The First to Die at the End

Ever wonder if knowing your death date would change how you live and love? Imagine a world where an app can predict your final day, and on its launch, two strangers connect, both knowing one of them is destined to be the first to die. This story explores what you'd do with one last day. Follow Orion and Valentino as they navigate a whirlwind of hope, fear, and unexpected romance in New York City. You'll discover how the shadow of death can illuminate the most beautiful parts of life and what it truly means to make every second count.

Adam Silvera is the number one New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including They Both Die at the End, celebrated for his poignant and groundbreaking stories. Drawing from his own life as a queer Puerto Rican from the Bronx, Silvera writes with profound honesty about grief, love, and mortality. His work creates deeply affecting narratives that explore the intensity of human connection when faced with limited time, resonating powerfully with readers around the world and cementing his status as a vital voice in young adult fiction.