Gallant

5 out of 5 stars for Gallant.

It does border on middle grade mixed with YA.

This is a story about Olivia, who is an orphan living at a girls boarding school. She is also mute. She can also see ghosts. She doesn't fit in with the other girls and longs to find a place in the world where she belongs. This is a story about discovering yourself, finding your place in the world, and finding your bravery.

Olivia gets a letter calling her away to Gallant, her family home. She meets a whole new cast of characters and her adventure starts.

I loved the way that Schwab captured the voice of a young girl in this novel. She captures the innocence while also showing the young girls growth throughout her journey.

Olivia is a clever, brave girl, and the conclusion of the novel was at both times heartbreaking and satisfying.

I highly recommend this novel.