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A review by lindseyhall44
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
V.E. Schwab has quickly become an auto-read author for me, and Gallant is another impressive and immersive dive into the fantastical.
Gallant follows orphan Olivia Prior, as she is invited to stay with her last living family members-family she never knew existed. What should be a joyous occasion quickly darkens into the strange, as she discovers that the house isn’t quite what it seemed.
The setting of Gallant is a testament to the beautiful writing skills of V.E Schwab, as she crafts an atmospheric read which I still marvel at. The mood produced and gothic elements reminds me of Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier, with a familial focus instead of romantic.
However, such a strong emphasis on environment and characters can be difficult for those who enjoy plot heavy books, so I would keep that in mind!
Overall, The Shades of Magic trilogy is still my favorite (and may have given me unfair expectations) but I enjoyed Gallant and am excited for anything Schwab writes next.
Gallant follows orphan Olivia Prior, as she is invited to stay with her last living family members-family she never knew existed. What should be a joyous occasion quickly darkens into the strange, as she discovers that the house isn’t quite what it seemed.
The setting of Gallant is a testament to the beautiful writing skills of V.E Schwab, as she crafts an atmospheric read which I still marvel at. The mood produced and gothic elements reminds me of Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier, with a familial focus instead of romantic.
However, such a strong emphasis on environment and characters can be difficult for those who enjoy plot heavy books, so I would keep that in mind!
Overall, The Shades of Magic trilogy is still my favorite (and may have given me unfair expectations) but I enjoyed Gallant and am excited for anything Schwab writes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Death, and Abandonment