Reasons I loved this book:

- a small but memorable cast of characters
- the use of storytelling as coping with the human condition
- emotional intimacy and confessional late night conversations
- tenderness when discussing sensitive topics. So much tenderness

The premise of the book is pretty straightforward: a small group of terminally ill teenagers meet up at midnight and tell each other stories to pass the time as they wait for the inevitable. I really enjoyed the individual stories they told and the overall feel of this lil YA book. I can't wait to see how this gets adapted to the screen.

Recommended if you are interested in the upcoming television series, are interested in grief and mortality, and enjoy short stories framed by a bigger narrative.