Title: Expiration Dates
Author: Rebecca Serle
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Being single is like playing the lottery. There’s always the chance that with one piece of paper you could win it all.”

I really did think this was going to be my next big five star review. The premise is solid and I really thought I would like this book way more than I did.

Now don’t get me wrong. It’s good! I just felt like it constantly left me wanting just a little more. Like if this “one thing” changed it would have been an immediate five star instead of a four star. For me, it definitely stayed in the four star range (again, this is GOOD) and didn’t quite find its way out.

I definite must read for all the rom-com lovers out there. I, unfortunately, just liked one of her past relationships a little more than the starring one, which made it a little less swoon worthy.

A special thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Atria books for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book was absolutely delightful! A creative concept with both fun and depth, this was a great reading experience. Rebecca Serle has delivered once again. What a great author.

A big thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I loved this book and I adore Rebecca Serle! This was the best romance and the twist hit me like a ton of bricks. This book got all my tears and love.

4.5⭐️

🩷Would you like to know exactly how long every relationship would last??

I love how Serle’s books have the tiniest touches of magic, they make her books so special and unique!

Her latest has lots of unexpected twists and surprises. She challenges both the character’s and the reader’s preconceived notions of how the relationships would end… and I personally loved every second. A fast and heartwarming read!

PHEW this one made me emotional, not gonna lie. I got misty and that doesn't happen all that often.

I enjoyed One Italian Summer but I think this one topped that. It was very well written and different.

Daphne is our main character, and I loved her! When she meets a man, she will get a paper with his name and his "expiration date" if you will. It has been accurate. One of her former dates, Hugo, "expired" but their friendship remained and that seemed so special.

She has a blind date, setup by a friend, and she gets his paper and it only says "Jake". No expiration date.

Their romance was sweet, and he reveals things about his wife that passed away. Daphne has trouble trusting that there is no expiration. She also has a secret that she hasn't told Jake, and only a few people know. Hugo know about her notes and her secret.

The ending of this one got me. I can't tell more because you need to experience this yourself!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

if there’s one thing rebecca serle knows how to do best - it’s making me CRY 🥹😭❤️ every single one of her books punches me in the gut and revives my soul at the same time I swear

with a hint of magical realism, this story focuses on daphne and her relationships through the years in her quest to find her forever soulmate - and boy was it a ride 😭 I was here for every heartbreak, every joyous moment, every revelation of her past

because I do know that rebecca’s books rip my heart out towards the end, when I got to the plot twist towards the middle, I straight up said “oh no” out loud because I was convinced how it was going to end right then and there 👀 however, I’m happy that it wasn’t so black and white and left it up to the readers for interpretation!!

I was so attached to every single character in daphne’s life - and I wanted so many stories from everyone!! this was such a unique premise and another winner from rebecca serle!!!

thank you to netgalley and atria books for this new favorite of mine in exchange for an honest review 🩷

rating: 5 stars
wine pairing: sonoma coast rosé

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-copy of Expiration Fates by Rebecca Serle in exchange for a honest review.Would you waste your time on a relationship if you knew it wouldn’t last.? That’s the question Daphne has to answer every time she embarks on a new relationship..Soon after she will receive a piece of paper that states how long the relationship will last.When she gets a piece of paper soon after she meets Jake with no expiration date, does this mean he is the one or something more tragic? Read the book and find out.Lots of drama and little secrets you won’t see coming.

This was a surprisingly delightful piece of contemporary romantic fiction that really touched my heart. It contains the smallest bit of magical realism, which will probably make staunch realists cringe, but if you can put improbability aside and go with the flow of the story, I think that you may feel rewarded in the end.

This isn't a romantic comedy, but instead, it is an emotional and captivating story of love and friendship. Warning: You may want to keep a box of tissues near your favorite reading spot. A big plus for me was that halfway through the book I was totally caught off guard. POW! I didn't see that coming! Ultimately, I think that the MC, Daphne, was very likable and easy to root for, as well as memorable thoughts and feelings that every reader can take away from this story.

I've read three of Ms. Serle's other books which I really enjoyed: The Dinner List, In Five Years, and One Italian Summer. Expiration Dates has now cemented my position as a loyal fan, and I will be eagerly waiting for her next book.

My sincere thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Expiration Dates was the first book that I read in 2024 and let me just say that it has set my expectations very high. There’s nothing better than beginning a new year of reading with a five-star novel. I already know that this book will have a place on my list of favorite books of 2024.

I want to simultaneously scream my love for this book from the mountaintops and tiptoe very gently with this review. I definitely don’t want to spoil this wonderful book for any potential readers but do yourself a favor and read this book.

Everything about this book’s synopsis just spoke to me. Every time Daphne meets a potential romantic interest, she receives a random piece of paper with the man’s name and the amount of time that she will be in a relationship with him. Is it a gift or a curse? Some people could argue that it takes the guesswork out of the relationship, you only have to put in as much as it will be worth in the end. But what if you fall in love with someone who you are only destined to be with for a few months? Oh, the heartbreak! Daphne was always waiting for that special paper that didn’t have an expiration date, so when it finally arrived, she was resigned to this new fate.

