Expiration Dates is a great concept for a book - one which initially fired my imagination and intrigued me; although I’m not sure whether knowing how long a relationship will last at the outset, would be a blessing or a curse. The story flicks between Daphne’s past and present relationships, which gives context and adds some interest to the story; although I think the Author misses a trick, in not exploring the mystery of the letters and their origin. This is a steady read - perhaps not as compelling as it could be, but there are a couple of surprising twists, which keep it interesting. The story does end very abruptly - it could do with just a little bit more, to finish it off nicely, but overall this is an easy, lighthearted read. Many thanks to NetGalley and Quercus books for allowing me to get an early copy of the book, which is out on March 5, 2024.

I feel a bit bamboozled by the summary and cover and general promotion of this book. I feel like it's advertised as a light, sweet romance with an edge of fantasy, but really it holds a lot of deeper themes about loss and chronic health conditions that I was not prepared for.

I enjoyed reading this book and being able to delve into romance and relationships. Definitely recommend it.

I loved the structure of the book. The concept of the notes telling how long each relationship will last is a trope I really liked. The book all in all is not as light and frothy as the cover portrays it.