They Both Die at the End

Adam Silvera's 'They Both Die at the End' is a poignant young adult novel that explores life, death, and love through the eyes of two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus, who are informed by a service called Death-Cast that they will die within 24 hours. Despite being strangers, they connect via an app, 'Last Friend,' to spend their final day together. The story follows their journey as they navigate fear, regret, and the desire to truly live, ultimately finding profound connection and first love. This book is suitable for ages 12-18 and is a powerful conversation starter about mortality, purpose, and making the most of every moment. Parents should be aware of the explicit theme of death and some instances of violence, but the overall message is one of hope and living fully.

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.