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

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I know many people didn't like it, because there was very little plot/it wasn't fast-paced, and they were right in a way. This book doesn't really have a thriller plot. No one is taking down governments or trying to solve a murder, and it's pretty slow-paced. I, however, loved it. Without having to worry about plot twists, the characters take center stage. We see their flaws, their lives, their connections, and the way they love.

The book follows the two main characters, Rufus and Mateo, who meet each other on the day they both die. They live in a world where the day you will die, you get a call at midnight, informing you to make the most of your time. Rufus and Mateo have both received the call, and they meet up trying to find a "Last Friend." The book takes place throughout one day. Rufus and Mateo sift through their memories, make new ones, and break each other out of their respective shells. Every so often, the book will give us a pov of a seemingly unrelated character, only for all the characters we have been introduced to create a storyline where they all play a part in the inevitable finale.

It's a beautifully written story on life, death, human nature, love, and how our decisions can affect the world. Also, ITS GAY AS HELL, AND ITS BEAUTIFUL!
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