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They both die at the end, common sense media reviewers.

As riveting and heartbreaking as the title promises.

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this book.

The boys discuss serious topics such as religion/f

Try to make the most of every day, because you nev

Mateo is generous, kind, and selfless. Rufus is lo

A guy beats up another guy pretty badly (punching,

Teens discuss or think about sex and romantic rela

Regular strong language includes "f--k," "s--t," "

A character's Trek bike plays a pivotal role in th

A bar allows underage "Deckers" (those who will di

Educational Value

The boys discuss serious topics such as religion/faith, the foster system, LGBTQ identity, and orphanhood -- also less heavy topics like cycling, playing video games, and favorite parts of New York City. Readers wil be exposed to various real and fictitious places in New York, and will learn a bit about the experience of being a Latino teen.

Positive Messages

Try to make the most of every day, because you never know when it's going to be the day you die. Seize the day, put yourself out there and take risks. Strong messages about the importance of forgiveness, redemption, and love, and how family can include close friendships; a parent can (and should) also be a child's confidant and close friend.

Positive Role Models

Mateo is generous, kind, and selfless. Rufus is loving, loyal, and protective. They both have plenty of flaws (Rufus is impulsive and Mateo too timid), but as the story continues, they bring out the best in each other.

Violence & Scariness

A guy beats up another guy pretty badly (punching, pushing, knees, etc.). The victim of the beatdown enlists friends to retaliate, but with guns. A Decker is mad he has only one day to live and decides to "take others out" with him via a suicide bombing. Deckers die via explosions, fires, car accidents, acts of violence, and several other ways.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

Teens discuss or think about sex and romantic relationships. One character has zero experience and wishes he had connected with someone. Another character recently broke up with his most serious significant other and tells his friend about his first kiss. Two characters kiss and eventually make out a couple of times.

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Regular strong language includes "f--k," "s--t," "a--hole," "douche," "d--k," "motherf----r," etc.

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Products & Purchases

A character's Trek bike plays a pivotal role in the book.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

A bar allows underage "Deckers" (those who will die that day) to drink if they choose. Deckers of various ages drink and smoke in a club.

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Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that They Both Die at the End is the third novel from acclaimed author Adam Silvera . Like in his first book, More Happy Than Not , the setting is a contemporary New York City with one big life-changing piece of technology in place. In this case, it's the existence of Death-Cast, a company/organization that alerts everyone who is going to die in a given day in the wee hours of each new day. The "heralds" calling those who will die don't know when or how you will die, just that you will. There's regular use of strong language (including "f--k" and "s--t"), some disturbing violence (explosions, a gun wielded, a suicide bombing, and several ways people can die), and a little bit of romance (mostly limited to making out), but given the intense circumstances, it's all age-appropriate for mature eighth graders and up. Silvera once again conveys strong messages about love, loss, grief, acceptance, and joy in his work.

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What's the Story?

Adam Silvera's third novel, THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END, takes place in an alternate contemporary universe that's basically the same except for one life-altering technological advancement: A company called Death-Cast mysteriously knows everyone who's going to die in any given day (but not how or when) and alerts each of those people somewhere between midnight and 3 a.m. Introverted New York teen Mateo Torrez receives his Death-Cast call (there's even a special ring so you know it's them) at 12:22 a.m. on September 5, 2017. It's horrifying timing, because 18-year-old Mateo's father (his mom died in childbirth) is in a coma, which means other than Mateo's best friend, single mom Lidia, there's really no one to say goodbye to or support him on his final day on Earth. In another part of New York, 17-year-old foster kid Rufus Emeterio initially misses his Death-Cast call, because he was too busy beating up his ex-girlfriend's jerk of a new boyfriend. Rufus eventually gets the call, and just wants to spend it with his foster parents and siblings (his parents and sister died in a car crash a few months earlier). The two "Deckers" (what everyone who's been alerted is colloquially called) end up meeting via an app called "Last Friend," which matches up people to spend their final day together. Mateo and Rufus help each other make their last day a memorable one.

Is It Any Good?

The title might tell readers what to expect, but there's a heartbreaking, heartwarming journey before the emotional end that will inspire teens to live bigger and better. Adam Silvera is one of YA's most interesting writers, because he doesn't shy away from death, grief, or loss. Like his other books, this one involves LGBTQ New York City teens, and as in his debut, there's a technological feature that changes the way people live. The premise isn't entirely new, but the way he implements it is, because Mateo and Rufus don't spend the precious time they have in their final day trying to find a desperate way around it. As Mateo makes clear early on, even a former president who hid himself in a secret shelter ended up assassinated by the Secret Service. No one can get around death once Death-Cast calls. The title isn't a spoiler, because it's not the point of the book.

Instead, Silvera's characters benefit from some of the perks of being on Death-Cast's list, like discounts and special Decker-only activities. They do small, quiet things (visit Mateo's dad in the hospital, his mom in the cemetery), as well as take virtual-reality trips around the world, and sing karaoke. The story doesn't feel like a race against time, and in fact unfolds at a slow, thoughtful pace, with the exception of a few sequences, like when bicyclist Rufus is running (well, riding) from the police or when he and Mateo are surviving (against the odds) a couple of deadly situations. In some ways, the book is reminiscent of The Sun Is Also a Star , because it's about one powerful day in which two teens change each other's lives -- and also because Silvera offers several short chapters from other characters' perspectives, always starting with whether Death-Cast has or has not called that person. This isn't a book that's going to work for readers who demand a happily ever after, but it's such a thought-provoking and sweet read nonetheless.

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Book Details

Author : Adam Silvera
Genre : Contemporary Fiction
Topics : Friendship , Great Boy Role Models
Book type : Fiction
Publisher : HarperTeen
Publication date : September 5, 2017
Publisher's recommended age(s) : 14 - 18
Number of pages : 368
Available on : Paperback, Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
Last updated : September 26, 2017

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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

A love story with a difference - an unforgettable tale of life, loss and making each day count

Title: They Both Die at the End

Author: Adam Silvera

Publisher: Quill Tree Books

Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary

First Publication: 2017

Language: English

Major Characters: Mateo Torrez, Rufus Emeterio, Lidia, Delilah Gray, Andrea Donahue, Aimee Dubois

Setting Place: New York City, 2017

Theme: Mortality, Life, and Meaning; Human Connection and Social Media; Choices and Consequences; Friendship and Chosen Family

Narrator: First Person; Third Person

Book Summary: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

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.

Book Review: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

They Both Die at the End is the story of Mateo and Rufus, two very different guys who live in New York and then, one day at dawn, they receive the call from Death-Cast, a company that alerts people the day they’re going to die. They don’t tell you exactly when or why you’re going to die, they just tell you it’s going to happen in the next 24 hours and that you should say goodbye and put your affairs in order.

