My mom, Persi Rosa, who has always deserved better than the way I saw her treated growing up. Even though she carries many regrets, she still manages to show grace to those who aren’t worthy. I’m in absolute awe of her remarkable strength and gigantic heart. And I’m pleased to report that despite the many echoes between my mom and Gloria from this novel, my mom has found a love that’s both safe and true.

As always, huge thanks to booksellers and librarians and educators! Now more than ever your determination to keep books like mine available for customers, patrons, and students like yours is so appreciated. Thank you for fighting that fight.

A new first—thanks to everyone on BookTok/TikTok that helped They Both Die at the End find a second, unbelievable life. Special shoutout to Selene from @_moongirlreads who was the first person who made the book go viral, reopening the doors for me to write in this Death-Cast universe. I’m forever grateful.

My readers, for keeping me going creatively.

My therapist, for keeping me going mentally.

My dog, Tazzito, for keeping me going physically. On walks. Many walks.

And, last but not least, Andrew Eliopulos, who was the first person to love this Death-Cast universe. Even though he’s moved on—professionally! Not in the death way! He’s alive, YAY!—his brilliance will forever live on in all things Death-Cast. And beyond.

About the Author

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ADAM SILVERA is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of They Both Die at the End, More Happy Than Not, History Is All You Left Me, the Infinity Cycle, and—with Becky Albertalli—What If It’s Us and Here’s to Us. He worked in the publishing industry as a children’s bookseller, community manager at a content development company, and book reviewer of children’s and young adult novels. He was born and raised in New York and now lives in Los Angeles. He is tall for no reason. Visit him online at www.adamsilvera.com.

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Books by Adam Silvera

More Happy Than Not

History Is All You Left Me

Infinity Son

Infinity Reaper

They Both Die at the End

The First to Die at the End

BOOKS BY ADAM SILVERA AND BECKY ALBERTALLI

What If It’s Us

Here’s to Us

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