With this novel, however, he gives us a more in depth view of how Death-Cast came to be while still keeping some of the mystery alive. Their relationship is utterly touching yet tinged with the knowledge that, as the title suggests, one of them won’t make it to the end.ĭeath-Cast has always been somewhat of a mystery in Silvera’s novels as he chooses to focus on the more intimate and personal stories. Just like with Mateo and Rufus from the previous novel, Orion and Valentino are two characters that warm and break the heart. Now with its prequel, The First to Die at the End, Silvera takes us back to the launch of Death-Cast and the ill-destined relationship between Orion and Valentino. Even with such a chilling premise, Silvera captured the heart and compassion of forming relationships and loving someone in the most hopeless of situations.

If you’ve read Silvera’s previous book They Both Die at the End, you’ll know you’re in for a thought-provoking, impactful read. Told with Adam Silvera’s signature charm, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other, proving that life is always worth living to the fullest. Though neither boy is certain how the day will end, they know they want to spend it together… even if that means their goodbye will be heartbreaking. But when the first round of End Day calls goes out, their lives are changed forever – one of them receives a call, and the other doesn’t. Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. He has a long and promising future ahead and he only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident. Valentino Prince is restarting his life in New York. He has a serious heart condition, and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what’s coming. Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he’s going to die. It’s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there’s one question on everyone’s mind: can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax?

In this prequel to #1 New York Times bestselling TikTok phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast – a company that can accurately predict when you’re going to die – first makes their fateful calls.

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