A review by simplythegirl
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

emotional inspiring sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I really was surprised by the fact that I loved  Rolando, Paz, and Gloria more than the main two. I found Valentino, Orion and the other side characters(maybe Joaquin Rosa to a lesser degree) pretty unlikable too. Delma is by far my least favorite after Frankie. I was also more invested in Gloria and Rolondo more than anyone. Sometimes the other characters were charming but overall I didn't  like them much. Valentino and Orion's romance was cute sometimes but it was missing something. It took me a long time to get into the book probably   because  the main two guys got on my nerves the most but to be fair that's also how I felt about Matteo and Rufus in the first book. I'm glad that this book didnt beat the "one outgoing character helps the other sheltered character  live his best" trope to death. At times I felt like it dragged on a bit but I loved how the stories intertwined. It was a fun easy read and I always love the morals about life. The snippets of characters from the first book is also super cute too
Expand filter menu Content Warnings