Books Like They Both Die at the End
Families who loved They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is grappling with existential questions about mortality, the value of time, or the search for authentic connection in a digital world. It is an ideal choice for mature adolescents who are ready to process heavy emotional themes through a speculative, thought-provoking lens. The story follows two boys, Mateo and Rufus, who receive a call notifying them they will die within twenty-four hours. Despite the somber premise, the book focuses on their final day of life as they find each other through an app and embark on a mission to truly live. It explores themes of friendship, queer identity, and the courage required to be vulnerable. While the ending is tragic, the journey is deeply life-affirming, offering a secular framework for discussing death and the legacy we leave behind.
