The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Everyone kept telling me to read this monster of a book because it was popular and well-written and all that. Of course, I tend to lean toward the arcane more than the mainstream, but then I thought, well - as a reviewer (who is really trying to expanding her horizons - NY Resoultion!!) I should give it a go. And I'm really glad I did. It was wonderfully written with such a unique and interesting idea - about a woman who makes a deal and can live forever...but never be remembered by anyone. This book isn't as simple as “romance between girl and devil” (which I thought it might be going into it). Addie is a fantastically written character and Schwab truly dives into her loneliness. The devil isn't the classic “I'm a scary bad guy” no...this guy is actually DANGEROUS. It's not stereotyped or trivialized. He's not even really referred to as a “devil” in the classic sense.

I had SO many reactions throughout this book as well, which I count as a success.

Me when Henry remembers her:

Me when I all the sudden am hit with the question “WAIT, WHY does he remember her?”

Me THE ENTIRE BOOK regardless of what was happening:

This is a slow-paced book, which I could see turning off some readers. But I think, if you like fantasy and romance and a well-thought out book, it will be worth the muddling through the slow parts.