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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

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They Both Die at the End

They Both Die at the End Series: Book #1

by Adam Silvera

Length 8 hours 29 minutes

Language English

Narrators Michael Crouch, Robbie Daymond & Bahni Turpin

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Bookseller recommendation

“Beautiful, heart wrenching YA with male protagonists and bittersweet and complex relationships.”
— April • Porter Square Books

Bookseller recommendation

“You go into this book knowing it's going to hurt. But somehow, you still root for the characters and bond with them. It makes you think about what you would do if you knew it was the end. I'm sad after reading this book. But not sad in a bad way. Sad in a way that made me want to hug my family. And go on walks. And make sure I am living fully. Thank you, Mateo and Rufus for showing that living doesn't have to start just when you know you are going to die. I think this book should be required reading. Highly recommend!”
— Alycia • Books on Main

Bookseller recommendation

“Embarking on this literary journey, you brace yourself for the emotional impact, and yet, the characters draw you in, making you invest in their stories. Despite the anticipated heartache, there's an inexplicable connection that forms, prompting reflection on what one would do if faced with the certainty of the end. Post-reading, a lingering sense of melancholy prevails—not a somber sadness, but a poignant one that inspires a desire to embrace loved ones, take leisurely walks, and truly savor life. Mateo and Rufus become catalysts for the realization that living isn't reserved for moments of impending doom; it's a continuous, precious journey. Heartfelt thanks to the characters for imparting this profound lesson. This book, with its emotional depth and resonating themes, feels like essential reading.”
— Alycia • Books on Main

Summary
About the author

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day.

#1 New York Times bestseller * four starred reviews * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Bustle Best YA Novel * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book * A Book Riot Best Queer Book * A BuzzFeed Best YA Book of the Year * A BookPage Best YA Book of the Year

On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today.

Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day.

In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called “profound.”

Plus don't miss The First to Die at the End: #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of international phenomenon They Both Die at the End in this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Cast’s fateful calls.

LGBTQIA+ Fiction YA Fiction

Adam Silvera is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of They Both Die at the End, The First to Die at the End, More Happy Than Not, History Is All You Left Me, the Infinity Cycle, and—with Becky Albertalli—What If It’s Us and Here’s to Us. He worked in the publishing industry as a children’s bookseller, community manager at a content development company, and book reviewer of children’s and young adult novels. He was born and raised in New York and now lives in Los Angeles. He is tall for no reason. Visit him online at adamsilvera.com.