Gallant

Victoria Schwab's "Gallant" is a standalone young adult novel blending gothic mystery with dark fantasy, ideal for readers aged 12-18. It follows Olivia Prior, an orphan with the ability to see ghouls, as she's called to her ancestral home, Gallant. Upon arrival, she discovers a crumbling manor and a hidden gate to a shadow world, ruled by a formidable master. The story delves into themes of identity, belonging, fear, and the blurred lines between light and darkness, offering a poignant and suspenseful journey. Parents should be aware of its atmospheric darkness and some potentially unsettling scenes, akin to a gothic horror tale for teens, but it remains age-appropriate.

Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in. And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch. A seam, where the shadow meets its source. #1 New York Times-bestselling author Victoria Schwab weaves a dark and original tale about the place where the world meets its shadow, and the young woman beckoned by both sides. The Secret Garden meets Crimson Peak in this stand-alone novel perfect for readers of Holly Black and Neil Gaiman.