The idea of making a deal with the devil has been explored in countless stories, but The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab does something truly unique with it. This book surprised me—in the best way possible.

The story follows Addie, a young woman in 1714 France who, in a desperate moment, makes a bargain with a mysterious figure named Luc (short for Lucifer, naturally). She asks for freedom, to never belong to anyone. The price? No one will ever remember her. The moment she leaves their sight, she’s forgotten.

It’s a fascinating concept, and the book dives deep into the emotional and philosophical consequences of such a curse. Addie can live forever, but she can’t leave a mark on the world—no relationships, no legacy, no one to remember she ever existed.

But then, centuries later, something changes. She meets someone who does remember her. And that twist sets the rest of the book in motion.

What makes this novel so compelling isn’t just the premise—it’s Schwab’s execution. The prose is beautiful, the themes are profound, and the ending? Oh, the ending. It’s one of those rare conclusions that feels right without being predictable.

If you love stories that make you feel something, that explore identity, purpose, and what it truly means to live, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is well worth your time.