I don't remember the last time I read a work of fiction that was so damn real. I devoured every morsel this story had to offer and I was a mix of down in the dumps while also feeling my heart burst with happiness.

Margo and Hudson are virtual strangers who happen to wind up in a mishap at an airport. While not fans of each other at first, the two are forced to bond while they're suspended in a metal tube, floating through air in the middle of the night. The rest becomes history.

They're both in town for work, and eventually decide to kill the time they have in NYC with each other. Seems their chat on the plane left them wanting more... And it's so much more.

Margo just broke my heart. In most aspects, I could relate to her mood and the conflict that raged in her head from time-to-time. She's just lucky she had a Hudson there for her at the end of the day. Whether they're in the same apartment, or on opposite sides of the country, they find a way to navigate this connection between them.

What I really adore in stories like this one is how one interaction and one person can become that life-altering game changer. Hudson was an absolute angel in disguise, and just what Margo needed. While I ached for him and his slightly off-kilter upbringing, it thrilled me to see the man he had become. I was obsessed with how taken he was with Margo. He could seemingly read her mind and anticipated her every need.

While a chunk of this story was the exact opposite of butterflies and rainbows (hello, see the title), it was still gorgeous because it was so raw. The everyday questions we all have regarding life and relationships are there on the table, and Margo and Hudson are not always perfect about how they handle each obstacle.. But they fight and they try because they know when someone is worth really battling for in order to enjoy the long-haul. They not only discovered each other, but also, themselves.. And really came into their own.