When Mateo, who’s a very shy and reserved guy, receives the call he panics and decides he’s going to make the most of his last day, but he can’t make himself go out of his apartment. That’s when he decides it’s a good idea to download the Last Friend app, that connects deckers (people who have received the call) and allows them to meet on their End Day. And that’s how he gets to know Rufus, an orphan guy who’s running from the police for having beaten the hell out of some dude, and spend his End Day with him.

“You may be born into a family, but you walk into friendships. Some you’ll discover you should put behind you. Others are worth every risk.”

What hurt me most about They Both Die at the End is that, same as Rufus and Mateo at one point, I completely forgot that they were on their End Day. I was so absorbed by their adventures and their growing friendship, that I forgot the title of the book… Which was a big mistake!!!

They Both Die at the End was not a typical bucket list for people who are about to die; but a tale of two people who are doomed and are living the best moments of their life. They are learning to trust in a stranger; and they are trying to make things right for the people they’re leaving behind and who, above all, are daring to love until the very end.

“Maybe it’s better to have gotten it right and been happy for one day instead of living a lifetime of wrongs.”

They Both Die at the End has a very peculiar tone, because it’s not all dark and depressing, but it also isn’t all bright and full of hope. The story Adam is telling us is a melancholic and bittersweet one. Death is on every page, but also is Love and Friendship and Family . There’s the inevitability of everything ending, but also the thrilling sensation of the path they’re taking until the moment comes.

How Adam Silvera makes us believe in a relationship on the very End Day is amazing, because you’d think he’s used the classical instalove… but he didn’t. I think They Both Die at the End shows us how powerful bonds can be when formed under very stressful and intense situations. What I really loved about this aspect of the book was that, apart from Death, everything was a choice: trusting, hanging out together, going certain places, becoming friends, caring for the other. Everything was a choice, Destiny had nothing to do there.

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THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END

by Adam Silvera ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 5, 2017

Engrossing, contemplative, and as heart-wrenching as the title promises.

What would you do with one day left to live?

In an alternate present, a company named Death-Cast calls Deckers—people who will die within the coming day—to inform them of their impending deaths, though not how they will happen. The End Day call comes for two teenagers living in New York City: Puerto Rican Mateo and bisexual Cuban-American foster kid Rufus. Rufus needs company after a violent act puts cops on his tail and lands his friends in jail; Mateo wants someone to push him past his comfort zone after a lifetime of playing it safe. The two meet through Last Friend, an app that connects lonely Deckers (one of many ways in which Death-Cast influences social media). Mateo and Rufus set out to seize the day together in their final hours, during which their deepening friendship blossoms into something more. Present-tense chapters, short and time-stamped, primarily feature the protagonists’ distinctive first-person narrations. Fleeting third-person chapters give windows into the lives of other characters they encounter, underscoring how even a tiny action can change the course of someone else’s life. It’s another standout from Silvera ( History Is All You Left Me , 2017, etc.), who here grapples gracefully with heavy questions about death and the meaning of a life well-lived.

Pub Date: Sept. 5, 2017

ISBN: 978-0-06-245779-0

Page Count: 384

Publisher: HarperTeen

Review Posted Online: June 4, 2017

Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 2017

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They Both Die at the End Adam Sivera Quill Tree Books Published September 5, 2017

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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.

My Review of They Both Die at the End

Okay, so I read this book mostly as a result of my daughter complaining that she wanted to read a book where people fall in love and then they both die at the end. So I was like, I think I know the right book for this! Ha.

I love that Mateo and Rufus have such different voices. And I love the rituals between Rufus and his friends, the Plutos. I love the way he challenges Mateo to come out of the safe careful cave he has lived in, and how Mateo challenges Rufus to stop hiding from his emotions.

In the story, you get a call the day you die, letting you know it’s coming. There’s nothing you can do to stop it, and you have no idea how or when during that day it’s going to happen. It’s an interesting paradox because knowing you’re going to die changes what you do that day, but you were already going to die before you decided to make those changes.

And it’s not only Rufus and Mateo getting those calls, it’s everyone. So all around them are people who’ve gotten the call or who are living in fear of it or living wilder because they haven’t gotten it. There are whole businesses that exist for people who are living their last day, which is kind of weird to think about, but would definitely happen if we knew what day everyone was going to die.

I love the two-people-thrown-into-a-situation-together-ness of this book, and I love how knowing each other changes both Rufus and Mateo. I like that they don’t meet each other looking for love, but find it unexpectedly.

It’s very weird to read a book knowing someone will die at the end. It’s kind of like accepting that something is going to hurt you but doing it anyway, knowing that along the way, that same thing is going to make you laugh, make you think about things in a way you hadn’t thought before. I guess all that to say that I was afraid this book was going to be too sad for me, and it’s definitely sad. But it’s also so full of hope and value and love. And I’m so glad I got to read it for those things, too.

If you liked AWAY WE GO by Emil Ostrovski , definitely check out THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END.

Content Notes for They Both Die at the End

Recommended for Ages 14 up.

Representation One character is bisexual and another is gay.

Profanity/Crude Language Content Extreme profanity used mainly by Rufus.

Romance/Sexual Content Kissing between two boys. At one point they fall asleep together.

Spiritual Content Rufus and Mateo discuss what they think happens after death, whether there’s an afterlife. Neither believe very deeply in any sort of religion. One character believes in reincarnation.

Violent Content At the beginning of the story, Rufus is beating up another boy. Later, a character brings a bomb to a gym and sets it off, killing himself and others nearby. A girl stands on top of a building, contemplating killing herself. A car accident kills another person. Someone points a gun at a member of a crowd. A fire kills someone.

Drug Content None.

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Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End is a heartfelt, New York Times- bestselling YA novel that focuses on two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus. It’s set in a dystopian, near-future version of New York City, where both boys have been informed that they only have 24 hours to live by the tech corporation Death-Cast. They both turn to an app, Last Friend, to meet up and share one final adventure on their last day on earth—which culminates in a heart-warming love story. This devastating LGBT romance reminds us that loss and love are inextricably linked.

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They Both Die at the End: A Book review

Book Name: They Both Die at the End

Author: Adam Silvera

Genre: Fiction – Fantasy, Young Adult , LGBT

Characters: Mateo Torrez, Rufus Emeterio, Lidia Vargas, Aimee Dubois, Tagoe Hayes, Malcolm Anthony

Setting: New York , The USA

Plot Summary of They Both Die at the End

Mateo is an introvert and is worried about everything he never got to do in this life. Mateo decides that he will stay inside his house after saying his final good bye to his comatosed father. Rufus Emeterio is reckless and a survivor. He has a long list of people to say goodbye to but these things are never easy.

Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio have almost nothing common between them except that they both are going to die sometime during the following day. They have received the calls from the dreaded Deckers informing him of their imminent deaths, thanks to the Deathcasters.

