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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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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 Arts & Entertainment Death & Dying Difficult Situations Family & Relationships Friendship LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Heartfelt
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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

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My heart is broken, and the tears won't stop falling. I feel like I have lost them personally. The more I fell in love with the characters the harder I wished and hoped the tittle of the book would not be true. I felt friendship, love,fear, loss, anger, sadness, hope,hopelessness and so many more emotions from this book. Could not imagine how I would react and what I would do if I were in their shoes. Makes me appreciate being alive that much more and live every day like it's my last.

Kept me hoping for an impossible miracle...

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What made the experience of listening to They Both Die at the End the most enjoyable?

The premise of the connection that you hope can be escaped or circumvented. I tragically cheered for Mateo and Rufus to be the exception to the Death-Cast model. My heart wanted for a better ending. Maybe I am just a sucker for a happy ending.

What was one of the most memorable moments of They Both Die at the End?

When Mateo and Rufus were singing American Pie. I imagine the jumbled singing, laughter, and love on the stage on display for everyone to see. Also, when Mateo is in Rufus lap, so close to him that they can feel each other's heartbeat.

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Michael Crouch's performance of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (prior to it being called Love, Simon). His work is beautiful in both books.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I CRIED!!! I really should hate this book. It was in my recommended and something told me to leave it alone, but I felt adventurous. My heart is regretting it so much right now. I want the ending to be different. Maybe some Matrix type ending where it was all a simulation and they can find each other to be together forever. I know I am just some hopeless romantic, but they were perfection!

Any additional comments?

Adam Silvera, you are officially now my mortal frenemy (friend/enemy). You wrote this diabolical book that made me love these two characters, due to finding so much of myself in them. You invite me on a beautiful journey with the purest, most maniacal intentions to rip my heart out for sheer enjoyment and pleasure. I will now go continue to think about this book and definitely cry some more. Thanks, but no thanks!

I truly hate this book (5 Stars)

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This book was absolutely amazing and heart reaching from start to end. My one complaint is the end, I would’ve like to know more about the final hours. But overall I highly recommend this book it will draw you in till the very last minute.

Amazing till the end

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I definitely loved the story. was a little slow to start but when the story started I I was laughing giggling in years all at the same time. the performances were on point and the ending was exactly what I wanted .

Beautiful and Sweet Prospective on Life

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great book, seriously! the production and performance was incredible. the story was heartfelt and beautiful. you fall in love with all of the characters like you have known them you whole life. you feel like one of the plutos. you feel every emotion like it's your own death day. buy this book! you won't regret it. live every day like it's your last!

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