Gallant

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Gallant started slow. This is the story of an orphan girl: Olivia. She's living in an orphan house, she can't speak and the only thing she cherishes is her mother's journal. She doesn't remember her mother and she has no friends. She's a lonely girl that sees ghouls. Unexpectedly, she receives a letter from her uncle summoning her to their family home: Gallant.

Despite the slow start, Olivia's journey after arriving in Gallant, and her parents' story, were beautiful. V. E. Schwab's writing set a creepy, atmospheric, gothic vibe that hooked me. The mystery about her family and Gallant, Olivia's need to belong, to have a family, and to be loved were beautifully incorporated into the gothic manor setting. The secondary characters that lived in Gallant were interesting too. The build-up took a while and the ending felt a little rushed. I think this could've been a little longer. The illustrations included in the book were stunning and added a fantastic layer to the story.

Overall, I enjoyed this one a lot.