This really was the perfect escapist read. The setting felt so rich, so it was almost like travelling right to Brooklyn. Having taken that Q train to Coney Island before, I could so easily picture the route Jane and August took and those special spots along the way (especially <i>those</i> Manhattan Bridge scenes). But at the same time, the characters were so well-developed and clear that it was like reading about your own friends. The romance did feel a little insta-lovey to me but I was fully invested by the end.

Inevitably, people are going to compare this to Red, White & Royal Blue, and while I subjectively like RWRB better than One Last Stop, I also think they are so distinct from each other that its hard to compare them and I hope people read this as its own story because it really is so good and deserves to stand on its own.

I absolutely loved this book, that I got as an ERC from #netgalley
My main complaint from my previous read was the lack of character development, but this book is te complete opposite. All of the characters are quirky and fun in their own little ways, but there is also so much depth to all of them. Often times the dialogues had me laughing out loud. The storyline is just as strong as the characters and kept me hooked the whole time wanting to know how certain events were going to unfold. Two things that I was not expecting were the sci-fi aspect and the sex scene, both of which were perfectly executed imo. All of the references to pop culture were a bonus for me because in this case they were meaningful and not just thrown in there as fillers. Finally, I always appreciate learning about real historical events and here I got a good glimpse at the 70’s in different parts of the US for the LGBTQ+ community along with some real events.

I was super excited to get an ARC of this book from NetGalley because I absolutely loved Red, White, and Royal Blue. I expected this to be a similarly cute, very fan fiction-y, little romance novel. From the start of the book I was not entirely hooked on the story, and about a quarter of the way through, I was blindsided by a sci fi/fantasy storyline that I was not at all expecting or excited by. The primary genre listed for this book is romance, but I would definitely categorize it more as sci fi.

Reading this book, I can easily think of how well it would be translated into a movie. I can see a lot of fun being had by showing off Brooklyn and New Orleans between the 70s and now. I can tell a lot of love from the author's personal life went into this story, but the plot of the book did nothing for me. Plus, I couldn't get over my disgust at the idea of having sex on a New York City subway.

THANK YOU SO MUCH St Martins Press and Netgalley for my copy of One Last Stop!!
From the first page I was sucked in and couldn’t put it down.
Everything about this book was perfect!
I adored the cast of characters and the side romances between them.
I want to go grab a stack at Billy’s and then jump on the Q.

Oh and the steam........ I’m here for it. 🔥🔥

10/10

So many people are going to love this book. And truly, there is so much to love in it. I found it fairly slow, surprisingly, but that didn’t stop me from relishing in Casey’s still extraordinary prose. Her characters are just— *chef’s kiss*. Their relationships are so pure, and the found family aspect is so well done. The little details just make this book feel so real, enough to make anyone buy into the time travel aspect. This is a really special book, and I can’t wait to see people rave over it, as they did for Red, White & Royal Blue. My only complaint is that it took me ages to finish because of lack of time to read and the fact that the book is just really long (or did it just seem long?). 5/5 stars.

I loved this quirky family of scrappy characters trying to make it in NYC. The premise - girl meets girl on subway, one girl seems to be a ghost from a different time - is not usually something that would keep me reading. Sci-fi/fantasy is not usually my jam. However, McQuiston wove this all together admirably. A fun love story that had me cheering for everyone. I'll happily recommend this to anyone in the mood for a romance.

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston is a fun, suspenseful, romantic book! Its main character is August, a young woman in her early 20's who moves from New Orleans to Brooklyn (via Memphis). Due to her early life, she is very closed off from connections with other people, but her new roommates bring out the best in her and enable her to bond with her new city. An encounter with an attractive stranger on the subway intrigues August, and she keeps seeing the stranger each time she takes that subway line. Mystery and intrigue develop from here, but I won't give you any spoilers. This book would be great for fans of Lianne Moriarty or Gabby Riviera. Highly recommended!

Generally, I try to write lengthy reviews for books on here to help hype them up... One Last Stop needs no hype. Open the first page and read it, you won't put it down. I swear.

Casey McQuiston has a way of writing that connects with SO many different people all over the world. I'm honestly having a hard time finding the words to describe how much this meant to me. 10 out of 5. Pre-order this amazing book, you WON'T regret it!

