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

dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

 

This book started out strong. I was really enjoying through the entirety of part one. The characters were well rounded and the world was super interesting. You could definitely tell that Silvera has a background in fanfiction and I kind of like that. 

The writing was straight forward but well done, even with it being in first person (which makes me think it really should have been named We Both Die at the End but oh well.). 

All in all it wasn’t a bad book. The further in I got however, the less I really loved it. The ‘curve balls’ were very predictable and over-done. The rest of the book was pretty predictable as well but not as bad as that. The insta-love was understandable considering they knew how it would it but I dunno… I suppose it felt a little tainted because of it. The fact that there is a loose end on how the reporter dies bugs me but I can understand the choice of leaving it out. 

All in all, I understand why this book is so popular and recommend it to any who like YA romance, a celebration of life and a good cry.