They Both Die at the End [Paperback]

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s 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.

New York Timesbestseller * 4 starred reviews * ASchool Library JournalBest Book of the Year * AKirkusBest Book of the Year * ABooklistEditors' Choice of 2017 * A Bustle Best YA Novel of 2017 * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2017 * A Book Riot Best Queer Book of 2017 * 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: They’re going to die today.

Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to 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.”

Featuring a map of the novel’s characters and their connections, an exclusive essay by the author, and a behind-the-scenes look at the early outlines for this critically acclaimed bestseller.

We here at Last Friend Inc. are collectively sorry for this loss of you.

Our deepest sympathies extend to those who love you and those who will never meet you.

We hope you find a new friend of value to spend your final hours with today.

On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrel"