I had a tough time getting into The Last Stop and a kept putting it down and coming back to it, but now that I have finished reading The Last Stop I’m glad that I did read this. This is a angsty sapphic romance with a bit of sci-fi that I really enjoyed.

Though I enjoyed McQuiston's previous book more, I still enjoyed the mystical realism/stuck in time aspect of this story and the sapphic main characters. The secondary characters were a great collection of a chosen family for August. I am not as likely to read this one again myself, as nothing grabbed me, but it was enjoyable enough and I know that many people have loved it, so I would feel content recommending it to fans of the genre.

One Last Stop is a must read for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue. This is a cute romance between two young women that meet on a train. I loved the characters with the romance between August and Jane. August thinks Jane is cool, but doesn't realize Jane is jealous of everything August has. August has great friends. At first I wasn't a fan of the sci-fi aspect, but it really fit for the story so grew on me. I recommend One Last Stop to anyone looking for a queer romance.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for One Last Stop.

I wish I was more into this book in the beginning but it was just so slow for me… I feel like it took forever to read. The best part began when I was 60% though the book then it finally picked up for me and I finished in less than two nights.

August was cute and innocent and all but she just didn’t feel like she was very real- she was hard for me to relate to as it always seemed that somehow everything worked out for her…. Jane on the other hand was awesome and I loved her whole character. To me though the best were the rest of the gang of characters… they were fun, spunky and spontaneous and just si film of life… I would have loved to have roommates like that in university. So supportive, vocal and just unconditionally accepting and loving of whoever you want to be.

If the book was more engaging in the beginning and was as awesome as the last 40% of the book I would have given it a 5*.

ARC received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Casey McQuiston is one of my favorite writers and they have done it again. This book was for sure one of the best that I read this entire year. August and Jane will stay with me for years as well as Niko, Myla, Isaiah, and Wes; they are truly the friend group every queer person needs. The book kept me reading and waiting for more and more and I don't think I'd ever get tired of these characters or this book. It is so well written and I cannot wait to see what Casey McQuiston does next!

4 Stars ( I received an e-arc from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review)

The cover design of this book is stunning I just wanted to say. This was one of my most anticipated books for 2021 and I while I enjoyed the book, it wasn’t quite what I had hoped for. I did appreciate the curvy girl and bi representation in the main character August and the love interest being not only being an asian lesbian but also from a time when being LGBTQ was quite difficult. August’s roommates and community are a colourful found family of the LGBTQ spectrum, since she isn’t close with her actual family. I did like the addition of some true crime esque details which does play part in the later half of the book. However the magical elements of the story even some of the real life elements is hard to suspend your disbelief for (August’s school situation if you have read the book). Also I feel like August gets a little too invested in helping Jane and a bit obsessed to the point where she kind of loses herself. The ending as well seemed a little too convenient and I didn’t think it made sense for the story. But over all it was a good book, though I preferred Red, White and Royal Blue.

This book seemed to be very polarizing for many readers, especially after Red, White, and Royal Blue. I personally REALLY enjoyed it. I went into it without knowing much about it and I really loved that. All the stuff that was going on was such a twist for me and it made me really enjoy this book a lot more. I won't really say anymore than "it's not your average romance" and leave it there.

A solid 3.75 to a 4.

I really loved so much about this one -- the found family, the whole time loop thing, the romance between them, the NYCness of it all -- however at certain points I felt like it slogged a little bit. Like I'd really start finding myself antsy reading it (not in a good way like in a skimming a little bit more) until it would hit its stride again.

I LOVED the secondary characters so much -- a true highlight of this book. Them individually but collectively this book was such an ode to found family and finding where you belong. I felt that so much in this book -- it felt so authentic. That feeling of realizing you are exactly where you are supposed to be with people who truly are your people.

Really fun romance, loved the writing!

I loved Casey McQuiston's first book but unfortunately I couldn't finish this one... I had to stop when the plot had a hard time picking up pace.

