They Both Die at the End (They Both Die at the End Series, 1)

2017 was the year of Adam Silvera for me. He only has three books and I read them all this year. And I loved them all. Goddamnit, Adam Silvera. Every single book had some kind of slightly twisted plot point that made me squirm a little bit but also made the story so much more interesting. And in every story you can relate to all the characters. There aren't really bad guys because allowances are made for how you're feeling. His books have all these characters who are honest and genuine and kind and don't feel like cliches to me. That's doing something.

This book was so intense. I had to take breaks and watch silly, dopey youtube videos to cheer me up. One of the scariest things for me is my own mortality. I don't want to die and I don't believe in anything -- no afterlife or god -- so the idea that we just end is really frightening. There are days when I feel brave, but most days I'm just scared spitless. Reading this book made me think way too much about it. Or just the right amount, depending on which me you're asking. The whole concept of the plot is there's this company called Death-Cast that calls you on your last day, the day you're going to die, so that you can know, you can plan, and you can get your affairs in order. It's changed the way the world works, so now there's places like "Make-A-Memory" where you can go on your End Day and experience things in virtual reality like you wouldn't have the time to in real life or the Last Friend App, which connects you either with people who want to spend the day with a "Decker" (on deck to die, I guess? The term was never explicitly explained) or if you're another Decker and just need a friend.

It made me think a lot about death. This book would be great for teens, I think, because one of the two main characters doesn't do any real living until his last day and then realizes that all the things that held him back from really living -- fear of embarrassment or rejection or failure -- don't matter and what matters is the living. I think there are plenty of teens who need to learn that lesson without having to face an End Day of their own. This book doesn't shy away from consequences, either; stupid decisions have serious consequences. On the whole, though, I'd rather my death remain a mystery, please. Too much anxiety involved in waited for your death.

All in all, this was another book that made me think, touched my heart, and left me a little shook. Adam Silvera needs to write more books because I've read all the ones he's written so far and I want more.

Borrowed this from a friend. Not my favorite. It was good, though. Amazing writing. Wish it made a little more sense. Of course, very sad.

Okay, I know the title gives away the ending.
Still wasn't expecting it. gah

Oh boy. Firstly I'm going to talk about how this book made me feel. I felt so out of it while reading this book, I was unnerved and on edge I was so sad, in awe, existential, comforted, fan girling and more. This book definitely got emotions out of me. I read this book like a movie and even though it was split up between 3 days all my hours combined it took me less than a day to finish. I loved the characters and the contrast between them. I loved the concept of this book. I loved the bonds between characters and I loved how normal (well as normal as they can be) things happened but it was written so well they all still seemed like adventures for example they went to the park and to a book store but those things still seemed like whole journeys and quests. Some parts of this book dragged on but once you complete the book everything had a purpose. This is the type of book you want to read twice, 1 time to read it then a 2nd time to find the foreshadowing, connections and other details that later lined up. Idk how to explain this but everything connected. All the characters connected - I loved that a character the boys passed in chapter X could come up in chapter Y and we get their POV. EVERYTHING was connected. Everything was so strung together and when you connect the clues it feels like such an achievement like "OMW THAT'S THE DESK LADY FROM THAT GAME PLACE" and we get her POV or "OMW THAT'S THE GUY THEY PASSED FOR 2 SECS ON THE ROAD" and we get his. I just adored that everyone had a part. I was so infested in these characters and they were loveable and flawed. I enjoyed the diversity in this book and the representation. Overall it's an amazing read and I'd recommend it. The reason it doesn't get the full 5 stars is because it didn't turn into one of my favorites of all time but I loved it nonetheless. This book makes people want to go out there and live not just survive. EDIT: it turned into one of my favourites so I'm giving it 5 stars now instead of 4

I read this a while ago and i remember it was My favorite(not anymore) i think there are other books better though. I was sobbing at the end 😭