They Both Die at the End World

“Maybe it’s better to have gotten it right and been happy for one day instead of living a lifetime of wrongs.”

In a world where Death-Cast alerts individuals on their last day, two perfect strangers receive the dreadful call: they have less than 24 hours to live.

18-year-old Mateo Torrez has lived his life cautiously, mostly holed up in his room, consumed by loneliness and anxiety. Thinking back at his life in regret, all he wants is to make the most of his last hours and finally live fearlessly.

After watching his parents and sister drown four months ago, 17-year-old Rufus Emeterio struggles to find a way to deal with the trauma and grief that’s left behind. Angry with the world and with himself, all he needs is a friend to help him through this difficult time. 

The two connect through an app called Last Friend and decide to face their fate together. As they roam the streets of New York City, Mateo and Rufus turn their final hours into a profound journey of discovery and connection. 

Adam Silvera masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the depths of human emotion, the essence of living in the moment, and the unexpected bonds that can form in the face of mortality.