They meet each other through an app called “Last Friend”, designed especially to help meeting of people who have received their ‘End Day’ calls from the Deckers. Together they seek their respective closures and bare their souls before they could say the final good bye. Yes, they both die at the end (at this point, it is not a spoiler, it is the freaking title!).

Book review of They Both Die at the End

Adam Silvera’s writing style is full of witty dialogues and more than everything, his YA characters talk like one. They don’t launch into lengthy monologues about nerdy things ( I am looking at John Green’s teens ). I loved the linear story arc and the alternate POVs worked so well.

Set in the near dystopian future, a company is capable of forecasting one’s death. I know the whole thought of learning about death beforehand is creepy and too much for me.

They are fun, hardly depressing (even though it talks about death – a lot), and has the right amount of heart break (dude, They Both Die at the End).

Bottom-line

They Both Die at the End is the first book of Adam Silvera I have read and I should say everything I have heard about his books is true. And I will definitely not shy away from reading his books hereon.

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26 Aug “They Both Die at the End” Book Summary: A Heartbreaking Tale by Adam Silvera

Book review: they both die at the end by adam silvera, get a copy at bookshop.org, introduction.

They Both Die at the End is a captivating and emotionally charged novel written by Adam Silvera. In this review, we will delve into the detailed overview of the book and author, discuss the main strengths and weaknesses of the book, analyze its unique aspects and literary devices used, evaluate who would enjoy this book and why, and provide final thoughts and recommendations. The suggested reading age for this book is young adult and above.

They Both Die at the End follows the lives of two teenagers, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, who discover through a mysterious organization known as Death-Cast that they have less than twenty-four hours to live. The plot centers around their journey as they connect through an app called Last Friend and decide to spend their last day together exploring New York City. Throughout their adventure, they grapple with the imminent reality of their deaths, forming an intense bond and experiencing a range of emotions.

Important themes explored in the book:

Mortality and confronting death
The value of human connection
Living life to the fullest
Friendship and love

They Both Die at the End showcases several strengths, including its compelling storytelling, realistic portrayal of emotions, and thought-provoking exploration of deep themes. Silvera’s writing style is both poignant and accessible, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the characters’ experiences. The author expertly utilizes foreshadowing, symbolism, and imagery to enhance the narrative and evoke emotional responses from readers. Furthermore, the book skillfully addresses societal issues such as the impact of a society obsessed with impending death and the value of living in the present moment.

However, some readers may find the pacing to be slow at times, as the majority of the story takes place within a single day. Additionally, the inevitable ending may elicit mixed responses, leaving some readers satisfied while others crave a different outcome.

They Both Die at the End is a must-read for young adult readers interested in thought-provoking and emotionally charged contemporary fiction. Fans of Adam Silvera’s other works, such as More Happy Than Not and History Is All You Left Me , will appreciate his distinctive writing style and exploration of complex emotions. This book serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of human connection and cherishing each moment of life. Despite its heartbreaking premise, it offers a sense of hope and resilience.

If you enjoy novels that tackle deep themes and evoke strong emotions, similar works in the same genre include The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and If I Stay by Gayle Forman. Both of these books explore love, loss, and the fragility of life.

Possible questions for a high school test

1. What is the main premise of They Both Die at the End? (Multiple-choice)

a) Two teenagers discover they have supernatural powers b) Mateo and Rufus spend their last day together after learning they are going to die c) The story revolves around a girl who chooses to isolate herself from society d) The protagonist embarks on a quest to find a hidden treasure

2. How does Adam Silvera utilize literary devices in the novel? (Short-answer)

Answer: Adam Silvera employs foreshadowing, symbolism, and imagery to enhance the narrative and convey deeper emotions.

3. What are some important themes explored in They Both Die at the End? (Multiple-choice)

a) The significance of friendship and love b) The power of supernatural forces c) A post-apocalyptic world and struggle for survival d) The pursuit of wealth and material possessions

1. Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33385285-they-both-die-at-the-end

2. Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/They-Both-Die-Adam-Silvera/dp/0062457799

Awards and Accolades

– Stonewall Book Award (2018)

– New York Times Bestseller

Functional Details

– ISBN: 9780062457790

– Number of pages: 384

– Publisher: HarperTeen

– First publish date: September 5, 2017

– Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ+

– BISAC Categories: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Death & Dying; Juvenile Fiction / LGBT

– Suggested Reading Age: 14 and up

Other Reviews

– Review from Publishers Weekly : https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-245779-0 (4/5 stars)

– Review from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/21/they-both-die-at-the-end-adam-silvera-review (5/5 stars)

Where to Buy the Book

– Purchase the book on Bookshop.org

Is this book part of a series?

Yes, there is also a prequel called, The First To Die At The End

About the Author

Adam Silvera is a bestselling author known for his emotionally charged young adult novels. Alongside They Both Die at the End, his other notable works include More Happy Than Not and History Is All You Left Me . He has received critical acclaim for his ability to craft stories that resonate with readers. Adam Silvera’s writing has garnered numerous awards and recognition, making him a prominent voice in the contemporary young adult fiction genre.

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Review: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

They both die at the end by adam silvera my rating: 4 of 5 stars.

Unsurprisingly this was an emotional read but what impressed me the most was the incredible detail that went into the world building. I loved how this made me think and how when I finished I wanted to rush out and live my life. Absolutely brilliant.

When Mateo receives the dreaded call from Death-Cast, informing him that today will be his last, he doesn’t know where to begin. Quiet and shy, Mateo is devastated at the thought of leaving behind his hospitalised father, and his best friend and her baby girl. But he knows that he has to make the most of this day, it’s his last chance to get out there and make an impression. Rufus is busy beating up his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend when he gets the call. Having lost his entire family, Rufus is no stranger to Death-Cast. Not that it makes it any easier. With bridges to mend, the police searching for him and the angry new boyfriend on his tail, it’s time to run. Isolated and scared, the boys reach out to each other, and what follows is a day of living life to the full. Though neither of them had expected that this would involve falling in love… Another beautiful, heartbreaking and life-affirming book from the brilliant Adam Silvera, author of More Happy Than Not and History Is All You Left Me .

Do you know what, I’m not sure that title was wise. This is an absolutely brilliant book but honestly I spent pretty much the whole time afraid to get too attached to Mateo or Rufus just in case they did in fact both die at the end. I kept hoping it wouldn’t happen, that they would be the exception, there was a mix up with the names and they received the call in error or that just by finding each other they’d save each other but just in case I kept myself that little bit detached. Consequently I think it lost that emotional punch I was expecting. It is still packed full of feels and some very touching moments but I was ready for out and out devastation.

