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They Both Die at the End
Reader Score
75%
75% of readers
recommend this book
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."
Featuring a map of the novel's characters and their connections, an exclusive essay by the author, and a behind-the-scenes look at the early outlines for this critically acclaimed bestseller.
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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Quill Tree Books
- Publish Date: Dec 18th, 2018
- Pages: 416
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.80in - 5.20in - 1.00in - 0.70lb
- EAN: 9780062457806
- Recommended age: 13-UP
- Categories: • Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement• Social Themes - Friendship• LGBTQ+ - General
About the Author
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, The Survivor Wants to Die at the End, More Happy Than Not, History Is All You Left Me, and the Infinity Cycle (Infinity Son, Infinity Reaper, and Infinity Kings) and coauthor of What If It's Us and Here's to Us. He is tall for no reason. Visit him online at adamsilvera.com.
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What people are saying
The official account of comedian & children’s author David Walliams, run by his team.
‘THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END by @AdamSilvera is a brilliantly original book. The title had me hooked and the story does not disappoint. It is absolutely thrilling. I can see why teenagers are going crazy for this book. It is superb.’ David https://t.co/93GNYrPir2
Eric Cervini is an author and historian of LGBTQ politics and culture.
It’s officially summer, and we all need some beach or pool reading––ideally something that gives us hope during these very dark times. That's why this month’s Queer Book Club selection is … *drum roll* … THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END, written by my friend, the incredible @adamsilvera.
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Adam Silvera put it right there in the title: "They Both Die at the End." @MoisesFenty spoke to the author about his book, plans for another book in the series, and whether he would subscribe to Death-Cast if given the choice https://t.co/aAY5JE9X8Y
Praise for this book
"A bold, lovely, and haunting story of loss, hope, and the redeeming power of friendship." -- Lauren Oliver, New York Times bestselling author of Before I Fall
★"Extraordinary and unforgettable." -- Booklist (starred review)
★"It's another standout from Silvera. Engrossing, contemplative, and as heart-wrenching as the title promises." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★"Over the course of an eventful day, these thoughtful young men speak honestly and movingly about their fate, their anger at its unfairness, and what it means to be alive, until their budding friendship organically turns into something more." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ "Silvera continues to masterfully integrate diversity, disability, and young queer voices into an appealing story with a lot of heart. A must-have for YA shelves." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
"Adam Silvera uses his ample skill to force readers to examine how they live life now and how they want to live it. They Both Die at the End is a prime example of his skill at asking the most relevant questions of all of us." -- Teen Vogue
"They Both Die at the End is beautiful and charged with emotion, and Silvera's best work to date." -- Jordan April, The River's End Bookstore, for the Autumn 2017 Teen Indie Next List
"Silvera not only poignantly captures the raw emotion of facing your own morality, but creates such relatable and authentic characters you want to follow on their journey. His gorgeous writing and wonderful storytelling will wreck you in the very best possible way." -- Buzzfeed
"Themes of friendship, love, loss, and fate combine in this novel that should be read with a box of tissues close at hand." -- Brightly
What people are saying
The official account of comedian & children’s author David Walliams, run by his team.
‘THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END by @AdamSilvera is a brilliantly original book. The title had me hooked and the story does not disappoint. It is absolutely thrilling. I can see why teenagers are going crazy for this book. It is superb.’ David https://t.co/93GNYrPir2
Eric Cervini is an author and historian of LGBTQ politics and culture.
It’s officially summer, and we all need some beach or pool reading––ideally something that gives us hope during these very dark times. That's why this month’s Queer Book Club selection is … *drum roll* … THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END, written by my friend, the incredible @adamsilvera.