In a world of Deaths--tall, glimmering grey creatures, with gills--which follow their humans around, and must stand in line for coffee just like everyone else, sixteen-year-old Gabriela has received the worst letter possible: her Death has given her seven days. She has too many things left to do, like a first kiss with dreamy Sylvester Hale would be nice. Humans are allowed to make requests in their "Wrap-up List" they get to write, and so Gabriela writes for her first kiss, and the first kiss for a few of her friends as well.