They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera

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Book Summary

At a little past midnight on the 5th of September, Death-Cast (an organisation which calls and informs people their death will occur in the proceeding 24 hours), calls both Mateo and Rufus to share both devastating and surprising news: they will die today.

Although, Mateo and Rufus are complete and utter strangers, the fate of their death brings them closer together, as they discover an app- Last Friend, where they can meet up and spend their final day together. From that moment, Mateo and Rufus embark on an unforgettable and heart-shattering adventure of

romance and friendship, laughter and tears; where two teenagers aim to live an entire lifetime in just a singe day.

“No matter how we choose to live, we both die at the end”

Is this book perfect for me?

This book is perfect for readers that love a dystopian universe, filled with advanced technology and improved scientific discoveries. Death-Cast, the organisation that alerts Mateo and Rufus to their fate, is a unheard of concept in this day of age. The concept of predicting death is a original idea, which with it brings intriguing stories, emotional rollercoasters and unforgettable adventures.

This book is also perfect for readers that enjoy a unique romance, swayed by the inescapable scythe of death. The romance in this book, is extremely heart-warming, yet their is the constant lingering thought about death, looming around the corner. Readers that find bittersweet love stories, with heart-break never too far away, will get immersed in the romance ignited between the pages of this novel.

“I kiss the guy who brought me to life on the day we're going to die”