I have mixed feelings about this book. First of all, I feel like the concept of the "expiration dates" isn't fully fleshed-out or explained...I was kind of confused throughout the whole book about them. Why is Daphne the only person who receives them?

In addition, I felt like this book was also very surface level. It didn't feel like the flashbacks to past relationships had any point to the story, other than to illustrate that she did indeed receive pieces of paper regarding the relationship length. I don't feel like I learned anything about the ex boyfriends that was essential to the story. Also, the focus on Tae seemed really misplaced - I know it was during her heart scare but I literally could not tell you a thing about Tae other than he helped her during her heart problem?

I did enjoy the overall message of free will vs. fate - this aspect of the story made me think a lot. But the relationships within the book felt stale and the storyline was soooooo predictable - I knew she would end up with Hugo once he was introduced in the story. Poor Jake, he was a nice guy.

Thanks anyway for the ARC - I appreciate the opportunity to read and review with my honest opinion!

This was a really sweet story and while some of the twists felt predictable it still managed to pull at the heart strings. I've enjoyed other books by Rebecca Serle and this one is no exception. I will definitely be looking to add this to our popular reading collection.

4.5 stars!

If you liked In Five Years, you're going to LOVE Expiration Dates!!!

Rebecca Serle is back, and she's writing a romance -- which she does beautifully! But of course, Rebecca isn't simply writing a romance. No, there is so much more to this book than that. It touches on singleness, unexpected obstacles life throws at you, learning to open up to friends and family, and better understanding yourself ... on your own. I was SO TOUCHED by this book. It was stressful and sad, and yes, I cried at times, but it was also so hopeful and beautiful. It's a book that really makes you think and reflect on your own life.

I LOVED the romance though! And the unique idea of receiving a paper with the exact amount of time you're going to be with that guy. I felt Rebecca Serle did such a good job touching on the ups and downs of having that trick up your sleeve. ALSO! Girl has you rooting for our main character, Daphne, but also for a couple of the guys we meet. There was one in particular I loved from the very beginning &&& I was absolutely rooting for him the WHOLE time haha.

You're definitely going to be so touched by this book, & You should absolutely read it!

Thank you Net Galley & Atria Boks for this eARC! This is my honest review.

I love Rebecca Serle books. The way she just turns a story into an experience is beautiful and Expiration Dates is no exception. The story follows Daphne who receives a slip of paper with a name and a time frame. This leads to her meeting someone with that name and the relationship lasting how long was written on the paper. Exploring Daphne's past relationships and her current endeavor with a name and no date had me pulled right in.
It definitely made me reflect on my life and how maybe I wish I had know the expiration date to some my own relationships.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book!

First and foremost, I want to thank Netgalley and the Publishing company for allowing me to read and review this ARC. Thank y’all so much!

What I loved about this book is that Daphne can overcome everything. From an unexpected heart condition that seems to take full control of her life, to realizing that she had the power to take back her life, this novel shows the true growth in the main character’s story.

Rebecca Serle is an auto-author for me. I loved her last two. I really like the concept of this book. This author does magical realism really well. I just felt like something was missing for me on this one. I didn’t connect with the FMC the way I wanted to. I needed more depth or growth from her. The ending also felt really sudden? But it was a quick engaging read that makes you think. I’d still recommend!

This was so beautiful. Painful, poignant, insightful. I didn’t always like Daphne, but I liked her growth throughout the story. This one will stick with me.

Book 14 of 2024-#ExpirationDates by @rebecca_serle
I loved this book so much.
All her life, at different times, Daphne has received a piece of paper with a name on it and a period of time. Then she would meet this person and they would be together the exact time of the note. At the beginning of the book, she has received a note with just a name and no end date. What does this mean? This book was magical. It took us through previous relationships and kept us up to date on the current situation. I don’t want to spoil the end, but I loved it! Thank you to @netgalley for the advanced copy!

I received an ARC copy of this book from Simon & Schuster via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

This is the third book I’ve read by Rebecca Serle and I really liked it! The first bit of the book I was honestly a bit confused and lost. As the story went on, character development built, and more context was given, I was following closely and pretty hooked!

I personally love a rom-com/rom-dram (not sure if this is a real term lol) and enjoy predictable endings! So if this sounds like your cup of tea, you’ll likely enjoy this easy read!

Okay this book was so not for me. The concept sounded so good. Getting a note with how long each of your relationships will last. I understood Daphne not being able to connect with people knowing there was an end date. But her behavior with Jake and Hugo was so frustrating. The twist that happens at 60% feels so misplaced. The whole book changed and became about that. And who she ends up with makes no sense and was maddening.

