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anaaafortinn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Absolutely charming. It was a hell of a drive and I adored every single second of it. I’m (maybe) gonna update this review later, but now my head is numb for reading this book for the last 5 hours.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Cursing, Drug use, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, and Stalking
hannahmayhere's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Biphobia, Blood, Death, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Vomit
Minor: Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Police brutality
Mentions of AIDS crisisskudiklier's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Despite the first page having a rent listing that says "no Libras,"* I loved this book dearly! I didn't read the description entirely before reading it, so I had no idea about the more magical/sci-fi aspects of the book. That came as a huge plot twist to me about a quarter of the way in, but I really enjoyed it.
This book is a beautiful romance, an incredible mystery, and a lovely story of found family. And I knew going in that it was gay, but I didn't expect it be so queer. Like, fuck cops, fuck landlords, riot-level queer. I loved it.
A couple minor things that kept it from being five stars for me:
The narrator repeatedly described August as being bad at making friends, and as things like "cranky" when it comes to adjusting to having friends. But this didn't come across at all in the dialogue, as she seems witty and confident and casual. There's this narrative that was pushed that she's a cranky loner who will begrudgingly have amazing friends by the end of the book (no spoilers, I wrote this only 15% of the way into the book), but it felt super forced when there was pretty much no evidence to support these claims. She seemed to have settled into having friends quickly and painlessly. I get the feeling the author couldn't help having fun witty dialogue, but it just felt weirdly mismatched, and took me out of the story at times.
I also did genuinely feel bad for Gabe. Like yeah he's kind of a dick in some ways, but the only times at actually see him, he's being helpful and earnest. The protagonists don't just use him to the extent they need to, but seem actively mean at times.
Overall though, I loved this book. Its twists and turns, its beautiful writing, its politics and themes and sex and characters. I can't wait to read more by Casey McQuiston.
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to review this ARC.
*I realized a bit late this might seem like I'm a Libra making a joke. I'm not; I just don't believe in astrology and hate things like that where people use it as a way to write off or exclude people just because of the time of year they were born.
This book is a beautiful romance, an incredible mystery, and a lovely story of found family. And I knew going in that it was gay, but I didn't expect it be so queer. Like, fuck cops, fuck landlords, riot-level queer. I loved it.
A couple minor things that kept it from being five stars for me:
The narrator repeatedly described August as being bad at making friends, and as things like "cranky" when it comes to adjusting to having friends. But this didn't come across at all in the dialogue, as she seems witty and confident and casual. There's this narrative that was pushed that she's a cranky loner who will begrudgingly have amazing friends by the end of the book (no spoilers, I wrote this only 15% of the way into the book), but it felt super forced when there was pretty much no evidence to support these claims. She seemed to have settled into having friends quickly and painlessly. I get the feeling the author couldn't help having fun witty dialogue, but it just felt weirdly mismatched, and took me out of the story at times.
I also did genuinely feel bad for Gabe. Like yeah he's kind of a dick in some ways, but the only times at actually see him, he's being helpful and earnest. The protagonists don't just use him to the extent they need to, but seem actively mean at times.
Overall though, I loved this book. Its twists and turns, its beautiful writing, its politics and themes and sex and characters. I can't wait to read more by Casey McQuiston.
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to review this ARC.
*I realized a bit late this might seem like I'm a Libra making a joke. I'm not; I just don't believe in astrology and hate things like that where people use it as a way to write off or exclude people just because of the time of year they were born.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Murder, Racism, and Xenophobia
dez_blair's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, and Sexual content
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the only Casey McQuiston book that I've only read once, so I figured it was about time for a re-read. I think the thing that keeps bringing me back to their books is the fact that every time I read one, I just want to be friends with all of the characters they create. This book makes me want to move to a big city and find a group of friends like August does. McQuiston honestly nails the characters every time.
Does the time travel 100% make sense in this? No, but I honestly didn't really care that much. I'm here for the characters and the characters only. Anything else is just a bonus.
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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!
Does the time travel 100% make sense in this? No, but I honestly didn't really care that much. I'm here for the characters and the characters only. Anything else is just a bonus.
