Absolutely loved this book. The romance past and present were sweet and had me rooting for Daphne. The touch of magic was a great twist to her romantic life.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I enjoyed the author’s other works and looked toward to this new novel. This was a super light beach read sort of book, very predictable and sweet. There is nothing groundbreaking here, but it was enjoyable.

In Five Years is the book that pulled me in and STILL has a hold on me to this day. But I firmly believe that this book will forever stay with me. It was incredible. Don’t let the number of pages fool you, because every page is filled with emotion to last a lifetime. My goodness, I am still in awe of this story and sifting through all the emotions that come with it. Word of advice when going into this book…do it blindly! Enjoy every page and minute of this, it really is a book that will stay with you for a long, long time.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me the pleasure of reading this arc. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!! I was THRILLED when I received an email from Netgalley with the opportunity to read this now. Much like In Five Years, this book wrecked me. The plot was so intriguing, the characters were *chef's kiss,* and I want the movie/limited series now. I could've honestly done without the surprise plot twist, but whatever I don't care it was still so good. I recommend this book to everyone now.

I really enjoyed One Italian Summer and In Five Years and was so excited to see a new title from Rebecca Serle!! This book was everything I’ve come to expect from her: funny, sweet, and somehow both heartbreaking and heartwarming. It started out feeling like a quick, light hearted read, but she beautifully weaves in heavier topics that make your heart ache for the characters. She also had my jaw on the floor with a couple unexpected twists and turns. Keep an eye out for this book next spring!! It was such a treat.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!!

This book is a great reminder of the importance of truly living life and cherishing the moments rather than letting it pass by without acknowledging all the great things that are happening. Yes, Daphne had expiration dates as evidenced by the pieces of paper as to how long each relationship would last. She thought she found that without limit when she met Jake. However, she realized despite all the great qualities he had and the fact that he told her that she was enough, that the relationship was not. A relationship cannot be based on saving each other. As to her congenial heart disease, a certain line that Hugo stated really stuck with me. "There is the truth and there is the story you tell yourself." Yes, there are many things that Daphne cannot do such as running with Murphy but there are so many she can. We all have expiration dates. However, when you wish for more time with the person you are supposed to be with like herself and Hugo, you have to make it happen. I definitely shed some tears during my read of this book and I will read it again.

I really wanted to love this book, as Ms. Serle's previous book "One Italian Summer" is one of my favorite books in years. But I found the premise contrived, and Daphne rather superficial. She is searching for "the man" and goes through a few, before settling on one who she thinks is "it" based on a paper she receives telling her there is no end date to the relationship.

Midway through the book, a chronic illness of hers is disclosed and she seems to feel revealing it to potential suitors will turn them off. The illness was not adequately addressed within the context of the plot. Overall, disappointing read.

Thanks to Atria and NetGalley for the eARC.

Serle's writing is lovely---easy to read and fall straight into. There were themes throughout this book I think everyone can relate to---uncertainty in relationships, the inevitability of morality, and finding hope in times of despair. The book painted a beautiful picture of the human experience of finding love and navigating changing relationships throughout life.

The premise of Expiration Dates is fascinating. Daphne has always had a unique perspective on relationships. From her first one, she's been receiving a note in some form that names the next man she'll date and the length of time they'll go out for. Safe to say, this girl has never been blindsided. When she receives a note one day that reads "Jake," just "Jake," her world is turned upside down. Without a date, this must mean forever, right? We go on a journey of discovery alongside Daphne to see what her dating life has looked like up until now and her blossoming relationship with her possible soulmate.

I enjoyed this book and thought it was a very easy read, but it may also be easily forgettable. Most characters had a few distinguishing characteristics, but I never felt like we went very deep into any of their personalities. Nevertheless, if you're looking for a light weekend read, this is it! I look forward to reading whatever Rebecca Serle writes next!

Thank you so much to Atria Books, Rebecca Serle, and NetGalley for the ARC of Expiration Dates!

I read One Italian Summer so I was prepared for the magic to be infused to the story. That never turns me off to a tale, and it didn't here either.

