

Out of these main three characters, two of the characters are explicitly LGBTQ+. Lastly, Luc is a powerful and intriguing antagonist, who is written in such a way that he is empathetic one minute and insufferable the next. His internal conflict is presented beautifully and explores the intricacies of self-worth as influenced by the opinions of others. Though the option to end her curse by giving her soul to Luc is offered time and time again, Addie perseveres, and finds new ways to make a mark upon her world despite the limitations of her situation. Addie is lovable for her strength and resistance through the confines of her curse.

There are three central and beautifully intertwined characters: Addie, Luc (the god who cursed her), and Henry (the first person to remember Addie in 300 years). This is a novel made extraordinary by its characters. Indeed, she lives through three centuries before hearing the fateful words “I remember you.” A tale about what it means to be remembered, this book delivers a powerful message about resilience and impact wrapped in captivating prose. Addie is given immortality, but in return, everyone she ever meets is bound to forget her.

The novel follows protagonist Addie LaRue, a young woman who, in order to escape her marriage in early eighteenth-century France, makes a Faustian bargain with a mysterious god. “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue,” a book about a girl cursed to be forgotten, is a stunningly memorable work filled with love, loss, and wonder.
