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sskalon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Violence
daylily_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book quite literally changed my world view on so many things. I cried for three days and it is so worth it. One of the best books I have ever read in my entire life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Grief
a_l_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Medical content, and Pregnancy
bujoxbooked's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3 Stars...
Not sure what it was about this book, but it just did not grab my attention. I wanted to DNF it several times and didn't just because I was holding out hope based on the other books that I read that he co-authored with Becky Albertalli ("What If It's Us" and "Here's to Us"). There were moments that captured my attention, like Mateo coming out of his shell and becoming more comfortable as well as building his relationship with Rufus. The concept of someone receiving a call telling them what day they are going to die is crazy and the whole culture is just centered around that.
Not sure what it was about this book, but it just did not grab my attention. I wanted to DNF it several times and didn't just because I was holding out hope based on the other books that I read that he co-authored with Becky Albertalli ("What If It's Us" and "Here's to Us"). There were moments that captured my attention, like Mateo coming out of his shell and becoming more comfortable as well as building his relationship with Rufus. The concept of someone receiving a call telling them what day they are going to die is crazy and the whole culture is just centered around that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
yeetith_and_yoinketh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I know many people didn't like it, because there was very little plot/it wasn't fast-paced, and they were right in a way. This book doesn't really have a thriller plot. No one is taking down governments or trying to solve a murder, and it's pretty slow-paced. I, however, loved it. Without having to worry about plot twists, the characters take center stage. We see their flaws, their lives, their connections, and the way they love.
The book follows the two main characters, Rufus and Mateo, who meet each other on the day they both die. They live in a world where the day you will die, you get a call at midnight, informing you to make the most of your time. Rufus and Mateo have both received the call, and they meet up trying to find a "Last Friend." The book takes place throughout one day. Rufus and Mateo sift through their memories, make new ones, and break each other out of their respective shells. Every so often, the book will give us a pov of a seemingly unrelated character, only for all the characters we have been introduced to create a storyline where they all play a part in the inevitable finale.
It's a beautifully written story on life, death, human nature, love, and how our decisions can affect the world. Also, ITS GAY AS HELL, AND ITS BEAUTIFUL!
The book follows the two main characters, Rufus and Mateo, who meet each other on the day they both die. They live in a world where the day you will die, you get a call at midnight, informing you to make the most of your time. Rufus and Mateo have both received the call, and they meet up trying to find a "Last Friend." The book takes place throughout one day. Rufus and Mateo sift through their memories, make new ones, and break each other out of their respective shells. Every so often, the book will give us a pov of a seemingly unrelated character, only for all the characters we have been introduced to create a storyline where they all play a part in the inevitable finale.
It's a beautifully written story on life, death, human nature, love, and how our decisions can affect the world. Also, ITS GAY AS HELL, AND ITS BEAUTIFUL!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Violence and Death of parent
lucystolethesky's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Medical content, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
haley_reads_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Cried on about 20 seperate occasions. So so good tho, Silvera is an amazing author and really leaves you feeling like you know the boys. SO SAD but the concept is like nothing I’ve read before and was so so interesting to think about!! Love it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, and Car accident
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Blood
fearnesxox's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
LOVELOVELOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!! honestly it's my fave book ever. the plot line is incredible, mateo and rufus are adorable and the book is just honestly amazing.
okay spoilers now:
oh my god I wish we got to see their relationship bloom into something, mateo died too early. AND HE DIED IN THE STUPIDEST WAY TOO LIKE MAKING TEA WHAT DID YOU EXPECT??!?!?!!? but what rufus did was adorable and so sad. I loved their singing and American pie/your song always make me cry whenever I listen to them
but yeah I highly reccomend this book its my favourite book ever- live, laugh, love adam silvera😌
okay spoilers now:
but yeah I highly reccomend this book its my favourite book ever- live, laugh, love adam silvera😌
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicide
vclarisse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
pastelmeganes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I found it kinda hard to like Rufus. The way the author conveyed the way he spoke didnt seem realistic for me personally. I really liked Mateo though. He was by far my favorite. The premise of story was kinda interesting but i felt maybe it couldve been stretched out to a week rather than a day. It made the connection of the two boys not feel as genuine to me because how well can you really know someone in one day? I know they mentioned that but still i couldnt get past that. Also if i have to read Rufus say “mad” one more time imma rip my hair out. i hope the tea mateo was gonna make was bomb as fuck
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Medical trauma