A review by allisoncc
The First to Die at the End, by Adam Silvera
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
fully what i would expect in a prequel to They Both Die at the End. joy. sadness. unexpected and yet fully expected. Silvera gives us age old questions presented in a new way; how would you live if you knew today was your last day? it was different to examine this question now that i've experienced closer and unexpected deaths in the family versus when i read the first one. there were way more hospital scenes in this one and a near fatal car crash as backstory.
the tale of Valentino and Orion also reminded me how far we've come in the 13 years since 2010 when this book is set (and how far we have yet to go). the ensemble was really flushed out this time and wow as much as i loved Val & Orion, gosh i HATED some of the other characters (as i'm supposed to)
also these books are the *only* time i'm going to love instalove given the time frame and the unprecedented circumstances the characters dealing with Death Cast have in their fictional lives.
the tale of Valentino and Orion also reminded me how far we've come in the 13 years since 2010 when this book is set (and how far we have yet to go). the ensemble was really flushed out this time and wow as much as i loved Val & Orion, gosh i HATED some of the other characters (as i'm supposed to)
also these books are the *only* time i'm going to love instalove given the time frame and the unprecedented circumstances the characters dealing with Death Cast have in their fictional lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Car accident, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Medical content and Grief