![]() ![]() There are no constants apart from Addie, Luc (the devil, as he’s known to be), and eventually, Henry. ![]() So begins her journey throughout the centuries, a life as a ghost flitting through the world with only the devil for company, until Henry, a boy from New York City, remembers her name and offers her a new beginning.Ī major part of the storyline is its lack of continuity. But there’s a catch: she cannot make a mark, she cannot be remembered. ![]() Pushed to the brink by a forced marriage, she makes a deal with the devil – an immortal life and a chance to experience the world and all its wonders, in exchange for her soul once she tires. This book follows the journey of Addie LaRue, a girl itching to escape the humdrum life in a small town of 16th century France. How do you write a book about a person that’s forgotten by everyone they meet? I have no clue but Schwab certainly has, and it’s done with grace, poise, and mastery. ![]()
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