The novel then follows two young 'dekkers', Mateo and Rufus, who have been given this news and decide to make the most of their final day. The concept behind this dystopian novel is interesting and innovative: a new technology known as Deathcast reveals to an individual that they will die at just after midnight on the day of their death. I don't think it is suitable for anyone younger. This book would definitely be recommended to Year 10/11's. This book is rated at 12+ but it does involve some swearing and mature themes ( violence and death). I would 100% recommend this book to someone else.
I became emotionally attached to both of them throughout their 'last day' alive.
Their relationship blossoms as the book goes on which you almost feel a part of. I really enjoyed living through Mateo's anxieties and seeing him overcome these in each chapter with the help of his new friend Rufus. Nevertheless, this did not put me off of the well-executed alternate world. However, the side characters do not have much of an impact on the book and sometimes felt like fillers to the book rather than part of the story. You meet a number of different characters in different chapters alongside the two main- characters, Mateo and Rufus. Although I did feel at times that some chapters dragged a little. It has the right amount of cheese and emotional impact. The title is threaded throughout this book which was done very cleverly. It plays tricks on you and keeps you on the edge of your seat. This book grasps you through its use of language. I absolutely loved this book it's definitely a book that you do not want to put down.
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