This isn't my usual genre and I was surprised how much I liked it. There was an out of nowhere plot device and the end was sort of a disappointment which cuts a star but overall a good read.

This might be my favorite Serle book yet!

Just like her others, this was beautiful and emotional.

I really enjoyed the magical realism element to this romance story!

There were twists and turns throughout this short novel that kept me interested and EMOTIONAL. Some of it was predictable but that didn’t take away from how beautiful this story was.

I really loved the premise of this and it flowed, making it an enjoyable and easy read. I think the problem I usually have with this author’s writing is that she misses the opportunity to really showcase the emotions that these characters would have if they were actually going through a scenario like this. For example, the character is supposed to be somewhat emotionally cut off from her issue (not name so no spoilers) but what ends up happening is that the reader is emotionally disconnected from the character. Overall, it was a good book and I am glad I read it, I just need some more feelings.

I have been a fan of Rebecca Serle for years and this book was absolutely no different. Her writing has done nothing except become more filled with life and vibrancy like few other authors can achieve. This is a romance for the ages and one that deserves to be read by all fans of the genre.

Rebecca Serle does this thing in her books where there’s always a whimsical aspect on her books that always picks my interest. It’s not just a romance, it’s almost magical.

It’s as if you’re reading how it feels instead of how it is. And I’m obsessed with it!

This is my second book by the author and the concept was so unique and fun! I was hooked from page one!

I loved the development on the main character throughout the book. She had so many layers to uncover that by the end it all made sense!

The romance was curious. It felt like a rollercoaster with ups and downs and, finally, a destination.

This book was very easy to read and follow. The writing style will make you travel places and live through them!

The final plot had me audibly gasping and the turn of events that followed, although it didn’t disappoint, felt expected!

I love everything Rebecca Serle writes. Although, this wasn’t my favorite of hers I still did very much enjoy it. Cute story!

Rebecca Serle has found her niche, dabbling in the world of magical realism and laying bare the truth of the human condition. Her latest novel, Expiration Dates, mashes up romance and fantasy once again to deliver a compelling, soul-touching story about a young woman who never has to wonder if she has met “the one.” Why? Because throughout her life, she has received little notes at the start of a relationship telling her exactly how long she will be with a person.

Used to receiving notes that give timelines such as 3 weeks, 6 months, or 5 years, our protagonist Daphne is startled one day to receive a note that simply says her prospective date’s name: Jake. No timeline. No expectations. No fate. Rather, simply, the unknown. As Daphne embarks on her first relationship sans road map, she wonders what the blank note could possibly mean. Is this what forever looks like? Has she finally found her one?

In a way, the premise behind Expiration Dates is a play on the age-old question, “If you could find out the day you were going to die, would you want to know?” Is it better to know what to expect or leave it to chance? Is knowing the way life will play out a blessing or a curse? Such an interesting concept to explore, and Serle does it here with poignancy and grace.

Having read and loved Serle’s In Five Years, I was prepared for a heartbreaker of a read when I picked up Expiration Dates. No spoilers, but Serle does not disappoint, packing her signature emotional punch, and surprising me in ways I did not see coming. I love Serle’s writing for the way she finds truth in and gives voice to the ordinary and mundane, shining light on and injecting life into shared human experiences. I am always able to find a little piece of myself in her books … in her writing, I am seen.

Expiration Dates is recommended to all the starry-eyed readers and dreamers who love to ponder the big “what ifs” in life. For those who enjoy unconventional love stories, Expiration Dates will surely find a place in your heart.

If you knew the end point for all of your relationships, would you live them to their fullest or would you phone each one in? This is the basis of Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle.
In the end, this book was okay, if not a little predictable. I feel like there was very little character growth and most of the characters I can't even remember. It was a decent read, but not my favorite.

Rebecca Serle's "Expiration Date" offers a thought-provoking exploration of love and mortality with a unique twist on the afterlife. Through heartfelt prose and compelling characters, Serle delves into existential questions about destiny and the meaning of life, creating a poignant and unforgettable narrative.

I am a fan of Rebecca Serle and was excited to read this book -- mainly because I'd been following her on social and was so happy for her when she married and dedicated this book to her husband!

