This was such a cute and unique story. I really enjoyed the novel and it felt very heartwarming and cozy. My only issue is the novel is very predictable. You know who the MC will eventually end up with and how the story will go. I also feel like this novel would have been better as a short story.

This is my first Rebecca Serle read and I expected more based on how people talk about her other book. It started out great and I couldn’t put it down, but at some point, it became very predictable and trying to finish it became a chore. A shame, because it did start out great

Expiration Dates is a book with a unique magical realism premise where the main character, Daphne, finds slips of paper every now and then with a man’s name and a length of time. This slip of papers tells her the name of the guy she is going to be with, and how long she is going to e with him. The book highlights two of these such relationships, with the main character having to decide if this is something good, or is this a curse? The book had some sweet moments and hit a lot of emotional points to make the reader laugh or tear up. Loved the twist in the end, as it really made the book even better in my opinion. This is my second Rebecca Serle book, having read In Five Years first, and I can say I liked this one even better.

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle is an utterly delightful book. I adored the premise of a woman knowing the duration of her relationships as they begin and the narrative (which did some skipping around time periods) was very well constructed. The book included some "twists" (not thriller-like, but plot surprises) and these really worked for me in terms of having me adjust my understandings and expectations as the plot moved forward. The writing was good (though maybe a bit too much description of clothing for my taste!) and the characters were well-developed. In all, an excellent addition to Serle's corpus of novels and one I will definitely recommend to readers who want a meaningful but not-heavy read.

Reading Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle had me smiling the entire time. This book made me feel soft and bubbly, like a warm hug.

Daphne Bell know expirations dates, with each relationship she enters into a slip of paper magically appears with it's final expiration date. Until Daphne goes on a blind date with Jake, but no expiration date ever comes. Convinced that this is the "final" relationship, Daphne starts a committed relationship with Jake. However, Daphne begins to question if this is the direction she is meant to follow. Told in the present with flashbacks to previous relationships and expiration dates this book is a quick and whimsical read.

This book was such a fun read, it was warm and happy with just enough conflict to keep me immersed the whole time. Rebecca Serle has such a magical way of writing so that you can connect to the characters. This book reads like a favorite movie that you can watch over and over. I enjoyed the overall scenery that author describes, everything is so vivid and makes you feel like you are a part of this book.

Expiration Dates was a really enjoyable read. It was kind of slow to start, but was interesting and entertaining the whole time.

Expiration Dates is a wonderfully written magical realism novel with a unique romance storyline. I absolutely loved the way Rebecca Serle used expiration dates to convey so many lessons in this book. In the book, we meet Daphne who believes her current relationship has no expiration date, meaning it should last forever in her mind. Not knowing what that means for her, she explores her feelings and faces different issues she hasn’t had to face in other relationships. I loved watching her story unfold and the ending was just what I was hoping for. Read this if you like romance with some magical realism mixed in. Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

This book just wasn't for me. I have read all of this author's books and my favorite is In Five Years. The audio was well done. I just did not love any of the characters or the direction of the story.

I'm going to be completely honest. This received 3 stars for the simple fact that I didn't DNF it. The plot was interesting enough and should have been a great read for me however I didn't like the direction Rebecca sent this story. This was my first time reading Rebecca's work but if you have read her before and loved it then this will be for you. ai didn't like the giant surprise at 50% of the book that completely derailed the plot. You never get any resolution to the mysterious and part of the story is completely guessable by the time you read 1/4 of the book. I also didn't like how it felt like nothing was happening. We got more descriptions of what people were wearing than we did anything else. This was not for me.

Thank you @netgalley and @atriabooks for the arc.

This was a really fun and unique romance. I loved the themes of friendship that were woven in. I will definitely be picking up more by this author. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.

I loved Serle’s prior books and thought this one had an Interesting storyline. I was invested to start but eventually the book fell flat for me

Life is crazy and chaotic and I'm struggling to find anything that sticks for me right now. I decided to give this one a try because I have really enjoyed Rebecca Serle's books in the past.

I'm happy to say this one landed for me! I really enjoyed getting lost in the story. It kept me entertained (which is really hard to do right now); I kept wanting to fly through things so I could return back to the pages.

