They Both Die at the End: TikTok made me buy it! (They Both Die at the End series)

Honestly, this has to be one of the best books I have read in the last 3 years! The concept is so unique and it made me feel so many different emotions at once, I loved the representation of the LGBTQIA+ characters and how their appeal in this book didn't feel forced, this book depicted the most exciting and thrilling yet gut wrenching story, and I felt connected to the story and those within it. The only thing I'd have to say is that I think some of the characters were unnecessary and didn't need to be there, but I found their existence easy to ignore whilst immersed in this world. I am so excited to be able to read the prequel and hopefully feel the same way as I did with this book!

Truly, this is one of the most beautiful novels I have ever read. It is heart-wrenching, and although the reader is aware that they "both die at the end", it is impossible not to fall totally in love with Mateo and Rufus. The complexity of the plot, the world that Silvera has crafted, and the depths into the human psyche that he explores turn this book into a portal into the Last Day. Hope, pain, tragedy, love, karaoke, this story has it all and more besides. I began this book at 7pm, and finished it by 10pm. I sobbed from approximately 50 pages in until the end and now my partner is worried about me. I immediately bought Silvera's other book, and have been waiting for a few free hours stretch as I'm sure I will need to read it in one sitting. I recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who needs a good cry, though not to anyone who is dealing with grief at the death of a loved one. The language isn't hard to parse, but this book is not easy to read.

The story is all set in a day, so it's quite simple to grasp, it's a quick read, but doesn't mean it's not good. It's just not much of an adventure compared to some other books. I have to hold back my opinion on the realism (even in fiction) of the concept in this book. Basically even in a fake reality, the concept does not make sense, I will put a spoiler below so don't read the last paragraph if you don't want to know. There is a company called death cast who will call you when you're going to die. You will die the day they call you, but if you are fated to die one day, the way you die surely must be fated too. Though the actions of x peoples days who were called by death cast, are brought by the phone call. They will end up dying, essentially, because of the phone call... If you can put that in a box and lock it away for the period of reading this book, then it is a good read.

really good book to read!

I’ve heard great things about this YA novel, but it’s been on my shelf for ages untouched and begging to be read. I managed to read it on a recent holiday, and wow, it was worth the wait! This title should come with a warning to invest in boxes of Kleenex. It’s well written with beautifully crafted characters. You already know the ending, but you hope with all your heart that it’s a lie. Mateo and Rufus know they will be dead by the end of the day, but they don’t know how they’ll die. They both log on to the Last Friend app, designed to help deckers find someone to spend their final hours with. Some app users are also dying, and others donate their time to help support those who received the call from Death-Cast. Mateo and Rufus are as different as two people can be. Both teenagers, Rufus is streetwise and confident while Mateo barely leaves his bedroom. The relationship that develops between the two is beautiful and honest. I adored Mateo. He was innocent, naïve, empathic, and funny. His story unfolds, and you fall more in love with him with each page. Rufus is fabulous. Although more confident, he has his own heartache and passions. As the two become friends and share their last hours, you can’t help but hope the book’s title is a big fib! Intermingled with Mateo and Rufus’s final adventures are secondary characters who are either employees of Death-Cast who aren’t dying today or fellow deckers trying to come to terms with their own mortality. The storylines are brutal, honest, affectionate, and varied. I loved how all the characters crossed paths sometimes without being a part of each other’s final moments. Told from the various characters viewpoints, you jump from one story to the next with each chapter. It’s been a long time since I sobbed this hard at a book. I was totally broken by it and exhausted after turning the last page. The characters and story stayed with me for a long time after. They Both Die at the End is a beautiful book with outstanding characters and will make you think hard about your own life and how you may or may not waste the days, weeks, months, and years you’ve got left in this world. You don’t need to be a young adult to enjoy this book. If you’re looking for a heart-warming (and heart-breaking) story, then give this a go. You won’t be disappointed – just remember the Kleenex!

Really really good book!

Great read 💯

Love this such a page turner

En general bien, esperaba muchísimo de este libro por las recomendaciones, esta entretenido y tiene buena lección

I loved this book. I even cryed at the end. I recomend it for young adults. I'm not enough good at english to write about this masterpiece with usual words. Just read it and you'll understand me.