This was fantastic! I have read books by this author before and they have always been thought provoking. This one was no exception. I loved getting to delve into the character development of everyone and I can’t wait to see what is next from the author!

I have loved reading Rebecca Serle's book since first reading In Five Years and everything I've read of hers after has just been better and better. She has a way to really hit you in the deepest parts of your soul and just keep you wanting more and more and this book didn't disappoint.

What would you do it you could know how long each relationship you were in would last? Well Daphne can and sometimes the one you want to end up with may not be who you are meant to, or so she thinks. I really loved how the author weaved in all the relationships she was in while also tying in her present day and her secrets that end up surfacing out.

**thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC of this book to read and give my honest opinions!

I could have fallen over when I got the notification that I would get to read this book early. Rebecca Serle never fails at taking me through every single emotion in every one of her books. As a 30 year old myself, I love to find books with characters in a similar stage of life as me! Daphnes character is my favorite of any that I’ve read recently ❤️ thank you for another amazing book!

Perhaps my favorite Serle novel to date! It's warm and fuzzy but feels more mature than her previous novels. Daphne is such a likeable character and you go through all the emotions as she flashes back to previous relationships all with expiration dates- a night, weeks, a few months, several years. How does that change you if you know it'll end before it even starts. Would you still believe in love?

Serle is a must-read author in my book! I was instantly into this story. Great characters and just a little bit of a fantasy plot to get me believing. Touching moments, funny moments, I was here for it all! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Five stars.

I liked this one. I will say, I don’t buy that the protagonist is charming or charismatic enough to have her successful, super stud “bestfriend” (spoiler alert) be pining after her for years. She has a health condition that makes her future… uncertain at best. She is unable to have kids, work out, etc. She has not one but two desirable men pursuing a lifetime commitment with her despite those things. Call it jealousy - that kind of unconditional love showing up twice is enviable. I like that there is an open element to the ending - she never gets to see her last expiration date/slip of paper. It also begs the question - did the expiration dates serve as a self-fulfilling prophecy? With a blank one for her eventual-fiancé she stuck around and got engaged only to find out he was supposed to last 3 weeks! Cool book, thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This book was a great read! I found it hard to stop once I started. I was left questioning the existence of fate or a life led by choices. Would highly recommend this book for those looking for a unique spin on romance with a satisfying ending.

Omg this book! Loved it! I seriously devoured this in one sitting. Thanks for the ARC Netgalley, author and publisher.

I think I just need to accept that Rebecca Serle isn't for me. The premises of her books always sound SO good and original, but the characters feel so cliche and underdeveloped. Like always, the idea that someone receives a piece of paper saying how long she will be with a partner is fascinating! But it just didn't amount to much and I was skimming by the end.

I was so excited when I got approved for this one! I'm a Rebecca Serle fan so had really high hopes and it didn't disappoint! Daphne has always received notes from the universe telling her exactly how long each relationship she has will last. This novel is a super sweet story about a girl trying to figure out if the universe is really determining the course of her life or can she forge her own path and overcome her own secret challenges.

Thank you net galley and publisher for this ARC. I really enjoyed this book, the characters, and the overall messages within it. The chapters and story moved quickly and I really enjoyed the ending.

Rebecca Serle creates magic within the bounds of our known reality. In this book, the main character always receives slips of paper telling her how long she is going to be with any given romantic interest. Until one day, she finds a slip of paper right before a first date, with her date's name on it, but no end date. Does this mean that he is her soulmate? That it isn't going to end? This book explores what it truly means to love someone and what it takes to make a relationship last. You will not regret picking up this beautiful title. I know I couldn't put it down!

This is an interesting story of knowing when things will end for the main character, Daphne's romantic relationships. It all occurs with just a little piece of paper!
How can this be?
But.. It is true in every case and romance she encounters.
Knowing in advance is a blessing and at times a curse because how do you invest in a relationship when you know it will be over after a short or long while.
This story is fun and yet there is some anxiety over Daphne's life as well as mystery with these papers.

It is a wonderful fantasy,romance read anytime.
Thank you to @NetGalley and to @Atria for this ARC and allowing me to read and provide my own review.

I absolutely adored this creative, easy-to-devour romance read!

Nobody writes magical realism like Rebecca Serle I’ve loved every single one of her books, and this might be her best yet!

Serle has a way of jumping right into that story and captivating your attention from the very first page. As a reader, I always buy into the magical elements and get swept away by the unique situation her main character is facing. She draws me in and keeps my full attention to the last page. I read this book in just over 24 hours and if life hadn’t gotten in the way, probably could have devoured it in a single sitting.