Six years of being a professional reader, and now a Top Reviewer for @Netgalley, I still get giddy when receiving invitations to read, or being automatically approved to read my favorite authors. Rebecca Serle is one of those. 
I think I read "Expiration Dates," too fast. I've had the worst book hangover all day. (In the best way) I loved it, I didn't want to put it down, I didn't want it to end. And then more than halfway through a twist that changed everything. Rebecca Serle is a storyteller you can count on, not one of her books will disappoint. This one is no different.
Daphne doesn't enter a romantic relationship without knowing when it's going to end. She receives a note with a name and a period of time, for example "Hugo" three months. Their heat and chemistry is undeniable, Hugo's charisma leaps off the pages.  Daphne and Hugo remain friends after their relationship ends, and somehow he's the only one who knows her secret. So when she gets a paper with the name "Jake," and no expiration date she is convinced he is the one. As their relationship develops, Jake is everything Daphne needs him to be, and he accepts Daphne for all her perfects and all her faults. The story flashes back and gives us glimpses into Daphne's prior relationships, so we can really see how good Jake is for Daphne. When it comes time for her to move in, Daphne worries she will finally have to reveal her secret. 
With a touch of magical realism implying the universe has some say in our fates, Serle's latest did not disappoint. I felt these stories of Daphne's relationships, I lived this book while I read it. So good.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for sharing this ARC!

I think I have come to the conclusion that Rebecca Serle's books are just not for me. The premises are always incredibly unique and interesting, but something gets lost in the execution. I think magical realism can be done well but when it is never explained or explored further it can take the reader out of the story.

I love Rebecca Serle and her books. All of her books have deep meaning and make you think. As a single woman, this book hit even more deeply for me. I did a lot of reflecting while reading and enjoyed the concept of the book. It made me think, how would I have handled certain relationships differently if I KNEW ahead of time the time limit on them? The only reason for four stars, verse five is because I wish we got a little more at the end.

A sweet novel that follows Daphne who receives random pieces of paper that tell her how long her relationships will last. when she gets one with Jake's name, the paper is blank. Is this the one? No expiration date?

Thank you, Net Galley, for an advanced copy of this novel.

I have enjoyed all of Rebecca Serle’s books, but I think this may be my favorite. The premise in this one is that Daphne gets notes letting her know exactly how long her relationships with men will last. This is an interesting premise, but another secret is revealed part way through the book that takes it to another level. Enough said other than that I absolutely loved this book!

Whenever I read a book by Rebecca Serle, I feel like I’m in a different world. Her stories are filled with many descriptions that you can vividly picture each moment. My favorite characteristic of her books is they always contain something mystical for the character.

This story was no different for the main character. Daphne can always predict who her next relationship will be with and for how long, but only because she’s given a slip of paper with their name and a timeframe before it starts.

There were several twists in the plot that I didn’t expect, which made what I thought would be a predictable book the opposite. I love the writing style, so I’ll read all of Rebecca Serle’s stories regardless, haha.

This was an excellent follow-up novel to One Italian Summer (which I’m currently having the worst time reconciling came out nearly two years ago already??)

This book has an interesting concept. What if you knew exactly how long each romantic relationship would last?Would it change the way you perceived the relationship, would you act differently? I enjoyed the story, but I thought at times it was a little slow. I really wanted more at the end. I felt like the story just ended, skipping over some of the best part. As a reader, I want the romantic pay off at the end, seeing the characters play out their love story more in depth. Overall this was a decent read, just felt it could have been so much more.

I'm really torn on this book. On one hand, the majority of the storytelling was fantastic and definitely threw me for curves I didn't expect, but the end felt rushed and left me confused with unanswered questions. Serle did an excellent job building the story of our main protagonist, Daphne, but I felt like the development of Hugo was lacking. I wanted very much to absolutely love it but it just wasn't a home run for me as it is now. 3 1/2 stars. I still love Searle as an author and she will continue to be a must-read for me.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis: every time a woman meets a new man to date she receives a letter indicating how long they will be together…until one day where she receives a letter with no expiration date.
Pros/cons: I am not the biggest Rebecca Serle fan, I’m just being honest, but figured I’d give this a go. I actually really liked the premise of the book. And this was a short book, but it dragged so much in the middle. I found it extremely boring with information about past relationships we didn’t need and a female lead who was pretty selfish. Then there was a twist that kind of brought the story down more. But in the end it was able to turn around a bit and I did like the conclusion- but it was a total mixed bag for me to get there.
Thank you NetGalley and Atria books for this arc, releasing next month. If you were a fan of In Five Years and One Italian Summer I think you’ll like this all the same!

*I highly recommend going in completely blind. I will not be providing a summary in my review*

Thank you #partner Atria Books for my #gifted copy ❤️

Soooo I'm torn on this one.
On one hand, I loved it! The blending of magical realism and romance is a favorite of mine! But on the other hand, I was expecting a little bit *more* from it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

For the first 75% of this book, I was convinced it would be a 5 star read. The concept is so clever and original, and Daphne is a loveable protagonist that readers can become invested in. That said, I didn't love the way the book wrapped up. And maybe that's a "me" problem, as I was predicting the ending and my prediction was wrong 😆. Though I did expect more closure on some issues, and the ending felt a bit rushed. I wasn't ready for this to be over and was actually surprised that it was. It was abrupt. So as someone who prefers short books, I'm actually wishing this was a little bit longer.

Despite my criticisms (I know this review sounds like a negative one), I really did enjoy this overall, and I'd definitely recommend it. I'm settling on 4 stars, but might change that later after I've sat with my thoughts.

I've loved Serle's last two books (both 5 stars) so she will remain an auto-read author for me.