Really fascinating concept, being confronted with a date you’re supposed to die and how. I thought the story did a great job following various recipients of that information and how they all dealt with it. It portrayed well the sense of control each reached for and the what-ifs - can you change the course of your life or is our course set for us. And can you figure out what’s truly important before you run out of time. 

I also loved the thread of how important friendships and family are. How they are a lifeline we often don’t put enough effort, risk or thought into. Our relationships - how we connect with others - or lack thereof will make or break us. 

I did think the parts with Cherry were a little slow and dragged. I didn’t feel super invested in her parts. Maybe it was because the other characters were just so much more interesting and the mystery surrounding them, I’m not sure. Hers wasn’t bad, just in contrast, I wanted to get back to the others. 

Overall I enjoyed it and thought it was a really great concept. 

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.