Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End is a moving speculative novel set in a world where a service called Death-Cast calls to tell you it’s your last day alive. When two strangers each get the call, they find each other through an app for making one final friend.
Get the They Both Die at the End Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat They Both Die at the End is about
They Both Die at the End takes place in a near-present world where Death-Cast notifies people on the day they will die. On the same day, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio – two teenagers who have never met – both receive the call, and they connect through the Last Friend app to avoid spending their final hours alone.
Over the course of one day, the two very different young men venture out into the city, share their fears and hopes, and grow remarkably close, their bond deepening into love. Told in alternating perspectives, it’s a poignant LGBTQ love story about mortality, connection, and choosing to truly live, even when time is short.
| Author | Adam Silvera |
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Why They Both Die at the End is great on audio
The alternating points of view come through vividly on audio, drawing you into both Mateo’s and Rufus’s final day. The They Both Die at the End audiobook is an emotional, immersive listen.
Who should listen
For listeners who love emotional contemporary stories, LGBTQ romance, and high-concept, bittersweet premises. Given the title and concept, expect to be moved – and likely heartbroken.
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How to listen to They Both Die at the End
They Both Die at the End is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the They Both Die at the End Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
Is it a romance?
Yes – what begins as two strangers meeting through an app grows into a tender LGBTQ love story over the course of one day.
How can I listen to the They Both Die at the End audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Is it told from more than one perspective?
Yes – the story mainly alternates between Mateo’s and Rufus’s points of view, with some other voices woven in.
Does the title spoil the ending?
The title sets the tone honestly, but the heart of the book is how the two spend their last day, which the story saves for you to experience.