Gallant

In her gripping standalone novel, "Gallant," V. E. Schwab explores the haunting intersection of light and shadow through the journey of Olivia Prior, a young woman raised in the austere Merilance School for Girls. Invited to return to Gallant, a place she’s longed to call home, Olivia finds herself entangled in family secrets, hostile relatives, and the presence of eerie ghouls. As she navigates this mysterious manor and an alternate, crumbling reality, Olivia grapples with questions of identity and belonging while confronting the darkness lurking within her family’s legacy. This atmospheric tale weaves gothic elements with emotional depth, appealing to fans of Neil Gaiman and Holly Black.