The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 

by V.E. Schwab

 

Review by Emmy Grant


A book that reads suspiciously as if written by a lawyer, takes the reader on a journey of a young woman who hastily made a deal with the devil, asking for more time and for freedom, without dwelling on the fine print. As can be expected, the hurried deal comes to bite her in the ass. She, however, is determined to face the challenges associated with the terms and conditions of her contract, if only to piss off the devil, who crafted the unconscionable agreement, and made her sign it under duress.


This may come as a shocker, especially from Emmy Grant's mouth (keyboard), but this was a very enjoyable read. Unlike *some* books featured on our blog, this was a book I was actually eager to return to when life obligations ushered me away. There is honestly not much to say other than to highly recommend the book.


The Good:

- Pretty much everything - the concept, its development, the writing.

- The characters' very fluid sexuality. A++ for references to some girl on girl action. I'm all for it 


The Bad (if we're nitpicking):

- The book could be made shorter without losing anything. Some details were a bit superfluous.

- The devil's "love", while toxic enough, is a bit lacking, a bit simplistic, and reminds one of the less sophisticated controlling abuser rather than something a bit deeper and more sinister which would be expected of a centuries-old higher being.  


The Legal:

Always read the fine print!


Verdict: 4.8/5



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