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

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

God, what a heartbreaking book. Even knowing from the beginning that they both die at the end, I was still shocked when it happened. It was interesting to watch Rufus and Mateo's relationship develop over the book, each improving on the other's flaws and affecting each other in different ways. I wasn't completely sold on some of the minor character's relationships to the main ones, particularly
Rufus and Aimee's.
It felt more like we were told how they feel about each other rather than witnessing any real chemistry. That being said, my only other complaint is that the writing sometimes felt stilted and cringy, making it somewhat frustrating to read. Although I can count on one hand the amount of times that actually affected my enjoyment of the story, so it's a very minor complaint. Overall it's a great read, would highly recommend if the premise interests you at all.
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