It is an incredibly well written story and I really loved both Mateo and Rufus. Both are a little bit lost in the beginning but it was so wonderful to watch them develop over the course of the story. Mateo was probably the more relatable of the two, anxious and afraid to live (or leave his bedroom) in case he does something that results in the dreaded death cast call informing him he has less than 24 hours to live, I could see elements of myself in him. Wanting to go on adventures and be brave but just too scared and needing that little push. He was also just the nicest and sweetest guy. I really wanted him getting the call to be a mistake. Rufus took a little longer to warm up to, he’s beating someone up at the story, but you can’t help but grow to love him when he helps Mateo so much and starts becoming more like him.

The relationship between them is just so sweet and funny and wow. They begin the day as complete strangers and opposites but somehow they compliment and bring out the best in each other. Rufus encourages Mateo to be brave and break out and Mateo makes Rufus kinder and better…. oh god I’m gonna cry.

Anyway, moving swiftly on, I just loved their story but what made this even better was the little glimpses into the lives of others who cross their paths. The chapters more or less alternate between Mateo and Rufus’s povs but there are these other chapters thrown in from the pov of their friends, the people who make the calls to inform people they’re going to die that day, and others who have either received their call or just bump into Rufus or Mateo in some way. These gave such an insight into the world and raised so many questions I found it fascinating.

Actually the whole world just fascinated me. What would it be like to live in a world where everyone finds out between midnight and 3am whether they’re going to die that day? What would you do if you found out it was your day to die? Would you deny it, try to fight it? Would you accept it and try to make your last hours count? Take control and decide for yourself how you’re going to die? Or what if you don’t get the call? Does that mean you can’t die no matter what you do that day? Would you take more risks? It really makes you wonder about fate, self fulfilling prophecies and whether you have any control over your destiny.

The world the author creates and the way he presents all of these issues and questions was just brilliant. Such clever writing to create a world that’s so similar but so different in terms of attitudes to life and death. I think this is a story I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

Overall an absolutely brilliant but emotional read.

Review: They Both Die At the End by Adam Silvera

Post published: April 30, 2019
Post last modified: August 28, 2022

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.”

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera Review

I didn’t read any blurbs on it beforehand and just jumped right in, so I was a bit surprised to find that They Both Die at the End had a similar plot.

Once again, Silvera explores a near-future world with the development of a new technology — in this case, it is a company which has the ability to foretell a person’s death, calling them on the day of their demise.

The story follows teenage boys Rufus and Mateo on the day they are slated to die, who meet on a Tinder-like app designed to connect these so-called “deckers” with a “Last Friend” to spend their final day with.

The boys have their own challenges — Mateo’s father is in a coma, and Rufus is on the run from the police — but are complete opposites. Despite these differences, they venture out to tie up loose ends and have new experiences together, displaying a world which has become with final days. There are also some revolving characters who get a brief narrative, though it primarily follows Rufus and Mateo.

Personally, this novel didn’t really work for me for a few reasons. For such a complex subject and plot, the book seemed too short and surface-level to do it justice. The idea itself is wonderful, but not quite fleshed-out enough to suspend my disbelief of the technology, which just seemed far-fetched in the way Silvera presents it. Furthermore, there were a lot of side stories and plot lines in which it seems Silvera attempted to give a more rounded world view, but they were so short-lived that they didn’t particularly add anything.

I also struggled with the idea of romanticizing an impending death. I am sure that Silvera had the best of intentions in portraying this “live life to the fullest” attitude, but (light spoiler alert) this romance-at-the-end-of-the-world thing seemed a bit too much. There were also constant tones of making those left behind feel a certain way, and Mateo and Rufus both seemed preoccupied with leaving behind a certain portrayal of their lives.

As someone who has personally struggled with suicidal tendencies, I took issue with this, especially when it comes to the fact that this book is aimed at high school-aged readers. I feel a bit hesitant at voicing this opinion, as it seems quite nit-picky, but I would love to hear others’ thoughts on this issue.

Additionally, Rufus in particular is quite down on social media, following Mateo’s offer of showing him the photos he took of him with a comment about how he doesn’t like to “approve” his photos that feels a bit bitter. He also has a Instagram aesthetic that includes making his normally black-and-white photos colorful for his last day.

Personally, I hate the idea that there is a “wrong” and “right” way to use social media (barring things like bullying, of course), especially from an author who didn’t age in the same time as his readers and therefore likely uses social media differently.

Yes, I agree social media platforms warp our images of ourselves and pressure users to present the best versions of themselves, and that this can be problematic, but that does not in any way mean it isn’t okay to make sure you like a photo of yourself and it absolutely isn’t okay to shame people for doing so (no matter how subtle it may be). If an author wants to comment on something like this, I would much rather prefer to see them use positive examples rather than shaming people down.

What I can say I appreciate, as always, is Silver’s portrayal of LGBTQA+ characters, specifically, normalizing bisexuality. I personally wish there had been more of this kind of writing a few years back when I was coming up, as I believe it would have made me a lot less ignorant earlier in my life, instead of my primary exposure coming from the stereotypical “token” queer characters I was given. Yay for progress, always!

Other than my reservations on the romanticization issue, I think this would be an enjoyable semi-light read for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers. Just beware that there are some slightly problematic themes — I would love to hear further thoughts and comments on this issue!

They Both Die At the End Quotes

“You may be born into a family, but you walk into friendships. Some you discover you’ll put behind you. Others are worth every risk.”

“Maybe it’s better to have gotten it right and been happy for one day instead of living a lifetime of wrongs.”

“No one should feel bad for trying to be good.”

“No one goes on, but what we leave behind keeps us alive for someone else.”

“I want us to have history, something longer than the small window of time we’re actually sharing.”

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They Both Die at the End Review: For When You Need a Good Cry

October 26, 2017 by Jeann @ Happy Indulgence | 5 stars , Books , Reviews

When Mateo receives the dreaded call from Death-Cast, informing him that today will be his last, he doesn't know where to begin. Quiet and shy, Mateo is devastated at the thought of leaving behind his hospitalised father, and his best friend and her baby girl. But he knows that he has to make the most of this day, it's his last chance to get out there and make an impression. Rufus is busy beating up his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend when he gets the call. Having lost his entire family, Rufus is no stranger to Death-Cast. Not that it makes it any easier. With bridges to mend, the police searching for him and the angry new boyfriend on his tail, it's time to run. Isolated and scared, the boys reach out to each other, and what follows is a day of living life to the full. Though neither of them had expected that this would involve falling in love... Another beautiful, heartbreaking and life-affirming book from the brilliant Adam Silvera, author of More Happy Than Not and History Is All You Left Me .

What would you do if you were given 24 hours notice before you died? Would you spend time with your loved ones, face your fears, do what you’ve only dreamed of and finally face the inevitable?

