A review by ebonyessencebookshelf
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I went into this not reading the synopsis and throughly enjoyed the ride. Talk about a book so heartwarming yet heartbreaking at the same time. Rufus and Mateo’s whole day was full of adventure, learning, loving and more. Everyday for all of us should be like that. Learning about Mateo’s father really hurt. All the interactions and crossings of path gives how “it’s really a small world” and i liked it. Everyone is going through something and just trying to make it. This was a beautiful story to me. The whole Death-Cast calls are wild and really get you to thinking. Would you want to know? If so, what would you do with that time?

Favorite Quotes:

“No matter when it happens we all have our endings. No one goes on but what we leave behind keeps us alive for someone else.”

“Find your people and to treat each day like a lifetime.”

“Entire lives aren’t lessons but there are lessons in lives. You may be born into a family but you walk into friendships. Some you discover you should put behind you. Others are worth every risk.”