Like a lot of readers, I was introduced to Casey McQuiston's captivating writing via RED, WHITE, AND ROYAL BLUE. I knew ONE LAST STOP wouldn't give me the exact feeling that RWRB did, but the promise of a magical, silver screen-worthy romance still drew me in. By all accounts, this is a good story. August and Jane are likeable and relatable, everyone is charming, the New York City setting is rich and detailed in a way that could only come from a native New Yorker. Despite all of this, I found myself struggling to finish it. There was nothing overtly wrong with, but I realized that it's a little too sweet for me. Saccharine almost. I liked RWRB for Alex's bite and wit, and while August and Jane are both witty in their own right, it all felt a little too easy for me to enjoy that happy ending.

Thank you to Casey McQuiston and St. Martin's for allowing me to read this.

This one was just okay for me. While McQuiston does a great job of creating an entertaining atmosphere with her main and side characters, I didn't really feel connected to the romance of August and Jane, nor did I find myself really drawn by the conflict. I'll continue to read what McQuiston puts out, but this was a bit of a sophomore slump in comparison to Red, White and Royal Blue

This was such a fun read. I loved Red White and Royal Blue, and One Last Stop was just as fantastic. Casey has such a unique writing style and brings in fun, quirky, loyal and overall incredibly lifelike characters that I wish were my friends in real life. I LOVED August’s relationship with Jane. What a unique plot. I was rooting for them the whole time while also laughing and maybe crying too. I loved this book!

4.5 stars — Quirky and fun and odd, but maybe a titch drawn out longer than I would have normally liked.

This was a new narrator for me, and she was solid. She had a lot of qualities that reminded me of some of my favourite narrators — solid different voices, great pacing and emotions. It was easy to follow and get sucked in.

The secondary cast of characters MADE this book. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the romance and the mystery and all that too. But if I were being honest, it was the cast that had me hooting and hollering and smiling and just enjoying the shit out of this book. Like, bump it up a half star loving. And there were so many, I don’t even know how to list them. They were all so quirky and fully realized — I could imagine them. I could imagine this found family that they had created. I wanted to be friends/family with them. And it wasn’t all fun and games for them, but they definitely added so much colour and life to the story. I legitimately laughed out loud multiple times, and I can pretty much always pin it down to the cast.

August: complicated. Insecure, and maybe a bit neurodivergent, and…well, complicated. She could be hella sweet, but she could also get wrapped up in herself and how things affected her, and I would want to smack her for not thinking about what other people were going through (mostly Jane).

Jane: also complicated. There was a lot going on with Jane, and even though we never got her POV, we got to see a lot of her through August. I loved getting to know her in bits and pieces. She definitely wasn’t perfect either, but I appreciated that she grew in the story as well.

They had a bit of an unconventional romance. It had cute crush moments, and eventually great steamy moments. I definitely enjoyed it, but I would say I was surprised at how I tended to enjoy other aspects of this story moreso…maybe because they took up more time/space?

I feel satisfied with the weird explanations for the non-real parts of the story. It wasn’t too important for it to be realistic, but I appreciated how we got some tie in with real world events (like the blackout, and even the New Orleans fire thingie).

So yeah. I’m super glad I listened to this one. I think there were enough different people and just a lot going on with the plot that it was nice to let someone else interpret the story for me and just take me on the ride. I can honestly say I didn’t guess much of anything, but nothing felt too far flung if that makes sense. I definitely feel like I enjoyed this one more than her debut, but that was partially because that one was too hyped up and so I had too high of expectations.

This Book Was Soo Good I Love The LGTBQ Aspect Of The Novel
And I Would Read More From Her In The Future

I really wanted to like this book, but I really did not get along with it. The intrigue was there at times. I wanted to know what happened at the end; however, the book dragged and was a bit all over the place plot-wise. I was also kind of disappointed with the ending. Overall, the pacing was not consistent which lead to moments being dragged out and others moving too quickly.
A good concept, but was not executed well.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!