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A review by onthesamepage
Yield Under Great Persuasion by Alexandra Rowland
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
How dare this book be so good. I feel like a little goblin about it.
I've read one other book by the author, and while I liked the characters and the romance, I didn't end up loving the whole package. It was too long, and kind of repetitive, and I honestly thought the author just wasn't for me (which is fine). I picked this up because it came heavily recommended by someone I trust, and I am so glad I did, because this was so much better. It's a lot shorter, for one, but the pacing is also very tight. I found it easy to connect to the characters, and while I guess there is still a smidge of repetitiveness in Tam's thoughts and monologues, I honestly just don't care when the book is this short, since it doesn't feel bloated as a result.
I think I related to Tam on such a deep level, that reading this impacted me more than I initially thought. Something about his journey through all his issues resonated so hard—I could see that he was being an absolute shit to Nicolau, but I could also see the layers of fear and self-loathing driving him. Joining him on his journey as he dug into all that almost felt cathartic. Seeing the way Nicolau kept trying with him, no matter what Tam did, hurt me in the best way: it was clear that Nicolau adored him, but also that he was deeply hurt, and that his pain hurt Tam too once he realized it. I loved them both so, so much. Every scene was just perfect, and I wouldn't want a single thing to be different.
Goblin is officially the cutest pet name ever, and I just hope all the other romances I read this year will take copious notes, because the way I felt while reading this is how I want to feel with every book.
I've read one other book by the author, and while I liked the characters and the romance, I didn't end up loving the whole package. It was too long, and kind of repetitive, and I honestly thought the author just wasn't for me (which is fine). I picked this up because it came heavily recommended by someone I trust, and I am so glad I did, because this was so much better. It's a lot shorter, for one, but the pacing is also very tight. I found it easy to connect to the characters, and while I guess there is still a smidge of repetitiveness in Tam's thoughts and monologues, I honestly just don't care when the book is this short, since it doesn't feel bloated as a result.
I think I related to Tam on such a deep level, that reading this impacted me more than I initially thought. Something about his journey through all his issues resonated so hard—I could see that he was being an absolute shit to Nicolau, but I could also see the layers of fear and self-loathing driving him. Joining him on his journey as he dug into all that almost felt cathartic. Seeing the way Nicolau kept trying with him, no matter what Tam did, hurt me in the best way: it was clear that Nicolau adored him, but also that he was deeply hurt, and that his pain hurt Tam too once he realized it. I loved them both so, so much. Every scene was just perfect, and I wouldn't want a single thing to be different.
Goblin is officially the cutest pet name ever, and I just hope all the other romances I read this year will take copious notes, because the way I felt while reading this is how I want to feel with every book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship