The story follows Daphne Bell, who's trying to figure out love, relationships, and herself. I mean, who hasn't been there, right?

I loved Daphne's narrative - it's like, so real and honest. She's funny, flawed, and just trying to navigate the ups and downs of dating and life. The supporting characters are also super well-developed and add so much to the story.

Rebecca Serle's writing is amazing. She gets it, you know? She understands what it's like to be a teenager trying to figure out your feelings and your place in the world. The story is engaging, and the themes are so relevant - vulnerability, trust, self-love, and acceptance.

What I really appreciated was how realistic the story is. Relationships are messy and complicated, and Serle doesn't sugarcoat that. She shows that it's okay to make mistakes, to learn from them, and to grow.

"Expiration Dates" is totally a must-read for anyone who's ever been in love, had their heart broken, or just tried to figure out who they are. It's a book that'll make you laugh, cry, and feel all the feels.

So, if you're looking for a book that gets it, that understands what it's like to be a teenager trying to navigate love and life, then "Expiration Dates" is the book for you. Trust me, you won't regret reading it!

Many thanks to Netgalley and publisher for a an advance copy ♥️

I was hoping to really like this book, but it was missing something for me. I did like the concept of the expiration dates the MC received for anyone she dated. I didn't like the lack of character development and depth. Unfortunately it fell short.

Daphne has a dating life much like everyone else, except she knows how long the relationship will last. A gift from the universe. Before she starts dating someone, a paper with their name and the time they will spend together appears. Until one day, the note only has a name. Is he 'the one'?
In true Rebecca Serle fashion, this book is fantastic magical realism. Belief must be suspended in order to go along for the fun ride.
This story is really about Daphne learning how to love herself and make herself a priority in her own life. Gave it only 4 stars because the guys all are little one-dimensional, but it was fine.

I’m going to be completely honest and do my best not to spoil anything with this review.

First and foremost, when I finished this book my immediate reaction was: I don’t know how to feel. The more I thought about it, the more I realized this is what makes a book successful in my opinion. It immediately created questions and conversations. I found myself wanting to find someone else who read this book and discuss all the emotions I’m feeling about it.

I mainly read romance- and while this book does offer romance, I think this book is mostly about Daphne’s journey. Which was different for me for sure but I did very much enjoy it.

This book is real in the sense that it shows you the highs and lows of being a single woman. There’s magic involved in this book but the real-life emotion and stories are real and very much relatable.

This book will make you feel. This book will make you think. This is a great book for book clubs or for people who are looking to have a great dialogue over a compelling story.

This novel didn't resonate with me. I don't think the characters were well developed, so the novel didn't generate an emotional response. I was constantly aware that I was reading a book and therefore couldn't get lost in it. While the notes are a fantastical element, they weren't the issue. I just never felt close to Daphne and her character, nor did I feel invested in the relationships. Even her relationship with Hugo didn't create warm and real emotion. While the novel raises interesting questions about choices, life and relationships; it didn't leave a lasting impression. However, many other readers love the book so clearly my opinions are unique to me!

As usual Rebecca Serle, is an amazing writer. She keep magical realism within the boundaries of possibility and this book was so intriguing. I loved the premise with the slips of paper. Her writing is short enough to keep you engaged but still fully engulfs you in the story. Highly recommend.

I loved In Five Years so I was very excited to read this one! I loved the premise. It was unique and an emotional love story. Although, at times, I didn’t feel very invested in the characters and I didn’t feel the chemistry between Jake and Daphne. I did enjoy this book and would definitely recommend.

This was unlike anything I’ve read before and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The premise was different than most romance books, which makes it stand out.

4.5 stars

In Expiration Dates, Rebecca Serle brings her trademark magical realism + emotional devastation (kidding, sort of) to the romance genre. Daphne Bell has the gift (curse?) of knowing how long each of her relationships will last before they begin. Whenever she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and exactly how long they’ll be together. It’s sometimes days, sometimes months, but there’s always an end date. So when she gets a slip of paper that says simply “Jake”, Daphne wrestles with what it means and how to move forward.

I loved this story for a few reasons:
It’s exceptionally unique in a genre full of cliches and tropes. Don’t get me wrong - I love the cliches and tropes! But it’s nice to read a romance that’s wildly outside the box.
I had no clue where the story was headed, much less how it would end. I wanted to know what would happen and just couldn’t put it down.
Speaking of the ending… It was satisfying without being too cutesy or cookie-cutter perfect.