In They Both Die at the End, that’s exactly what Rufus and Mateo do when they discover it’s their End Day. They look for companionship, spend time with family and friends, go on adventures and experience what they’ve never had before.

I’ve gotta say, for a book where the ending is in the title, They Both Die at the End caught me off guard with how emotional I was at the end. You’ll be crying all the tears, because even though it’s inevitable, the beautiful legacy left behind by these two boys will touch your heart.

These two beautiful boys had so much chemistry and such an adorable dynamic – Rufus, from the wrong side of the tracks, to the more sheltered Mateo. While both of them searched for companionship on their end day, little did they know they would also find true love as well. And that’s what got me.

“But no matter what choices we make – solo or together – our finish line remains the same … No matter how we choose to live, we both die at the end.”

It’s not immediately evident at the start that Mateo is gay and I loved how he broke out of his shell to embrace his feelings for Rufus. For someone who never walks on the wrong side of the road, who always does what he’s told and who has never stood out, Rufus makes him feel special.

Rufus on the other hand, has a strong bond with his close knit friendship group. He’s bisexual and is struggling with getting over his feelings for his ex-girlfriend. He starts the book off punching her new boyfriend, but he soon discovers that this has consequences and he spends his last day coping with them but also finally getting over her.

With another fascinating Adam Silvera twist, the speculative twist in this book is that people discover it’s their End Day from a phone call. The technology generated in the world supported this idea well, from the Tinder-like app that connected these people with a support network, to how end day sufferers got VIP treatment everywhere they went, to the experiential virtual reality generators that would provide a once in a lifetime experience, such as sky diving or surfing.

“Yes, we live, or we’re given the chance to, at least, but sometimes living is hard and complicated because of fear.”

The world was also further developed through the third party chapters from people who Rufus and Mateo encountered, from the jaded back office employee, to Mateo’s best friend. This gave us a reprieve from the sad, touching and hilarious journey between the two friends, but it also added to our understanding of the world and its characters.

As an #ownvoices book, the diversity in They Both Die at the End was also fantastic. While both of the characters obviously had feelings for one another, one had previously come out while the other was still cautiously getting in touch with his sexuality. I loved both of the journeys that they went through in terms of letting go of their worries and fears and just letting the love grow between them. Mateo is also Puerto Rican and Rufus is Cuban-American, which came through in their experience with their families.

Heartfelt, insightful and filled with charm, They Both Die at the End is a thought-provoking book about two boys who only have 24 hours to live. As their relationship grows and they experience life like never before, it’s a book that will tug at your heart strings, making you want to live life to the fullest. You’ll also want to have the tissues ready for this one!

Rating: 5 out of 5

Thanks to HarperTeen for the review copy via Edelweiss!

They Both Die at the End is available from Australian bookstores for RRP $17.99.

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14 responses to “ They Both Die at the End Review: For When You Need a Good Cry ”

I think I’m avoiding this book because I’m not ready for any of the feels haha. Contemporary is a thing I need to be in the write head space to read, and sad contemporaries are a whole other ball game

Hahah I know what you mean! When I know a book has feels in it, it takes me forever to prepare myself for it (like a year).

I hope you ended up enjoying it Lily! I always find the same with Adam Silvera books, it takes me a while to get into them but then I’m HOOKED.

That’s so good Shannon! Here I was thinking I was going to go scot free without crying about books all year, but there you have it. I’m glad you loved it too!

I got this book the week it came out. But I haven’t gotten to it yet because I really, really have to be in the mood to cry for a book. LOL!

Oh my gosh, you do need to be in the mood haha but trust me, it’s worth it

Yay! I’m glad you absolutely loved this Jeann! I’m not exactly sure why I haven’t picked this up yet, because it sounds exactly like my type of novel! And it reminds me a lot of my favorite anthology, so that’s a plus.

This is the first I’ve heard of the third party chapters though. I wonder if I’ll end up liking them.

Yessss I think you should love it though Val! yeah the third party chapters were definitely hit and miss with people. I miss you and your blog, I promise to visit soon!

OMG it was so, so good Cait! I remember hearing all the hype for MTT and then when I picked it up I was like is this all? BUT THEN I STUCK WITH IT AND WOAH BOY I was hooked. OMG THE TITLE. THE TITTTLLLEEEE

I totally know what you mean! I prefer to know when I need to brace myself LOL

They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera | Spoiler-Free Book Review

Hai Beautiful!

Eh, I don’t know how I feel about this one…

They Both Die At The End was the unanimously voted Book of the Month for @TheBookishTravellers book club for April. Due to timezones (the entire inspiration for our name by the way), we weren’t able to meet up and discuss it, but I have so so many thoughts on it that I need to release!

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Let me preface this by saying that this is the first novel I am reading by Adam Silvera. I am trying not to base my view on his works on this one novel, nor what other people say of his works, but I am aware this is his most popular novel and as I said, I have lots of thoughts on it.

★ Rating ★

I rated this book ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5 stars) . I have so so many conflicting emotions while reading, taking everything in with an analytical mind and only sparse relaxed enjoyment. I both disliked and was completely indifferent about the story as there were some things that felt off but other things where I was like, “well, that’s kinda cool”.

I went into this novel as I usually do; without reading the blurb a.k.a knowing completely nothing about the novel (aside from the fact that they die at the end of course), but also with the added bonus of a meh/slightly negative perspective.

I don’t know where on the bookish side of the interwebs I read it, but somewhere in me had the predetermination of negativity going into this novel and although I tried to ignore it… I couldn’t.

As I said earlier, I read the novel with an analytical eye, knowing that I was writing this review. If you’re unaware, the story is told from two alternate perspectives, the anxious, introverted Mateo and the rebellious Rufus. We follow the two boys as they receive the call from DeathCast, telling them that they will die within the next 24 hours and how they choose to spend those next 24 hours.

Obviously and inevitably, the two boys cross paths and within a few hours of their life, we bare witness to the development of their characters as their death looms ever-closer.

The story was so full of stereotypes that just seemed so jarring, wrong, like they didn’t belong to those characters. Here’s where my mixed feelings come in. I wanted to love our stereotypical rebel orphan Rufus and our cute boi introvert trying to live his life, Mateo, but I really got the impression that the story was made for Mateo, written all and only about Mateo with Rufus just thrown in there to be the supporting character with whom there is sexual tension.

Now I know what you’re thinking, and that is, “damn Bree that was one stupidly long sentence, was that necessary?” Yes, yes it was necessary because in a novel where there are two characters and two main storylines but one feels of lesser importance than the other and that is the one of the stereotypically rough black orphan… Yeh, I didn’t like that.

The entire novel is about both boys breaking out of their shells, escaping stereotypes and trying to live before their inevitable and unpredictable deaths. But in living, both of them just become opposites of themselves, telling the reader that they were not happy with their life – and by all means it is completely okay to change yourself if you don’t like who you are, if it didn’t feel so forced.

