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Afterglow (Golden Boys) Hardcover – February 7, 2023

by Phil Stamper (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 73 ratings
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Bestselling author Phil Stamper takes the Golden Boys from summer fun to senior year in the next installment of his charming duology.

After a life-changing summer, these four friends are finally ready for senior year.

Gabriel is thrilled to create his school's first LGBTQ+ advocacy group, but his long-distance relationship is fading from summer love to something else. . .
Heath feels secure for the first time in years, but with his future riding on a baseball scholarship each pitch triggers his anxiety. . .
Reese is set on pursuing a career in fashion design, but his creativity takes him in an unexpected direction, he isn't yet ready to share. . .
Sal wants to be in politics, specifically local politics. After a chat with his aunt, he is ready for an unlikely path . . .

As graduation nears and the boys prepare to enter the real world, it feels like everything is changing so fast--including their friendships. Can they find a way to make the most of their senior year even as they eagerly look ahead to the future?

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  1. Book 2 of 2
    Golden Boys
  2. Print length
    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Bloomsbury YA
  5. Publication date
    February 7, 2023
  6. Grade level
    7 - 9
  7. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  8. Dimensions
    5.9 x 1.25 x 8.55 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    1547607386
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1547607389
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“Stamper deals with the drama of all this beautifully, managing to juggle four interrelated stories with aplomb. His fully realized characters' changing circumstances and potential futures are dealt with realistically and satisfactorily.” ―Booklist, starred review

“A joyful and hopeful story about first love and those magical summers where you start to find yourself. The four best friends of Phil Stamper's Golden Boys form the best kind of found family, and spending time with them is an absolute delight from start to finish.” ―Julie Buxbaum, New York Times bestselling author of TELL ME THREE THINGS, on GOLDEN BOYS

“Golden Boys is incredibly charming, relatable, and heartwarming! You can't help but fall in love with every character. It's jam-packed with all my favorite things: romance, solo adventures, snappy dialogue, and powerful friendship.” ―Christine Riccio, New York Times bestselling author of AGAIN, BUT BETTER, on GOLDEN BOYS

“I couldn't decide which boy I loved best, each one of their stories made my heart ache in the best possible way. Funny, smart, complex and life affirming--Golden Boys is everything YA should be.” ―Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of LOVE & GELATO, on GOLDEN BOYS

“A beautiful love letter to that magical summer where everything changes--warm, witty and tremendously wise, I adored this book.” ―Simon James Green, author of ALEX IN WONDERLAND and NOAH CAN'T EVEN, on GOLDEN BOYS

“Stamper continues to shine as a voice of YA LGTBQIA+ writing.” ―School Library Journal, on GOLDEN BOYS

“Stamper (As Far as You'll Take Me) has written a good-natured duology opener--all four guys genuinely care for and support one another--about navigating the familial, romantic, and vocational challenges that come with taking their first steps away from home and familiarity.” ―Publishers Weekly, on GOLDEN BOYS

About the Author

Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of Golden Boys, The Gravity of Us and As Far as You'll Take Me. His stories are packed with queer joy, and his characters are often too ambitious for their own good. Born and raised in a rural village near Dayton, Ohio, he now lives outside New York City with his husband and their dog. Afterglow is the second book in a duology.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury YA (February 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1547607386
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1547607389
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 1.25 x 8.55 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Phil Stamper is the bestselling author of Golden Boys, The Gravity of Us, and other queer books for kids and teens. His stories are packed with queer joy, and his characters are often too ambitious for their own good. Born and raised in a rural village near Dayton, Ohio, he now lives in New York City with his husband and their dog. Afterglow is the second book in the Golden Boys series.

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Customers find the story touching and engaging. They appreciate the unique journeys of the four best friends as they explore young love. The book is described as a captivating LGBTQ story that understands small-town boys with big dreams.

"'Afterglow (Golden Boys)' is a captivating LGBTQ story that follows four best friends navigating their senior year and the challenges of growing up...." Read more

"...The school years is filled with highs and lows and through it all they are there for each other, but what about when the school year ends?..." Read more

"...He totally understands small-town boys with big dreams. I am praying this becomes a trilogy because their story deserves more telling. Bravo!!!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters well-developed and their journeys unique. The story is touching and charismatic, making it feel like reconnecting with old friends.

