The First to Die at the End: An Emotional Journey about Love, Fate, and Living Each Day to the Fullest (They Both Die at the End Series Book 2)

Name: The First to Die at the End: An Emotional Journey about Love, Fate, and Living Each Day to the Fullest (They Both Die at the End Series Book 2)
Price: 13.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (2798 reviews)
Author: Adam Silvera

by Adam Silvera

Science Fiction Young Adult

4.6 (2,798)

4.6 stars from 2,798 reviews. Top 72% of Science Fiction books we track.

416 pages~6.9 hr readPublished by HarperCollins PublishersPublished 2022-01-01

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Last checked: May 6, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $15.49

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Perfect for you if...

You loved They Both Die at the End and want to experience the world of Death-Cast from the beginning, seeing how the system changes everything on day one.
You're drawn to stories about connection and mortality that don't shy away from heartbreak, where the emotional stakes feel genuinely high.
You appreciate YA that treats its teenage characters as complex people capable of deep love and philosophical reflection, not just angsty clichés.

Maybe not for you if...

You need your romance to end in happiness or at least ambiguity. This book's premise guarantees grief, and it leans into that fully.
You prefer standalone stories. This prequel assumes you're either familiar with the original or willing to sit with unanswered worldbuilding questions.
You dislike stories centred on death and dying. The entire plot hinges on knowing someone won't survive the day.

About this book

A prequel to They Both Die at the End, this novel follows two strangers who meet in Times Square on the night Death-Cast goes live—a system that predicts when people will die. Orion Pagan has a serious heart condition and signed up for Death-Cast to know what's coming. Valentino Prince is starting over in New York with a promising future ahead; he registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident. When they meet, they feel an immediate connection. When the first round of End Day calls goes out, one of them receives a call and the other doesn't. Neither is certain how the day will end, but both want to spend it together, knowing their goodbye may be heartbreaking. Told with Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet style, the story explores the lasting impact people have on each other and the value of living life fully, even when time is limited. They have less than twenty-four hours together to experience a lifetime.

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Currently 4.6★ from 2,798 reviews

Gaining approximately 56 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 275 days. Next drop estimated in about 35 weeks. Typical discount: 87% off.

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