
Gallant
by V.E. Schwab
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2022
Olivia Prior, a non-verbal orphan, travels to her family estate, Gallant, only to discover a decaying manor haunted by ghouls and a dark mirror realm.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content or romance beyond very brief, chaste mentions.
Characters face physical peril from ghouls, including some blood and a few deaths.
Language is very mild with only a couple instances of minor profanity.
There are no significant instances of the misuse of God's name.
Minor references to tea and a character drinking wine are present.
Olivia deals with isolation and the haunting legacy of her mother's mental distress.
The atmosphere is eerie, featuring decaying ghouls, shadows, and a sense of dread.
The plot centers on a family curse, spirits, and a portal to a dark underworld.
There are no LGBTQ+ themes or characters featured in this story.
The narrative focuses on a dark, cyclical fate and the thin veil between life and death.
While not attacking Christianity, the book presents a bleak, superstitious world without divine hope.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceOlivia shows significant bravery by facing her fears to protect her family home.
There is no mention of Christian faith or prayer in this supernatural setting.
A strong sense of belonging and familial loyalty drives Olivia's desire to find a home.
The story focuses more on breaking generational curses than on interpersonal repentance.
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