It was refreshing to read about a romance that wasn’t between a man and a women. I loved the character of August a self describes loner trying to find herself within New York. I had a hard time getting behind the story line of Jane who was struck from her timeline of 1970s living on a subway in the 2020’s.

I definitely wasn’t expecting this book to turn out like it did. Overall, I enjoyed this book but there were certain parts I could do without. The book got very graphic at times (on a subway of all places) but the overall plot was so creative and clever! A story of a girl stuck in time on a subway in NYC and how she falls in love with a girl who tries to rescue her. Will she get sent back to where she’s from, get to stay with the love of her life, or worse?

Bow down to Casey McQuiston. We are not worthy.

Casey’s second queer, coming of age novel is just as much of a smash hit as their first. They do not miss! This story follows August who is trying to find her way in NYC. Struggling to fit in and struggling to find her true self, August is thrown for a whirlwind when she meets Jane on the night train. August is instantly drawn to Jane, but Jane might be keeping a few secrets.

This Kate & Leopold retelling is such a refreshing beginning of summer read. This book covers a lot of representation, that I feel is missing in most books, past and present. Casey has a way of effortlessly making you fall in love with their characters. I’m a sucker for found-family friendships and these characters knock that trope out of the park!

I’m always obsessed with the artwork this author chooses. It’s so refreshing, and leaves a little bit to the readers imagination, in contrast to real people on the cover.

This book does cover a few topics that may be triggering to some audience members. Topics of homophobia, racism, anxiety, and death. Please proceed in the best way for you.

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an ARC to review! I know this doesn’t come out until June, but I couldn’t wait to read it. Obviously, anything by Casey McQuiston goes on my automatic buy list, in case you didn’t know that from the way I rave about Red, White, & Royal Blue. This one definitely lives up to the hype!

McQuiston’s formula is to put a bunch of swoon worthy characters into an impossible situation that they have to figure out how to overcome. And it absolutely works! From the moment you meet August, you know you’ll be rooting for her in the rest of the book. Plus, there are tons of side characters that you instantly like as well. August finds her own little found family in New York, and they are all there for each other. It’s a found family you wish you could be a part of.

And the romance! We know from Red, White, & Royal Blue that McQuiston is great at writing romance. I’d almost argue that it gets even better in this book, if that’s possible! Like August, we instantly fall in love with Jane, and we’re rooting for her and August to figure out the time-jump thing and be together. I can’t say enough about the characters; I just love them so much.

While the bones of the plot are maybe a bit predictable, the little details are really what make August and Jane’s love story pop. The mechanics behind everything make this feel like a fresh love story, and combined with the characters (did I mention how much I love the characters), this is sure to be an instant favorite for a lot of readers.

All in all, this book is coming out just in time for summer romance flings, if your fling is reading swoony romance books for the summer. Plus, it’s coming out just in time for pride! From the characters to the setting to the plot, One Last Stop will satisfy fans of McQuiston’s blockbuster debut.

A very sweet romance with a sci-fi element that I was not expecting. Sometimes a crush or a budding romance seem impossible, but sometimes the actual laws of physics make it seem just as impossible, Unless of course, it IS possible. ;-)

Y’all – check on your friends (read: me) who have read this because they are probably not okay. Red White and Royal Blue is one of my most recommended books and this author is back with another amazing one. One Last Stop is such a unique premise. I of course went into it blind, so was very confused when there was an “out of this life” element thrown in with the love story. BUT, I trusted Casey to deliver a book I would love and they definitely did.

August is a 23-year old who has just moved to New York and meets Jane on the subway. She’s instantly infatuated with her. As August navigates through her life in NYC, she realizes that Jane is on her train daily, and her commute easily becomes the best part of her day. Jane has that mysterious and edgy vibe that has August swooning, but they soon realize that Jane’s vibe is not just a fashion choice, but because she is displaced from the 70s and has been unable to get off the train since. Together, with August’s fun and weird roommates, they figure out how to get Jane back to one reality – whether that’s the past where she’s from or the future with August.

