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hannaha882's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
sophiefrn's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Such an easy read and super sweet. Highlights how friendship is so valuable and important, the found family is so amazing.
the_gare_bear's review
5.0
I loved this book so much. The end of the Golden Boys series, this book shows us how much friendship and family can mean to someone.
At the end of the book I felt a little bit envious of the friendship that the boys had with each other in high school, especially coming from a small town myself. But looking back at my life, I realized I had very similar experiences shortly after I left my small town. I realized I have friends that I am still close with to this day that I consider part of my family, regardless of how often we speak or see each other.
It's so important in life to fiend your "tribe" so to speak. Because those are the memories that will remain with you always. I think this series really does a great job and showcasing those kind of relationships.
At the end of the book I felt a little bit envious of the friendship that the boys had with each other in high school, especially coming from a small town myself. But looking back at my life, I realized I had very similar experiences shortly after I left my small town. I realized I have friends that I am still close with to this day that I consider part of my family, regardless of how often we speak or see each other.
It's so important in life to fiend your "tribe" so to speak. Because those are the memories that will remain with you always. I think this series really does a great job and showcasing those kind of relationships.
gracieellen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zac_housedownbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
firefox's review
5.0
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'Afterglow' by Phil Stamper continues to prove why Stamper is a big time favourite author of mine. His work is beautiful and it feels effortless to read, no matter the topic. He humanises his characters and makes them feel more than just a word on a page, I feel as if I'm watching Sal and Co in real time and it is utterly perfection to me. If you enjoyed 'Golden Boys' , like I did, you'll certainly enjoy this accompaniment.
'Afterglow' by Phil Stamper continues to prove why Stamper is a big time favourite author of mine. His work is beautiful and it feels effortless to read, no matter the topic. He humanises his characters and makes them feel more than just a word on a page, I feel as if I'm watching Sal and Co in real time and it is utterly perfection to me. If you enjoyed 'Golden Boys' , like I did, you'll certainly enjoy this accompaniment.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up.
This was a fun follow up to last years' Golden boys in which we get to see what happens to the four friends after their summer vacation as they finish high school and figure out what they want to do next in their lives. Full of friendship, romance, new experiences and heartbreak. Excellent on audio with a full cast of narrators too!
This was a fun follow up to last years' Golden boys in which we get to see what happens to the four friends after their summer vacation as they finish high school and figure out what they want to do next in their lives. Full of friendship, romance, new experiences and heartbreak. Excellent on audio with a full cast of narrators too!
stacy837's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing and Alcohol
ryanpfw's review
5.0
For posterity, this one took significantly longer to read than most. What can I say? I discovered podcasts!
Really strong, if open-ended. Perhaps that’s the point. It felt like the middle of a trilogy. I’d really appreciate followup, but equal parts of me feel that this book is true to life. A golden time in your life ends, the future is uncertain, nothing will be the same, and we have to move on and become new people.
That’s a different story.
I’d love to check in with these characters again.
Really strong, if open-ended. Perhaps that’s the point. It felt like the middle of a trilogy. I’d really appreciate followup, but equal parts of me feel that this book is true to life. A golden time in your life ends, the future is uncertain, nothing will be the same, and we have to move on and become new people.
That’s a different story.
I’d love to check in with these characters again.