They Both Die at the End

About “They Both Die at the End”

They Both Die at the End is a 2017 young adult novel by Adam Silvera. The story follows two strangers, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, who receive a call from Death-Cast informing them they will die on the same day, September 5. Both are looking for a friend on their End Day and connect through an app called the Last Friend. The novel explores themes of life, death, and loss. It is set in the same universe as The First to Die at the End, a prequel that follows new characters tested on the first day of Death-Cast’s calls. The book is part of a series and was praised for its emotional depth.