Reviewed by Bre'Anna
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Addie LaRue was supposed to be quiet, get married, and be a good wife, but she had dreams of adventure; so she made a deal with the Devil to escape the mundane life that was arranged for her. The Devil granted her wish of immortality and adventure in exchange for her soul. The Devil, of course, cannot be trusted, and Addie did not get what she bargained for. Not only did the Devil want her soul, but he took away her existence; she had become like a ghost. She could interact with people, but as soon as they turned away, she became a complete stranger to them. Addie could never have a deep connection with anyone. That is, until Henry showed up. Unlike Addie's past interactions for the last 300 years, Henry seems immune to the Devil’s influences, and retains memory of interactions with Addie.
While I felt like this story’s narration was slow, I still appreciated its elements of mortality, purpose in life, adventure, and dealing with the supernatural. I really like the theme of this book of being careful about what you wish for. Addie got what she wished for: adventure and immortal life, but at what cost? She lost her ability to be in people's lives, which makes her existence extremely lonely. The story makes the reader think about the importance of human connection.
4/5 stars
Read-a-likes:
- The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
- The Sudden Appearance of Hope by Claire North