I may sound like I’m being a super harsh critic, but aside from the stereotyping and character bias, there was a slight tell instead of show aspect to Silvera’s writing. This mostly occurred when either of the boys tried to convince the reader that they were not actually the person that they were the stereotype that they had been introduced as.

To end on a happy note, I loved the concept and I enjoyed the story to the point where I was happy enough to read the entire novel. Just because I do speak negatively about the story it doesn’t mean I hated the story, just certain aspects irked me to a point where I needed to discuss them.

There were heartwarming moments, some funny parts and just an overall cute relationship blooming between the two boys that ended in (obviously) inevitable tragedy. Wierdly enough I read the death scene for Mateo and had the strangest feeling like I’d read this scene before. Like clear as day I have a full ass memory of that scene but cannot for the life of me remember why, since I’d never read this dang book before.

But anyways. Let me know what you thought of this novel in the comments below and also if you maybe agree/disagree with anything I’ve said in this review.

As always, I love you, stay happy, healthy and have a lovely day, week, month and year!

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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.”

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Imagine a world where everything is exactly the same as it is now, except there’s this company called Death-Cast that calls you up on the die you’re slated to die and alerts you to this fact. Both Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio get this call in the early hours of September 5th. No one has ever avoided their death. The title is They Both Die at the End . There is no doubt where this story is headed. And while the idea of the story is pretty clear—live your life to its fullest on this last day while ruminating on wasted opportunities and lost potential—watching the characters do this was an absolute joy. Their day was not predictable, and even in places where it kind of us, it still was surprising and delightful, in spite of the incredibly dark notion of their impending deaths lurking around at every moment.

Puerto Rican Mateo and Cuban-American Rufus meet through the Last Friend app, an app designed to help you meet up with someone to spend your last day with. Their connection is immediate, intense, and one that deserves far longer to play out than the time allotted to them. Rufus, a bisexual foster kid, has really only had fellow foster kids Aimee, Malcolm, and Tagoe to turn to since his parents and sister died not long ago. And he can’t spend his last day with them for complicated reasons involving the police and a nameless gang. Mateo has really only ever had his dad, who is in a coma (his mother died in childbirth), and his best friend Lidia, who he doesn’t want to die in front of. Neither Mateo nor Rufus could have possibly expected to find such a powerful match on their End Day. Together, they struggle with the guilt and pain of both living and dying all while falling in love at the absolute worst time. On their End Day, they laugh, dance, sing, “skydive,” share their stories, say goodbyes, witness others’ End Days, cry, hurt, heal, and live.

The chapters alternate between Mateo and Rufus, with many brief chapters about the lives of those that surround them—their friends, people at the Death-Cast call center, the nameless gang, and others—showing how Rufus and Mateo’s lives were linked with their own. Every chapter is bursting with life and plans and regrets, and every chapter brings us one step closer to that inevitable ending. Told with warmth and humor and so much love, Silvera creates a stunningly powerful examination of what it means to really live your life. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Mateo and Rufus, but isn’t that how life always works?

Review copy courtesy of the publisher and Edelweiss

ISBN-13: 9780062457790

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication date: 09/05/2017

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Book Review: They Both Die at the End

They Both Die at the End follows the tale of two teens, Mateo Torrez (18) and Rufus Emeterio (17), who both receive phone calls from Death-Cast, a national service that notifies people who have only 24 hours left to live. Mateo and Rufus, being two complete strangers living in New York City, meet up with each other via the Last Friend app, and decide to spend their last 24 hours alive with each other. The idea and creativity behind this plot is something I really enjoyed, and the very blunt title already set me up for inevitable sadness. I liked the basic gist of this story, and the romance that formed between Mateo and Rufus was very sweet to read, although as their romance progressed I felt myself getting sadder and sadder as I read because all of us readers knew what was going to happen to end. However, even though I enjoyed the plot, characters, and unique title, I have to say I was let down a little. They Both Die at the End spiked in popularity, and because everyone was raving about how sad and amazing it was, I couldn't help but feel like it was a little overhyped. Yes, the story was generally good, but I think the internet fame it received made my expectations be way higher than the novel actually was. The writing was fine, the characters were fine, the idea was there, but that was pretty much it. The story was nice, but not as amazing and tear-wrenchingly heartbreaking as everyone claimed. To be honest, I didn't even cry once when reading this book. Overall, the story and writing were there, but the novel was given way more credit than was needed.

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They Both Die at the End, by Adam Silvera, is the kind of book that will leave you stunned even though you know exactly what is going to happen. It’s an amazing testament to Silvera’s skill as an author that he is able to tell you exactly how the book will end and it will still have an incredibly strong impact on the reader.

The genre could be described as a platonic romance, bromance, a tearjerker, and a futuristic drama. Based on the description and the vibe that people give it many assume it to be an LGBTQ romance when it’s actually a story of strong friendship above anything else. It does include both romance and LGBTQ elements but the bulk of the story focuses on two young men partnering up for the end of their lives. Being alone can be remedied through many kinds of relationships, not only romantic or sexual.

The titular They in this young adult tale are two young men, boys really, who are notified that they are going to die sometime before midnight. In this unusual not too distant future there is a mysterious technology run by a company called Death Cast which can predict death with 100% accuracy. Between the hours of midnight and 3 AM they call everyone who is going to die that day and let them know.

18 year old Mateo and 17 year old Rufus both receive this call at the beginning of the book and the rest of the story follows them through their last day. They meet each other by using an app called Last Friend, designed to allow anyone to not have to be alone on their last day. Sort of a Tinder for the dying.

The story is phenomenal in its character development. I felt so strongly for both of these characters as well as their friends and families. I was not only heartbroken for them but for all of those that had to grieve their loss. Anyone who has experienced death and loss will find this book captivating and relatable.

It is also quite the page turner. With short chapters that alternate between Mateo and Rufus with a few other players in between we are drawn into a detailed world with personal connections between anyone and everyone. Each character impacts not only the characters they recognize but people far beyond their social circle as well.

They Both Die at the End takes place within less than 24 hours but I feel as though I got to enjoy a short lifetime with Mateo and Rufus. I felt for them, I grew to know them, I grew to love them, I grieved for them.

The book also obviously brings up an important discussion question. Would you prefer to know in advance that you were going to die that day or would you rather it be a surprise? Also, how would you spend those precious final hours? Seriously, let me know in the comments.

I strongly recommend this tear jerker book to anyone with a heart. Thinking about it days later I’m still getting all the feels. I am putting this one on my short list to re-read at some point in the future.

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The book starts with Mateo, an 18 year old nervous young man who receives his Death Cast phone call shortly after midnight. The rude woman on the phone briefly mixes up his name so Mateo gets teased with a second of hope that she has the wrong number, alas she was mistaken and Mateo is slated to die today.

