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A review by cathyo_113
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
**For me, this is not a romance novel** There’s no HEA, and whether this is an HFN is arguable. I would categorize this as contemporary or women’s fiction with a love story and romance elements.
I had high hopes for this book because of the use of some elements of magical realism, and while I didn’t like the ending of “In Five Years,” I felt thoughtful about the story itself. In this, Daphne’s life and relationships shaped who she’d become, and how the story unfolded kept me engaged as a reader. But I hated Daphne as the MC at about the 75% mark. I won’t include spoilers, but that’s around when a major plot twist occurs. After, I was left disappointed in Daphne and the remaining story.
I had high hopes for this book because of the use of some elements of magical realism, and while I didn’t like the ending of “In Five Years,” I felt thoughtful about the story itself. In this, Daphne’s life and relationships shaped who she’d become, and how the story unfolded kept me engaged as a reader. But I hated Daphne as the MC at about the 75% mark. I won’t include spoilers, but that’s around when a major plot twist occurs. After, I was left disappointed in Daphne and the remaining story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Death, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship