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They Both Die at the End

3.8 out of 5, from 880 ratings from Hardcover readers

In a world where a service calls you on the day you will die, two teenage strangers, Mateo and Rufus, meet through an app. They set out to make the most of their last twenty-four hours together.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2017
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
384
Format
Book 1 of 3 in Death-Cast

Read this if you want a moving story that makes you think about what you would do with your final day.

Skip this if you dislike sad stories, because the title is a promise.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Grief

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Car accident
  • Gun violence
  • Violence
  • Fire/Fire injury
  • Death of parent
  • Suicide
  • Suicide attempt
  • Child death

Quick answers about They Both Die at the End

What is They Both Die at the End about?
In a world where a service calls you on the day you will die, two teenage strangers, Mateo and Rufus, meet through an app. They set out to make the most of their last twenty-four hours together.
Who should read They Both Die at the End?
Read it if you want a moving story that makes you think about what you would do with your final day. Skip it if you dislike sad stories, because the title is a promise.
How long and how fast is They Both Die at the End?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 384 pages, first published in 2017.
Does They Both Die at the End have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death, Grief.
Can I borrow They Both Die at the End for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends They Both Die at the End; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after They Both Die at the End?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Fault in Our Stars, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, The Midnight Library.

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