Adam Silvera reminds us that theres 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. This special collectors edition features an exclusive short story, a letter from the author, and a stunning stepback cover with a brand-new design.
#1New York Timesbestseller *four starred reviews *ASchool Library JournalBest Book of the Year * AKirkusBest Book of the Year * ABooklistEditors' 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
On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: Theyre going to die today.
Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, theyre both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: Theres an app for that. Its called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventureto live a lifetime in a single day.
In the tradition ofBefore I FallandIf I Stay,They Both Die at the Endis a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut,More Happy Than Not, theNew York Timescalled "profound."
Plus don't missThe First to Die at the End:#1New York Timesbestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of international phenomenonThey Both Die at the Endin this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Casts fateful calls.
One day to live. One last chance to find a connection.
- A Fateful Day: What would you do if you got the call? For Mateo and Rufus, it means finding a stranger on the Last Friend app to share their final hours.
- Opposites Attract: A shy, sheltered boy and a street-smart foster kid meet for their first and last date, determ
