They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera 3 Book Collection

Format: Paperback

Collection Overview

The Adam Silvera Collection brings together three of the author's most popular young adult novels:

• They Both Die at the End
• More Happy Than Not
• What If It's Us

Each book deals with themes of love, loss, and identity, offering a unique perspective on what it means to be a young person in today's world. His novels often touch on LGBTQIA+ themes.

Book Summaries

They Both Die at the End

This poignant novel imagines a world where people receive a call on the day they are going to die. It follows two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus, who receive this call and spend their last day together, forming a deep connection. Silvera's writing is heart-wrenching yet uplifting, exploring complex emotions with sensitivity.

More Happy Than Not

A stunning debut that explores the challenges of growing up in an unaccepting world. It follows Aaron Soto, a teenager from a tough New York neighborhood, as he struggles with his identity as a gay young man. Silvera handles this subject matter with compassion, creating a powerful story about love, acceptance, and the search for identity.

What If It's Us

A delightful romance about two boys who meet by chance and fall in love. Arthur, an aspiring writer from Georgia, spends the summer in New York, while Ben, a New Yorker, has just broken up with his boyfriend. Their relationship unfolds over the summer, exploring the joys and challenges of first love.

Overall Collection

The Adam Silvera Collection is a must-read for anyone who enjoys young adult fiction that tackles complex themes with sensitivity. Silvera is a gifted writer who creates relatable characters, reminding us that love, friendship, and the search for identity connect us all.

Publisher's Description

They Both Die at the End

From the bestselling author of History Is All You Left Me, this unforgettable story follows Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, who receive a call from Death-Cast informing them they will die today. They meet through an app called Last Friend, embarking on a final adventure to live a lifetime in a single day.

More Happy Than Not

In this New York Times bestselling debut, Aaron Soto struggles to find happiness after his father's suicide. With the support of his girlfriend Genevieve, he begins to heal, but when she leaves, he finds solace in a new friend, Thomas, leading him to consider a memory-altering procedure to change his feelings.

What If It's Us

From NYT bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, this collaboration follows Arthur and Ben, two boys navigating love and fate in New York City. As they try to connect, they face the challenges of timing and expectations, questioning if the universe is guiding them together or apart.

About the Author

Adam Silvera is a critically acclaimed young adult author known for his emotionally charged novels. Born in