A review by lovelymisanthrope
Gallant by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was one of my most anticipated releases for this year, and I was so excited to read it! V.E. Schwab has a magical and poetic way with words. Her prose is enchanting, and I find her work entirely intoxicating. "Gallant" did not disappoint. This novel follows a young orphan who never got to know her parents, except through her mother's journal. One day, she is contacted by her uncle inviting her to come to Gallant, the one place her mother's journal has warned her not to go. Desperately trying to find her place in this world, she goes and uncovers a family mystery dating back several generations. 
I really enjoyed how spooky this book felt. The atmosphere was superb. I also really enjoyed seeing a mute character be the heroine of a story. 
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