50 pages 1 hour read

Casey McQuiston

One Last Stop

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston follows August Landry, a 23-year-old college student who moves to New York City and meets Jane Su, a woman from the 1970s trapped on the Q line in 2020. As they develop a relationship over nine months, August and Jane work together to uncover Jane's past and find a way to free her from the metro. Themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery are explored throughout the story.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston is a charming LGBTQ+ romance that captivates readers with its blend of heartfelt emotion and witty dialogue. Praise centers around the strong, diverse characters and the novel's unique time-travel element. However, some readers found the plot pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a delightful read with both contemporary and fantastical elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One Last Stop?

Readers who adored Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston or Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman will relish One Last Stop. This book appeals to those who enjoy contemporary romance with a twist of fantastical elements and crave well-developed, LGBTQ+ characters navigating love and self-discovery in urban settings.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Humor

Topics

LGBTQ

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Conflict

Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance