Books like They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
On a quiet night in September, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio are contacted by Death‑Cast, informing them that their lives will end that day. In an effort to turn a terrifying fate into a meaningful experience, they connect through a new application called the Last Friend.
The story follows their instant bond as they plan one extraordinary adventure within a single day, confronting themes of death and love while discovering more about themselves and each other. Set against a contemporary backdrop, the novel explores LGBTQ identities and the power of connection in the face of impermanence.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Adam Silvera
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