They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera (Simon & Schuster)
A dam Silvera has been carving out a nice little niche for himself, thanks very much. His debut release on this side of the Atlantic, History is All You Left Me, was a brilliantlook at a young man’s attempt to pull his life back together following the tragic death of his ex-boyfriend. More Happy Than Not, his second book, was a quirky slice of speculative fiction where a teenager from the Bronx tries to erase the gay by undergoing a mind-altering experience courtesy of a mysterious institute. His new book, They Both Die at the End, continues in the speculative sci-fi vein.
Everyone dreads the Death-Cast, a service that calls you on the day you’re destined to die to tell you that your time is almost up. It has its upsides – you get discounts at fancy restaurants, free rides on the subway, and the chance to properly say goodbye to those you love. It also means you have to be really careful crossing the street.