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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