They Both Die at the End

    They Both Die at the End

    by Adam Silvera

    Ages 14-182017
    Young Adult

    Two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus, receive notification that they will die within 24 hours and decide to spend their last day together as friends through a friendship app. The story follows their emotional journey as they confront mortality, form a deep bond, and experience love and friendship in their final hours. The narrative explores themes of death, friendship, living life to the fullest, and includes LGBTQ+ representation with one of the main characters being gay. The book deals with heavy themes around mortality and loss while emphasizing the importance of human connection and making every moment count.

    2017Published
    Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ+ Fiction, Death & Dying

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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