Death Cast is a mysterious company that, between midnight and 3 AM calls everyone who is going to die that day and informs them of their fate. They are never wrong. Never.

Silvera was wise to not go in to explaining this odd technology. He simply leaves it as no one knows. This is not a science fiction novel . For the purposes of this story we do not need to know how Death Cast makes their predictions, just that they do and that they’re always right. Delving any deeper into it would only make us question its plausibility.

They Both Die at the End’s second main character, 17 year old Rufus, also gets the call very early that morning. However, he wasn’t sleeping like our quiet Mateo, he was beating another young boy half to death when his phone rings. The call was the only thing that stopped him from brutally beating his ex girlfriend’s new boyfriend, Peck.

Here we have two very different characters. Just as in real life the way to get them together is through an app. The Last Friend app is designed for those on their last days, called Deckers, to meet with other Deckers or just friendly strangers so that they don’t have to die alone.

Unsurprisingly, the Last Friend app is mostly perverts and people looking to manipulate people in their most desperate state. Because of this, Mateo nearly gives up finding someone to spend his final hours with. Until he matches with Rufus and they decide to meet in person.

Mateo is alone because his dad has been in a coma for the last two weeks and he has very few friends. He’s nervous and shy and his only friend is a young girl who dropped out of their high school when she became pregnant. He knows he needs to say goodbye to his dad and to her and her kid but does not want to burden them with grief.

Rufus is alone on his last day by force. He has many friends that all live at the same home for foster kids as he does. He wants to have a funeral so he gathers the whole house together but his ex girlfriend arrives with her new boyfriend and he calls the cops on Rufus. Not wanting to spend his last day in jail he flees and cannot go back to his loved ones.

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They meet at Mateo’s place and do not know how to spend their final hours so they start by checking off the necessary boxes. They go to the hospital to say goodbye to Mateo’s dad and that is the first scene where I knew this book would play with all of my emotional strings until I was a withered mass on the floor. Seriously, this one is a tear jerker.

Mateo says goodbye to his comatose father and Rufus waits for him outside the room but comes back in time to witness him singing his father’s favorite song for him. It’s written in a way that is quite touching. I really started to feel for both of these poor souls. None of us know how to say goodbye but the best goodbyes are personalized.

As they leave the hospital they encounter a homeless man. Since they’re dying they really don’t need to hoard cash anymore so they give him what they have in their pockets and he is so grateful I nearly teared up. So many moments like this in They Both Die at the End that filled me to bursting with feelings!

Then we get to Mateo’s friend Lidia’s place. He wants to say goodbye but doesn’t want to burden her so after playing with her kid, saying a bunch of suspiciously kind things, and helping her with chores, he leaves cash on her kitchen counter and leaves without saying anything else.

Mateo and Rufus begin to talk about deeper and more meaningful things and it comes to light that Rufus is running from the cops. Mateo is scared but ultimately decides to stay by his Last Friend’s side. He did want to take more risks after all. One of the best recurring themes in young adult literature is the friends who make each other better versions of themselves. Remember, we’re not in this alone.

They need some excitement on their last day so they go to a VR studio designed for Deckers to go on virtual adventures without timely travel that could eat into their last hours. They decide to try skydiving but are disappointed in how fake it is. It’s not actually dangerous, little risk little reward. This spawns more deep conversation and bonding between them.

Their next stop is to the cemetery where Mateo’s mother is buried. She died during childbirth. Rufus’ parents died in a horrible accident along with his sister, he was the only one to not receive the death call that morning and the only one to survive driving into that lake. (Side note, this is one of my biggest fears😱).

Mateo wants to talk to the mother he never knew and is startled that they are already digging his own grave right next to hers. Mateo and Rufus spend some time in Mateo’s grave talking and growing ever more fond of each other. Such powerful imagery!

The next main plot point in They Both Die at the End brings in a serious question that I’m sure any reader had while reading this book. If you know death is coming how does that change your behavior? Does being told you’re going to die trigger the events that kill you?

One Decker gets the call that same morning and decides that he is not going down alone. He straps a bomb to himself and heads to his gym. The boys are in the bookshop next door when the bomb goes off and they escape relatively unharmed. Would any of that had happened had he not been told he was going to die? Would any of the other casualties have died as well?

Meanwhile, while the boys are bonding and becoming good friends on their last day Peck is still not ready to let his beating go. We find out he is part of a gang and has a history with violence and weapons. He gathers his closest gang members and gets his gun. He’s going to find Rufus and end his life himself.

Lidia gets a hold of Mateo and begs to meet with him. She knows him well enough to have read the signs that he got the call and demands to say goodbye properly. They all go to a different Decker fake travel location but this one is much higher quality. Mateo gains some courage and the three of them go cliff diving. Mateo held Rufus’ hand to make the jump and feels in his heart that he never wants to let go. Rufus feels this too.

From there they go to a dance club and Rufus’s friends, finally released from questioning by the police, meet with him and post to Instagram where they are. Peck sees the post and is on his way.

Before Peck arrives Mateo and Rufus sing karaoke together and at the end of the song Mateo kisses Rufus. Rufus kisses back. Up to this point in the book I wasn’t sure if it was going to be a romance . I was just enjoying their friendship. But once that kiss happened I knew that’s what we all wanted this whole time. My heart swelled with the love they have for each other and the love I felt for them.

Mateo then properly comes out to Lidia and she embraces him. At this touching moment Peck shows up with his gang and shoots at Rufus. The boys escape harm once again. They flee back to Mateo’s apartment.

They spend time holding each other and talking and then exchange I love yous and I cried. It was so sweet! These boys! I love them too! At this point in the book I was trying desperately to trick myself that the title was a misnomer. They can’t die!

But then, Mateo gets up from their nap to make them both some tea. He ignites his gas stove which blows into flames and kills him quickly. At the time of writing this it’s been four days since I read this and even now I’m getting choked up just thinking about it. I cried so hard, like I had just found out I lost someone I cared for cried. It happens so quickly and it’s over just like that.

Rufus tries desperately to save him (more tears from me) but he can’t. He goes to the hospital at the insistence of the emergency personnel. There he decides to go back to Mateo’s dad’s room. He tells him all about their last day together and leaves a note of where to find the pictures of them for when he wakes up.

As Rufus leaves the hospital he crosses the street without looking both ways as Mateo so strongly urged all day. He’s hit by a car and dies. Once again, more tears from me. The ending of this book absolutely wrecked me. I think it made me cry more than any other book I can even think of and I would read it again in a second.

I loved this tearjerker and I just felt so strongly for these characters. The author managed to put me right there with them and I felt every emotion that they felt. It’s a beautiful story that I cannot recommend enough. It’s wonderfully written and has exactly as much as it needs to be a successful tale. It is not a sentence longer than it should be and is a very quick read.

