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The First To Die at The End - Adam Silvera


There was no doubt in my mind that book would leave me emotionally broken. When I red They Both Die At The End last year - I was in awe as to how much emotion I felt. So I went into this with my eyes wide open but I nothing could have prepared me for the pure ugly sobs that wracked through me.

Similar to its predecessor, the book focuses on Death Cast. However this story is from the beginning of the system - the first person called by Death Cast on its launch. To talk about it will take away from the sheer beauty of the story but this much can be shared;

  • The story weaves everyone together in a truly gorgeous way. 
  • Characters from our first visit to Adam Silvera's New York make a welcome appearance and draw the two books together beautifully. 

If you read the first book and loved it then I'm sure this one is already sat on your TBR (if you haven't already dived in) BUT if you had any hesitation as to if it can match up - it absolutely does. 

Now, I'm going to continue to cry in the corner. 

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