Wild Card (Rose Hill, #4) in think later, read now ୨୧

Sep 18, 2025 debs ༉‧₊˚. rated it liked it

⋆˚꩜｡𐔌՞. 3.5 stars .՞𐦯⋆. 𐙚 ˚
very meh. i liked it but it definitely started to drag toward the end.

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Sep 30, 2025 aino ꫂ᭪ ✮ rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: anticipated-2025-releases, 2025

⋆˚࿔ ★☆☆☆☆ [1.25 stars]
bash is probably one of the only dads i would not like to date. this was shit

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# series rating :

‣ wild love 3 ★
‣ wild eyes 4 ★
‣ wild side 2.5 ★
‣ wild card 1.25 ★

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pre-read :
i don't have literally any expectations towards this book ; i've seen so many negative reviews about it and the main trope normally is not one of my favs.. ...more

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Oct 03, 2025 Proserpine rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, contemporary, fiction, adult

“I usually have my guard up, reinforced and sky-high. Rock and ice. But Gwen has blasted right through.” —Sebastian Rousseau

“You’re my limes, Bash. I’m the tequila. You and me? We’re gonna spend the rest of our lives making margaritas, okay?” —Gwen Dawson

3.5🌟

Ugh. Pfttt. I’m so conflicted about this book. I didn’t hate it, but I definitely didn’t love it either. I wanted to like it way more than I actually did, but it left me underwhelmed. And dare I say… this is not the series wrap-up I hoped fo

“I usually have my guard up, reinforced and sky-high. Rock and ice. But Gwen has blasted right through.” —Sebastian Rousseau

“You’re my limes, Bash. I’m the tequila. You and me? We’re gonna spend the rest of our lives making margaritas, okay?” —Gwen Dawson

3.5🌟

Ugh. Pfttt. I’m so conflicted about this book. I didn’t hate it, but I definitely didn’t love it either. I wanted to like it way more than I actually did, but it left me underwhelmed. And dare I say… this is not the series wrap-up I hoped for—not like Chestnut Springs nailed theirs. hufttttt.

Wild Card made me skeptical, because ex-boyfriend’s dad and a hefty age gap? That’s a lot. But surprisingly, the tropes were handled well and created a deliciously messy setup that added tension to every forced proximity moment. While it lacked some of the signature banter and flirtiness I usually expect from Elsie Silver, the story was undeniably bingeable and the emotional communication, despite its bumps, felt genuine.

Bash’s character was a rollercoaster of heartbreak. From missing out on raising a son he didn’t know existed, to being with a wife who didn’t want kids (or just didn’t want them with him), to discovering Gwen had dated said son. It was one gut-punch after another. His moral compass and work ethic were solid, and I truly wanted him to find peace. But he had moments of immaturity that made me side-eye him hard (like the “I saw her first” scene, dude really?). Gwen, on the other hand, didn’t leave much of an impression. She wasn’t annoying, but she wasn’t compelling either. I did appreciate her effort to help Bash and Tripp reconnect, but as a romantic lead, she felt flat.

Their relationship leaned heavily into insta-love territory one airport night and suddenly they’re emotionally tethered for months. And might I wanna say too, that the wrong number kinda thing feel so dumb, like what kind of shit joke is that!?! The chemistry just didn’t land for me, and their meet-cute felt oddly out of character, like they were temporarily possessed by different versions of themselves. And the whole ex-boyfriend’s dad setup was rather surprisingly fine. Elsie handled the taboo edge with enough nuance to keep it bearable—even compelling at times. I was ready to roll with the bumps, the tension, the mess. But then both main characters pulled the most childish, brainless moves imaginable, and it tanked the vibe. Like?? The story was already walking a tightrope. Why add more chaos to something that wasn’t perfect to begin with? Be serious. I was rooting for them, and they fumbled hard.

Despite everything, the romance was still tolerable. Soft moments like the raccoon feeding scene and the surprise breakfast added a touch of warmth. And the bowling gang plus the girls’ night out is also a total breath of fresh air. Those scenes gave the story a much-needed dose of charm and levity.

Along with it, major shoutout to Connor Crais and Megan Wicks for narrating this book. They understood the assignment. Their voices carried the emotional weight with so much nuance and chemistry, it felt like the characters were living in my ears. Every beat landed, every line felt intentional, and I was fully locked in.

Overall, I devoured this series and loved every messy, heartfelt second. Each couple brought a unique mix of tension, charm, and emotional payoff that made it impossible to stop reading. Small-town romance lovers, this one’s for you. ⛰️🩷🧡💚💜 ...more

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Sep 09, 2025 Lena rated it really liked it · review of another edition

elsie silver never misses

THIS BOOKS WAS SO GOOD, i had such a fun time reading and legit read it all in one day. i’ve been WAITING for this book and it was perfect in so many ways

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