Reviews

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

gemstonejasper's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I really like the rare representation of a main character who can't speak. It was a fine book and I enjoyed it. I didn't realize it was horror when I started it. Horror isn't really my jam, but I was too invested by the time the obvious horror stuff started. That's my bad, not the book. Overall, I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the concept of the shadow world. I liked the major plot twist towards the end. It was fun

ameschreiber's review against another edition

4.0

Atmospheric, highly unusual. Great narration that added to the mood.

renkf7's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

carareads_1's review against another edition

3.0

Major Coraline vibes in this book, and even though I'm not a huge fan of Coraline, this book was very interesting.

I cried at the end, even though I knew Matthew was kind of the character bound to die at some point, it got me when his uncle was there with him in his last moments, and when Olivia sat at the piano after Matthews death when Matthew's ghoul sat next to her at the piano bench.

I was slightly confused with one thing though, maybe I just missed a part but I thought Olivia was the only one to see the ghouls considering Matthew was also a Prior and did not see them, but at the end of the book when Olivia summoned the ghouls to help her put Death behind the wall, it had said "Hannah and Edgar watch, eyes wide-" like they had seen them. But besides that it was a very captivating read, I loved the main character and am really love Schwab's writing :)

evslove's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jordania_'s review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Schwab continues to impress me book after book. I have enjoyed everything she’s written and this is no different. I will definitely be purchasing this book (read this one via library) to add to my collection. 

melsocool's review against another edition

5.0

Listened to the audiobook. When the pieces started to connect, it felt so rewarding and enjoyable. I'm left with a lot of questions but I think that's normal with a good story. I'd say there's more story to be told about Gallant.

hedmunds's review against another edition

4.0

I genuinely enjoyed this book and it’s mystery’s. Schwab has a beautiful way with words and saying things that you’ve never heard but feel deep within your core

valkyrixe's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

andre_m_a_ferreira's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0