A review by ambaright
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

reflective 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? Yes

3.0

I was told this book was going to make me cry, and don’t get me wrong it’s sad because, just as the title says, They Both Die At The End. However, I had a bit more expectations for the death scenes in particular based on the hype I was given. So take that with a grain of salt I guess.

Two dudes met. They fell in love. They lived. That’s our story.

This book truly captures the magic of two teen boys falling in love within 24 hours. Mateo Torrez, who has lived his life stuck in his room living life through the screen, gets a call at 12:22am that he will die at the end of the day. Rufus Emeterio receives a similar call at 1:05am while being someone he’s not. Through the use of Last Friend, an app designed for people looking to make a new friend on their End Day, the two boys meet and save each other through love and friendship. They Both Die At The End is a fast-paced, wholesome book that teaches you to take chances and live your life to the fullest.

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.
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