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Another stunning romance by Casey McQuiston! I was surprised to find, partway in, that there was a light speculative element to the story (since Red, White and Royal Blue did not have one). It ended up working really well for this story, and I appreciate the reasons why the author put it in. Love the way the story incorporated events from queer history and intersectional experiences. (Keeping everything vague to avoid spoilers.) Also, kudos to the author for managing to write a romance largely set on the NY subway, which...is not the first place I'd think of for a cute romance. Hah. I will admit this was steamier than what I generally prefer to read, but that's just me and will likely be a plus for many.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for providing a free advanced e-book in exchange for an honest review.

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One Last Stop is everything you ever wanted in a lesbian romance and more! McQuiston does it again by creating a romance that surpasses the genre and will entice even reluctant romance readers. August meets Jane on the Q train and is surprised to find that they are always, ALWAYS, are on the same train. Jane somehow has been stuck on Q train since the 1970's, and it isn't until August that she realizes it and starts to remember who she is. August is determined to set Jane free, but will doing so mean she loses the woman she has fallen in love? Alongside June and August we have a delightful group of queer friends that one dreams of having when we think about New York City. Each character is rich and feels so real. I highly recommend this title!

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This one was fun. I enjoyed the fantastical type elements in this contemporary. I didn't enjoy it more than R,W and RB, but I did have a good time. I hate how long the chapters are though. It keeps me from feeling like the pace is fast.

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One Last Stop is my favorite book of 2021 so far. Casey is able to write such amazing characters that you can't help but fall for. Jane and August's relationship is done so well and I can't help but want one like theirs. All the side characters are also amazing, especially Isaiah and Wes. I would love a whole book based around them.

There are some issues with this book. I didn't enjoy how August, for a small section of the book, became obsessed with Jane and started to ignore her life. I also disliked how when August was told by Jane that she had gotten called a racial/homophobic slur and her response was that people aren't like that anymore.

August as a white woman, shouldn't be saying this. Racism and homophobia are still very much a thing.

Overall I give this 3 1/2 stars and can’t wait for the authors next book.

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I really enjoyed this book! This was my first Casey McQuiston book and it will not be my last!

I was apprehensive about the magical realism, but I did enjoy it!

The steamy scenes in this book were just enough!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital copy of this book!

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August recently moved to New York City to attend college. She has unique and fun roommates, She is away from her mom who has forced her to help with a missing persons case from the 70s her whole life, and finally determined to finish her degree. August soon meets Jane on the subway and is fully enamored with this gorgeous hippy chick. Their connection grows, but only on the subway. You see, Jane is stuck on the subway and has no idea why. I enjoyed this book and the historical time travel aspect. Such a unique experience and I was sucked in from the beginning.

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Romance is usually not high up on my list of favorite genres, but this book was great! I really liked the characters, I liked the storyline, I liked the setting, I liked the ending, and most of all, I loved reading the alternate history element in the book.

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In One Last Stop, I have enjoyed every page of it. I loved how everything came together and it was perfect read at the time. I was so excited to have gotten the opportunity to read this.

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Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop was an epic ride from start to finish. Even though I went into it already knowing a little about the mysterious Jane, I was still on the edge of my seat the whole way through never knowing what would come next. This book is the perfect blend of romance, humor and sci-fi and everything I could have hoped for from a Casey McQuiston book.

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin press for the arc!

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I absolutely loved this book! I was so engrossed by the characters right off the bat. Their writing is out of this world, if you've been in a reading slump this is a great place to start, it absolutely blew me away!

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I absolutely adored this book, and I somehow ended up loving the characters even more than I thought I would.

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Life changing sapphic romance from one of my favorite authors. Exactly the representation I craved, with lots of laughs and quirky elements that make Jane and August so memorable. Casey McQuiston is an autobuy author from now on.

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TW: past homophobic violence, off page death, dealings with anxiety, depression, and familial estrangement

This book follows cynical 23 year old August as she moves to New York City, which for her is just another place on the map. She doesn’t expect New York to provide any special or cinematic treatment for her. But then she meet Jane on the subway and everything starts to slide sideways…because Jane is from the 1970’s and she’s stuck in a loop on the Q train.

So, my absolute favorite thing about this book was the gigantic cast of eccentric, lovable characters; from August’s chaotic roommates, to the crew at Billy’s, to all the Brooklyn drag queens, to Jane herself. I really couldn’t tell which of them is my favorite, but Jane, Myla, Niko, & Isaiah are definitely the ones that had me cracking up the most. I also love how much LGBTQIA+ representation was shown across this cast of characters and story!

The only complaint/comment I have about this book is that the pacing was off, or maybe just really slow?? To me the beginning was not very interesting, and very angsty for no apparent reason. I just didn’t keep me as hooked as I would have liked. It did eventually pick up and get very interesting when the Jane-stuck-in-time plot moves to the forefront.

Overall, One Last Stop is a wholesome, longing love story, about finding your proper fit in the universe. To be honest, I think I might even enjoy this book more as a reread.

4.5/5 stars

*Thank you Net Galley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*

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This book set me on a magical realism ride that hasn't quit. Normally I'm not a fan of any time-travel type books, and romance is not my preferred genre, but these characters captured my heart. I loved how the setting was its own character in the book; the train, the cityscape, the diner all added to Jane and August’s story. The author managed to capture the falling-in-lust feeling between August and Jane achingly well and August’s platonic friendships were superbly written and made me love her even more. Five enthusiastic stars.

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ugh so cute! I liked this better than Red White and Royal Blue, actually. The portrayal of queer New Yorkers is so real, lol.

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This is an adorable Rom-Com with a sci-fi twist. Casey McQuiston hits it out of the park again - this time with a young women, new to NYC, who becomes friendly with a passenger on her commute. CM's writing is simply lovely. Her characters are deeply defined and could walk right off the page.

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I’m actually giving this a 4.5 out of 5 stars! But I loved this sooo much! The characters were perfect! I would read anything with these characters! The only reason I docked half a point is because it didn’t hit me as hard as Red White and Royal Blue did, but I still loved this sooo much! Can’t wait to read more from this author!

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Just such a rich, sweet story. Loved the magical realism / time travel elements. Such a fun way to raise the stakes for the story. Loved following all kinds of relationships: romantic, friendship, familial, and Seeing how they all play an important part in a persons life.

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Casey McQuiston is amazing! While I didn't love this one as much as I loved Red, White, and Royal Blue, it's still a delightful romp of a romance novel! Yes please to more punk lesbians displaced from the 70s! Definitely will be recommending Casey McQuiston to pretty much everyone. Here's hoping the author writes a bunch more!

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