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.*

This was an adorable and funny romance with some unexpected time travel thrown in! The characters are likable and relatable, each with their own unique backstory.

I loved Red, White, and Royal Blue so I was really looking forward to this one. The first half was a bit on the slower side and I didn’t quite feel as connected to Jane and August as I would’ve hoped - they fell just a bit flat for me.

Overall, a really entertaining read!

The author called this book, ‘the weird, fun, horny project of [their] heart’ so you know that I was Here For It from the start. Also contained within this book are: a poodle named Noodles who resembles a soot sprite from ‘Spirited Away’, a roommate who’s a psychic, a roommate who has a blowtorch and thousands of frog bones, and another roommate who switched from architecture to tattoo apprenticeship after an, uh, arson incident. There’s also an apartment that’s not haunted but not NOT haunted, an establishment named ‘Pancake Billy’s House of Pancakes’, a really cute time traveler, a MYSTERY, so many yearning glances, hilarity, weirdness, and all of the wit and wonderful and diverse side characters that I’ve come to expect from this author’s books.

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I had really high expectations coming into this because of Red, White, and Royal Blue, but this book was exactly what I expected in the best way possible. It has the same magical world building and cinematic storytelling, this time featuring a cynical bi girl named August and a Chinese lesbian named Jane. The characters were so well written and the story makes you want to believe in love. I would highly recommend, especially if you enjoyed Red, White, and Royal Blue.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

When August moves to New York City at the age of 23, it's just another large city she is hoping to disappear into while she takes a few college classes and tries to go at it on her own. Or continue to go at it on her own. August's upbringing has been anything but a fairytale as her single-mother has made solving the case of her missing brother Auggie the focal point of both her and August's lives. Determined not to fall into the trap of caring too much she will keep her head down and everyone from her new roommates to fellow servers at Pancake Billy's House of Pancakes at arms length. But all of August's considerable logic gets thrown out the subway door when she runs into Jane on Q train. Jane gets under August's skin in a way no one else has ever been able to and fit's not just the mystery of how and why Jane is stuck on the Q train...after being displaced in time from the 1970s. As they seek to unravel the mystery of Jane being stuck in time, August finds herself becoming more and more vulnerable, not just to Jane, but the community of people she finds enveloping her and helping her solve the mystery. The only question is, will August open herself up to a love that may only exists for a short moment in time?

I wanted to love this novel so much and ultimately have very mixed feelings now that I've finished. It was such a bizarre reading experience to like a cast of characters SO much and not enjoy reading their story. It's a truly amazing cast of characters, everyone from August and Jane, to Myla and Niko, to Wes and Isaiah were diverse in gender identity, sexual identity, careers, and hobbies. It was an amazing community of people that I was truly excited to see represented on the page. I was intrigued by the first few chapter and the set up and then...everything got stuck, a little like Jane. The story ground to a halt and it was a struggle to get through the next large chunk of the book. There was some redemption to be found in the last quarter when things picked up. I was truly happy for August and Jane to get what I feel was a real romance novel ending, but they weren't the only ones struggling to get there.

Similarly to McQuiston's first book, "Red, White, & Royal Blue," this is a fun contemporary romance that I think is fun and exciting to see on our bookshelves. I also thought the first novel was about 100 pages to long, but if you liked that one you will like this one!

The girl who never fits in and the girl who charms in an instant. What does the future hold for their love story, first we have to find out if a future is even possible or will they be stuck in the past.

This book was amazing!!! I LOVED every single character in this book and quite frankly I neglected my life for about 1 whole day to read this book. I love LOVED August and Jane's relationship and the chemistry that McQuiston is able to capture is just INSANE. Recommend 100X over!!!!

For cynical 23-year-old August, moving to NYC is supposed to prove all the romantic notions about New York and love stories wrong... until she meets Jane, a mysterious young woman who always seems to be on the Q train and who August eventually figures out is actually from 1970's New York--making for a little bit of a complicated first love.

Casey McQuistion does! it! again! I loved getting to know the characters in the novel and how August eventually finds her place in NYC and a found family in her roommates. It was so wonderful to see August slowly open to love and friendship and all the possibilities both bring once you open your heart! If you loved RWRB, you'll love finding McQuistion's signature humour in her second book, along with her heartfelt character arcs and relationships.

Came for the cute romance, stayed for the wonderful relationships, humour, NYC vibes and of course, the cute romance lol.

Red, White and Royal Blue was one of my favorite books of 2020 and I did not know how Casey McQuiston could possibly follow it up, but she did! One Last Stop is a beautiful, time traveling story about August and Jane who meet and fall in love on the Q. I’ll be honest, I didn’t think I was going to like this one as much as I did, but it really was perfect. The writing was just wonderful and I had a hard time putting this book down. The ending had me in tears! It is clear that McQuiston is not a one hit wonder and I seriously can’t wait to see what her next book is going to be!