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Welcome to Gallant.
Sixteen-year-old Olivia Prior is missing three things in her life:
A mother,a father,and a voice.
Olivia’s mother vanished in what seemed like a blink of a... READ MORE
Perfect gothic autumnal read!!!
I absolutely loved this book!
It was the perfect mixture of slight horror, fantasy and thrill. Such a unique storyline that I've never seen before and I w... READ MORE
Spooky and ominous
I really liked this book! Every VE Schwab novel always feels very different to the next, but I really enjoyed the direction this story took and the style o... READ MORE
Hauntingly beautiful
This is the perfect introduction to V. E. Schwab - if you've never tried any other books by her this will have you hooked on her lyrical and lush prose. Th... READ MORE
A beautiful new release from V.E. Schwab.
Thank you so much to Titan for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
As I’m sure many of you know, Addie Larue is my favourite ... READ MORE
Haunting and beautiful
Haunting and beautiful, The Secret Garden meets Coraline in this stunning new release from V. E. Schwab.
The meaning of home and belonging weaves through... READ MORE
Fantastic fantasy
My first foray into this author's work and I'm looking forward to discovering more. Vividly written with a creepy, atmospheric descriptive style that was c... READ MORE
Gothic Tale of Ghouls and Secrets
Short but sweet! "Gallant" is a gothic tale of ghouls, secrets and funding where you belong.
Olivia grew up in the Merilance School for Girls, where app h... READ MORE
Mysterious and Atmospheric!
3.5 ⭐
A very creepy and atmospheric read.
If you like Woman In Black, Coraline and Bly Manor/Haunting of Hill House then this book will be one you de... READ MORE
Another great Schwab story
Another great read from Schwab, a short but captivating gothic tale that reads like Schwab's take on Coraline. More great writing; the story met but also s... READ MORE
lonely and eerie and beautiful.
The stunning and atmospheric writing completely matches how beautiful the book is itself (that red page detailing is SO gorgeous). This is perfect if you'r... READ MORE
Couldn't put it down!
As someone who doesn't read too much horror (because I am an absolute wimp) I was surprised to find myself intrigued by the description of this book.
I ... READ MORE
Stunning. Captivating. Trans-formative.
I could sing praise about V. E. Schwab forever.
'Free- a small word for such a magnificent thing. I don't know what it feels like, but I want to find o... READ MORE
Very Good Dark Fantasy
This is the second book I have read from V.E. Schwab and they haven't disappointed. This is a very good dark fantasy I loved the descriptions of the mansio... READ MORE
Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Olivia Prior is missing three things: a mother, a father, and a voice. Her mother vanished all at once, and her father by degrees, and her voice was a thing she never had to start with. She grew up at Merilance School for Girls. Now, nearing the end of her time there, Olivia receives a letter from an uncle she's never met, her father's older brother, summoning her to his estate, a place called Gallant.
But when she arrives, she discovers that the letter she received was several years old. Her uncle is dead. The estate is empty, save for the servants. Olivia is permitted to remain, but must follow two rules: don't go out after dusk, and always stay on the right side of a wall that runs along the estate's western edge. Beyond it is another realm, ancient and magical, which calls to Olivia through her blood...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781785658709
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 198 x 130 mm
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allBrilliantly atmospheric read!
She stared into the flames, the letter gone, taking her dreams of Gallant with it. She looks to her suitcase, then to the door. Where is she supposed to go... READ MORE
One of the must reads of the year
This is an brilliant book. I read it pretty much in one sitting (which is always the mark of a great read). I have a few by this author on be tbr pile but ... READ MORE
Superb, sad, sucks you in
4.5 stars
Headlines:
Intense creep level at times
Ghouls, grief and grand houses
Sad and lilting
There was so much to unravel in Gallant and in fact on f... READ MORE
Wow wow wow!
“Some people are repelled by darkness. Others are drawn to it, to the static crackle of power in a place. To the hum of magic, or the presence of the dead ... READ MORE
A masterpiece!
V. E. Schwab did it again. Another magical book that I just couldn't stop reading.
I really liked this book, all the characters were fantastic. And the plo... READ MORE
Gallant balances the heartbreak of losing a family with the warmth of finding a place to belong
Do you ever finish reading a book and think “oh that was a Me type of story”? Gallant was one of those for me. I finished reading and wanted to fold myself... READ MORE
Dark yet brilliant
Olivia has spent her life at Merilance School for Girls, and with no voice, she is not like the other girls. Nearing the end of her time at the school Oli... READ MORE
Beautiful story,
“Some people are repelled by darkness. Others are drawn to it, to the static crackle of power in a place. To the hum of magic, or the presence of the dead.... READ MORE
Even better then Addie La Rue!
Devoured it in one sitting, such a brilliant book. Darkly beautiful in that uniquely Schwab way, it's both very different from her other books while also h... READ MORE
Ghosts, Macabre, Light horror
When Olivia Prior gets a letter from her long-lost uncle inviting her to escape from the awful Merilance School for Girls, it’s like something out of a fai... READ MORE
A great standalone again from VE!
