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Adam Silvera Books in Order

Adam Silvera is an American author of young adult fiction. His books frequently center queer protagonists and explore love, grief, identity, mortality, mental health, and hope across contemporary, speculative, and urban-fantasy settings. He is also the co-author, with Becky Albertalli, of the What If It's Us series.

young adult fictioncontemporary fictionspeculative fictionurban fantasyromanceLGBTQ+ fiction

Catalog record updated August 25, 2026.

Adam Silvera's Newest Book

The Survivor Wants to Die at the End

novel · First published 2025

In this third book of the USA Today and #1 New York Times mega-bestselling They Both Die at the End series, two strangers—each with their own complicated relationship to Death-Cast—help each other learn to live. Paz Dario stays up every night, waiting for the Death-Cast call that would mean he doesn’t have to keep faking his way through this lonely life. After a devastating day, Paz decides he’s done waiting around for Death-Cast. If they say he’s not dying, he’ll just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life. Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives, but he doesn’t feel in control of his own existence thanks to his father. And with a violent organization called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. It’s time to live. Fate brings Paz and Alano together, but it’s now up to the boys to survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end. This book contains themes that some readers may find difficult.

Not sure where to begin?

Start with one of these

More Happy Than Not

Standalone debut novel and a representative introduction to Silvera's contemporary queer fiction.

The First to Die at the End

Chronological beginning of the Death-Cast series and written to work as an entry point.

Infinity Son

First novel in The Infinity Cycle.

What If It's Us

First novel in the co-authored What If It's Us duology.

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Books by series

novel series · ongoing

Death-Cast

A speculative young adult series set in a world where the Death-Cast service predicts when people will die, featuring interconnected queer love stories.

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The First to Die at the End
Book 0 · novel · 2022

In this prequel to #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast first makes their fateful calls. It’s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and…
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They Both Die at the End
Book 2 · novel · 2017

"On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to…
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The Survivor Wants to Die at the End
Book 3 · novel · 2025

In this third book of the USA Today and #1 New York Times mega-bestselling They Both Die at the End series, two strangers—each with their own complicated relationship to Death-Cast—help each other learn to live. Paz Dario stays up every…

trilogy · complete

The Infinity Cycle

A young adult urban-fantasy trilogy about brothers Emil and Brighton Rey and the conflict among magical factions in New York City.

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Infinity Son
Book 1 · novel · 2020

Balancing epic and intensely personal stakes, bestselling author Adam Silvera’s Infinity Son is a gritty, fast-paced adventure about two brothers caught up in a magical war generations in the making. Growing up in New York, brothers Emil…
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Infinity Reaper
Book 2 · novel · 2021

In this gripping sequel to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son, Adam Silvera brings a diverse cast of heroes and villains to life in an alternate New York where some people are born with powers, while others steal them from the…
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Infinity Kings
Book 3 · novel · 2024

In this epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Cycle, two brothers find themselves in a heartbreaking war against one another. The hardcover edition features a reversible jacket with two stunning covers by Kevin Tong…

duology · complete

What If It's Us

A young adult contemporary-romance duology co-authored by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, following Arthur and Ben's relationship across New York and college.

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What If It's Us
Book 1 · co-authored novel · 2018

Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it. Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe…
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Here's to Us
Book 2 · co-authored novel · 2021

#1 New York Times bestseller! Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera reunite to continue the story of Arthur and Ben, the boys readers first fell for in the bestselling rom-com What If It’s Us. Ben survived freshman year of college, but he’s…

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Novels (2)

More Happy Than Not
novel · 2015

When it first gets announced, the Leteo Institute's memory-alteration procedure seems too good to be true to Aaron Soto-miracle cure-alls don't tend to pop up in the Bronx projects. Aaron can't forget how he's grown up poor, how his…
History Is All You Left Me
novel · 2017

Secrets are revealed as OCD-afflicted Griffin grieves for his first love, Theo, who died in a drowning accident. Even though Theo had moved to California for college and started seeing Jackson, Griffin never doubted Theo would come back…

Frequently asked questions about Adam Silvera

Who is Adam Silvera?

Adam Silvera is a young adult author known for queer-centered contemporary and speculative fiction. His official biography identifies him as a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

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What is Adam Silvera’s background and identity?

Silvera was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and has publicly described himself as gay and Puerto Rican.

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How did Adam Silvera begin his writing career?

He began writing at age 11 and worked in publishing as a children’s bookseller, literary-development company community manager, and book reviewer before becoming an established novelist.

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What influenced Adam Silvera’s stories?

Silvera has cited early fan fiction about Harry Potter, Charmed, Supernatural, and the X-Men as influences on his interest in fantasy. He has also said he wanted to write the queer-centered stories he wished he could have read as a child.

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What awards and recognition has Adam Silvera received?

His debut novel, More Happy Than Not, was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in the Children’s/Young Adult category and became a New York Times bestseller. Silvera’s official biography now describes him as a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

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