Reviews

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

rafa_ela's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

samgingalewski's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This is an absolutely atmosphere read. The plot was just to move you through the setting. Read this book with some sad piano music playing in the background and you have set yourself up for the most perfect rainy day read anyone could ask for. 

manderzreadz's review against another edition

5.0

This was not only the most visually stunning book I’ve ever read, but it was also the most unique stand alone fantasy book I’ve read since Piranesi. Olivia shows us that we choose our home and we can always find our way back to family. Great great book!

tmsresolute's review against another edition

4.0

I need more of this author. This book has excellent atmosphere and writing, but far too short. After the halfway point, the interesting, action-driven portion of the novel felt rushed, even though the plot initially seemed to be moving slowly. But nonetheless, the story was quite enjoyable.

4/5 stars

kishikku's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

 very cozy read in the fall or for halloween!! 

edav's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

ashleyra3's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

iina_reads's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

carissaheagney's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

adisiki's review against another edition

3.5

This was good! It was a quick and easy read for me with some gorgeous illustrations throughout. This is my second V.E. Schwab book (first was Addie LaRue) and I’m wondering if her books are gonna work for me. I love the writing and think it’s beautiful prose, but I don’t connect to the story or the characters very much. I loved that Olivia was mute and relied on sign language and her drawings to communicate, I thought that was nice representation. However, I just wanted more explanations on how and why things were happening in this world and the ending felt a bit rushed.