Every time Daphne meets a new man, she receives a piece of paper that tells her how long it will last. She moves through her romantic life knowing exactly when each relationship will expire - until now. Her latest note has no expiration date, so she concludes he must be "the one." She continues through the relationship with the knowledge that this is the right man for her - but is he? An interesting exploration of how knowing our future could change our decisions in the present.

A book sure to inspire interesting discussions, and will make you question whether or not there's such a thing as destiny.

i always love rebecca's sci fi romance books. this was no exception. it was fun! i strongly disliked the ending because i liked jake SO MUCH MORE

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this wonderful early release. 5 stars!
A new relationship starts and letter arrives for Daphne with a name and a length of time, the time the relationship will last, except with Jake- a letter arrives but length of time. Is this it? The one?
Such an emotional and lovely romance with a little bit of humor.

I really enjoyed Expiration Date, and thought it was a well done contemporary fiction/romance novel. If you like Serle’s other books, you will love this one! I liked the main character and thought it was well-paced. I thought the twists were good and overall really enjoyed reading this. I would highly recommend it!

4.5 stars rounded up

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing a copy to review.

This is my third book by Rebecca Serle and it was close to being my favorite (just couldn't beat out In Five Years which I love). I loved the whole idea of the story and I enjoy hew style of magical realism her writing style makes reading her books so easy. I liked the main character and enjoyed reading the flashback chapters that talked about the important relationships in her life. My only complaint would be that being a shorter book we didn't get as below the surface with all the relationships in Daphne's life as I would have liked. I would absolutely recommend this book and look forward to hearing what other people think of it! I want to thank NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc (which I was so excited to receive) in exchange for an honest review.

Rebecca Serle is an author who delights me, and I was overjoyed to receive an advanced copy of Expiration Dates. She adds her signature blush of magical realism to romantic love in her newest, and it has just the right level of whimsy and realism that will keep readers turning their pages and rooting for Daphne Bell in her quest for love.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

When it comes to romance, nothing surprises Daphne Bell. From the time she was in middle school, the universe has had a funny way of letting her know what's around the corner--for her and only her, a mysterious piece of paper appears when she meets someone new that shows how long the relationship will last. A day, a month, a year, all of Daphne's relationships have been predictable and finite despite her longing to find something more.

Until she meets Jake, and his paper appears without an expiration date.

Brimming with the same touches of magical realism that are Rebecca Serle's charming trademark, "Expiration Dates" is a love story that begs the profound question: how would you live your life if you knew the exact moment time is up in your relationship?

A romantic--and less existential-crisis inducing--spin on the concept in "The Measure," "Expiration Dates" held so much promise but felt too short and too rushed to fulfill its full potential. Coming in at under 300 pages, its nonlinear timeline made it difficult to connect to not only Daphne, but her various relationships across her young adult years. What was undoubtedly meant to be a sentimental end felt abrupt and lacking in emotion because in the end, I needed more time with Daphne and her story to really root for her one true love.

If you're new to Rebecca Serle novels, I would start with "In Five Years" or "One Italian Summer" before "Expiration Dates." And for devoted readers, know that while sweet and endearing in moments, Serle's latest doesn't pack near the emotional punch of her prior novels.

3.5 ⭐️

Really cute story about fate. Daphne was a relatable character who has a hard time putting her burden of her illness on others. I really enjoyed the characters and thought it read really quick and easy.

My only complaint is I did not love how the chapters were titled. It took me a bit to understand when it was a jump back to an old boyfriend or if it was current time.

Still an enjoyable and quick read!

Five spectacular stars! I absolutely LOVED Expiration Dates. I haven't felt this buzzy over a book in a long time.

The first half felt like I was reading a Taylor Swift album (in the best possible way). About 50% through there was a twist (one of several!) that I didn't see coming and it sucked me in even more. An absolutely warm, engrossing, and unforgettable story.

Every time 20-something-year-old Daphne Bell starts dating a new man, she finds a slip of paper with his name and a number on it--the length of time that they'll be together. (6 weeks, 3 months, one night, etc.) That is, until her blind date with Jake when she discovers a slip of paper that has only his name, but no number. Does no number mean--forever? Yet as their relationship progresses, Daphne starts to question the paper's prediction, and so much more about her current and past relationships.

This book is everything and I can't wait for others to get swept away in Daphne's story soon, too.

Thank you, NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC. It was an absolute pleasure.

Having read several of Serle's novels, I am fan of her approach to magical realism and enjoyed her foray into romance. I was thoroughly immersed in the story and Daphne's current and past relationships, so her secret took me completely by surprise. The ending not so much. This story is an emotional ride and a unique take on the genre, so if you are looking to try something a little different or liked the author's other novels, you should definitely grab "Expiration Dates."