I loved how the author wrote this novel. I enjoyed going from Daphne’s present-day story to her previous relationships. This gave me an insight into her life and the romantic relationships that she had experienced. I was invested in her story from the very beginning and there were quite a few times where I had no idea where the author was going to take this story, but I was definitely all in for the journey and what a journey it was!

Expiration Dates was everything that I had hoped it would be. It was heartfelt, emotional, and completely captivating. I adored every minute that I spent within its pages.

*5 Stars

I really struggled with this book. There was so much in this story that didn't pertain to the actual story.

4 ⭐️

"'I wish I would have known,' he said. 'What?' 'That is was finite for you.'"

Rebecca's books are always so beautifully written and this was no different. The premise of Expiration Dates was so intriguing - with just the subtle touch of magical realism but also a very emotional storyline. I love how her FMCs always go on such a growth journey in each book, and Daphne's story was no different. I sometimes feel a little bamboozled by her endings, but this one actually concluded exactly how I wanted it to!! Despite this, I didn't feel as much of a connect to the storyline as I had with In Five Years and One Italian Summer, which is the only thing holding it back from being a love. There was just *some tiny thing* missing in the depth of the storyline.

I have read books by Rebecca Serle in the past and enjoyed them, but her latest book Expiration Dates was not one of my favourites. It is a good book to read but it took me a long time to get into it and I did not enjoy the expiration notes part of the story and I knew pretty early on in the book who Daphne would end up with at the end. It was a challenging read for me, but I would recommend this book for anyone interested in reading Rebecca. Serle’s latest novel.

Wow! I did not want this to end. Daphne Bell receives a note every time she’s about to go on a date with a love interest or shortly thereafter. The notes provide details on how much time the relationship will be. The book chapters alternate between current and previous timelines giving background to her short and longer loves. Then Daphne receives a note with no end date, and the turmoil of knowing something is forever begins. With a former boyfriend as her closest friend and the only person to know about the notes the dynamic between them changes as she becomes connected to her new life. Is it what she wants? I instantly fell for all of the love interests over time in Daphne’s life and the lessons they taught her. Such an addictive read that I didn’t want to put down.

Thank you Atria Books, NetGalley, and the author for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another great book from an author I love. I always love her characters which are rich and full of depth. Thank you Netgalley for this copy.

This is the second book by Rebecca Serle I have read and I enjoyed this one much more than One Italian Summer. I enjoyed this very quick book. My only complaint is that I feel like we could have gotten a bit more depth into Daphne's story. There is a big reveal more than halfway into the book, not really a twist, but a very important character development and I wish that maybe the reader would have gotten more of that in the beginning. It would help explain the character of Daphne more and her motivations I feel like. I enjoyed the caveats about Daphne's previous relationships. I also enjoyed her descriptions of LA. Serle is very good at setting a scene, and I felt like I was there with Daphne as she navigated her dating life. All in all, I enjoyed this book because it was an easy read and had just a touch of magical realism that made it interesting. The ending was a bit abrupt, and I wished that it ended different but I can still appreciate what Serle was doing.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

It took me a little bit to get into but .once I got to the 50% mark I was definitely invested. My heart was getting tugged In so many directions with our MC, Daphne. During the whole book we see Daphne trying to plan her life based on how long these pieces of paper would tell her she was going to be in a relationship and she really put them in boxes. I could kinda see how it was going to end but not how we’d get there. I loved that there was a touch of magical realism as well.



Thank you @netgalley and @atriabooks for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Daphne receives a mysterious piece of paper with a name and a number on it. The name is her newest boyfriend and the number is how long they will be together. Until one day, Daphne receives a name and no number so obviously she believes this to be her forever match, or is it? Each relationship is recapped as the new one begins. This is my favorite Rebecca Serle book to date! Serle has a way of bringing you in fully to her character's lives and makes you root for the best for them.

This book took a bit for me to get into. It was hard to keep track of the characters l, what was current day and the past. Once I figured out exactly what was going on it did become easier to get into. I just felt like I was waiting for something more that never came, especially in the end. I really felt like I was left hanging.m more then I hoped for!

Ms. Serle does it again! This is a compulsive read that I devoured in one day. It's heartfelt, fun, and of course a little magical. I am probably the biggest Serle fangirl at this point. Every book is perfection and something I read in a day. Expiration Dates explores love and life in a way that grounds you as the reader. Of course, I recommend EVERYONE read this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an early copy of this book. It is out March 19th!!

Rebecca Serle has a beautiful way of weaving a story together. I absolutely adored this book. There were times I didn’t feel the connection between Daphne and Jake and I realized quickly that it was fully intentioned. Serle could write my grocery list and I’d probably cry.