In Five Years
Written by Rebecca Serle
Originally published in 2021
251 pages
251 pages
Rate 9/10
My summary of In Five Years
Dannie has been friends with Bella for as long as they both can remember. Though their personalities aren't the same, they are two peas in a pod. Bella is an artist who follows her heart's desires and Dannie is a lawyer who loves to play by the rules. Bella falls in love with many people and hasn't found anyone to settle down with. Dannie has been in a seemingly happy relationship with David for the past two years.
The night Dannie and David get engaged, Dannie dreams a vivid dream about a stranger. In the dream she checks the clock and it reads 2025; five years later from where she just was. Confused by what this vivid dream might mean, she goes to talk to Bella about it. The only problem is, the stranger in the dream is Bella's newest boyfriend.
My opinion on In Five Years
There was a couple of sexy time scenes (which I haven't really read a lot of) but they were short-lived. So if you're expecting some passionate love scenes there's some spice, but not too much. Some times the main character would think about seemingly random things, which I supposed we all do, but it was a bit distracting from the actual plot.
This book wasn't as predictable as normal romance books are so I liked that aspect of it. The ending was anti-climatic, yet fitting. I felt icky reading some parts knowing the situation the characters were in because it seemed so wrong, but it made sense in the end.
Quotes
"I need the morning. There's something about being the first one awake that feels precious, rare. I feel accomplished before I've even had my first cup of coffee. The whole day is better." (105)
"I think about how much life the city holds, how much heartbreak, how much love. I think about everything I have lost there, this fading island before me." (230)
More information
To read more about Rebecca Serle check out her website using this link: Rebecca Serle
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