, Abuse.
Can I borrow The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Night Circus, The Midnight Library, The Starless Sea.

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