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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

4 reviews

miss__manga__'s review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

4.0

A really interesting book. I love the concept, but I do think it could have used a bit more editing to polish it. I have the collector’s edition, where it’s clear that Rufus’ parts were added in after the first draft and unfortunately this shows. Also, ate being so good and yet so anxious - I feel like this was done really heavily, we weren’t really given any reason for it so it felt kind of forced.

I would have liked to have closure for other characters such as Delilah. I really liked how you couldn’t tell how they died until it happened - there were lots of possibilities which kept you guessing. I also enjoyed how everyone was so interconnected even if they didn’t realize it.

Character 6.5
Engagement 8
Plot 8
Writing 6.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Medical content, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Car accident

Minor: Cursing, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Terminal illness, and Abandonment

zombiezami's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad medium-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? Yes

4.5

I was reluctant to read this book because it just seemed like another "bury your gays" plot. However, the science fiction device of the Death-Cast was what made it interesting to me. This book was thoughtful and profound. I enjoyed the characters, even knowing that they both die at the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Death of parent, Child death, and Grief

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Medical content, Suicide, Car accident, Animal death, and Stalking

Minor: Gun violence, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, and Cursing

Death of a sibling, incarceration, drowning, bombs, death in childbirth, gangs

iiselin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Lesbophobia, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Death, Car accident, and Violence

Moderate: Animal death, Gun violence, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Biphobia, Sexual harassment, and Dementia

justannaagain's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m not sure if I can add anything new to the conversation about this book. I highly recommend it (like most I know who have read it). It confidently defies YA tropes favoring a messier darker but ultimately more honest story. It doesn’t shy away from the difficult themes suggested in its title and doesn’t slap a happy ending band aid on the wounds of its characters. This is both heartbreaking and effective. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, and Car accident

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Homophobia