This was a fun book with that signature Rebecca Serle magic that gave it extra sparkle. Even though I knew from the beginning how it would end, I enjoyed the ride! And, of course, there was that twist that I wasn't expecting (after three of Rebecca's books, I should have known it was coming!).

If I could change anything about this book, I think I'd rather hear more about what attracted her to the various men she dated in the past rather than how long it was before they slept together. I'm not a prude, it's just...well, maybe I am. 🙈

Fun story, that surprise twist, some heart-tugging moments, great ending!

Thank you to Atria Books, NetGalley, and author Rebecca Serle for the complimentary advance copy! It was my pleasure to write this candid review.

I always want to like Series writing more than I do. It’s always more women’s fiction and less romance and I always fall for it. Didn’t love.

This book is very charming. It was slightly predictable but that didn't take away from the story. I greatly enjoyed reading it and would recommend it!

I really enjoy Rebecca Serle's writing style and characters. I loved the creative take on this romance but in the end the story is a bit forgettable.

There are twists and all the emotions in this book. I have loved all the other Rebecca Serle that I’ve read and this was no different. Right recommend!

I love Serle's take on magical realism that is infused to all her books. With this one, imagine getting a note to tell you how long each relationship would last, but no other information? Would you learn that love isn't worth it, or that it is the most valuable thing you could hope for? There was an episode of Black Mirror similar to this, but I loved getting to spend more time with the characters in this story to cheer them on (or want to smack them sometimes!) I loved this one!

This one was not my favorite but I did finish it. I liked the twist but the characters were week to me.

Searle always finds a way to make me believe that the magical event she includes in her book could actually happen, and who wouldn't want a note telling them if a relationship would last? I'm glad we got to see how it had gone with previous relationships, even if it made it a little hard to follow at times. Multiple mid-story twists added another layer to the story and made it more compelling too. Its also a surprisingly thought provoking book that makes you think about fate vs choice and how you might handle a situation like this. I would recommend this book for someone looking for a love story with a heavy dose of emotional decisions on the side and doesn't mind a book making them think.

This book was slow for me to get into but I really enjoyed the pacing, the depth of the characters and how the author wove the story together!

Throughout the whole book I asked myself what if I was Daphne? Would I WANT to know how long I had with someone? I think it would drive me insane to know I was on borrowed time.

Rebecca Serle, the queen of the romance mixed with the ‘What If’s’….., returns with her newest offering that I can already envision being adapted as a movie! For readers who are fans of the classic Rom-Com MY BEST FRIENDS WEDDING starring Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney, this book has reminiscent vibes of the classic film. Although that comes with familiar expectant themes and story paths, Serle surprises the reader with two big twists to turn the story on its head and change the lens the reader has viewed the story up to the reveals. She also infuses her own unique spin in this new release with her latest take on her hypothetical ‘What If’ — what would happen and what would someone do if they received a slip of paper with the exact amount of time their upcoming or current relationship would last and with whom?? Serle wrestles with the longstanding question and debate of fate vs. free will in a fresh modern way, exploring what happens when someone knows the expiration date of their relationship. Does it change the way they perceive or invest in their relationships and in how or if they guard their heart? Does it affect how deep they fall in love or influence one’s control of sustaining or ending their relationship? Are the mysterious notes a definite tried and true fact or can they be wrong? Rebecca Serle invites the reader along for the ride with a front seat to her latest novel, the refreshingly inventive romantic adventure that is: EXPIRATION DATES.

If your book club has tapped this book for its next selection, you don’t want to miss the fabulous reading guide available on rebeccaserle.com! It not only includes the traditional topics of discussion questions, an author Q&A, and book introduction, but also lets the reader in on a list of Serle’s favorite things in LA and a curated Spotify playlist inspired by main character Daphne. LA acts as a dynamic setting influencing the book’s characters and impacting their storylines, clearly displaying Serle’s love for her current home city — the LA from her local’s view and not just the starlit Hollywood version. Readers won’t want to miss hearing Rebecca talk about how the search for love and the marked imprints those relationships leave come through in this book, etched into and splashed across its pages, yet familiar to all who bear the invisible battle scars from their search for love.