I am a huge fan of Rebecca Serle and her books. This one did not disappoint and definitely was a great read. I would highly recommend this book to my patrons. And I will be buying myself a personal copy when it is published.

This is my third Rebecca Serle book. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to read another one of her incredible stories.

While a short book, it had me intrigued from the beginning. Pieces of paper that told the main character who she would date, and for how long? How can you not be intrigued?

I will say, I was pretty devastated when she left Jake. Was it the right choice? Yes and no.

The paper at the end, flying away at the end before she could see what was written on it…apart of me wishes she could have seen but at the same time, she needs to just live life by her own rules. Stop looking at the date she is granted and just live. Just be.

Loved the Seinfeld reference early on in the book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Rebecca Serle, and Atria Books for allowing me to read this as an ARC.

What a beautiful book. I just loved it. I read it in a day. It’s not very long and even though the length was perfect, I absolutely would have read more.

A heartwarming novel with a strong message throughout. Rebecca Serle does not disappoint with this one! The concept and storyline is so unique and it is very well executed! The characters will draw you in immediately and their development throughout will leave you hooked. I really enjoyed this novel and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good romance with depth!

Daphne Bell has always been aware of that one crucial piece of every relationship that everyone wishes they knew: how long the relationship will last. Since her very first boyfriend, Daphne has received slips of paper with a name and the exact amount of time they will spend together. Until now, where the paper slipped under her door has one word: Jake.

Rebecca Serle is a goddess. I can honestly say that I have not cried this much over a book in quite a long time. I am obsessed, I have not stopped thinking about the marvelous concept of having an answer to a question that kept teenage me awake at night. I LOVE this book.
The ending works very well for the overall character development, but I found myself wishing there was more! The timeline of the flashbacks in relation to each other and the current story was a tad confusing. But those are quite honestly the only non-positive notes I have!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

Rebecca Serle gives allllll the feels! Strong, independent, vulnerable characters drive this story of a young woman finding and falling in love withher self, in spite of herself. Just a wonderful story!

RATING: 4/5 STARS

This is the second book I've read by Rebecca Serle. The premise drew me in to the story immediately and maintained my attention - I finished this in one sitting. Her writing style is simple but lyrical, and she blends magical realism into her storytelling in a very seamless and unique way. The connection between the lead characters kept me reading, and without sharing any spoilers, I was satisfied with the ending!

I have loved some of Rebecca Serle's novels but not this one. I loved the premise but I wanted the MC to do more with these expiration dates. And also by not getting one wouldn't she know this person is her forever? It wasn't fully thought out and it truly was lack luster.

Thank you Net Galley and the publisher for an ARC of Rebecca Serle’s Expiration Dates. The book tackles a very interesting concept of what would happen if you knew how long each romantic relationship you entered would last.


-Book description from Amazon.com:
Being single is like playing the lottery. There’s always the chance that with one piece of paper you could win it all.

From the New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years and One Italian Summer comes the romance that will define a generation.

Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake.

But as Jake and Daphne’s story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paper’s prediction, and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesn’t, information that—if he found out—would break his heart.

Told with her signature warmth and insight into matters of the heart, Rebecca Serle has finally set her sights on romantic love. The result is a gripping, emotional, passionate, and (yes) heartbreaking novel about what it means to be single, what it means to find love, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves. Expiration Dates is the one fans have been waiting for.


-My review:
I loved this book. It kept me up reading way too late when I had a migraine and it hurt to have my eyes open. I was THAT invested in knowing where the story was going and what would happen.

The story jumps around telling timelines between her unfolding relationship with Jake as well as her past relationships.

The ending was a bit predictable but I was so impressed with the growth of Daphne’s character throughout the book. I laughed and cried and hope everyone else who reads it likes it as much as I did.

I wanted to love it more than I did. The plot of whether it’s destiny or free will was amazing and thought provoking. I love the way it ended and how it made me feel. I definitely guessed what would happen by chapter 3 so it wasn’t to much of a surprise but I still enjoyed the read and journey!

I loved this book! A lot! This is my first by the author that I fell in love with and now I just want to go back and read all her books. The book is set in California. Daphne believes that fate has a plan for her life. Every time that she meets a new potential partner she gets a note with their name and how many days until they ultimately break up. The book tells the story of her life through the dates that she goes on. Some dates in LA, Paris and San Francisco. I book was whimsical and fun. The book was so creative and original. I can’t recommend it enough. Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for an arc of this book to read and review.

QUICK TAKE: If you like Rebecca Serle books, you're going to like EXPIRATION DATES. All the heart, humor, romance, and emotional devastation we've come to expect from the author of THE DINNER LIST, IN FIVE YEARS, and ONE ITALIAN SUMMER.

I was hooked from the first chapter! Rebecca Serle blends women’s fiction with a dash of fantasy/magic, but in a way that feels plausible and not at all hokey. I’ve read and enjoyed two of her previous books and was excited for this one.

