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They Both Die at the End, by Adam Silvera

 

Mateo is at a loss for words as he gets the terrible message from Death-Cast telling him that today will be his last day. The idea of leaving behind his father, who is in the hospital, his best friend, and her infant daughter breaks Mateo's heart. That being said, he is aware that today is his final opportunity to go out and strike a good image, so he must make the best of the situation. When Rufus receives the message, he is already violently attacking his past girlfriend’s new partner. Rufus is familiar with Death-Cast, but that doesn't make things much simpler. It's time to flee; he has connections to repair, the cops are looking for him, and his irate new boyfriend is hot on his pursuit. Nevertheless, not one of the two had anticipated that this might result in a romantic relationship.

Being brutally honest, They Both Die at the End, by Adam Silvera, did not quite live up to my expectations. Do not get me wrong, it was extremely emotional. I did feel sad that they did not get the happy ending they should have gotten. However, I believe that the meaning behind the book was much better than the book itself. I wish that the two main characters had more time together. To sum it all up, after reading “They Both Die at the End”, you'll most likely feel optimistic, astonished, tickled, and heartbroken. I adored the characters and atmosphere since it was so elegant and captivating. When you need a break from anything, it is ideal to read for fiction enthusiasts who prefer current fiction.

Reviewed by Alex C., Grade 10

Montrose Library 

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Melissa said…
On September 5th, two young men named Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio get a call from Death-Cast telling them that they are going to die on that day. Death-Cast knows when people are going to die and they call people on the day they are to die to tell them it's their death day. Mateo and Rufus do not want to be alone on their death day, so they download the app Last Friend which is made for people to make friends on their death day. Rufus and Mateo meet up and decide to spend their last day having an adventure.

This book was really amazing and I loved reading it. The plot was very interesting and even though the ending was clear from the title, it was still really sad to read. What I liked about this book was that I had never read a book that had a plot like this before and I really enjoyed it. The ending was really sad even though I knew it was going to happen. I would recommend this book to young adult romance readers who might want to read a book that will make them cry. Although this book was really sad, it was still an interesting book to read and I would definitely reread it.

Reviewed by PM, Grade 12
Glendale Central Library
June 22, 2023 at 3:22 PM
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