Even though you know exactly how it will end you still feel unprepared. Just as in real life. We all know that we all die in the end but it’s always too soon.

5/5 Amanjas crying in the breakroom on her lunch break because she couldn’t wait til she got home to finish reading it even though she knew she’d end up crying like a baby 😭😭😭😭😭

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Yes, this novel contains a positive representation of a gay romance.

Tear-jerker. It will make you cry. Also, drama and romance.

Yes! Rufus and Mateo do kiss and they fall in love in a very pure and heartwarming way.

Yes. The romance is secondary to their growth in their final days but there is a strong romantic element.

Not at this time. It is in the works to be adapted into a series for HBO.

Mateo dies from his stove exploding due to a gas leak. Rufus gets hit by a car while crossing the street.

Discussion Questions for They Both Die at the End

Would you want to live in a world with a countdown timer to death? How would this change the way your live your day to day life?
Mateo and Rufus experience a lifetime of their relationship in a single day. How do you feel about their transition from friends to more romantic partners? Did it ring true to you or did it just feel like what the author knew the reader might want?
Discuss the role of memory in the novel. How do the characters use their precious remaining time to share meaningful stories with each other and to say goodbye to other loved ones?
How does Silvera’s worldbuilding create a sense of urgency in the novel? Does this feeling of inevitability contribute to the novel’s themes?
The title “They Both Die at the End” is a spoiler for the book’s ending. How did this change the way you experienced the book?

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Mateo is generous, kind, and selfless. Rufus is lo. Parents need to know that They Both Die at the End is the third novel from acclaimed author Adam Silvera. Like in his first book, More Happy Than Not, the setting is a contemporary New York City with one big life-changing piece of technology in place.
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Book Review: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. They Both Die at the End is the story of Mateo and Rufus, two very different guys who live in New York and then, one day at dawn, they receive the call from Death-Cast, a company that alerts people the day they're going to die. They don't tell you exactly when or why you're going to ...
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Adam Silvera. 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.
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A heavy read about the harsh realities of tragedy and their effects on those left behind. In this companion novel to 2013's If He Had Been With Me, three characters tell their sides of the story. Finn's narrative starts three days before his death.
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They Both Die at the End Adam Sivera Quill Tree Books Published September 5, 2017 ... My Review of They Both Die at the End. Okay, so I read this book mostly as a result of my daughter complaining that she wanted to read a book where people fall in love and then they both die at the end. So I was like, I think I know the right book for this!
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Recommendations from our site. Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End is a heartfelt, New York Times- bestselling YA novel that focuses on two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus. It's set in a dystopian, near-future version of New York City, where both boys have been informed that they only have 24 hours to live by the tech corporation Death ...
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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.". "A bold, lovely, and haunting story of loss, hope, and the redeeming power of friendship.".
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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera is a heartwarming and raw look into the topic of death. The story follows our two main characters, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio. Mateo is a reserved eighteen-year-old. His dad is in a coma and he's extremely antisocial and afraid to do anything. Rufus, on the other hand, is a seventeen-year-old orphan ...
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Book review of They Both Die at the End. Adam Silvera's writing style is full of witty dialogues and more than everything, his YA characters talk like one. They don't launch into lengthy monologues about nerdy things ( I am looking at John Green's teens ). I loved the linear story arc and the alternate POVs worked so well.
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Summary. They Both Die at the End follows the lives of two teenagers, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, who discover through a mysterious organization known as Death-Cast that they have less than twenty-four hours to live. The plot centers around their journey as they connect through an app called Last Friend and decide to spend their last day ...
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There are also some revolving characters who get a brief narrative, though it primarily follows Rufus and Mateo. Personally, this novel didn't really work for me for a few reasons. For such a complex subject and plot, the book seemed too short and surface-level to do it justice. The idea itself is wonderful, but not quite fleshed-out enough ...
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Heartfelt, insightful and filled with charm, They Both Die at the End is a thought-provoking book about two boys who only have 24 hours to live. As their relationship grows and they experience life like never before, it's a book that will tug at your heart strings, making you want to live life to the fullest. You'll also want to have the ...
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Around midnight one September night in New York City, eighteen-year-old Mateo Torrez gets a phone call from the mysterious organization Death-Cast. Death-Cast's employees notify people known as Deckers that they will die within twenty-four hours, but no one knows exactly when or how their deaths will occur.
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Goodreads Summary. 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.
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The title is They Both Die at the End. There is no doubt where this story is headed. And while the idea of the story is pretty clear—live your life to its fullest on this last day while ruminating on wasted opportunities and lost potential—watching the characters do this was an absolute joy. Their day was not predictable, and even in places ...
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Full Book Analysis. They Both Die at the End is a young-adult novel about a society in which technology can determine and report the days on which individuals will die. In a general sense, the ability to predict death is surrounded by economic and cultural elements. An industry of death, including social media, apps, theme parks and other ...
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ISBN. 9780062457790. They Both Die at the End is a young adult novel written by American author Adam Silvera and published on September 5, 2017, by HarperTeen. It is Silvera's third novel and focuses on two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus, who discover that they only have one day left to live. In April 2020, due to #BookTok, a popular hashtag for ...
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Overview. They Both Die at the End is a 2017 contemporary young-adult fiction novel written by Adam Silvera. Set in 2017, a new technology makes it possible for people to be alerted on the day of their death. Two boys, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, get their notifications from Death-Cast within minutes of each other.
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Published by Harper Collins. ADAM Silvera's best-selling novel sets you up for the tears it will cause throughout - and particularly at the end - with its title, a bold choice that acts not as a deterrent but as a source of intrigue about the journey it promises. It's a story built around death but the reader comes to discover that it ...
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They Both Die At The End is a romance in a capsule; you know it won't end with the happily-ever-after that romance genre fans have come to expect but gives something else instead - an appreciation of how we value life and love knowing it has to end. Its prequel, coming to shelves at the start of October, The First To Die At The End explores ...
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Review. They Both Die at the End follows the tale of two teens, Mateo Torrez (18) and Rufus Emeterio (17), who both receive phone calls from Death-Cast, a national service that notifies people who have only 24 hours left to live. Mateo and Rufus, being two complete strangers living in New York City, meet up with each other via the Last Friend ...
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Spoiler Free Review. They Both Die at the End, by Adam Silvera, is the kind of book that will leave you stunned even though you know exactly what is going to happen. It's an amazing testament to Silvera's skill as an author that he is able to tell you exactly how the book will end and it will still have an incredibly strong impact on the ...
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Had a hard timing getting through the book however it was a very interesting story line that I haven't read before. Like ∙ flag Sign into Goodreads to see if any of your friends have read They Both Die at the End .
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