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A review by lolaslalaland
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
This was one of my most anticipated releases of 2022 as V.E. Schwab is my favorite author. I have appreciated and loved all of her works I have read so far, and this one definitely goes up at the top.
Our story follows Olivia, and orphaned young girl who is also mute. She grew up at a home for girls, and all she has left of her parents is a cryptic journal left behind my her mother. This book was most definitely more character focused as the whole story is about Olivia and her solitude but also this hope that she can finally belong somewhere. Although, she may seem like a sad character, I found her to be very strong willed and an inspiration. She never let anything get her down and she just kept fighting back, I loved her so much, and I just wanted to give her a hug.
The atmosphere of this book was so fucking gothic and dark and creepy and eerie, I adored it! Especially for a young adult book, I was not expecting to have my skin crawl so much. I can't say this enough but I love V.E. Schwab's imagination, her ideas and the way she translates it onto paper is just, *gasp of awe*. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to read a gothic horror that is much lighter and more YA but can still provide that creepy feeling.
Our story follows Olivia, and orphaned young girl who is also mute. She grew up at a home for girls, and all she has left of her parents is a cryptic journal left behind my her mother. This book was most definitely more character focused as the whole story is about Olivia and her solitude but also this hope that she can finally belong somewhere. Although, she may seem like a sad character, I found her to be very strong willed and an inspiration. She never let anything get her down and she just kept fighting back, I loved her so much, and I just wanted to give her a hug.
The atmosphere of this book was so fucking gothic and dark and creepy and eerie, I adored it! Especially for a young adult book, I was not expecting to have my skin crawl so much. I can't say this enough but I love V.E. Schwab's imagination, her ideas and the way she translates it onto paper is just, *gasp of awe*. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to read a gothic horror that is much lighter and more YA but can still provide that creepy feeling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Self harm