Daphne is a single 33 year old woman who, since adolescence, has received a postcard for each boyfriend she has, with the name of the man and the length of time they will date. For the first time, the postcard contains only a name with no expiration date. Halfway through the book, we learn a secret that the narrator has been keeping from us that changes the way we perceive Daphne and her relationships.

This book examines the concept of fate versus free will and asks us to consider whether we would want to know the outcome and end date of each of our romantic relationships. Or is it better not to know…?

I was always excited to pick up my tablet to read and found myself having a strong opinion about how the story should end. While I finished on a smile, I was a little letdown by the ending. But I understand the point the author was making and appreciate the writing technique. All in all, it is a book I will recommend to friends.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for my complimentary advanced reader copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

I thoroughly enjoyed Expiration Dates, and will definitely be reading more from Rebecca Serle in the future!

Daphne’s love life has always been limited and pre-determined by some cosmic force…spelled out in notes she receives telling her how long each relationship will last. All that changes when she meets Jake, the man she is supposed to spend the rest of her life with. I loved getting to accompany Daphne on her journey through love, loss, friendship, acceptance, and so much more. I laughed and cried, and walked away feeling like I just had a marvelous lunch date with a long lost friend (in L.A., of course).

4.5 stars [Loved it]

This was such a good read. Such a unique and fun storyline. I absolutely loved the main characters, especially BFF Hugo. I felt like the execution of the book could have been a bit better but overall I really loved this book. Highly recommend checking this one out when it comes out [March 5, 2024].

Thank you to the publisher and @netgalley for providing a free advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 ⭐️
Another heartfelt book by Rebecca Serle! I was able to fully invest myself in this story since there was only a minimal sense of magical fantasy. Cried, laughed, and my heart felt whole by the end. Loved the messages that it brought home while also being entertained for the whole book. Absolutely recommend this one!

Thank you to NetGalley, Rebecca Serle, and Simon & Schuster for allowing me to review this ahead of its publication date!

Expiration Dates is a heartwarming romance novel that explores the concept of destiny and love. The story revolves around Daphne, a woman who believes that the universe has a plan for her love life. Daphne has a secret, as a matter of fact she has two secrets. One of her secrets is that whenever she meets a new man to date, she receives a mysterious slip of paper with his name and the exact time that their relationship will last. The narrative unfolds by weaving between the past and present. In the past, we gain insight into Daphne's previous relationships, allowing a deeper understanding of her journey and more about who she is as a person and her struggles. In the present, we are introduced to Hugo, her ex-turned-best friend, who she maintains a close relationship with. As a matter of fact, Hugo is the only person she's dated who knows both her secrets. Everything takes an interesting turn when Daphne goes on a blind date with Jake, a man for whom the slip of paper provides only his name and no timeframe. As the story between Daphne and Jake unfolds, Daphne begins to doubt the prediction given on that piece of paper and questions her true fate.

The story skillfully explores the themes of fate, love, and self-discovery. The narrative's back-and-forth between past and present helped me to connect with Daphne's character and understand her growth and choices throughout the story. I was fully invested in the outcome of Daphne's choices. Rebecca Serle has a knack for fully immersing the reader in the setting, no matter where the story is located. Expiration Dates is no different and I loved all the specific details in LA. LA is one of my favorite cities and for a few hours I felt like I was transported there. The exploration of whether destiny truly governs our love lives adds depth to the plot and kept me hoping that in the end Daphne would get her happy ever after. This story begs the question is life destiny, choices, or a combination of both?

Thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have not read anything by this author before and I was pleasantly surprised. The writing was very smooth and I could follow along easily. The characters were likeable and the plot was unique. I thought at the 60% mark that I knew how the stoy would end, but I was wrong. I liked how it ended though! If you're looking for a quick, drama-filled but fun book, this is it!

I really enjoyed Expiration Dates, but it was a really short book. I loved the characters and story-line, but it could have been so much more. It ended so abruptly I was disappointed. I’ve read all of Rebecca Serles books and they’re all good, and so is this one!

Rebecca Serle is one of my favorite authors that incorporates magical realism in all of her novels. Expiration Dates is her latest story, in it we meet Daphne. Every time that Daphne meets a man, she receives a slip of paper (a sort of surprise gift from the universe written on a receipt or a parking ticket for example.) The slip of paper has the man's name and a number. The number is the exact time that they will be together. It may be a few days, weeks or even months.

Daphne gets set up on a blind date by a friend and meets Jake. This time something different happens....the paper only lists Jake's name....no number is attached.

That is as much of that plot that I wish to divulge. There are twists and turns coming that I don't want to give away. You must read this for yourself!

I loved this unique story; it was such an interesting and original concept. The characters are well written This was the perfect palate cleanser of a book, both interesting and a fast read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book.