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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Elsie Silver just keeps outdoing herself. Wild Eyes is a slow-burn love story full of heart, healing, and the kind of chemistry that makes your stomach flip in the best way. From the first few pages, I could feel how iconic this book was going to be and it did not disappoint.
Skylar is a country music star on the run from burnout, pressure, and a world that never lets her breathe. She's fierce but vulnerable, and watching her peel back her layers felt so real and relatable. Then there’s West; the gentlest, grounded horse trainer and single dad with a quiet strength and a heart the size of Rose Hill. I mean... I knew I was going to love him, but I was not prepared for how soft he would make me feel.
Their meet-cute is one of the most chaotic and hilarious I’ve ever read (Tesla. Bear. Enough said), but what unfolds after that is this slow, intimate unraveling of two people who have been carrying so much weight, finally finding peace in each other.
But it’s not just the romance that makes this book shine, it’s the found family. Cherry, the absolute menace of a parrot, had me wheezing with laughter. That bird is chaotic, unhinged, and somehow exactly what this emotionally loaded story needed. And the kids - Ollie and Emmy- are precious in a way that never feels forced. Emmy’s mischief and big emotions, Ollie’s sweetness and quiet strength... they added so much warmth and heart to every scene.
If you're a fan of romances that balance softness with strength, characters with real emotional journeys, and love stories that feel earned, this is the book for you. Wild Eyes doesn’t just give you butterflies, it gives you roots.
Elsie Silver, I’m in my feels. Again.
Skylar is a country music star on the run from burnout, pressure, and a world that never lets her breathe. She's fierce but vulnerable, and watching her peel back her layers felt so real and relatable. Then there’s West; the gentlest, grounded horse trainer and single dad with a quiet strength and a heart the size of Rose Hill. I mean... I knew I was going to love him, but I was not prepared for how soft he would make me feel.
Their meet-cute is one of the most chaotic and hilarious I’ve ever read (Tesla. Bear. Enough said), but what unfolds after that is this slow, intimate unraveling of two people who have been carrying so much weight, finally finding peace in each other.
But it’s not just the romance that makes this book shine, it’s the found family. Cherry, the absolute menace of a parrot, had me wheezing with laughter. That bird is chaotic, unhinged, and somehow exactly what this emotionally loaded story needed. And the kids - Ollie and Emmy- are precious in a way that never feels forced. Emmy’s mischief and big emotions, Ollie’s sweetness and quiet strength... they added so much warmth and heart to every scene.
If you're a fan of romances that balance softness with strength, characters with real emotional journeys, and love stories that feel earned, this is the book for you. Wild Eyes doesn’t just give you butterflies, it gives you roots.
Elsie Silver, I’m in my feels. Again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Death, Drug use
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked the book, but found it hard to get myself into.
It fell a bit flat for me, since I feel there was some parts that I wanted to see more of.
I know all doesn’t have to involve Fort, and I haven’t read the first book, so it’s not because of attachment to earlier characters. I did find it lacking in the studio department. Of course it would be bland to hear about it non stop, but to not hear it at all almost other than from west’s perspective? I think I just must have had some other idea of it in my head.
I did like that she had taken the time to write two songs, even though I could only imagine one of them to be one I would listen to.
The last thing I want to point out of the things I think could be better, was the grammar.
I know I don’t have the perfect grammar- English is my second language.
But since the author must have had it proof read, I can’t see how all of 6 grammar mistakes that was for example that she had typed the same word twice right after the other. Of course some words do that, but this was if I remember correctly “were”. Some other grammar mistakes was present to where the sentence just was weirdly written.
Either way, it was still a fun read. It was a good relaxing book, to read if you have read something g right paced and need to settle your mind down.
The whole vibe of the book is cozy, and essentially the meaning of the book is quite nice.
It fell a bit flat for me, since I feel there was some parts that I wanted to see more of.
I know all doesn’t have to involve Fort, and I haven’t read the first book, so it’s not because of attachment to earlier characters. I did find it lacking in the studio department. Of course it would be bland to hear about it non stop, but to not hear it at all almost other than from west’s perspective? I think I just must have had some other idea of it in my head.
I did like that she had taken the time to write two songs, even though I could only imagine one of them to be one I would listen to.
The last thing I want to point out of the things I think could be better, was the grammar.
I know I don’t have the perfect grammar- English is my second language.
But since the author must have had it proof read, I can’t see how all of 6 grammar mistakes that was for example that she had typed the same word twice right after the other. Of course some words do that, but this was if I remember correctly “were”. Some other grammar mistakes was present to where the sentence just was weirdly written.
Either way, it was still a fun read. It was a good relaxing book, to read if you have read something g right paced and need to settle your mind down.
The whole vibe of the book is cozy, and essentially the meaning of the book is quite nice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse
Minor: Misogyny, Grief
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Elsie Silver never fails to take me out of a book hangover/slump. When I cant get into anything her stories bring me joy and I consume them like my life depends on it. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the connection between the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse
Minor: Gaslighting
There is talks of childhood trauma around parental mistreatment
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Child abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Gaslighting
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Violence, Blood
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse
Minor: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Betrayal and the fmc coming into her own. I love that this is all about female empowerment and uplifting other women. Even the “catty” side character wasn’t awful to the fmc. It was nice!
Oh and West is an amazing dad and I’m in love with him and Ollie and Emmy! 🥹😍❤️
Oh and West is an amazing dad and I’m in love with him and Ollie and Emmy! 🥹😍❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was just a good as the first! I love the chemistry between the two main characters, but also how well their story fits in with Ford and Rosie!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting