I love the concept of this book and it definitely lives up to the hype it has been given by other authors and BookTokers. Casey McQuiston did it again with another great book.

This was a really fun and diverse f/f romance with some slight sci-fi elements. I listened to the audiobook and I enjoyed the narrator immensely. She did a great job at using different voices for each of the characters in order to distinguish between them.

In the beginning I wasn’t really feeling connected to the story, but once Jane showed up everything turned around for me and I became invested. August was a bit dry for me on her own but I really enjoyed Jane and August together and especially loved all the side characters.

There were a few minor things that bothered me about Augusts work ethic, the main one was how does she ever have any money? I know how expensive everything is in NYC and I don’t think in the real world August would have had enough money to survive, let alone do all the things she’s been doing. There were some other small unbelievable moments along the same vain that took me out of the magic of the book.

Overall this was a great read full of found family, romance, and lots of inclusivity that I would definitely recommend to friends.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Macmillan Audio for the early review copy. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

I didn’t expect to like this book. As much as I love time travel, the 70s isn’t my era, and the supernatural/ psychic aspects aren’t usually my thing. But I loved it. It was a wholly original take on rom-com/ time travel, which is tough to do in a romance, but it felt new. As much as I liked August and Jane, the supporting characters— the roommates, Isaiah/ Annie, the Billy’s crew— were my favorite parts. Yes, like many romances it is predictable at times, but it is also comforting and nice and makes you want to fall in love in New York.

One Last Stop is an adorable, funky, weird and charming story with a crazy but incredible cast of characters.
The story is about August, a cynical twenty something, recently moved to New York, who meets this mysterious, leather jacket wearing punk lesbian, Jane, in the subway and the story kicks off from there. I loved how August has this whole private investigator like background and how she uses it to solve the mystery of Jane. I enjoyed the mystery aspect and detective-y parts a lot. I alo just completely loved August’a character. She was just sooo… I don’t know how to explain, I just wanted to hug her close. And the love story, August and Jane’s love story was so full of yearning and angst and tenderness and just…. It was perfect. Nobody writes that deep yearning love like Casey McQuiston, it just gives you all these fluttery emotions and deep deep feelings.
The rest of the characters especially August’s roommates were also sooo quirkily perfect. They are so eccentric and weird and completely adorable. I loved how diverse and inclusive the characters are. My personal favourites were Niko and Myla. They were just so interesting and cute.
I did find the story lagging around the middle for a bit but it picks back up towards the end. That is actually my only complaint. Otherwise this was pretty near perfect.
The audiobook narration was also spot on and the narrator did a superb job. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook.
Do not go into this book expecting another RWRB. It’s completely different, more eccentric and weird in setting as well as plot but nevertheless you will find the same charm and found family vibe of RWRB in One last stop and I would definitely recommend giving this a read/listen

One Last Stop definitely has the same charm as Red, White, & Royal Blue, and Casey McQuiston has again created the funniest, most heartwarming group of found family members for her main characters. The diversity represented in the story is realistic and inclusive.

I just couldn't get into the "displaced in time" storyline, which is a major plot point. I felt that it made the story drag on a bit.

🎧 I also think this book is better suited to multiple voice actors. The narrator did a wonderful job, but there were too many characters for one actor. Some of the characters sounded cartoonish as a result.

I do not like the main character, but every one else in the book is wonderful!
I think that the narrator made this book have a lot more depth than the physical book does. I enjoued it.

Where do I even start on a book that was so magical in so many ways? When I first started reading this I was in a bit of a reading funk and hadn't been really into sticking with any book for more than a few chapters. There was a lot to take in at the beginning of this book with the vague description of what August was running from and being introduced to the roommates all at once, but once I got over that initial chunk I was hooked. I love how diverse this book is and how many different sides of New York it shows. This book has a fully flushed out cast of characters that you are rooting for all along the way. Sometimes when I've read a book I just really care about a main couple and get mad when we break away from them, but here I often found myself eager to hear about what everyone else was up to and how they would end up.
The pace of this book was perfect and it had up up late at night telling myself just one more chapter. I was so excited by it that I would swap between audiobook and ebook to read faster between driving to work and back and before bed. The audio book narrator was amazing too, she only had a couple of times that where she tried to do a thicker New York accent that it didn't quite work but that was maybe 2 times.
Just everything in this was perfect and made me happy, and now I want to reread this and Red, White, and Royal Blue so I can just always be happy with all these amazing characters!

The hype is real, folks! This may have been my first introduction to Casey McQuiston, but I think it's safe to say they've got another romantic hit on their hands.

I'll be honest and say that I had a very hard time getting into this. I received an audio ARC from Macmillan and the first quarter did not sit well with me. The narrator didn't seem to suit August at all and made her seem kind of awkwardly ... predatory? I don't know, but it gave me the absolute creeps in the beginning. I'm not sure when or how it changed, but once I got into it I finished over half of the book in one afternoon and was bummed that I had to pause it until the next day.

When I first read the summary for this novel, I really wasn't sure what to think because it sounds like a trip. A young woman from the 1970's stuck in a time loop on a random New York subway line? I beg your pardon? But it's actually elegantly done. Jane is essentially a ghost, tied to haunt the Q Line without ever really knowing. She can't remember her life beyond the here and know and is content with her situation. That is, until she meets August. For August, it is love at first sight and there is no forgetting Jane and her leather jacket. As their lives start to intertwine, the mystery of Jane begins to unravel. August soon makes it her mission to not only figure out what happened to keep Jane here, but also how to set her free. And if she sets her free, will Jane stay, or vanish back to the 1970's?

I really enjoyed how deep and intricate this goes. August's entire life has been shaped by her mother's obsessive investigation into the disappearance of her brother. So many of her skills have come from assisting with research efforts, and while she has happily disconnected from that part of her life, they come in handy while trying to figure out who Jane is. And there is so much of interest there for both of them. I also loved how this story explores August's need to finally have a home. To find a place and a family that she can call her own. A place where she can buy an actual mattress instead of a blow-up one for convenience of moving on. She's never felt settled because of things that happened to her growing up, and her character development was really well done here.

It was great to see such super inclusive representation on page. Take the two stars, for instance. August is a white, plus-size bisexual and Jane is a Chinese-American lesbian. And it doesn't stop there. This roommate is gay, that one trans, she's Black, he's latinx, and across the hall is a drag queen. And what was even better is that their identities did not become the story. Their race, their sexual orientation, was never anyone's sole characteristic, and I loved that. It was a natural "it is what it is" and I want so many more books where people are just people without trauma sob stories being their only identity.

I won't spoil anything but I am so so relieved that this has a happy ending. The author had me worried for a while with how events were unfolding but everything worked out exactly how it should have and I think a lot of people will be pleased with it.

I loved this book! August moves to New York to escape her mother's endless investigation of August's uncle and namesake who disappeared in the early 70s. Instead she falls into a whole new investigation as she realizes that the girl on her train isn't from the present time and can't escape the subway. I love the way the relationship between August and Jane unfolds and they work to solve the mystery of how Jane ended up stuck on the Q and how to get her out.

I fell in love with all the side characters in this book. From August's coworkers to her roommates, this book is full of the most loveable characters.

This book had a bit of a slow start for me, but as soon as we hit the time travel story line I was hooked! Characterisation was strong in this story, with each person a fully developed individual. The sense of found family among this group of friends was strong too. Some of the parts of intertwining plot were easy to foresee but that didn’t lessen the enjoyment of the story. Casey McQuiston continues to impress.

I listened to the audiobook version and loved the narrator. I’m always up for a good romcom and this was very good indeed! It felt like more than just a romcom though as the friendships formed were close and the characters well developed and interesting. I would love to read more from this author!

n this story we follow MC August, raised by a single mom to be your average Veronica Mars meets Nancy Drew, who wanting to distance herself from that PI lifestyle her mom has raised her on has moved to New York.

August finds an apartment with three other people, she happens on a job at her roommates Thursday regular diner, and she has her train schedule all mapped out. She’s prepared for everything, until Jane…

Let's mix in displaced 70s lesbian, bi MC with anxiety and find true love shall we? With the eccentric cast of side characters. This book gives you a hit of gay history lesson, chosen family and finding long lost family. About finding a home where you didn’t expect to, about finding love lost in time.

One Last Stop has been hands down one of my top five for the year, no nix that top five of all time. It was funny, sad, heart warming. I could easily turn around and start listening to this book all over again for enjoy every moment like it was the first.

August is new to NYC & recently moved in with 3 eccentric roommates - a psychic, a tattoo artist, & an electrical engineer. During her daily commute to work and school she spots a gorgeous woman, Jane, on the subway. An instant attraction and connection ensues, however August learns Jane is not only wildly attractive, but she is from a whole other time period all together. The story follows August & her found family of roommates, as they dig through history to learn more about why Jane is trapped on the subway.
Sadly, I was very excited for this story and it ultimately fell flat for me. I couldn't get behind the time travel/time warp concept and generally did not feel a strong connection to the relationship between August and Jane. That being said, I loved the LGBTQIA+ representation, as well as the concepts of found-family and incorporation of meaningful historical events within the queer community. The supporting cast is the most enjoyable aspect of the story for me.
I am sure I will make some enemies with this 3-star rating. I enjoyed it. I did not love it.

Sincere thank you to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for an advanced audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars

One Last Stop is so much more than an intriguing time travel mystery (though it does that exceptionally well). It is also an exploration of what it’s like to be in your 20’s trying to find yourself, in so many different. ways. It explores figuring out what you want to study at college and what career path you want to take afterwards, growing from your childhood experiences into adulthood and be your own person, finding where and with whom you belong, discovering yourself in relation to those around you, creating your found family...I could go on and on. It was impressive that so much was explored so seamlessly in one novel, in a way that was completely relatable and engaging.

I loved how this novel balanced tone; it was able to simultaneously be fun, endearing, sweet, sexy, reflective, emotional, serious and funny as the story progressed without feeling like too much was happening or the narrative was incongruous.

I absolutely loved the characters and their development throughout the novel. Not only were the main characters exceptionally well fleshed-out, but the side characters were as well, creating a cast that felt real and relatable, like an actual group of friends and acquaintances that could realistically exist in a Brooklyn neighborhood. I felt like I got to know August, Jane and the crew as the book went on, and I became invested in their lives and their growth as people.

This book had plenty of diversity as well, which was incorporated seamlessly, never feeling like it was shoehorned in to check off another box. Everyone was so much more than their race/sexuality/etc.; those were just additional aspects of the characters that felt like building blocks that helped provide context and depth to them, rather than something shallowly sprinkled on top.

I loved the audiobook narrator as well. She brought so much life to an already fantastic story, and did a great job creating different voices for the various characters without being over-the-top or annoying with any of them. I’d definitely listen to more audiobooks from her in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Casey McQuiston's debut novel, Red, White, and Royal Blue, was, by far, my favorite book of 2019, so it should come as no surprise that I was eager to get my hands on a copy of her latest work, One Last Stop. I was lucky to be able to snag an ARC (or should it be ALC, advanced listening copy?) of the audiobook (thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley), so I dove right in.
Because of my deep, undying love for RW&RB, I'll admit to being a bit nervous as to whether McQuiston's latest would live up to the hype. I'm thrilled to tell you that it definitely does! I hadn't read any reviews or summaries of the title before I started reading, and I'm glad I didn't because this book has a super big twist that I was fully able to enjoy knowing nothing about the plot going in. I'm not really going to say more about the story or characters, because I'd like everyone to be similarly surprised.
I will only say that One Last Stop certainly confirms McQuiston's reputation as a talented novelist and that any reader who enjoys quirky characters will enjoy this heart-warming, life-confirming novel that takes some amazing twists and turns along the way. As someone who also adores audiobooks, I believe that Natalie Naudus' narration only enhances the story.

So so good!!! Love this second novel from the author of my all-time favorite book Red White and Royal Blue. I immediately started listening from the beginning again as soon as the audiobook ended. I loved all of these characters and hope we get to see more from them in the future!

I began listening to ONE LAST STOP on the train this week... and the experience was so special. I think McQuiston is a great writer, who is able to truly capture the thoughts and feelings and anxieties of her New Adult characters in a way that feels profound, relatable, and true.

The narrator, Natalie Naudus, does an incredible job bringing this book to life. I did find some of the world-building/maneuvering to justify the sci-fi logistics a little unbelievable... but I really did believe these characters, which made the read enjoyable in the end. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this great listen!

Another very fun romcom from Casey McQuiston! I loved the ensemble of characters and relationships, loved to see how her writing has gotten stronger even since Red White and Royal Blue (which I also really liked). I still experienced some of the frustrations I get when I read any romance novel (resolutions come pretty easy, prose is sometimes sacrificed for plot) but that’s just me. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to any romance reader and anyone at all looking for a new adult coming-of-age

OKAY WE ALL KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE GOOD

Casey McQuiston works some serious magic and OLS was no exception. Not only is her writing incredibly clever and funny, it also just NAILS so much of what is *real* in people and life, even in this (somewhat) suspend-your-belief story. Like you'd expect, it's just so well done. AND! THE! FOUND! FAMILY! GOODNESS! BE STILL MY HEART. The whole story just leaves you feeling like...um...WOW? *heart eyes*

It did lose a little steam for me by the end, though. I think it was a bit too long. And because RWRB was my first *true* romp into adult romance, I'm not sure anything else could even come close. That one just....did something to my body and soul. BUT. I still enjoyed this and think it deserves the hype. Unique and hilarious and steamy and generally tug-on-your-heartstrings lovely.

Audiobook-wise, though, I think I did myself a disservice by listening the audio first. I think I prefer to create the character's voices in my own head and enjoy Casey's writing on the page first. The narration wasn't a complete slam dunk for me, but I thought overall, it was enjoyable and well done.

A huge thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audiobook ARC in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Casey McQuiston just has this way of writing the most relatable characters. You are immediately attached and want nothing but happiness for them. I loved the relationship between August and June. It was wholesome and very well paced. The fine balance between instalove and slow paced. Right away, August was there and willing to help June with her “problem”, no spoilers here.

I’ve never been a fan of time travel books, but I will auto-buy anything by Casey McQuiston, and wow was I sucked in from the first chapter. This is a very different kind and refreshing take on time travel. I would get to the end of a chapter and then convince my self to read one more. I just could not put this book down.

And can we talk about the supporting cast!! Myla, Niko, Wes and Isaiah were all so much fun to be with. The bond that the 4 roommates (August, Myla, Niko and Wes) had was heartwarming. They were always there for each other no matter what. It was so nice being able to read something where everyone just believes August for her word. Like no ifs or buts about this mysterious person, who does not seem to fit into their time line.

August and June are amazing, but my favourite character has to be Niko! Every time he was in the room I was just mesmerized by him. I still don’t know what it was, but whenever he spoke I just felt this calmness fall over me and I was in such a peaceful state. The narrator did an amazing job with the voice of Niko. I have never felt like that while reading before.

I loved One Last Stop and will definitely be recommending it along with Red, White and Royal Blue!