"...The characters are richly developed, and their unique journeys weave a tale that is both poignant and joyful...." Read more

"The first book is light years ahead of this one. Great to see the characters evolve but not in this format." Read more

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  • James E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Joyful Exploration of Young Love in 'Afterglow (Golden Boys)
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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    'Afterglow (Golden Boys)' is a captivating LGBTQ story that follows four best friends navigating their senior year and the challenges of growing up. The characters are richly developed, and their unique journeys weave a tale that is both poignant and joyful. Each of them discovers love, faces adversity, and finds themselves in their own way. The author blends humor and heart to deliver an authentic portrayal of friendship, love, and the challenges of adolescence. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for a story that celebrates young love and the resilience of the human spirit.
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  • Michael Secouler
    4.0 out of 5 stars Part II in the series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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    The first book is light years ahead of this one. Great to see the characters evolve but not in this format.
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  • Brady Rae
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023
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    I enjoyed checking back in with Gabe, Heath, Reese, and Sal! The 4 are in their senior year after just spending their first summer apart. The school years is filled with highs and lows and through it all they are there for each other, but what about when the school year ends? I love that each of them are still figuring out who they are and which direction they’re headed! Reese and Heath navigating their new relationship, Gabe and Sal figuring out how to be just friends! This story is touching, charismatic, and like I was reconnecting with the gang! I love Phil Stampers work and I highly recommend this reading this book!
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  • Jonathan Stamper-Halpin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Conclusion to the Golden Boys Duology
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023
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    Afterglow seamlessly picks up where Golden Boys left off, set during Gabe, Sal, Reese, and Heath's senior year following their formative summer apart. Stamper expertly weaves together the four different perspectives, tackling of-the-moment issues of censorship, local politics, and the ever-present question on all teens minds, what does the future hold? A must-read for lovers of contemporary YA and another feather in Stamper's impeccable queer YA catalogue.
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  • Amanda Shepard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great follow up to the first book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
    It's senior year, and Gabriel, Heath, Reese, and Sal are all trying to figure out what they want to do with their futures. After all four of them had unforgettable summers, they now feel like they have to decide the direction of the rest of their life.

    Gabriel is excited about his school's first LGBTQ+ advocacy group, but his long distance relationship is harder than he expected. Heath knows where his furture is going, but his anxiety about succeeding in baseball could impact his future. Reese knows he wants to go into fashion design, but perhaps not in the way people expect. And Sal might not want to go to college, but he's not sure how to tell his mom. It's sure to be a year none of them will forget.

    This is the sequel to Golden Boys, which came out last year. And yes, you definitely need to read that one first because you will miss a lot of character development that is very important in this one!

    I actually enjoyed this book more than I enjoyed Golden Boys. The story goes in a bit of a different direction than I was expecting, and we get to see more of the four friends interacting. We didn't get a lot of that in the first book because they all went different places for the summer. Overall, this book felt like a more cohesive story, even though it still had four different narrators. You'd think you'd get overwhelmed by that, but you don't really in this book.

    A lot of teens will relate to the boys' fear that after they all graduate, they're going to lose touch with their high school friends. They'll relate to the anxieties of graduating high school, of feeling like you have to have it all figured out. Stamper hits the tone just right in this book, and with the four strong main characters, you'll be sucked right into each of their lives.

    I did think that maybe the book was a tad longer than it needed to be, but other than that, this is a great follow up to the first book. If you enjoy Stamper's writing, you'll want to pick this one up!
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  • Orest
    3.0 out of 5 stars Really a YA book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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    I must of been confused when I bought this, because the first book wasn’t that good. Here again, lots of manufactured teen angst without any meaningful details. I was bored.
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  • Kevin Moore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Sequel - but also a strong "stand-alone."
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
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    I was so pleased that Phil Stamper continued this story. He totally understands small-town boys with big dreams. I am praying this becomes a trilogy because their story deserves more telling. Bravo!!!
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  • Maddie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Afterglow
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
    Afterglow is the sequel to Golden Boys. It follows Gabriel, Heath, Resse, and Sal as they navigate senior year of high school and what comes next. As graduation comes closer the boys prepare to enter the real world, and they know their friendship is going to change. Will they find a way to stay friends while pursuing their dreams?

    I loved Golden Boys and when I found out there was going to be a sequel I freaked out. This was the perfect follow up to Golden Boys. I love these characters so much and I was so happy to get more of them. I did not want this book to end. Honestly, I think that Phil Stamper should write a third one. I would love to see where these boys end up. I will say that you do have to read Golden Boys before reading this one. But I love how this book picked up right where that left off. This book was just so good. I also highly suggest Phil Stamper's books. Thank you so much Phil Stamper, NetGalley, and Bloomsbury YA for the ARC of this book.
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  • Rain Bow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Phil Stamper - Afterglow - the sequel to Golden Boys and it is nigh on perfection
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2023
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    I bought both this novel and "Golden Boys" at the same time. "Golden Boys" opens the story of 4 very close friends in their late teens as they head towards their final year in high school. "Afterglow" continues that story perfectly, letting us view the further development of each of these characters during their final year in High School and preparing for what comes next.

    Written in exactly the same conversational style as the first book in this "duology", again the structure is one short chapter per main character so that we get different points of view.

    It is important to read "Golden Boys" first, but then absolutely necessary to read "Afterglow" straight after it. Great writing, careful plotting and crafting, excellent characters. This, like the first novel, might be aimed at the YA audience but it is definitely a book for all ages.
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