V.E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a haunting, romantic fantasy that spans three centuries. A young woman makes a desperate bargain to live forever – but the price is to be forgotten by everyone she meets, until one day someone finally remembers.
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue begins in 1714, when a desperate young Frenchwoman strikes a Faustian bargain to escape the life laid out for her: she’ll live forever, but be instantly forgotten by everyone she encounters. For three hundred years, Addie drifts through history, unable to leave a mark or be remembered.
Then, in present-day New York, a man named Henry says the three words she never thought she’d hear – “I remember you” – and everything changes. Lyrical and bittersweet, it’s a literary fantasy about identity, art, freedom, and the longing to leave a trace on the world.
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Why The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is great on audio
Schwab’s lyrical prose and the sweep across centuries make the Addie LaRue audiobook an immersive, atmospheric listen. Lovely for long, unhurried sessions.
Who should listen
For readers who love character-driven fantasy, slow-burn romance, and lyrical, emotional storytelling. If you prefer fast plots or action-heavy fantasy, its reflective pace may feel slow.
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How to listen to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
What genre is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
It’s a literary/historical fantasy with a strong romantic thread – there’s no science fiction, just a deal with a dark force and its centuries-long consequences.
How can I listen to the audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Is it a standalone?
Yes – it’s a standalone novel.
What’s the central premise?
A woman cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets finally encounters a man who remembers her, three hundred years later.