The First to Die at the End
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2022

The First to Die at the End

Written by Adam Silvera

Part of the They Both Die at the End series

Two strangers face a life-changing day when one receives a call predicting their death.

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550 pages· ~860L
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Bookroo's summary

On the eve of Death-Cast's launch, Orion, burdened by a heart condition, and Valentino, seeking a fresh start, meet in Times Square. As the first End Day calls are made, one receives the ominous message, altering their paths forever. Bound by uncertainty, they choose to spend their final hours together, forging a connection that defies fate. Will their day end in heartbreak, or will they find meaning in the moments they share? Discover a tale of love, destiny, and the profound impact of fleeting encounters.

From the publisher

In this prequel to the bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast first makes their fateful calls. #1 New York Times bestseller!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?Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he’s going to die. He has a serious heart condition, and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what’s coming.Valentino Prince is restarting his life in New York. 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.Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. 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. 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.Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera’s signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest. A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
550
Reading age
13–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
~860L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
16
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
518625
Publication
Published
October 4, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063240803

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