They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera - Restarting May 5th 2023

[Sarah Elizabeth]

On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure and to live a lifetime in a single day.

[Lisa]

we are the 1st to read it?
Hope that's a good sign :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

You're the first ☺ I read it earlier in the year but I didn't have a buddy unfortunately.

[San]

I started reading it yesterday. I'll write my thoughts after Part One because there are no numbers of chapters.

[Karen]

Hoping to get this restarted for the February 18 challenge.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting February 20th 2018. Happy Reading ☺

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[Karen]

Natalie/Elizabeth, sorry I’m late getting to this. Rufus and Matteo have both received their phone call-it’s an interesting idea. The idea of a blog for people counting down their final day is slightly macabre.

[Karen]

End of part one. Clearly setting up the concept. Rufus and Mateo are quite different in manner, but I wonder how this system would work practically.

[Karen]

End of part two. Really lovely section to help us learn about Mateo and Rufus. Watching their final day like this feels somewhat callous. Can’t help but wonder just who/what will ultimately end each of their lives.

[Natalie]

I haven’t even had a chance to start this honestly ._.

Hopefully I can soon? ;-;

[Karen]

Part three. This is all coming together in a really potentially unpleasant way. Like how Mateo and Rufus get on together as they spend their last day together.

[Karen]

Finished. Review on home page. Powerful stuff. I wasn’t crying, but this was a bold story. Two great protagonists and an intriguing idea.

[Abi]

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Reading from the 3rd of May 2018

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[[deleted user]]

10%

(view spoiler)[ I'm still confused about this DeathCast thing, I need to know how it works! But I think the plot is pretty unique and has a lot to say. I'm not that connected with the characters yet though. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

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(view spoiler)[ I'm not attached to any of them yet, but I really like Rufus. I'm curious to know how their day is gonna go. And I used to bury dead baby birds when I found them, I used to find a lot of them where I used to live. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

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(view spoiler)[ I honestly don't know if he should or shouldn't tell Lidia he's going to die. I understand that he doesn't want to ruin her day (though it will be ruined when she finds out), but I'm sure she's going to feel miserable for not saying goodbye, considering she has already suffered so much when Christian died. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

61%

(view spoiler)[ Ok, they sitting in Mateo's future grave was really morbid, but I liked it lol (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Finished!

(view spoiler)[ I don't know if it's right that I'm kinda mad to not know how Rufus dies (even Delilah, I was curious about her). For some reason I think he got hit by Victor's car. Anyway... Even knowing they both were going to die (Rufus and Mateo) it was still really sad and I didn't want it to happen. When they kissed and got together at the end, I just wished they had more time to be together and happy. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

10% (view spoiler)[ I wonder how the Death Cast thing works, it's a really interesting concept (hide spoiler)]
30% (view spoiler)[ They finally meet! They seem so different from each other though (hide spoiler)]
60% (view spoiler)[ Mateo seeing his own grave! That's horrible (hide spoiler)]
80% (view spoiler)[ They are singing American Pie XD (hide spoiler)]
95% (view spoiler)[ Mateo's death was so sad. Just when I hoped that maybe there is a chance that they won't die! (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 8th of July 2018

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[Ari]

Part One (view spoiler)[Wow this is an interesting concept though I don’t think I’d like to know the day of my death… I’d be super anxious about everything :/. I like both MC’s and the fact that they have very distinct voices but I’m not entirely attached to them yet. Also planet sounds? YES, SO COOL. The creeps on the Last Friend app… so creepy. Why are people like that? o.O (hide spoiler)]

[Ari]

Part two (view spoiler)[Mateo is quite relatable. I’m glad they finally met and get to spend the day together. I’m curious for what will happen next. (hide spoiler)]

[Ari]

Part three (view spoiler)[Oh no, Peck’s going to kill Rufus? Or maybe Mateo will sacrifice himself to save his life?? I like them together, and also that they can be with their friends on their last day but this is so sad. I love Mateo, he’s such a good person. (hide spoiler)]

[Ari]

