A review by zjpolendo
The Survivor Wants To Die At The End by Adam Silvera

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

As the third book in this series, The Survivor Wants to Die at the End had big shoes to fill — and it absolutely delivered. I loved the first two books, and this one met all my expectations and then some.

Adam Silvera continues to do what he does best: create deeply human characters you can’t help but fall in love with. As a gay reader, it’s incredibly validating to see queer characters front and center in a story like this, not just surviving, but loving, grieving, and navigating impossible circumstances.

This book is heavy. It deals heavily with suicide and suicidal ideation, and it doesn’t shy away from the emotional weight of those topics. The concept of Death-Cast is fascinating and terrifying, especially when viewed through the lens of someone struggling with mental health. It really made me think, what does it mean to live when death might already feel like a looming presence?

I felt extremely connected to this book. It’s raw, emotional, and for me, very relatable. Silvera writes with such empathy that even the darkest moments feel honest rather than gratuitous.

If you’ve read the previous books, this is a must. And if you haven’t please start from the beginning. It’s a series that stays with you!