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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Emily Wilde #1 (works standalone)by Heather Fawcett
4.32023335 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet dangerous tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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The best books like The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue are:
- 1Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett4.3#1
- 2A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher4.4
- 3The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien0
- 4The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis0
- 5The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden0#1
- 6The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker0
- 7Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson4.5
- 8Fated by Benedict Jacka0#1
- 9The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 10Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
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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by T. Kingfisher
4.42024336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but ultimately hopeful tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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by J. R. R. Tolkien
02009
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet adventurous tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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by Caitlin Rozakis
02025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a satirical and chaotic tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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The Bear and the Nightingale
Winternight #1 (works standalone)by Katherine Arden
02020
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a haunting and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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by Helene Wecker
02013656 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a contemplative and bittersweet tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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by Brandon Sanderson
4.52006541 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful and triumphant tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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Fated
Alex Verus #1 (works standalone)by Benedict Jacka
02012322 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue fans.
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Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
02012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and introspective 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries | Heather Fawcett | 4.3 | 2023 | 335 | Closest match |
| A Sorceress Comes to Call | T. Kingfisher | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Hobbit | J. R. R. Tolkien | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association | Caitlin Rozakis | 0 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Golem and the Jinni | Helene Wecker | 0 | 2013 | 656 | Similar vibes |
| Mistborn📚 Series starter | Brandon Sanderson | 4.5 | 2006 | 541 | Start a new series |
| Fated | Benedict Jacka | 0 | 2012 | 322 | Similar vibes |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
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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 Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, A Sorceress Comes to Call, The Hobbit.
What should I read after The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
After finishing The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, readers most commonly pick up Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries 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