Literature & Fiction
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The First to Die at the End
In this prequel to #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast first makes their fateful calls.
It's the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax?
Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he's going to die. He has a serious heart condition, and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what's coming.
Valentino Prince is restarting his life in New York. He has a long and promising future ahead and he only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident.
Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first round of End Day calls goes out, their lives are changed forever-one of them receives a call, and the other doesn't. Though neither boy is certain how the day will end, they know they want to spend it together…even if that means their goodbye will be heartbreaking.
Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest.
It's the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax?
Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he's going to die. He has a serious heart condition, and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what's coming.
Valentino Prince is restarting his life in New York. He has a long and promising future ahead and he only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident.
Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first round of End Day calls goes out, their lives are changed forever-one of them receives a call, and the other doesn't. Though neither boy is certain how the day will end, they know they want to spend it together…even if that means their goodbye will be heartbreaking.
Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest.
Editorial Reviews
★ "An extraordinary-no, make that a brilliant-book with a riveting plot. Don't miss this one." - ALA Booklist (starred review)
"Silvera crafts a web of intricately interconnected character perspectives and conflicts. A rush of emotion and suspense." - Kirkus Reviews
★ "Extraordinary and unforgettable." - Booklist, starred review for They Both Die at the End
★ "It's another standout from Silvera. Engrossing, contemplative, and as heart-wrenching as the title promises." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review for They Both Die at the End
★ "Over the course of an eventful day, these thoughtful young men speak honestly and movingly about their fate, their anger at its unfairness, and what it means to be alive, until their budding friendship organically turns into something more." - Publishers Weekly, starred review for They Both Die at the End
★ "Silvera continues to masterfully integrate diversity, disability, and young queer voices into an appealing story with a lot of heart. A must-have for YA shelves." - School Library Journal, starred review for They Both Die at the End
"Adam Silvera uses his ample skill to force readers to examine how they live life now and how they want to live it. They Both Die at the End is a prime example of his skill at asking the most relevant questions of all of us." - Teen Vogue, for They Both Die at the End
"Silvera not only poignantly captures the raw emotion of facing your own morality, but creates such relatable and authentic characters you want to follow on their journey. His gorgeous writing and wonderful storytelling will wreck you in the very best possible way." - BuzzFeed, for They Both Die at the End
"Themes of friendship, love, loss, and fate combine in this novel that should be read with a box of tissues close at hand." -
"Silvera crafts a web of intricately interconnected character perspectives and conflicts. A rush of emotion and suspense." - Kirkus Reviews
★ "Extraordinary and unforgettable." - Booklist, starred review for They Both Die at the End
★ "It's another standout from Silvera. Engrossing, contemplative, and as heart-wrenching as the title promises." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review for They Both Die at the End
★ "Over the course of an eventful day, these thoughtful young men speak honestly and movingly about their fate, their anger at its unfairness, and what it means to be alive, until their budding friendship organically turns into something more." - Publishers Weekly, starred review for They Both Die at the End
★ "Silvera continues to masterfully integrate diversity, disability, and young queer voices into an appealing story with a lot of heart. A must-have for YA shelves." - School Library Journal, starred review for They Both Die at the End
"Adam Silvera uses his ample skill to force readers to examine how they live life now and how they want to live it. They Both Die at the End is a prime example of his skill at asking the most relevant questions of all of us." - Teen Vogue, for They Both Die at the End
"Silvera not only poignantly captures the raw emotion of facing your own morality, but creates such relatable and authentic characters you want to follow on their journey. His gorgeous writing and wonderful storytelling will wreck you in the very best possible way." - BuzzFeed, for They Both Die at the End
"Themes of friendship, love, loss, and fate combine in this novel that should be read with a box of tissues close at hand." -
Readers Top Reviews
Melissa Parcel
Sweet prequel to They Both Die at the End. Although I liked it, it felt kind of like a rehash of the first book. I knew what to expect and the "embrace your life" theme that resonated so much with me in the first book just didn't feel as fresh and meaningful here. What I loved: Getting to see the origin of the Death-Cast and some of the hiccups that came with its release. The romance is lovely and touching and sad. The found family aspect is always great for me. Getting to see Rufus and Mateo as kids and knowing where they would end up What didn't really work: As I said, it all felt too similar, too much the same as TBDATE, I mean why do we want to watch her try to figure out what app to develop when we already know what the app is? We don't learn anything new about how Death-Cast works It's too long, and we could have done without some of the extraneous POVs because they didn't really add anything meaningful to the story. That said, it's totally worth reading but NOTE: Even though this is a prequel, you still want to read it second. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