I feel like Serle writes relationships so well. I find myself rooting for the characters, and while there are some qualities that feel the same between all of her books, the details are fresh and welcome new ideas to ponder.

I also love how Serle wrote about California in this book. I lived in the Bay Area during college, and visited my brother a lot who lived in LA. I feel like CA gets a bad rap sometimes, but Serle painted a picture of this state that made me realize I kinda miss it! After reading One Italian Summer, I wanted to book a vacation asap, and I feel like I could use a vacation to CA after finishing this one! Serle writes a sense of place so well; sometimes, the cities become characters themselves in her books.

Serle has become an autobuy author for me - I can count on her to deliver a story with substance, but one that doesn't require a lot of work and attention on my end. Simply just a story to sink into...which is absolutely perfect sometimes!

I think this is my favorite new Rebecca Serle book. I loved the way the story was told between past and present and the commentary of spending the time we get here wisely and enjoying your life. There were a couple of big twists that I didn't see coming. The writing was beautiful and I found myself notating a lot of really great life quotes. I enjoyed all of the different relationship backstories compared to what was going on in the present. The pacing and length of the story were perfect in my opinion. The only reason it wasn't a solid 5 stars for me was the ending. It felt a bit rushed. I was really impressed with this new release!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria for my digital ARC of this story which published 3/19.

4.5⭐️
I really enjoyed this one—much more than the author’s last, One Italian Summer. This one was sweet and sentimental and made me feel all the things. The premise that Daphne always knows how long a relationship will last at the very beginning makes for an interesting dating life. I loved the exploration of expectation vs reality and how love can take many forms. There was a twist or two and I loved the ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this digital ARC.

I absolutely loved the premise of this book. The universe has Daphne Bell’s love life mapped out for her. When she meets a man, she knows exactly how long their relationship will last. There are a few twists that I did not see coming.

This book was cute, smile inducing, and overall just a feel good read!

I enjoyed the set up and thought the plot of her getting these letters about her relationships was really interesting. Of course the author likes to throw twists in, and this is no different! This was a very intriguing and interesting story, although In Five Years remains my favorite.

Rebecca Serle is an author that when a new book is coming out I don’t even have to know what it’s about, I just know I’m going to read it. This is another amazing novel from her. This book had me feeling a range of emotions and I couldn’t get enough. This was a definite five star read for me.

“Life is a catch-22,” Irina says. “That’s why God invented female friendship.” 😭❤️

This. Book.

It was (mostly) sweet and warm and light. It felt like a simple love story, but I should’ve known it would be so much more. I’ve read her other books and they made me as equally confused by all the emotions they brought up. The amount of times I scream-whispered (think: omg, wtf, etc.) while reading this during nap traps/bedtime is insane! Kind of shocked to read a 3rd 5 star in a row, but not surprised at all that this was one 5 stars. Is Rebecca Serle becoming a must read author for me?!

Again - This. Book.

Could a single piece of paper truly decide your future?

Daphne Bell has been letting the universe take control of her love life. For the past 20 years, Daphne has understood that she is given a name & an amount of time - no more and no less. 3 days in Paris with Martin, five weeks with Noah in San Fan, until Jake arrives.

Daphne has not decided if this is a gift or a curse, she feels that all the emotions when in these relationships. Yet, one has to wonder if you only have 3 days in Paris is it worth it? But can Daphne shield herself from heartbreak or let people all the way in.

Daphne also holds secrets, buried under her bed in a box, that’s just waiting to exploded.

Over the past 20 years, she turn one boyfriend into a friend - Hugo. Her Saturday morning market buddy. Someone who understands what she is going through.

But will Daphne continue to let the papers dictate her love life, is Jake the final one!

Great love story Rebecca. It truly makes you wonder …. Is it worth it? What is you meet “the one” while only spending 3 days in Paris. What do you get out of a 3 year relationship? Do you have to let the paper decide or can you/ Daphne truly choose your own fate.

I ended up pairing this with the audiobook and it was such an excellent reading experience. I didn’t want it to end! I loved the non-linear timeline and felt it was all so well executed. It was charming, fun, emotion, and totally unique.