The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

A New York Times Bestseller • A Breathtaking Historical Fantasy About Time, Memory, and the Price of Freedom
A timeless, genre-blending novel from bestselling author V.E. Schwab—perfect for fans of The Night Circus, The Time Traveler’s Wife, and Life After Life.

In France, 1714, a desperate young woman named Addie LaRue makes a deal with the devil: she trades her soul for immortality—but the bargain comes with a cruel twist. Addie is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.

Thus begins an extraordinary journey through history as Addie learns to navigate the centuries alone, unseen, and unloved, her story etched only in the shadows of art, music, and whispered legend. She roams across continents and iconic eras, leaving behind echoes of herself in paintings, poems, and untold memories.

But everything changes three hundred years later, when Addie steps into a small New York City bookstore—and a man remembers her name.

Full of magic, heartbreak, and breathtaking beauty, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a sweeping tale of identity, legacy, and what it means to truly live. With lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, V.E. Schwab delivers a standalone fantasy novel that explores the cost of being remembered—and the power of love in defiance of time.

📚 A spellbinding fantasy romance with historical elements and a modern twist
📚 Perfect for readers of Erin Morgenstern, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Madeline Miller
📚 A viral favorite on TikTok, BookTok, and Instagram for its emotional depth and lyrical storytelling

Format: Paperback 
Genre: Historical Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Literary Fiction
Themes: Immortality, Identity, Art, Love, Time, Legacy
Audience: Fans of emotionally rich fantasy, readers who love magical realism and time-spanning love stories

✨ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a haunting, unforgettable novel about one woman’s fight to be seen—and remembered—in a world that constantly forgets her.