10 Best Books Like The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
If you loved The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue are:
- 1The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 2The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 3The Incandescent by Emily Tesh4.4
- 4Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett4.3#1
- 5The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden0#1
- 6Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune4.4
- 7The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0
- 8The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 9The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien0
- 10The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo4.3
In 1714, desperate young Addie LaRue makes a deal with a dark entity to live forever, only to discover she's cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. After nearly three centuries of invisibility, she encounters a mysterious young bookseller in New York who impossibly remembers her name, changing everything she thought she knew about her curse.
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Detailed Recommendations
The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
by Emily Tesh
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Emily Wilde #1 (works standalone)by Heather Fawcett
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet dangerous tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
The Bear and the Nightingale
Winternight #1 (works standalone)by Katherine Arden
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a haunting and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
by TJ Klune
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gentle and healing tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard #1 (works standalone)by Scott Lynch
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty but brutal tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a noble and melancholic tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
by Leigh Bardugo
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a atmospheric and tense tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Closest match |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| The Incandescent | Emily Tesh | 4.4 | 2025 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries | Heather Fawcett | 4.3 | 2023 | 335 | Similar vibes |
| The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| Under the Whispering Door | TJ Klune | 4.4 | 2023 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Similar vibes |
| The Fellowship of the Ring | J.R.R. Tolkien | 0 | 1973 | 206 | Similar vibes |
| The Familiar | Leigh Bardugo | 4.3 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
The most similar books to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue are The Priory of the Orange Tree, The Name of the Wind, The Incandescent.
What should I read after The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
After finishing The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, readers most commonly pick up The Priory of the Orange Tree next.
Who writes books like V. E. Schwab?
Authors similar to V. E. Schwab include Madeline Miller, Erin Morgenstern.
What genre is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a Fantasy novel by V. E. Schwab, published in 2023. It features elements of Magic, Historical Fantasy, Magical Realism.
How long is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is 448 pages long.
About The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERNATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLERTHE WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLERIn the vein of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Life After Life, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab’s genre-defying tour de force.Recommended by Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, NPR, Slate, and Oprah Magazine#1 Library Reads Pick―October 2020#1 Indie Next Pick―October 2020BOOK OF THE YEAR (2020) FINALIST―Book of The Month ClubA “Best Of” Book From: Oprah Mag * CNN * Amazon * Amazon Editors * NPR * Goodreads * Bustle * PopSugar * BuzzFeed * Barnes & Noble * Kirkus Reviews * Lambda Literary * Nerdette * The Nerd Daily * Polygon * Library Reads * io9 * Smart Bitches Trashy Books * LiteraryHub * Medium * BookBub * The Mary Sue * Chicago Tribune * NY Daily News * SyFy Wire * Powells.com * Bookish * Book Riot * Library Reads Voter Favorite *A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget.France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever―and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world.But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.Also by V. E. SchwabShades of MagicA Darker Shade of MagicA Gathering of ShadowsA Conjuring of LightVillainsViciousVengeful