Cross posted on @booksabbiereads - Fantastic romantic contemporary fiction that allows for immediate attachment to characters and a steady, building plot that leaves room for guessing, but no stress of a major twist coming.

Daphne Bell's believes the universe has a plan for her. Each time she meets a new potential love interest, she receives a slip of paper with the name of the love interest and the amount of time they will be together - ranging from 1 day to months, and finally she meets Jake and there is no number on her slip of paper. Does this mean Jake is her forever love, her happily ever after?

This book is an interesting look at the intersection of love and fate, with a glimmer of magical realism. In this novel, we see how one's beliefs can affect their experiences and how the perception of an event can make a difference. Another excellent read by Rebecca Serle.

I’m in my feels!!!!

✔️ Rebecca Serle
✔️ Expiration Dates
✔️ Brilliant Storyline
✔️ Phenomenal Writing

This is another fantastic book from Rebecca Serle! I absolutely loved In Five Years so I could not wait to read Expiration Dates!

This book was EPIC and gave me all the feels!

The character development was perfect! Daphne and Jake’s story is beautiful! I Loved these characters!

Oh the feels! I savored every word because I could not stop reading!

A masterpiece that kept me engaged the entire time!

No spoilers with my review! This is a must read!

If I could give more than 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I would!

Cute read, a not so typical romance about finding your own fate and not relying on a set timeline or doing what is expected.

I really liked this a fast read that develops like a slow burn, expected ending but most romance books are. I was happy with this ending in the fact that it left the reader open to interpretation.

Cute characters

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would! My first by this author but all her others are on my TBR, so I was ecstatic to get this ARC (thank you NetGalley and publishers!).

Would you go into a relationship differently if you knew how long it would last? Daphne gets a unique letter before every relationship starts. It simply says his name and how long the relationship will last. When she meets Jake, his letter didn’t have an end date. What does this mean?

It was so nice to see the character growth in Daphne as the story progresses! I was rooting for her end game all along, and glad that she went with her heart. ❤️

"Expiration Date," by Rebecca Serle is a heart-warming story about Daphne Bell, a thirtysomething woman who, for 20 years, has been receiving a slip of paper every time she meets a new man with his name on it and the length of time they will be together. That is, until Daphne meets Jake. But, as Daphne comes to know Jake, she starts to reflect on her own personal experiences and how it has affected her own understanding of love and commitment.

For fans of Rebecca Serle and her use of magical realism, this book will not disappoint. It's a captivating premise with an easy-to-read style and generally likeable characters.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria for the ARC.

This book went so much deeper than I expected. The premise of Daphne receiving a note predicting each of her relationships is fun and mysterious, but it goes so much further into her character as we see her past and how she’s grown over her adult life. The novel manages to show the messiness of life and love in such an engaging way. It was written beautifully, and even the many time-hops were written clearly and were each meaningful to the plot. It absolutely wasn’t the lovey-dovey happy story that I expected, but it was an enjoyable and beautiful 5-star-read all the same. A huge thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to read and review this title.
The idea of dating and knowing how long you have with the person is unique and fun. It is also a lot of pressure, to know that your time together is limited would make it difficult to open your heart.
Expiration dates goes back and forth during various times in Daphne's life, giving us insight into how this way of living has affected her and learning that all these relationships have an end date. Until one day she receives a paper with Jake's name, but no time frame, Is he the one? Daphne has an amazing relationship with her parents, as well as her boss.

I was looking forward to reading this book.  I loved her previous books.  Unfortunately, I was left expecting more. The premise was interesting, I just didn’t feel like it was explored enough. Or maybe didn’t end the way I expected. 

Every time Daphne Bell dates, she receives a piece of paper that has the person’s name and a number of weeks, months, or years.  The premise is that this how long the relationship will last.  However, when she gets the note for Jake, there is no time frame.  She believes Jake is the one. She invests in the relationship and shares a secret she had been keeping about her health.  Unfortunately, the ending had me doing a double take, asking what just happened.  

I liked the premise of the book. I just didn’t expect the turn at the end with no real explanation.  I was hoping for more closure for Daphne. 

Based on others' reviews, you either loved the book or didn’t. I will leave it up to you, the reader, on whether to read this one.  The book will be released on March 19, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and the author for the e-ARC.

I loved it. I had read reviews that it didn’t hold up to the hype of her others but I felt it did. I love a great romance even though at times it felt bland. I wonder what I would have done given the same information.