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They Both Die at the End Collector's Edition

Book by Adam Silvera

DETAILS

Publisher : Quill Tree Books; Collectors edition (November 1, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 432 pages ISBN-10 : 0063278545 ISBN-13 : 978-0063278547 Reading age : 13 - 17 years Grade level : 8 - 9 Item Weight : 1.13 pounds , Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day. This special collector’s edition will feature a never-before-seen short story, a letter from the author, and a gorgeous special effect on the cover. On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day. #1 New York Times bestseller * 4 starred reviews * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Bustle Best YA Novel * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book * A Book Riot Best Queer Book * A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year * A BookPage Best YA Book of the Year Plus don't miss The First to Die at the End: #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of They Both Die at the End in this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Cast’s fateful calls.  Read more

REVIEW

“They Both Die at the End” is a great novel with some of the best theming I have ever encountered in a novel. It captures the whirlwind of emotions a person experiences during a harsh and life-changing time. Silvera introduces two main characters – Mateo and Rufus. Mateo is a shy 18-year-old introverted kid, while Rufus is a 17-year-old foster kid and orphan. They both find out that they are going to die within the next 24-hours according to “Death-Cast,” which is a spooky service which lets you know if you're dying today. The author uses this service as more than a mere eye-catcher- it shows how society has morphed around knowing if you're going to die and the pool of emotions as a result of it. Through Death-Cast, the reader sees how death is such an integral part of mankind. Throughout the novel, the two boys try to make the most out of their last day on Earth. The book evokes the realization of human mortality and shows it into a whole new light. Death isn't something to ruin your future, put you into pressure, or dampen your spirits; it's a way to fix what was broken, to make the most of out of what's left. One of the main things about this novel is how it views death in a new light. It helps you get up and do more than just imagining your future, but creating it. One of my favorite quotes from the book was, “Maybe it’s better to have gotten it right and been happy for one day instead of living a lifetime of wrongs.” The transformation in both Rufus and Mateo shows how impactful it can be to live your life, not just sitting down watching time go by. It's about taking risks and living up to those risks – it's what life is about. The book explores how love doesn't need ages to grow, but experiences. This novel definitely earns its title in The New York Times Bestselling List. A great book can be defined as one that makes an impact and important lesson for the future. Silvera's book does just that. It captivates some of this world's greatest themes of love, friendship, and leaving something better behind. We can't control when or how death comes to us, but we can control how we choose to live until then. A definitive 5-star job.

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