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They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition — Content Guide for Parents

By Adam SilveraHarperCollins Publishers2025-10-07ISBN 9780063463950400 pages
They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition

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Sexual identity
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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The life-changing first installment in #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera's remarkable They Both Die at the End series is now available in a deluxe package for a limited time. This edition of They Both Die at the End will feature bonus content, a unique silver foil cover design, intricate printed edges, custom iconic endpapers, a skull foiled case design, and jaw-dropping jacket flaps.

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--to live a lifetime in a single day.

In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End--one of the Best Books of the 21st Century according to Kirkus Reviews--is a mega-bestselling tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera.

This is a true collector's item available only for a limited first print run--so be sure to order your copy now!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains disturbing violence, including explosions, a gun being wielded, and references to a suicide bombing. The narrative discusses various ways people can die, which is central to the plot's exploration of mortality. The book includes elements that may be considered scary due to its themes of death, violence, and the emotional weight of the characters' situations. It is described as age-appropriate for mature eighth graders and up.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have violence?

    The book contains disturbing violence, including explosions, a gun being wielded, and references to a suicide bombing. The narrative discusses various ways people can die, which is central to the plot's exploration of mortality.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have scary content?

    The book includes elements that may be considered scary due to its themes of death, violence, and the emotional weight of the characters' situations. It is described as age-appropriate for mature eighth graders and up.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative. The story focuses on the characters' experiences with death and relationships rather than religious themes.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have racial/cultural content?

    The main characters are of Latino descent, with Mateo being Puerto Rican and Rufus being Cuban-American. The narrative addresses their cultural identities and experiences as young Latino men in New York City, highlighting their backgrounds as part of the story.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have profanity?

    The narrative features regular use of strong language, including words like 'f--k' and 's--t', which is noted as part of the characters' dialogue and the intense situations they face.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have climate change?

    There are no references to climate themes, environmental issues, or activism in the narrative. The story revolves around the concept of death and personal relationships.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have sexual identity?

    The story includes discussions about sex, romantic relationships, and intimate moments between the characters, including kissing and references to past sexual encounters. It addresses the characters' feelings about intimacy in the context of their impending deaths.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate any specific framing of gender roles, traditional or modern. The focus is primarily on the characters' identities and experiences rather than on gender expectations.

  • Does They Both Die at the End Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition have lgbtq+ themes?

    The main characters, Mateo and Rufus, are identified as queer, with Mateo being Puerto Rican and Rufus being Cuban-American and bisexual. The narrative explores their relationship and experiences as LGBTQ+ teens in New York City, normalizing their identities and experiences within the story.