This book read slightly more like a screenplay than her other book. With a few adjustments, this is honestly TV ready. The pacing, the backstories, the characters I kept thinking if it was a serialized TV show or like a Netflix Valentine's day story, I'd definitely tune in.

It's an interesting story, thinking about how you choose your fate or if your fate chooses you. I found our characters around the MC to be more intriguing but in terms of setting and place, Serle is really good (esp abroad).

I received a free copy of, Expiration Dates, by Rebecca Serle, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Daphne Bell has a unique gift, when she enters a relationship, she instantly know how long the relation ship will last, months, day, or years. What a unique gift to have I do not think I would want it though. This is a really nice read, a clean romance.

I was kindly given an ARC for this book, and I had... mixed feelings.

So, I find Rebecca Serle's writing style pretty compelling. It's easy to read without feeling flat. Along with that, she doesn't draw out her books just to add to the page count, which I really appreciate.

Given that the other two pieces I've read had characters from New York, I was really intrigued to see this book takes place in L.A. I did wonder if it had anything to do with the rise in popularity of Taylor Jenkins Reid, who also writes contemporary drama-type books, but maybe that's an unfair comparison-- nobody owns L.A. as a setting, haha!

I feel like this book had an interesting concept, but it didn't really go further than surface level with it. I'd call this a good, easy beach read, but not particularly emotionally resonant.

This book is …everything. It’s midnight and I stayed up two hours past a bedtime that I desperately needed to keep, but it’s worth every ounce of exhaustion I’ll face tomorrow. I’ve got tears running down my cheeks and the happiest feeling in my heart. This book is sweet and happy and hopeful but it has the most delightful and perceptive depth to it. I just adore Rebecca Serle.

Thank you to Atria Books for a complimentary ARC of this novel. All opinions are my own.

I have read In Five Years by Rebecca Serle and was interested in reading Expiration Dates. The premise sounded interesting to me. Daphne Bell has been receiving notes for twenty years now that just say a name and number. These are in reference to the men that she will date, and the amount of time the relationship will last. They can range anywhere from 2 days to 2 years. She has no idea where these notes come from, but she has never not gotten one when she met a man (or boy) that she was going to date. The reader is introduced to her parents, and her co workers, as well as her dates. This is a different type of story, and an easy pleasant read. It's a little more than what I had originally thought, and Daphne does struggle with some major life issues that give the story a little more food for thought than the normal light romance. I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a romantic story with a twist. I would like to thank Netgalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to preview this book in exchange for an honest review.

✨Book Review!✨
“Expiration Dates”
Written By: Rebecca Serle
Published by: Atria Books
Publication date: March 5th, 2024
ARC provided by Netgalley
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What if, every time you met a new potential significant other, you received a piece of paper with that persons name, and an expiration date for your relationship?

Daphne had received these slips of paper since she was in middle school. Sometimes it came as a postcard, other times it was a folded sheet of paper. But no matter what, it always showed a persons name along with a date. Until now. This time, she received a paper with the name of her upcoming date but with no expiration date on it. So naturally, Daphne decides he must be the “one”.
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Expiration Dates takes you through a journey of all the men in Daphne’s past, the papers she received, the length shown on the paper and a story of each relationship and how it ended. Will this new relationship with Jake be different?
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading Rebecca Serle’s new book, Expiration Dates. The story of love, in all forms, was a breathe of fresh air. One of life’s biggest lessons is to enjoy life, no matter where it takes you. And I think that although there are negative aspects to knowing when something great will end… it could also teach you to find the good in each person and experience. Relationships ebb and flow. Sometimes people stay in our life forever, but other times they are only meant to spend a small portion with us, for all different reasons. This book was a great reminder of that. Although some readers may not love the ending, I did. It was real and honest and not your typical love story.

