What’s Playing: Izz’s Playlist
Some characters have a concentrated vibe—their stories are heavy, their emotions laser-focused, and their arcs clear from the start. But Izz? She’s a whirlwind of contradictions. She’s the kind of woman who walks into a room and immediately commands attention, radiating confidence, danger, and an edge of unpredictability. She’s sexual, she’s badass, she’s broken—and every song on her playlist peels back another layer of who she really is.
The Outer Shell: Sex, Power, and Control
One of the very first songs that screamed Izz to me was S&M by Rihanna. If you’ve read the series, you know exactly why. Izz doesn’t tiptoe onto the page—she storms in, a blaze of violence and sexual innuendo, unafraid to play with power and pain. She thrives in the tension between pleasure and danger, between control and chaos, and S&M captures that raw energy perfectly.
Another song in that same vein? Pour It Up by Rihanna. This one has that fun, sexy, no-fucks-given vibe with a dangerous edge. Izz knows how to play the game, how to own a room, and how to make sure no one underestimates her. She’s the kind of woman who will flirt with you, fight you, and leave you wondering which one turned you on more.
The Deeper Layers: Loyalty, Love, and Loss
But Izz isn’t just the seductress or the badass. Underneath the bravado, there’s a woman who has been broken, who has lost more than she’s willing to admit, and who clings fiercely to the people she loves. Graveyard by Halsey is an automatic theme song for her, especially as we dive deeper into her story in Book Three and on Patreon-exclusive content.
This song speaks of blind devotion—of following someone into the dark, no matter the cost. The lyrics that hit home the most?
“You look at me with eyes so dark, don’t know how you even see / You push right through me.”
I know exactly who this is about—but can you guess? (Drop your theories, and I’ll let you know if you’re right.) Izz’s love and loyalty aren’t given lightly, but when she does love, it’s all-consuming. And sometimes, that devotion leads her down roads she should have never walked.
The Cost of Love
As we move into the continuation of the main timeline, another song that defines Izz is Consequences by Camila Cabello. This song is devastating. It’s about the price of loving someone you shouldn’t—the way it changes you, scars you, and leaves behind a weight you can’t shake.
The lyrics that really punch you in the gut?
“Loving you was young, and wild, and free / Loving you was cool, and hot, and sweet / Loving you was sunshine, safe and sound / A steady place to let down my defenses / But loving you had consequences.”
Izz has had a rough go of life. Her brother was murdered, and she was swept up into a dangerous world just to survive, and learned to thrive. She built her family. For a while, she thought she had everything—power, security, love. But then the bodies started dropping. The alliances started breaking. And she was left choosing between the two people she loved most in the world.
Loving them changed her. And loving them had consequences she never could have imagined.
Izz’s Story Through Music
Izz’s playlist isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s the soundtrack of her life. From the confidence and control of S&M to the reckless devotion of Graveyard and the heartbreaking reality of Consequences, each track reveals something new about her. There are a few more songs I could add, but I’m curious which ones you would add. Let me know your thoughts, and if you think you’ve guessed the right person behind Graveyard, drop your theory below.