If you’ve read her books before, I’d say this is most similar to In Five Years— but it’s truly its own unique story. It also reminded me a bit of The Measure— it’s got that ‘would you want to know?’ question hanging over every chapter. I also thought of The Immortalists while reading— kind of a chicken and egg question of self-fulfilling prophecies here.

While this book is super easy to read, it also serves up some deeper themes and gets your brain working too. While entertaining me, it also reminded me to be present. That no time here is guaranteed and we need to make the most of what we are given!

Oh, I just loved how this book ended! While I’ve loved this author’s previous books from start to finish, this one took me a bit longer to get into. I found the start a little confusing with a few too many characters storylines. After almost deciding not to finish, I gave it a bit more time and I’m so glad I did.

As before, this author wove together a beautiful story about life, time, choices, and love. It ended perfectly and left me both satisfied and inspired. While I wish the beginning had been a bit easier to get into, it was absolutely a worthwhile read and I’m excited to see what this author writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley Atria Books for my review copy.

This was a truly delightful read. It’s a story of trying to outpace fate, until you realize all you can do it take it day by day. The story kept me on my toes, with unexpected twists and a not-so-predictable ending. Perhaps most charming of all, woven throughout is an ode to the city of LA that has even skeptics like me racing to visit all of Daphne’s favorite spots. This story is out next March; thank you netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review

4 ⭐️

The main character in this book, Daphne, gets letters throughout her life that gives her an expiration date with the person she is dating or is about to date. This time, however, she receives a letter with a name but no expiration date for a man she is going on a first date with. So does this mean that this man will be her happily-ever-after?

This book was super cute and such a quick read. I loved how easy the writing was, and it felt very realistic with her relationships and I loved all the characters. It gave me such warm fuzzy feelings, but sadness at times too. Super thankful to Atria Books and NetGalley for providing me with another enjoyable ARC!

When I got the email from Atria giving me access to an early copy of this book, I instantly hit download as this is my first eARC read! 😍 This book sucked me in right away. With this being a Rebecca Serle book, I knew some big emotional punch would come along, and when it did…. ooph, my heart! So good. She has quickly become a favorite of mine after “In Five Years” and “One Italian Summer” so I just knew I had to get my hands on this. Boy was I right!

This book was a warm hug. I laughed. I cried. I felt all the emotions. This was beautifully written, and I could not stop reading. I love how Rebecca weaves magical realism elements into her stories. Our main character, Daphne, receives notes that tell her how long each of her relationships will last. However, one day, she receives a note with a name but no expiration date. Add the twist in the middle, which brought out even more emotions, and you have a perfectly written story.

Thank you Atria Books for this ARC! I highly recommend grabbing a copy of this book in March 2024!

Short and sweet, I enjoyed the main character of Daphne and her best friend, Hugo. I think there are some aspects of the story that could have been left out and not necessary for us to feel sympathetic for Daphne. She did love letting those notes have all the power. Not my favorite storyline, but I did enjoy the twisty, windy road to the end. If you liked her other novels, chances are you'll like this too!

In Rebecca Serle’s latest EXPIRATION DATES, main character Daphne has received mysterious notes with the name of her soon-to-be romance and the length of their relationship since she was in grade school. This novel asks the reader to think about whether those notes are self-fulfilling prophecies or perhaps they actually know more than Daphne does. I loved this being the crux of the novel.

Unlike other notes Daphne receives, the most recent note just has “Jake” written on it and no length of time. Does this mean Daphne has met her forever love? I enjoyed the character of Jake, would have liked to have seen his backstory delved into more (his young wife had passed away), and I liked watching Daphne’s relationship with Jake grow and see how her prior relationships unfolded interspersed among the Jake chapters.

The characters are engaging. While the timeline jumps around to the relationships in Daphne’s past, I felt like it was a very natural progression, and I was pleased to find most of the time what I wanted the next chapter to focus on actually turned out to be true. I was a bit miffed that something important to Daphne’s character wasn’t revealed until more than halfway through. I did find it an intriguing plot point in how it integrated into her relationships and sense of self/pride, so I would have liked more time devoted to that.

Daphne’s former romance-turned-friend Hugo was an interesting choice as the friend with the most time devoted to him within the book. While he wouldn’t be the guy I gravitated to, I thought he was a great friend for Daphne.

Overall, this novel was the one I needed when I picked it up. Light enough but with some substance. I’m not sure about the ending. Without getting into spoiler territory, I wasn’t convinced enough to buy the ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.