3.5 stars

Daphne has been receiving a slip of paper with a name and time frame on it since high school. For example, if she receives “John, 6 weeks”. She will either meet a man named John and date him for exactly 6 weeks, or end up dating a John she already knows for exactly 6 weeks. She is waiting for the day when there isn’t a time frame listed on the note with a man’s name. She is hoping to find her forever. Finally, the night of a blind date, she receives a note with just a name. Is the paper correct, is this guy Daphne’s forever person?

The premise of this one sounded pretty cool and kind of intrigued me, and there were a few twists in the story that did catch me by surprise. It flips between present day and flashbacks of previous men she’s dated. I loved her friend, Hugo, and her dog. I didn’t really see the chemistry or have any strong feelings toward Jake. While I enjoyed the life lessons she was trying to incorporate, I hated the ending! We never find out who was sending the notes, why she is getting them, or how they are finding her but I guess that’s my own issue with magical realism? While there is some assumption about the ending which was somewhat predictable, it’s kind of open ended.

Thank you Netgalley & Atria Books for this ARC!

Such a pleasant novel. I had a blast reading it and I kept waiting for the big thing! From the moment Hugo and Daph met, I felt their chemistry and was rooting for them. I will not spoil the end, but I was pleased. I really enjoyed the setting (LA) more than anything and learning about LA culture.

I love the way Rebecca Serle weaves magical realism into all of her books! Expiration Dates is no exception. Readers will be immediately invested in Daphe's life and and will question the benefit of the magic that has fallen into her lap. A must-buy for public libraries.

Rebecca Serle is very quickly becoming one of my go-to authors. I love the characters she creates and the stories se develops. I loved the premise going into this one so it's no surprise that it quickly became on of my favourite books this year. I look forward to whatever she releases next!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

This book was a quick read, and Rebecca Serle is an automatic read for me. I rounded this book up from 3 1/5 to 4 stars because I wanted to keep reading the book, but did find some parts to be frustrating. I was left feeling sort of unsatisfied at the end though. It is an interesting concept for a book, was she in it for the relationship or did it automatically end things with her knowing the expiration date. I felt it wrapped up a little too quickly and I wish we had more time at the end with the chosen relationship.

Another delightful take on the lighter side of life from Rebecca Serle! She is rapidly becoming a go-to author for me when I need something that refreshes my day.

Something was lacking in this one for me, which seems to be the case with Rebecca Serle in my personal experience. There was not as much depth as I was wanting, and the chemistry wasn't quite there. Rebecca's books always sound so intriguing in concept, but the execution doesn't live up to it. I didn't connect with the characters or particularly like them. Unfortunately, this will probably be my last attempt at Rebecca's writing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The premise of this book was so interesting. I can truly say I have not read anything like it before. I was hooked from the very beginning and enjoyed the characters. The only reason I rate it a 4 is because at times I felt the characters interactions were awkward but it did not take away from the plot. I enjoy Rebecca's books and would read another one by her!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This book was so good. I loved the premise and execution of what Daphne knows about her relationships. This was my favorite by this author

What an amazing story! Definitely one to read if you want your heart ripped apart and put back together!

This book was so cute! The magical elements made the plot so tun and interesting. Though magical elements usually add a lack of reality to a book, this was done just right. The concept was so interesting and unique, which is so refreshing when it comes to contemporary romance novels.
Rebecca Serle's books are incredibly insightful and require the reader to question how we live our lives daily and what to do when handling unlikely situations.

I was thrilled to see that Rebecca Serle came out with a new book. I loved, loved the concept of Expiration Dates. I spent most of my time reading and thinking about whether I would want to receive that note about the ending of various relationships. It certainly would be a blessing and a curse situation. Be sure to pick this one up! I’ll be impatiently waiting Rebecca Serle’s next book.

Thank you to Rebecca Serle, Atria Books, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, this book is a heartwarming journey that captures the essence of romance, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to lose themselves in a love story. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the genre or just looking for a feel-good read, this novel is sure to leave you with a smile.

I love when a book pops out of nowhere with twists and turns while also bringing up important things. I giggled, I cried, I thought about my own decisions numerous times while reading. But it all went quite fast since I couldn’t put it down. I loved this story so much and I wish I could be surprised by it all over again like I could only be the first time.

I thought this book was just beautiful. It was well written and I loved the characters. It was a quick read but packed with lots of emotions. Made me feel all the feels.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the E-ARC.

All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

I absolutely loved this book and binged it in less than a day. There's this really magical realism expressive part to it, and Rebecca's lyrical type of writing style just makes it even more real. All the twists and turns were ones that I didn't see coming and I enjoyed every single moment.

This was my favorite book by Rebeca Serle in awhile. I loved the concept from the get go - of all these relationship stories with Expiration Dates. And then the twist halfway through really got me. 5 huge stars!!

I love that this book makes you think. It’s one of those books that once you find out the twist, you want to go back and reread to look for hints. It’s not your typical romance, which is a fun surprise as well.

Probably my favorite of all of Rebecca Serle's books so far! I liked One Italian Summer and In Five Years, but felt they both were a little flat. This one, however, I rather loved the idea behind the paper and not knowing how or why she receives them throughout the length of the novel. This was masterfully done and a definite fave of 2024!