They Both Die at the End
Readers rate it 3.7 (1.1K on Hardcover)
373 pages · Released 2017 · Quill Tree Books
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A note for parents
This is a powerful young adult novel centered on two young men who learn they will die within hours and spend their final day together. While the premise is inherently heavy—exploring mortality, grief, and the meaning of life—the story emphasizes love, human connection, and living fully. The LGBTQ+ content is central and affirming, featuring a same-sex romance. Language and sexual content are mild; substance use is minimal. This is best suited for mature teens who can engage with existential themes and emotional complexity.
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From the publisher
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. On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad new... 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. 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.
Shelved under
- Death
- Romance fiction
- Gay men
- Adventure and adventurers
- Juvenile fiction
- Fiction
- Hispanic Americans
- Gays
- Love
- Friendship
- Children's fiction
- Death, fiction
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ISBN 9780062457790 · Quill Tree Books