Finished (view spoiler)[I am CRYING. I knew how this was going to end but it still teared me up when Mateo died. Rufus didn’t deserve to experience that. I really loved this book and all the different POVs but now I am in pain. (hide spoiler)]

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Date Changed. Restarting August 3rd 2018

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[Lane]

Part One (view spoiler)[ Ugh Peck, ugh!!!!!!!! I'm a fan of Rufus and Mateo's friendship already though. I guess there's a chance they fall in love but I'm really here for the friendship. (hide spoiler)]
Part 2 (view spoiler)[ This is actually such an unsettling reading experience. I really doon't want either of them to die, even though I know it's coming :( (hide spoiler)]
Part 3 (view spoiler)[ WHY IS PECK THE ACTUAL WORST?! WHY?! (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[ Mateo burning to death just ruined my entire year. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Part One (view spoiler)[ So far I'm liking the characters, especially Mateo. I like that he has a sense of humor, but is also taking his death pretty seriously and actually wants to make this last day worth while. Then there's Rufus. I feel like we didn't get a sense of his personality yet, and I don't really know how to feel about him. I do like how they are building the Decker world so far, but I hope we get more info on how Death-Cast knows someone is going to die (hide spoiler)]
Part Two (view spoiler)[ This book just really makes you think. Do I have any regrets? Would I try new things on my last day, or surround myself with familiar things that make me happy? Would I want to know if I was dying within the next 24 hours? This book is really good at making you think. (hide spoiler)]
Part Three (view spoiler)[ I hope Rufus gets a chance to see his family one last time before Peck gets to him. I'm really glad that Mateo gets to see Lidia at least one more time, because honestly I felt like him saying goodbye like that to her in the beginning wasn't enough. Not for him, and not for her. (hide spoiler)]
End (view spoiler)[ This book made me cry. Adam Silvera is amazing at making you feel attached to characters, no matter their flaws. I liked that, while you know that they are 100% going to die, you never knew who would go first. Maybe it would be Mateo half-way through and then Rufus would be on his own. Mateo might have chickened out and stayed in his house, and we would have read him regretting not taking his last chance at taking risks. While you knew the ending, you never knew how the characters would get there, which is why this book is a new favourite for me (hide spoiler)]

[Janor]

Part one (view spoiler)[ oehh I really like the start. I have a feeling that they're going to be good friends for each other. (hide spoiler)]
Part two (view spoiler)[ liking it so far! Love how Rufus makes Mateo do stuff and live a little. Oh and I got the creeps when he saw his own grave, I don't know, but I wouldn't want to see my own grave being made. (hide spoiler)]
Part three (view spoiler)[ OH nooo I'm so scared of what Peck is going to do.. I really really don't want either of them to die.. Or at least let Rufus see the other plutos one last time.. (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[ I really didn't like how Mateo died, but guess I should've known that it would be from a small mistake. Props to anyone who read about the broken stove and saw it coming, I for one did not. Oh and it was beautifully written how Rufus died, as if Mateo could have stopped him this time.. (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa]

you are all finished already? i didn't even start :( should really get to the book :)

[Michela]

Part one: (view spoiler)[So far I am really enjoying the characters. I find that Mateo and I have similar personalities and for Rufus I'm interested to find out more about what kind of person he is. I'm really interested to know how Death-Cast knows that an individual is going to die. (hide spoiler)]
Part two: (view spoiler)[ I am really liking this book so far! I really like the friendship that Mateo and Rufus have built and I really like how Rufus makes Mateo live a little more. Overall I am really enjoying this read and am already sad about what is going to happen. (hide spoiler)]
Part 3: (view spoiler)[ I'm really hoping that Rufus family makes it to him before Peck does, because I think that they all deserve a goodbye before he dies. I'm really happy that Mateo decided to call Lidia and that she gets to see him before he dies and spend time with him. (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[ When I first started reading this book I wasn't sure how I was going to like it. Even though you knew both of them were going to die, you don't know how they will. I also was really hoping that they would die together so neither of them would have to watch the other one die. I really enjoyed how both of the characters brought the best out of each other, even though I knew they were going to die I was hoping they wouldn't. Overall I loved this book and it is one of my new favorites. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 8th of September 2018

