Rebecca Serle has a warmth to her writing which makes it easy to read and feels like a friend is sharing a tale with you. I loved the concept of this book, how much would you commit if you knew the expiration date of a relationship? It didn’t move me in the way In Five Years did but it was still a really enjoyable read.

Daphne has a secret- she knows the length of time she will date each man that comes into her life. She gets a piece of paper that tells her at the start of each relationship. Despite her fear of commitment, part of her wishes to find her true love. On the day of a blind date, only a name arrives. Could this be her happy ever after?

I was excited to read this after reading the author’s previous book, In Five Years. This did not disappoint! I absolutely loved it and could not put it down. The magical realism element of the notes was so unique, and I loved how they were used to explore Daphne’s past. Rebecca Serle knows how to break your heart and put it back together again. There were several points in the book where my jaw dropped, and the ending was every bit as perfectly written as I could have hoped for. At the heart of it, the novel explores the importance of choice and what real love truly is. Read this, and I’m sure you’ll fall under its spell just as I did! This is one of my favorite reads of the year.

Thank you to Rebecca Serle, Atria books, and Netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Expiration Dates was a lovely story with great characters and a few twists to keep you on your toes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and could not wait to see what happened next.

What would you do if you knew when your relationships would end, before they even began?

Expiration Dates is my favorite book by Rebecca Serle to date! It’s romantic, heartbreaking, hopeful, and earnest all rolled in one. I loved how Daphne’s previous relationships were interspersed among the present day timeline. It was easy to follow how each romance left its invisible, but everlasting mark. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

So I went into this book thinking it was going to be a romance, but I was wrong. This isn't a romance. This is a book about life. The uncertainty of life, the pain of life, the joy of life, the magical moments of life, and ultimately creating, living, and playing the life that you want.

One comment I did have is that I wish that this was two books. I feel like Daphne's story could have easily extended over multiple books. For example, book one could have been about all the slips of paper that she got and more backstory on each of the men on the slips of paper. Book two could have been more about her life journey and Hugo (her best friend). I just wanted more from each of the characters that Serle immersed us in.

Daphne is a young female working in Hollywood. She fetches coffee, creates production schedules, and dotes on her high powered producer boss. In highschool, she started receiving pieces of paper with a mans name and the duration of how long they would spend together. She lived a life dictated by little pieces of paper instead of the life that she wanted to live. One day, she receives a piece of paper with Jake's name on it with no time limit. She thinks this is it. Jake will be her forever, until she begins to realize that her life should not be dictated by a piece of paper and that these pieces of paper have been holding her back from creating the life that she wants to live.

I liked this book and it was a QUICK read (272 pages) just know you're going in to a book about life not love.

Thank you to Simon and Schuster for the ARC of Expiration Dates.

Wow, I really enjoyed the premise of the book, it just moves very slow at times. There is a bit of a twist toward the end that did get me reengaged, but overall I was somewhat eager to finish it up because it started to feel like it was dragging, unfortunately. That being said, I still enjoyed reading it overall, and it had the perfect type of romcom predictability that I love!

A remarkable love story that left me both enchanted and surprised. This book weaves a narrative like no other, and its ability to take love to unexpected places is truly commendable.

The characters in this story are beautifully crafted, each with their quirks and vulnerabilities that make them feel incredibly real. As their love stories unfold, you'll find yourself rooting for them through every twist and turn.

What sets this book apart is its willingness to defy conventional romance novel expectations. Just when you think you've predicted the outcome, it veers in a completely unexpected direction. This element of surprise adds a layer of depth to the story that is both refreshing and thought-provoking.

In a world filled with cookie-cutter romances, this book stands out as a shining example of creativity and originality. If you're looking for a love story that will challenge your expectations and leave you with a sense of wonder, I highly recommend giving this one a read. It's a journey you won't soon forget.

I really enjoyed this story about Daphne & her dating history, with a twist ( won't spoil it).

She is a California person, works in the entertainment industry & we follow her story of current & former relationships. It is fun & yet there's a side of her that we don't know until maybe 1/2 way.

I loved reading about the places she visits & meeting her parents & the guys she dates & her dog, Murphy!!

I even shed a tear or 2....But overall it was such a great story.