In true Serle fashion, there were tears, but I wasn’t sobbing. It’s not as emotionally devastating as some of her prior works. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s enjoyed her other books, loves magical realism, or wants a fresh take on the boy-meets-girl story.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Not suitable for students in a public school. Schools are very strict. Library’s would be able to loan out

Daphne Bell is able to know how long her relationship with each new boyfriend is going to last. She magically receives a piece of paper with the time on it. When she meets Jake, he comes with a blank piece of paper leading her to believe he is her forever love. But is he or is she trying to make it so?

Beautiful. Rebecca Serle has done it again. She’s written something with that tiny bit of magical realism, and done it well. I cried, and I laughed. I thought long and hard about love. The ending was perfection. Highly recommend. 4.5 stars!

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC of Expiration Dates. As with all of Rebecca Serle's books, I absolutely loved it. It had a unique premise of a woman receiving a slip of paper indicating who she would be dating next and for how long. I loved how the author wove the different men's stories throughout the book and spoke to how each made her feel or what she got out of the situation. I really enjoy her writing, as I have with her other books, and find the flow so natural. I read it in two days and would have read it faster, given the chance! Can't wait for her next book... whenever that might be!

This book was a bit slow and choppy for my taste, but I appreciated the change up. It was definitely enjoyable and I'll keep reading Rebecca Serle's books as they come out, but it wasn't my favorite of hers.

Rebecca Serle can do no wrong in my eyes! This was so so good and I highly recommend. I hope it is a book club pick!

I loved the plot premise for this book! Getting a paper note with your dates name and how long your relationship will be is so intriguing! This book moved very fast and read quickly. It did get a little confusing in the romance area as I wasn’t sure who was the real interest. I won’t expand on that due to spoilers but it got a little complicated.

I did love how Daphne had character growth and took back her life. I still found it weird that she wouldn’t tell her bfs about her condition and that felt borderline like lying.

Overall, an interesting quick read that will have you thinking and appreciating life a little more. 3.75/5

Thank you to Netgalley & atria books for this opportunity to review this arc! All opinions are my own.

In this sorry we’re following Daphne. A young Los Angeles native, dating in the city. What is different about Daphne is that since her early teens, every time she starts to date someone new, she receives a piece of paper with the name of the guy and a date. And “expiration date”, Daphne has always known when her relationships will end, until one day she gets a note with just a name, “Jake” no expiration date. Is Jake “the one”? Are her “endings” finally over?
I should start by saying I’m not a “romance” reader, but I did love this authors previous book “In five years” so I’m so happy I got to review this for Netgalley. I did enjoy Daphnes story, this story had good character development, was VERY heavy in L.A references (maybe a non L.A native would be more interested in that), but the end left me wanting more.

🎧Song Pairing: Blank Space - Taylor Swift (perfect song for this book and a personal fav)

💭What I thought would happen:

I will forever chase the high that was In 5 Years. Ruin me!!!! 😂

📖What actually happens:

Daphne has never truly committed to a relationship, never fallen head over heels because she has always known exactly how long her beaus will last. The universe sends her notes with a name and an amount of time. Until she gets a note with no end date…this must be her forever?!

🗯Thoughts/sassy musings:

I got too excited, there was too much pressure…poor little book. That doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy but in no way did it make me weak in the knees.

It seemed as though the intention of this book was to made the reader weep. I did not shed a damn tear and I have been a sappy puddle of a human lately…

The concept 🤌🏽🤌🏽 original and well done right through to the end.

I felt as though a “twist” in this book felt like an after thought and didn’t quite work. Square peg, round hole situation. A page filler/tear inducer.

The chapters and book itself was a shortie so this is easily crushable if that is your mood.

This one will be popular so I think my powers of persuasion are not @ their mightiest right here and now.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher Atria Books for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Daphne, a woman in her early 30's, has been receiving slips of paper at the beginning of each relationship she's in - detailing how long they usually last for. However, one day, she receives a slip that is simply blank and assumes he is the end all be all. Will she follow fate? Or will she stray away from what the paper says?

I absolutely am a sucker for a bit of magical realism in a romance novel and just simply reading the synopsis had be excited to be enthralled with the story. I really enjoyed the flashbacks of each relationship and the real-time of meeting Jacob. Her friendship with Hugo was great to follow and thought the concept was unique! I think where it fell a bit flat for me was the plot twist and the lack of character development from Daphne. Rather than growing from past to present, she felt a bit one dimensional at times and there needed to be a bit more personality.

Otherwise, I liked the direction the author went in - just wish there was a bit more!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Simon and Schuster for gifting me with and ARC of this book.

I have a very hit or miss relationship with Rebecca Serles books, however by the end of this book I realized this one is a hit.

I didn’t love the surprise terminal diagnosis trope, but the main characters adventures in dating felt very real.

Definitely think anyone who enjoys Rebecca’s books will love this one!