A review by cortanasreadingnook
Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

West and Skylar’s book is here! Happy first week on the shelves to Elsie Silver in the second installment of Rose Hill Series! This new book is a small-town adult romance between a popstar on the run from fame and a divorced, single dad working on a horse ranch. I’m sticking to my rating because I felt like nothing was happening for most of the book. But apart from the mental health and trauma discussions, Wild Eyes is a cozy and peaceful read that explores friendship, emotional intimacy, and regaining autonomy of oneself. West is a colorful, extroverted character as opposed to Skylar’s aloof, yet interesting, sassy personality. Oliver and Emmy were adorable additions to this book, and the conversation regarding gentle parenting AND healthy co-parenting were amazing examples that it’s not hard to be asshole parents (I am very serious BE BETTER). This story was healing for everyone dealing with parental issues and Elsie is doing us all a favor by letting us enjoy men doing the bare minimum and actually being present for their kids. Overall, this series is not simply centered on tropes, but is heavy on the themes and equally reflecting, giving it depth and charm. I’m very excited for Tabitha and Rhys’s book! 
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