A review by mxmaxreads
Afterglow by Phil Stamper

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

Even better than Golden Boys because it tackles even more important social justice issues. I loved Sal’s character development, Reese embracing his love of drag, Gabe’s increased self-confidence and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community at his school (might be my favorite character), and Heath’s sedulousness and dedication to his friends. This was a fun ending to this duology! I’ll be looking out for more books by Phil Stamper in the future.