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They Both Die at the End

By: Adam Silvera
Narrated by: Michael Crouch, Robbie Daymond, Bahni Turpin
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Editorial reviews

Editors Select, September 2017

Even though the entire premise of Silvera’s new YA novel is about impending death, this poignant tale of two teen boys knowingly going about their last day alive is all about the promise of life. As the socially stunted yet giant-hearted Mateo meets and gets to know rough-around-the-edges yet thoughtful Rufus, they explore what it means to be alive and who constitutes family. Michael Crouch, Robbie Daymond, and Bahni Turpin embody these and more characters in nuanced ways that tease out the many emotions of preparing for death (from regret to acceptance and growth) and embracing the most important thing about life: love. —Abby, Audible Editor

Publisher's summary

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day.

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 of 2017 * A Bustle Best YA Novel of 2017 * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2017 * A Book Riot Best Queer Book of 2017 * A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year * A BookPage Best YA Book of the Year

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.

In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called “profound.”

©2017 Adam Silvera (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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You must read this book.

There are no words.... just read it. This book is life changing. You will love it at the end.

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Worth the heartbreak

They may both die at the end, but the ride was well worth it. I listened to the entire thing in a single day.

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Amazing!

This is one of the best story’s I’ve ever heard. It was heartwarming, suspenseful, and heartbreaking. It’s a must read!

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It nestled into my heart and will not leave.

The book is written beautifully. It’s YA style but has no boundaries on genre.

I normally do not watch or read material where it tells you the ending before it starts. This book leaves you longing for more, answers, but it tells you everything. It’s very simple to insert yourself into the main characters place. The pace is slow but has a ticking clock as each sentence is read to you. Suspense. Sad. A must read and re-read. Soooo good!

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Great love story.

Get those tissues ready. You'll fall in love with Matteo and Rufus from the start.

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Unique Concept

This book was recommended to me by my kid who is a freshmen in high school. I absolutely agree with her statement.
“I hate this book so much because it made me feel things, which is also why I love it so much”

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Be Still My Heart

I need to stop beginning new books late at night because all I ever do is stay up all night listening. _They Both Die at the End_ is absolutely riveting and heart-rending even though you know what you're getting yourself into.

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sweet and thoughtfull

how would you live your life with 24 hours to go at 18 years old? pretty sweet.

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In the end, great story all around.

Love story, life story, this touching tale about how choices in life impact our future, but also how others can impact the trajectory of our whole lives.

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Heart Breaking Love Story That Everyone Needs To Hear.

Be prepared to cry and fall in love with the main characters. This makes me want to go find my true love.

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