Thank you Atria Books & Net Galley for allowing me to read an advance copy & give an honest opinion

Rebecca Serle has truly done it again! I loved every second of this book. The concept was so fun and original. The pacing was well done and I really enjoyed the set up of the book. The relationship flashbacks, both romantic and friendship, were so fun to read and really added to current day elements of the story. I think a big part of that success is that all of the characters were amazing. Serle does a really good job showcasing that illness changes one’s entire life as well as the people around them. If you are looking for a quick heart warming book I highly recommend Expiration Dates along with everything else by Rebecca Serle.

Side note: if you are a fan of In Five Years like I am this is for you quote is for you.
“I guess a lot really can happen in five years.”

I really enjoyed Serle's previous novel and I loved the premise of a character receiving a notice with how long each of her relationships are meant to last. I loved reading about her previous relationships and also they juxtaposition of fate and free will on this lighthearted story. I loved each of the characters and found myself rooting for every single one of them.

with gratitude to netgalley and Atria Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

I have a mixed feeling about this book. It was an easy read and I enjoyed it. But I feel like I am missing why she was getting these notes. And why she believes this. Does she try to prove these notes are wrong? This book definitely makes me think and wonder.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARX

Daphne has always known how long each relationship will last...a few days, a week, maybe a couple of years. She knows because she believes that the universe has a plan for her life that it shares with her though slips of paper that she gets around the start of a relationship. Each come with a name and a time-frame. However, when a slip of paper comes with just a name and no length of time that doesn't quite feel right, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about the secret the universe was sharing with her.

Thoughtfully told and full of hope, I enjoyed each page of Daphne's story. Serle beautifully captures how challenging it can be to be single well past your friends while also telling a beautiful story that gives the reader hope for Daphne and hope in their own life as well. I loved that Daphne was a character with flaws who was trying to navigate life and find love. The story unfolded with believable ease that made me root for Daphne through the whole story.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this story.

I am a huge fan of Rebecca Serle and her books. This one did not disappoint and definitely was a great read. I would highly recommend this book to my patrons. And I will be buying myself a personal copy when it is published.

This is my third Rebecca Serle book. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to read another one of her incredible stories.

While a short book, it had me intrigued from the beginning. Pieces of paper that told the main character who she would date, and for how long? How can you not be intrigued?

I will say, I was pretty devastated when she left Jake. Was it the right choice? Yes and no.

The paper at the end, flying away at the end before she could see what was written on it…apart of me wishes she could have seen but at the same time, she needs to just live life by her own rules. Stop looking at the date she is granted and just live. Just be.

Loved the Seinfeld reference early on in the book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Rebecca Serle, and Atria Books for allowing me to read this as an ARC.

What a beautiful book. I just loved it. I read it in a day. It’s not very long and even though the length was perfect, I absolutely would have read more.

A heartwarming novel with a strong message throughout. Rebecca Serle does not disappoint with this one! The concept and storyline is so unique and it is very well executed! The characters will draw you in immediately and their development throughout will leave you hooked. I really enjoyed this novel and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good romance with depth!

Daphne Bell has always been aware of that one crucial piece of every relationship that everyone wishes they knew: how long the relationship will last. Since her very first boyfriend, Daphne has received slips of paper with a name and the exact amount of time they will spend together. Until now, where the paper slipped under her door has one word: Jake.

Rebecca Serle is a goddess. I can honestly say that I have not cried this much over a book in quite a long time. I am obsessed, I have not stopped thinking about the marvelous concept of having an answer to a question that kept teenage me awake at night. I LOVE this book.
The ending works very well for the overall character development, but I found myself wishing there was more! The timeline of the flashbacks in relation to each other and the current story was a tad confusing. But those are quite honestly the only non-positive notes I have!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

Rebecca Serle gives allllll the feels! Strong, independent, vulnerable characters drive this story of a young woman finding and falling in love withher self, in spite of herself. Just a wonderful story!

RATING: 4/5 STARS

This is the second book I've read by Rebecca Serle. The premise drew me in to the story immediately and maintained my attention - I finished this in one sitting. Her writing style is simple but lyrical, and she blends magical realism into her storytelling in a very seamless and unique way. The connection between the lead characters kept me reading, and without sharing any spoilers, I was satisfied with the ending!

I have loved some of Rebecca Serle's novels but not this one. I loved the premise but I wanted the MC to do more with these expiration dates. And also by not getting one wouldn't she know this person is her forever? It wasn't fully thought out and it truly was lack luster.