Okay, so time traveling is so not my thing in books, so when I started putting together that that’s what was going on, I panicked. However, this was done and written so wonderfully. I was emotional for the two of them while they dug through Jane’s past to figure out what could have gotten her stuck, and as they started to fall hard for each other. The bridge scene is…. well, you’ll see. ‘Nuff said there if you’ve read it, right?! OOF. Steamy. I adored all of the secondary characters in the book too. They all had such distinct personalities and storylines that I would truly read a book about any of them. Everything that was discussed at the beginning of the book tied together and wrapped up so perfectly by the end. Chef’s kiss.

OHHHH MY GOD. This book is an adorable yet heartwrenching ode to New York City and LGBTQIA+ pride that had me reeling in laughter and near-tears. I loved August and Jane's dynamic as well as the entire cast of characters that rounded out the story. The idea of being in love with someone displaced from time isn't necessarily a new one, but it felt so right for this story and novel in its own way. This book is sheer perfection.

*Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*

“One Last Stop” is at its core a love story, sometimes heartbreaking, but always a strong, quiet, and powerful look at the human heart.

Entertainment weekly says,
“One Last Stop” is
“a fireworks-in-the-sky, glitter-in-your-hair royal romance”....
Okay, sure, I’ll go with that!

What could possess someone like August, a suburban girl with a swimming pool of student loan debt and the social skills of a Pringles can, to move to New York with no friends no plans?”
Maybe....
it’s to meet Jane!

Coffee girl meets Subway girl...
It’s New York City...
They meet on the Q Train...

Love pancakes, community families, the impossible that becomes possible?

An adorably cute, coming-of-age funny, tender happily-ever-after
story!
A great tribute to the queer and trans community.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press, Netgalley, and Casey McQuiston


3.5 stars

Casey McQuiston's sophomore novel, "One Last Stop One" is one of the most interesting and dynamic love stories I've ever read. The fact that it's queer makes it that much more engaging and important. Any reader will fall deeply in love with Jane and August's witty dialogue, something Casey McQuiston is well-known for and continues to hit the spot just like in their debut novel, "Red, White, and Royal Blue". The authenticity of the 20-something experience is captured perfectly and should be a staple to all adults in their 20s and beyond. McQuestion also does not shy away from dealing with heavier topics and the queer experiences through the decades. An absolute must-read and re-read.

Requesting an ARC of this book was a no-brainer, since Casey wrote ‘Red, White & Royal Blue,’ one of my favorite books ever. They know how to write a story and make you deeply invested in the characters like nobody else, and write such heart-wrenching, quotable words.

‘One Last Stop’ was no exception. The story follows August, a 23-year-old from New Orleans who moves to NYC in order to find her way in the world. Working at a crappy diner doesn’t seem ideal, but hey, she has to pay the bills. Her everyday life and cynical attitude towards ... everything ... is flipped on it’s head one day when she encounters a beautiful woman on the Q train.

Jane is gorgeous, friendly, and charming, and August can’t stop thinking about her, even though she knows she’ll never see her again. What are the chances, right?

Well, as it turns out, Jane is displaced in time. She’s been stuck on the Q train since the 1970s, and until August came along, she didn’t even realize it. Now, Jane begins to remember her life, and her past, and August knows she has to do anything she can to help this mysterious woman with the leather jacket and addicting dimples.

Even if it means losing her forever.

A beautiful, engaging, nail-biting, hilarious, sexy story of love and loss, the family you’re born into and the family you make yourself, and the power of a really good breakfast sandwich.

As always, Casey blew me away with this book. It’s not quite RW&RB status for me, but it’s damn amazing, and I cannot wait to see what they come up with next.

Oh wow, this was a delight and a triumph and I literally could not put it down.

I loved Red, White, and Royal Blue-but I might love One Last Stop just a bit more. I loved how subtle but how gloriously full *every* character’s development was, I loved the found families across the city, I loved every written sentence. This book as truly excellent. My only regret is that I won’t get to read it again for the first time.

I was *also* floored by the ending-I think it takes a lot to truly surprise, and McQuinston truly knocked it out of the park.

Five stars because I can’t give more than that. Wow. Also what a book to follow The Great Believers, cosmic intersections and all that!!!

This one is just what we need right now. A dream that magically makes sense. Characters you want to know. Fun worth having