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They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller — Content Guide for Parents

By Adam SilveraSimon & Schuster, Limited2021-11-23ISBN 9781398514751368 pages
They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller

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

About this book

An exclusive foiled collector's edition of the global no.1 bestselling book of TikTok fame, clocking up 60 million views and counting! Contains never-seen-before bonus material and a brand-new interview between Adam Silvera and Nicola Yoon. The perfect gift!

On September 5th, 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.

This is a love story with a difference - an unforgettable tale of life, loss and making each day count from the brilliant Adam Silvera, author of More Happy Than Not, History Is All You Left Me, What If It's Us, Here's To Us and the Infinity Cycle series.

PRAISE FOR ADAM SILVERA:

'There isn't a teenager alive who won't find their heart described perfectly on these pages.' Patrick Ness, author of The Knife of Never Letting Go

'Adam Silvera is a master at capturing the infinite small heartbreaks of love and loss and grief.' Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything

'A phenomenal talent.' Juno Dawson, author of Clean and Wonderland

'Bold and haunting.' Lauren Oliver, author of Delirium

Frequently asked questions

  • Is They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes scenes of violence, including a character being beaten up and references to suicide bombings. These elements contribute to the overall themes of death and urgency in the story. The book deals with heavy themes of death and includes disturbing violence, which may be considered scary for younger readers. It is suggested to be age-appropriate for mature eighth graders and up.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller have violence?

    The book includes scenes of violence, including a character being beaten up and references to suicide bombings. These elements contribute to the overall themes of death and urgency in the story.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller have scary content?

    The book deals with heavy themes of death and includes disturbing violence, which may be considered scary for younger readers. It is suggested to be age-appropriate for mature eighth graders and up.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller have religious themes?

    The characters discuss serious topics including religion and faith, indicating that these themes are present in the narrative. However, the framing of these discussions is not explicitly promotional or critical.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller 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 experiences as young Latino men in New York City, highlighting cultural and identity aspects.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller have profanity?

    The book contains regular use of strong language, including words like 'f--k' and 's--t'. This language is noted as part of the intense circumstances surrounding the story.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions related to environmentalism are detected in the search results.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes discussions of queerness, sex, and romantic relationships, with a few kissing and make-out scenes. There are also references to mental health challenges and suicide attempts.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller have gender roles?

    No specific traditional or modern gender roles are discussed in the narrative based on the search results.

  • Does They Both Die at the End TikTok Made Me Buy It! the International No. 1 Bestseller have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features two main characters, Mateo and Rufus, who are both queer teens. Mateo is described as Puerto Rican and queer, while Rufus is Cuban-American and bisexual. The narrative explores their relationship and experiences as LGBTQ+ individuals in New York City.