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[Sam]

Page 3-79/368 The Death Cast: (view spoiler)[Before reading this book, I knew I was going to cry. After reading the first part, I know I am going to cry. Dammit. So far I like both Mateo and Rufus a lot. I relate to both of them in different ways. I'm excited to see them interact. They seem very different people but I like that. I don't want to read them dying although it's my own fault because I was warned (see: the literal title of the book). I've only taken a break to write this and am about to continue reading. Wish me luck! (hide spoiler)]

[Sam]

Page 83-223/368 The Last Friend: (view spoiler)[I love the quote at the start of this part. Also, I have some problems with Andrea.
The last sentence of Malcolm's chapter hurt me so much. I never want to not be able to say goodbye. It truly is a crime.
Generally, I try not to think about death but I can't help it when I read books like this. It's part of why I love them, they're so real and they make you think. I don't want to do what Mateo did and be too afraid to live my life.
I'm finding the random chapters from other people's points of view a bit strange and out of place at times but some of them are interesting - being able to see other perspectives and ways of dealing with death, their own or others'.
I also keep having to check if I'm in Mateo or Rufus' PoV but that's just me being slow.
I love Mateo and Rufus a lot and I'm enjoying seeing them grow together. Sure, they have their flaws but they're very real people and as flaws go, these two make up for them mostly.
School has been kicking my butt so far but the next part is much smaller so it shouldn't take me so long to read, unlike this part. (hide spoiler)]

[Sam]

Page 227-298/368 The Beginning: (view spoiler)[I actually finished this part last night instead of sleeping because I was so into it.
I'm still finding the non-main character chapters a bit random but it is sort of interesting how they all connect in some way to Mateo and Rufus. I'm sure there's a message here but I'm a little too tired to think about it. Plus, some of the characters have actually been quite cool. I'm struggling to feel invested in Delilah given how little we've seen here but I'm sure like all the others she'll factor into Mateo and Rufus at some point too.
With each new part I read, I care more and more about the relationship between these two. I'm really enjoying reading them becoming closer. I like that they're rubbing off on each other and making each other better.
I'm glad Mateo got see Lidia again. I hope Rufus gets to see the Plutos again but I don't want them to watch him die. I don't to read him dying! Or Mateo. I'm getting nervous and I'll probably cry. I don't want to Peck to kill Rufus but he probably will. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

Sam wrote: "Page 3-79/368 The Death Cast: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ If it helps, I was hoping that the title was a lie. xD

But, I'm definitely liking Mateo and Rufus too! I'm very excited to see more from them and how this is all going to affect their last few hours. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

Sam wrote: "Page 83-223/368 The Last Friend: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I also find the random chapters with other people's POV a little odd, but as you said some of them are interesting.

I definitely enjoy Mateo and Rufus a lot. I think they are really good last friends because they balance each other. Rufus pushes Mateo to live and Mateo can keep Rufus from getting too wild and gets him to think about things that he otherwise wouldn't think about. It's wonderful. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

Sam wrote: "Page 227-298/368 The Beginning: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I also am caring so much about them! They really are improving each other and they don't have much time left and I'm so nervous for this next part. 😭 (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Ugh. That ending. 😭😭😭😭

I really loved the book though! It was so good and they really learned so much about themselves and became better people during their last hours. It was heartbreaking, but wonderful. (hide spoiler)]

[Sam]

