missyglee 's review for:

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

4.25

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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4.25 stars. I’m a sucker for magic realism. Let’s just get that out there 😍 the idea that Daphne knew the expiration dates of her romantic relationships just as they started is such a clever premise. 

The “twist” definitely was a twist for me. Daphne’s growth was satisfying. I loved her relationship with her parents - and that talk she had with her dad, right at the end where he shared he thinks about her every day, all the time - well that just sums up parenthood for me. It brought tears to my eyes thinking about how my boys are always on my mind ❤️

Hugo was great. **spoiler**

as soon as their history came to light, I was instantly rooting for them both to be together.

The ending? Perfect. Not a pretty little bow, but perfect nonetheless.