A review by stellahadz
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This is the first book in a while that I've finished in a single day. It's definitely a page-turner, and even though you think you know what's coming the entire time, you never quite do. The premise of the book was interesting, and the feel of the story reminded me of Taylor Jenkins Reid's One True Loves (although I have to say I liked OTL a little more than In Five Years!)

It's a fun, cute romance novel, and I loved reading about Dannie and Bella's friendship. However, the "magic" of the book started to fade for me about halfway through, and the second half of the book felt rushed, which was a shame because it dealt with topics that could have been beautifully and profoundly explored. The ending did redeem the book just a bit, specifically the final line: "So be it, so let it be." Overall it's great as a quick, fun read, but if you're looking for something on the same level of depth as One Day or About Time, which deal with similar themes, you might be disappointed. 
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