: Luc is the entity she made the deal with. Their relationship is described as a toxic "like-hate" dynamic that spans three centuries, as he appears annually to see if she is ready to surrender her soul. The Central Romantic Storyline (2014)
: Addie’s initial rejection of romance (the 1714 marriage) defines her journey as one where she chooses her own path, even at a devastating cost. Sexy Girl (1714) mp4
The year 1714 is the pivotal starting point for the narrative of by V.E. Schwab, which explores the themes of memory, immortality, and doomed romance. The Deal and Its Consequences (1714) : Luc is the entity she made the deal with