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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.
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Ah this was just perfect. I loved it. August's found family in New York is perfect and August and Jane are adorable. Stay tuned for a full review sometime soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Biphobia, Cursing, Alcoholism, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism
mezzarella's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
2021 is the year of established up and coming authors making deep and reflective sophomore novels, and I'm so here for it. Casey Mcquiston wrote some time ago on her Instagram that she hoped people wouldn't compare One Last Stop to Red, White, and Royal Blue, and after reading the book I see why. One Last Stop belongs on a shelf all on its own.
One Last Stop features a 23 year old August Landry, who moves to New York City after transferring to yet another university. Landry doesn't know what she wants for her life and has never had a close group of friends to fall onto when trouble arises. She has a missing uncle. She's easily overwhelmed by her new set of roommates. August also falls inexplicably in love with a random woman on the subway, and realizes this woman, an Asian-American lesbian named Jane, is stuck in time.
While reading, I had been certain I knew how the story would progress. August grew closer to her roommates and learned more about Jane's life in the 70s, and she would have to learn how to let go of her feelings and say goodbye. I had resigned myself to a sad bisexual falls for a lesbian story, where the moral is grief and forgiveness. While there are plenty of times where August slowly learns how to let herself feel more and bury herself in distractions less, I was pleased to discover the ending is a happy one. August's conflicts with her mother, missing uncle, and romantic crisis with Jane all come together and resolve themselves nicely. Although there had been moments reading the first three quarters of the book where I believed the pacing to be too slow, the ending was so satisfying because it had truly felt like you had also spent months watching August and Jane fall in love and understand each other. This book has conflict, but the story is about so much more than drama and arguments. This is a story about family and meeting each other where they are.
This is a gorgeous story, with moments of humor, hurt, and heart. This book feels alive, as if the characters themselves have earned their place among the living. Tenderness is a consistent feeling in the novel, demonstrated through budding romances and friendships. In a time where people nowadays still shy away from crowds, it's beautiful to have a story that is so intimate but takes place almost entirely in public spaces. In that way alone, readers will understand August's yearning, and will then become healed by moments where August and Jane can finally exist in private.
Thank you NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. One Last Stop comes out on June 1, 2021. Make sure to preorder the book or pick it up from your local bookstore.
One Last Stop features a 23 year old August Landry, who moves to New York City after transferring to yet another university. Landry doesn't know what she wants for her life and has never had a close group of friends to fall onto when trouble arises. She has a missing uncle. She's easily overwhelmed by her new set of roommates. August also falls inexplicably in love with a random woman on the subway, and realizes this woman, an Asian-American lesbian named Jane, is stuck in time.
While reading, I had been certain I knew how the story would progress. August grew closer to her roommates and learned more about Jane's life in the 70s, and she would have to learn how to let go of her feelings and say goodbye. I had resigned myself to a sad bisexual falls for a lesbian story, where the moral is grief and forgiveness. While there are plenty of times where August slowly learns how to let herself feel more and bury herself in distractions less, I was pleased to discover the ending is a happy one. August's conflicts with her mother, missing uncle, and romantic crisis with Jane all come together and resolve themselves nicely. Although there had been moments reading the first three quarters of the book where I believed the pacing to be too slow, the ending was so satisfying because it had truly felt like you had also spent months watching August and Jane fall in love and understand each other. This book has conflict, but the story is about so much more than drama and arguments. This is a story about family and meeting each other where they are.
This is a gorgeous story, with moments of humor, hurt, and heart. This book feels alive, as if the characters themselves have earned their place among the living. Tenderness is a consistent feeling in the novel, demonstrated through budding romances and friendships. In a time where people nowadays still shy away from crowds, it's beautiful to have a story that is so intimate but takes place almost entirely in public spaces. In that way alone, readers will understand August's yearning, and will then become healed by moments where August and Jane can finally exist in private.
Thank you NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. One Last Stop comes out on June 1, 2021. Make sure to preorder the book or pick it up from your local bookstore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Biphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism
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