2.5 rounded to 3. I really thought this was going to be my next The Love Hypothesis nope, not even close. I was bored. I thought the pace was too fast, and then not fast enough. While there were a few cute parts, the overall plot was cliched and didn't inspire me to read a romance book. I will not be continuing this series. I loved the narrators, but they can't save things when they are given cheesy dialogue. Give Me Butterflies has a lot of potential with its themes of healing after grief and the found-family dynamic between Millie, Finn, and his daughters. Tropes like “he falls first,” “single guardian,” and “enemies-to-lovers” will appeal to many romance readers, and Finn’s cinnamon-roll charm adds sweetness to the story. However, the central conflict feels flimsy, with inconceivable hiring practices and surface-level depictions of emotional abuse that seem more like plot devices than thoughtful explorations. While the chemistry and character relationships are lovely once the insta-love fades, the story tries to do too much, leaving it unfocused. A sweet, trope-filled romance that could have been stronger with tighter storytelling. Three stars.
Thank you so much to netgalley and harper audio for the ALC for an honest review.