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The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

14 reviews

readingnightingale's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Anyone who reads this book needs to read They Both Die at the End. I read it before this one and it literally changed everything. The way Adam Silvers writes is a work of art.
And the fact that all characters are intertwined, even the ones on his first book is incredible and it gives you the opportunity to learn more about character that you thought you knew everything about.
Go read it. Right now.
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kimduindam's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved this book so much more then They both die at the end. I loved tbdate too, it was my favourite all time book, but this book is full of surprises. And I love how all characters are connected, even with the first book.

I was so hyped when they met Rufus' mom in the hospital and then his dad and Rufus himself in the pawn shop. Even though Rufus died in tbdate I was so happy to see him again! And then they bought the bike for him! His bike!! The same bike as in tbdate, I assume! Ahh, I'm crying.


"One's final hours should be spent with family. He can't even imagine Rufus spending his End Day with a stranger."  I'm crying! :( :(


This book was an emotional rollercoaster. It was so much different then the first book. In tbdate we knew kind of what we could expect. Rufus and Mateo were both dying. We knew that from the beginning but it was different with this book. Death-Cast had some glitches so we weren't sure who was going to die and who lived. At first I thought maybe either Orion or Scarlet would die as well, Together with Valentino but then I got hopes that maybe Valentino would live in the end and Orion as well and they would live happily ever after, but this is the Death-cast universe so ofcourse that is not going to happen! (Why Adam? WHY?!) That's why I think this book is better then tbdate, because I didn't know what to expect: Everyone could die now.


I really hope Adam would consider another book in this universe, or maybe 2 or 3? (😇) I'd love to know how Orion is doing in a few years. But I also love to know how Paz will be doing when he is around 18/19. Will he be okay? And of course Scarlet. Would love to know more about her!


Overall, I loved this book and I have fallen in love with all those new characters in such a short time. (I finished it in 2 days)
I don't know if I can say goodbye to all these characters yet 😭

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laughingrecord's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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