Books The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue  by V.E. Schwab (Author)

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab is a fantasy novel about a young French woman named Addie LaRue who, in 1714, makes a desperate deal with a mysterious god of darkness named Luc to gain immortality and freedom from a forced marriage. However, the deal comes with a cruel caveat: no one will remember her once she leaves their sight, and she is doomed to live an invisible life, forgotten by everyone she meets.

Addie spends centuries wandering through Europe and later America, enduring loneliness, hardship, and isolation while searching for meaning and ways to leave a lasting impact despite her curse. She learns to inspire artists who capture her essence in their work, creating a form of immortality through art.

Her life changes when she meets Henry, a man also cursed by Luc but immune to the forgetfulness. Together, they form a deep connection and navigate love, memory, and sacrifice. The novel explores themes of identity, freedom, loneliness, love, and the human desire to be remembered and to leave a mark on the world.