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The First to Die at the End

TikTok made me buy it! The prequel to THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END

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 The second book and prequel in the No. 1 global bestselling They Both Die at the End series. What if you could find out your death date from a single phone call? Death-Cast is calling . . . will you answer?

‘If They Both Die at the End broke your heart and put it back together again, be prepared for this novel to do the same. A tender, sad, hopeful and youthful story that deserves as much love as its predecessor.’ Culturefly
'[A] heart-pounding story [full] of emotion and suspense.' Kirkus
'An extraordinary book with a riveting plot.' Booklist

Two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast make their first fateful calls.

It’s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there’s one question on everyone’s mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he’s going to die, given his serious heart condition. Valentino Prince has a long and promising future ahead of him and only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident.

Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first End Day calls go out, their lives are changed for ever – one of them receives a call . . . the other doesn’t.

Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera’s signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest.

PRAISE FOR ADAM SILVERA:

'There isn't a teenager alive who won't find their heart described perfectly on these pages.' Patrick Ness, author of The Knife of Never Letting Go

'Adam Silvera is a master at capturing the infinite small heartbreaks of love and loss and grief.' Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything

'A phenomenal talent.' Juno Dawson, author of Clean and Wonderland

'Bold and haunting.' Lauren Oliver, author of Delirium Death & Dying Difficult Situations Fiction LGBTQ+ LGBTQIA+ Creators Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Friendship Dystopian Science Fiction Heartfelt
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The saddest and “heart” warming book ever i cried like 5 times i love this book so so much!! 💗

Valentino and orion falling in love

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Such an engaging origin story about Death Cast. A few times the crossing of paths of the characters was a little hard to believe. Brilliantly performed.

Must read sequel (orequel

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I love this book and its partner. So many tears and laughs were had. Please keep writing! 😍

Another amazing book by Adam Silvera

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What an incredible story about love and firsts. it had me wanting for both of them to have what they wanted while holding tears back anytime they cried.

Amazing

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This book does have its sweet moments and the relationship progression makes a little bit more sense, but it’s also quite predictable in some areas.
However the side characters help add perspective and are woven together with the MCs beautifully. Seeing some of the characters from TBDATE seven years earlier is also quite interesting.

Okay, But Not As Good As Its Predecessor

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