Page 301-368/368 The End: (view spoiler)[Mateo's regrets are so real and I really hope I don't end up feeling like I could've done more, like he does. I'm happy, though, because he's spent the day changing that.
Honestly, when I first picked up this book, I wasn't sure how it was going to be a realistic relationship when Mateo and Rufus only had a single day together. However, it actually has been. Their friendship definitely felt real and genuine to me and although I don't think under normal circumstances Rufus or Mateo would have kissed the other, I get that these aren't normal circumstances. The kiss was also an adorable moment and it made me smile. They've made each other better!
I'm so glad Rufus got to see the Plutos one last time!
Lidia and Mateo's friendship is so important to me and I love them so much. The scene when Mateo comes out to her... :) And her asking what she'll do without him and what Mateo thinks and ahhhh! I don't want to see this end.
Reading what happened with Peck... I was so sure that he was gonna kill Rufus but I'm glad he didn't. It was an intense scene to read.
I love Dalma's Last Message.
The more I read, the more the reality that I'm going to read at least one death hits me. I don't want to.
THEY BETTER FIND EACH OTHER IN THE AFTERLIFE.
Mateo, whyyyyyyyyyyyy?
I don't know what to feel right now. I... I'm glad Rufus went to see Mateo's dad before... ya, know...
Yeah...
I'm gonna need a minute or several. (hide spoiler)]

[Sam]

Erin wrote: "Sam wrote: "Page 3-79/368 The Death Cast: [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

I found myself hoping the exact same thing. If only...

[Lisa]

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Reading from the 14th of January 2019

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[Lisa]

10% (view spoiler)[Mateo and Rufus seem like such nice people and i don't want them to die :( (i know its the title but i will just ignore the fact). The App seems like a good idea. Don't know if i would choose to spend my day with a stranger. Also, i have many question about the Death Cast: how does this work? Maybe Death itself is the CEO? (hide spoiler)]

Also, i kind of see myself as Mateo, not going out much, living in your own bubble... i should really get out more.

[Lisa]

58% (view spoiler)[I am not ugly crying.... *sniffing into a tissue*
Why am i doing this to myself? I mean the title says it all but... why? :(
Also i spoiled the last line for myself and now everytime there is something hinting at the end, i get really sad :(
It's a beautiful book though...."
I like their developing friendship and how Rufus get Mateo to open up and live :) and also how Mateo influences Rufus live and their insta pics together :) (hide spoiler)]

[izzy]

This is freaking me out
Part 1
(view spoiler)[ there is something called Death cast- where you are called and told you have less than 24hours to live

How will you feel/act

Mateo receives his call, only 18, with a sick dad and No mum, how will he.... I mean, he is so young

Rufus receives his while pounding his ex girlfriend new guy.
At least he has friends and was able to attend part of his funeral(I cried) before running away when the cops showed up

The both meet on 'the last friend app'

Super weird (hide spoiler)]

[izzy]

Part 2
I have headache, I am comfortable reading this bit I'm trying
(view spoiler)[Mateo and Rufus get acquainted. They have so Much in common but I think it is becoming slow.
The Aimee and Lidia part was okay too (hide spoiler)]

[izzy]

Part3
(view spoiler)[. Oh shit peck is going to be the death of Rufus!! (hide spoiler)]

[izzy]

Part 4
(view spoiler)[ oh no Mateo! No fucking way!

Glad we don't know how Rufus or Delilah will die. Such a relief (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa]

@Izzy: I think we do know how at least Rufus dies... (view spoiler)[ it's highly possible that Victor who was running to Delilah before she dies, hit Rufus with the car. It hints that Rufus crosses the street and there was no Mateo who held him back (like the 2 or 3 times that day)... so... but we dont know how Delilah dies (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa]

84% Stupidly giggling like a little girl here :) So happy :)(view spoiler)[I am so glad that Rufus ot to see the Plutos one last time before he dies. And the whole meeting of the Plutos and Lydia. All ruined by Peck and his gang... :( thankfully this a**holes didn't kill Rufus or Mateo. It's so sweet how they both went to Mateos room and made the bed their "safe island" :) (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa]

Finished (view spoiler)[I am not tearing up... i am crying :( *sobbing loudly* Why did Mateo have to get up? Why? This stupid oven... and it was so nice of Rufus to inform Lydia. But the most heartwrenching part was when Rufus visited Mateos dad once more and gave him the email-/insta account... *crying* (hide spoiler)]