1- Characters: 10
2- Atmosphere/Setting: 9
3- Writing Style: 9
4- Plot: 10
5- Intrigue: 10
6- Logic/Relationships: 9
7- Enjoyment: 9

Total Score: 66
66/7 = 9.428
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I hadn’t read a Rebecca Searle book before but the concept sounded fun so I wanted to give it a try. Daphne receives a note at the beginning (or near the beginning) of every relationship which tells her the exact length of time that relationship will last (e.g 1 night, 2 years etc.) so she is prepared at the onset for the inevitable breakup. She remained best friends with Hugo, her 3 monther who she did fall in love with and he is the only one who knows about the notes. But then right before a first date, she receives a note with no end date and she knows he is the one. The novel tells the story of her falling in love with her soulmate while retelling all of her past relationships.

This was a super light beach read sort of book, very predictable and sweet however the book still fell a bit flat for me. There is a ton of brand name dropping throughout the book which felt superfluous and distracting (I didn’t need to know the brand of jeans she was wearing on a date or the brand of coffee maker). I enjoyed the main character but some of the others just didn’t seem completely realistic to me. In the end - great concept not as great execution. However, it was a great afternoon distraction for me.

3.25 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC for review

Rebecca Serle always does a very whimsical and not before done take on a romance. Fast paced, well thought out - but overall explanations are missing. You're just supposed to grasp this idea that papers show up for Daphne and Daphne only, about who her boyfriend is and how long they will be around. I was surprised a few times and ultimately, enjoyed the ending. But giving this 3 stars.

* I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review *

Daphne isn’t like other people. She knows exactly when her romantic relationships are going to end-she gets a piece of paper telling her.

The problem with this is Daphne never truly lives in the moment or decides what she wants for herself. Until the very rule she thought she had to live by gets broken.

I was beyond excited to get an early copy of this book as it was one of my most anticipated reads if 2024. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint in the slightest. So well written and it really made me think. Will likely stick with me for a while

This was a cute, heartwarming read! The idea of the story is different so it def caught my attention. There’s a nice little twist in there too. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC

At page 30, I almost DNFd.
But I powered on because I am such a huge fan of Rebecca Serle that I wanted to give her the benefit.
And oh my gosh am I glad I kept going. This is the first time I've read a book in one day in a LONG time.
The beginning didn't hit right with me- the dialogue seemed disjointed and oddly paced, and the chemistry was so forced and OFF, not natural at all But I know Serle's books- the touch of mystical element present in all her novels made me think I was missing somethng, and it would all fall into place if I gave it a chance- which it did.
Our MC is Daphne, or Daph as her ex-boyfriend Hugo (who I kept picturing as Jason Momoa- no idea why but it worked) affectionately calls her. Since she was young, any time she has dated a guy, a mysterious paper shows up, and all that is written on it is their name and a time frame. 3 months, 2 years and 2 months, 1 night, etc. Hugo was 3 months, and he's the only one that she's still friends with and the only one who knows about the papers.
She has not received a paper that just has a name- no time frame. So she thinks to herself- this is him, the one she'll be with forever since there is no time frame.
As the relationship goes on, there are flashbacks to different boyfriends, each chapter indicated with their name and time she dated them. It's reading like a nice, fluffy, feel-good story when WHAM a twist hits and you look at Daphne in a whole new light- there is more depth to her and how she views the notes. She has another secret, one that has kept her from truly being happy.
This isn't just a story about finding love. It is more a story about friendship and loyalty. About realizing you are deserving of wonderful things. It's about knowing your worth and making your own choices.
And yeah- it's about love and how it is different than safety and comfort and settling for what looks perfect.
I loved, Loved, LOVED this book.

I have thoroughly enjoyed every Rebecca Serle book that I’ve read, so when I had the complete privilege of reading the ARC (thank you so much Netgalley!) I was so excited to sink into it this weekend when I knew that I’d have time to devote to giving it my undivided attention. This has to be my favorite one I’ve read by her so far!
The story takes you through Daphne’s relationships, always brought to her with a predetermined timeline via notecard. She is the only one in that relationship that knows how long she’ll have with the man, and usually things go OK for her with that…until they don’t…and until you find out why.
Her relationship with her best friend, Hugo, was wonderful and the ending was just amazing! I love how supportive he always was and is of her!