A review by fairytalefootnotes
Wild Love by Elsie Silver

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: Billionaire, Small Town, Single Guardian, Brother’s Best Friend, He Falls First, Childhood Friends to Lovers
3rd Act Breakup?: No

The Praise: Ford and Rosie’s love story was so sweet and I loved getting glimpses at their younger days through Rosie’s diary entries. I also really enjoyed their banter and their overall dynamic. Ford and Rosie’s unique relationships with Cora were also a highlight for me. 
I’m not usually a huge fan of the Brother’s Best Friend trope because I hate how most brothers act as though they have some sort of authority over their sister and who she dates, despite her being a grown woman. BUT in Wild Love, West is so kind and supportive of them and I really loved that.

The Critique: I wish there had been more Cora. Ford has this revelation that what he should do is help Cora have childhood experiences she hasn’t had before due to her dad’s illness, but then we don’t really see that happening on the page which is disappointing.

Final Thoughts: Overall, I really enjoyed this one. Elsie has a talent for writing swoony heroes and fiery heroines and I love her for it.
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