Olivia Prior is a curious child. She is smart, brave, calculative, and cunning. She knows when to fight and when to "wait." She sees things that no child s... READ MORE
Gallant balances the heartbreak of losing a family with the warmth of finding a place to belong
Do you ever finish reading a book and think “oh that was a Me type of story”? Gallant was one of those for me. I finished reading and wanted to fold myself... READ MORE
Beautifully written and utterly addictive!
Packed full of gorgeous prose, atmospheric imagery and a phenomenally compelling protagonist; V.E Schwab has once again stolen my heart with this gloriousl... READ MORE
A beautiful read
A lovely book with intermittent beautiful illustrations. It is a book that a would loan but I would want it returned. A wonderful story with an amazing her... READ MORE
spooky, gothic with ghosts
“But the truth is, death is everywhere. Death comes for the roses and the apples, it comes for the mice and the birds. It comes for us all. Why should deat... READ MORE
Every V.E Schwab book is different…ingenious
Have read a few Schwab books and each one is different.. She is ingenious! Will be looking out for more to read.
3.5 STARS
Whilst I was obsessed with the artwork and the journal entries included as they heightened the tension significantly, I ultimately couldn’t buy into the fo... READ MORE
Why did Gallant call out to the Priors?
How did this shadow gallant estate come about? What's the story behind the master of the shadow estate? I wish I knew, perhaps he had a sad story of his ow... READ MORE
Gothicy goodness...
I was very excited to see this new standalone novel from VE Schwab was coming, and so very honoured and grateful to the publisher to received an advance co... READ MORE
Magic
Gallant is the second book I read by V. E. Schwab and I think it’s time I start on her backlist, too, because I am really loving this author and I found Ga... READ MORE
A Gothic compelling read
Oh how I loved this book, this made me feel so good and warm while reading. This is a book about longings and what it means to belong and to have a home.
... READ MORE
A Hauntingly Atmospheric Gothic Gem
...she runs her fingers over the graphite and thinks of dreams. The kind that reach through the folds of sleep and into your bed. The kind that can caress ... READ MORE
Fantastic!
Such an incredible book!! I read it in 24 hours but I feel that Olivia will stay with me a lot longer than that. The perfect blend of creepy and intriguing... READ MORE
Utterly brilliant!
Gallant by VE Schwab
I give this book 5 fantasy stars
16 year old Olivia Prior is missing three things: a mother, a father, and a voice.. She grew up at M... READ MORE
This Will Haunt You...But In A Very Good Way
Gallant is one of those books that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page as it a strange combination of gothic fantasy, adventure and ... READ MORE
A strange girl in a strange house, but not as terrific as I expected! For lovers of quiet stories!
I have a confidence to make: listen, most of the book was a bit of a disappointment to me, but VE gave me an ending that crushed my heart. There's somethin... READ MORE
Good and bad
The main character is a girl. The uniqness around her is really nice idea. I love the dicription of places, people, supernatural beings and that is what pu... READ MORE
I live for gothic settings
From the atmosphere to a fresh main character, Gallant had a dark magic that truly captures the gothic/Grimm tale.
For fans of V. E. Scwabs other work like... READ MORE
Pure gold
I was very excited to see this new standalone novel from VE Schwab was coming, and so very honoured and grateful to the publisher to received an advance co... READ MORE
Haunting and Stunning
This story felt like everything I have ever needed from a book. It was gothic and haunting and simultaneously breathtakingly beautiful. This book is specia... READ MORE
Not great
Title - Gallant
Author - VE Schwab
Release Date - March 8th 2022
Page Count - 320
Read Time - 6hrs
Rating - ⭐️⭐️/2 stars
Following the amazing Addie LaRue... READ MORE
Beautiful book!
I got the Special edition and it's so pretty! Def recommend!
A must read story!!
An absolutely wonderful and atmospheric story full of mystery and adventure. The immersive, gothic story leaves you wanting more and wondering what is goin... READ MORE
Brilliant with many plot twists
This is a brilliant book and my favourite part of it is that you don't get the ending you want, but the ending is amazing! The characters have so much dept... READ MORE
Wonderfully unique
Gallant was wonderfully creepy without being scary and I highly recommend the audiobook because the narrator’s deep voice and British accent lent a fitting... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
A quick enjoyable read about a child who was deserted as a baby at an orphanage with little information on her history except a book that she assumes belon... READ MORE
Amazingly unique story from a ingenious author!
Olivia Prior is a curious child. She is smart, brave, calculative, and cunning. She knows when to fight and when to "wait." She sees things that no child s... READ MORE
Schwab's writing is as beautiful, moving, and atmospheric as ever...
I was so nervous to read my second V E Schwab book. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue set the bar so high, but I didn't need to be worried. Schwab's writin... READ MORE
Hauntingly beautiful
This was my first read from Schwab but it wasn't the last! I loved how poetic, sublime the writing was, and the plot was imaginative and intriguing. So ast... READ MORE
Meh
3/5⭐️ (I pressed the wrong star amount)
The premise was quite promising and I did enjoy the general story and the lead girl, however, perhaps fittingly for... READ MORE
Meh.
An orphaned girl who can see the dead is called home to long lost family to help lift a curse. I found it rather lacking but on reading other reviews I wo... READ MORE
Invites us to hope
This book is V.E.Schwab's take on a bildungsroman. The literature is not short of proper good examples of the sort in quite the contemporary era. We have "... READ MORE