In Five Years by Rebecca Serle — A Story That Wasn’t What I Expected, But Everything I Needed

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Today, I’m diving into a book that completely surprised me — In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. What started as what I thought would be a sweet, romantic read ended up becoming a deeply emotional exploration of love, friendship, and fate.                    

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Review:

I went into In Five Years expecting a light, romantic story — something heartwarming and sweet. But halfway through, I found myself questioning everything. Was this going to be about betrayal? Was it going to be the kind of story I usually shy away from?

But as the pages turned, it became so much more than I expected. It wasn’t about cheating. It was about love — the messy, unpredictable kind — and, more than that, about the kind of friendship that shapes your life.

The emotional depth of this book caught me completely off guard. By the time I turned the last page, I was in tears. Not because the story was tragic in a conventional sense, but because it tapped into something raw and real.

The bond between the characters — especially the friendship — was extraordinary. The support, the presence, the unspoken understanding between them... it was beautifully written. The relationships in this book felt genuine, layered, and deeply human.

Yes, there were a few predictable elements, and I did see certain plot points coming. But it didn’t take away from the emotional impact at all. In fact, knowing what was coming only made some moments hit harder.

I’ll admit — I was secretly rooting for a wedding somewhere in the story (I mean, who doesn’t love a classic happy ending?), but the resolution felt right. It was real. The love, even if not romantic, was portrayed with so much tenderness that I didn’t mind the absence of a traditional fairytale ending.

This book wasn’t the story I thought I’d read. It was better — deeper, more emotional, and truly unforgettable.

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Summary of the Book:

In Five Years follows Dannie Kohan, a meticulous and driven woman who has her life planned to the minute. But everything changes when she wakes up five years in the future — in a different apartment, with a different man, living a life completely unlike the one she’s working toward. When she returns to her present, shaken and confused, she tries to forget what she saw. But fate has a way of catching up with us, no matter how tightly we hold the reins.

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Quote from the Book:

“You mistake love. You think it has to look a certain way. You think it has to come with a house, a ring, a husband, a child. It doesn't.”

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About the Author:

Rebecca Serle is an American author known for blending magical realism with emotionally resonant storytelling. Her novels often explore themes of love, fate, and relationships with a unique perspective. She’s also written The Dinner List and One Italian Summer, both of which showcase her signature mix of heart and poignancy.

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If you loved In Five Years, you might also enjoy:

Me Before You, The Fault In our Stars, PS. I Love You.

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