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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
slow-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Complicated
This YA series 🥹 I read They Both Die at the End several years ago but kept putting off reading the prequel that came out in 2022 because I knew it would rip my heart out again. I was right 💔 but I knew I had to read it before the next book in the series comes out May 6: The Survivor Wants to Die at the End!
The First to Die at the End begins at midnight in Times Square as Death Cast launches its first day. In this dystopic world, the new company Death Cast will call its subscribers between midnight and 2 am if the person is going to die that day—the knowledge that today is their last day will give them the chance to truly live their last day to its fullest. Like the original book, two teenage boys’ lives become inextricably intertwined by Death Cast and they find love even under the dire circumstances. Beyond the MCs, Adam Silvera weaves together the paths of side characters beautifully. Little heartbreaks intersperse with little moments of joy during someone’s End Day, building to an ending I couldn’t stop reading as I fought back tears.
The First to Die at the End begins at midnight in Times Square as Death Cast launches its first day. In this dystopic world, the new company Death Cast will call its subscribers between midnight and 2 am if the person is going to die that day—the knowledge that today is their last day will give them the chance to truly live their last day to its fullest. Like the original book, two teenage boys’ lives become inextricably intertwined by Death Cast and they find love even under the dire circumstances. Beyond the MCs, Adam Silvera weaves together the paths of side characters beautifully. Little heartbreaks intersperse with little moments of joy during someone’s End Day, building to an ending I couldn’t stop reading as I fought back tears.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
sad
tense
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
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
This is a great prequel and explores the universe more thoroughly which is greatly appreciated. I loved the plot line despite the resolution being rather predictable (there are some surprising plot twists along the way). The two lead characters had chemistry and the plot was enriched through various side character perspectives which enhanced the readability. I really enjoyed the cameos from characters in the first novel. Overall an emotional and enjoyable read!