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

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

This book, unfortunately, is on my DNF list. I loved Red, White, & Royal Blue! It was amazing, read it twice back to back. I was so looking forward to this book, but I can't seem to get past page 10 or so.

With One Last Stop, McQuiston transported me to a world that teemed with beauty, grit, and electricity (sorry, I couldn’t help myself!). I could probably go on for days about how great this book was and all the reasons everyone and their brother should read it, but I’m going to keep it simple:
-The chemistry between the protagonists is undeniable, and it comes without any sacrifice to the supporting characters
-There’s a whole crew of characters who are unique, dynamic, and emulate the persona of someone that I either know or hope walks this earth
-The concept is the perfect mix of older themes (i.e. two lovers meeting on a train) and fresh ideas
-Jane’s unique background allows the reader to think on how far the LGBTQ+ community has come in such a short time, and also how much further it still has to go
-McQuiston clearly put so much effort and love into this book, and trust me, it shows

So many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I truly cannot wait for June 1st when I get to have this book sitting proudly on my shelf.

"And so, the Q was a person."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! No contest!

One Last Stop is a sapphic time-bending romance that was too cute to quit from the author of the ever-popular Red, White, and Royal Blue. Full of found-family, unabashedly queer, kickass side characters, and true love that knows no limits. I was waiting with bated breath for this one to come out and of course, I LOVED it!

Our POV is August. A girl stuck in a rut, who's emotionally kept herself under lock in key for as long as she can remember. She was a child turned true-crime expert due to her mother's obsession with her missing brother, and while August has been searching her whole life for a ghost—mostly, she's just wanted a home. She takes a chance on New York; on Myla, Niko, and Wes, her new roommates that are as beautiful and fleshed out and real as any MC character, and starts to find something like family.

On the Q, she meets the magnetic Jane and, well, to say it's not love at first sight would be silly, but it sure takes August a while to realize that. Jane is a mystery wrapped in a leather jacket and a sharp smirk, kindness, and passion all coiled into a single body. And one thing August cannot resist is a mystery. Especially when she realizes Jane is *always* on the Q. No matter what. Now she and the others need to find out what's keeping her there and how to get her back to where she belongs. But can August keep her head in the game? Unlikely.

Listen there were so so so many things to love in this book. It was rich, with beautifully diverse characters that felt so real and honestly were almost more of a driving point for me than the main romance. (I mean, that's a first, wow.) It was also HILARIOUS. I found myself cracking up more than once, the banter was so natural and fluid and full of affection. I adored Billy's, Isaiah/Annie and her drag shows and quick wit and how she knew exactly what she wanted. I loved how August was both a complete mess romantically but also felt for her when it came with the struggles with her mother and how she had grown up protecting herself from heartache. And Jane? I was in love with Jane from the first SECOND. They were allowed to be people. With complexities and contradictions and not an ounce of perfection in them to claim. It was beautiful. This band of misfits with so much love to give.

The ending was everything I could have wanted. Full of madness and heartache and impossible things. It left me smiling even when it hurt, and that is the mark of a great story to me.

I could talk about this for hours, but I will leave it here. One Last Stop hits the shelves on the 1st of June this year, make sure you watch for it!

*As always, my thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for gifting me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.*