Just after midnight, Mateo and Rufus, total strangers, receive a call from Death-Cast informing them that this is their last day to live. Mateo, who has spent his last several years avoiding really living, is determined to change how he lives his last 24 hours. Rufus is still dealing with the loss of his family a few months ago and is determined to spend the last of his time with his new family. However, both boys decide to use an app called Last Friend that hooks people up for their final day together. Mateo and Rufus end up creating a life time of memories in their last day on earth.
I thought this book was amazing! I loved the story of both boys. Silvera creates a world much like our own, but with the only difference that people are informed when they are going to die. It explores the different ways people choose to live out their last days. I really cared for these two characters, both boys showed courage and vulnerability as they got to know each other and spend time wrapping things up in their life.
I would totally recommend this book. There is a bit of swearing and mature content, but nothing that would stop me from sharing it with students in grade 7 and 8. I would suggest reading it yourself to make sure you are comfortable with the content.
