A review by sofieinthestacks
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

challenging emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

When I finished They Both Die at the End, I didn't think there could be a sadder book. Then I read this one.
Orion and Valentino's relationship was so very hauntingly beautiful. Gloria's relationship with Frankie was devastating. The way all the stories were so interconnected pulled at my heart like a game of tug-of-war.
There were even moments where Mateo and Rufus (from They Both Die at the End) made appearances as children, and I just wanted to cry, knowing their fates.
The way Silvera wrote Orion's grief (
both of his parents and of Valentino
) was enchantingly and heart-wrenchingly tragic — I wanted to cry oceans; I wanted to hug Orion; I wanted to shield Orion from any other tragedy that might strike.
And the way Silvera wrote Valentino's relationship with his parents... It reminded me of my relationship with my parents, and it broke my heart...
All in all, this book was amazing, and a beautiful story.
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