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A review by jordanlamagna
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
3.0
This book follows a young orphan woman who can see ghosts. All she has of her family is her mothers journal. One day, she gets a letter from an unknown uncle inviting her to the family house, Gallant. What follows is a haunted house story, where this young woman must confront her past and her present family, as well as the horrors beyond the wall.
VE Schwab is an incredible story teller. Her prose is always top notch. This book is no exception. However, I found this story a little predictable. I was a little underwhelmed with the twists and turns. The family was the most intersting part of the story, but I didn't feel like we got enough time exploring the characters. I felt like the house was the focus, which is fair, but I wanted some more character building. I wanted to know more about the people that already lived in this house.
All in all, a good book and worth the read.
TW: abandonment, ableism, bullying, blood, death, grief, self harm, suicide (off page), suicidal thoughts
VE Schwab is an incredible story teller. Her prose is always top notch. This book is no exception. However, I found this story a little predictable. I was a little underwhelmed with the twists and turns. The family was the most intersting part of the story, but I didn't feel like we got enough time exploring the characters. I felt like the house was the focus, which is fair, but I wanted some more character building. I wanted to know more about the people that already lived in this house.
All in all, a good book and worth the read.
TW: abandonment, ableism, bullying, blood, death, grief, self harm, suicide (off page), suicidal thoughts