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sydneys_bookshelf's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
you can set a book up to succeed, but if the pace and writing and plot don’t match up, then i can’t enjoy it. it felt like this book was dragging for the first 300 pages and i just wanted to finish it to finish it. i’ve never DNF a book but i was close. love her other book, but this wasn’t for me unfortunately.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Police brutality
katrinarose's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really cute, wholesome romance! I was not expecting the magical realism which wasn’t my favorite but it worked. Also lots of deus ex machina that sometimes made the story feel middle grade but overall the characters were lovely, and the found family trope always gets me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Police brutality, and Racism
commanderceleste's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Lesbophobia, Sexual content, and Hate crime
anneroza's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
Absolutely loved the vibe of this book. Jane is amazing. The drag shows are amazing. The whole story is amazing. I love queer people so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Xenophobia, Racism, and Alcohol
Minor: Hate crime, Transphobia, Police brutality, Grief, and Death
lowkeymarie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Hate crime and Homophobia
Minor: Racism and Police brutality
annir's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Homophobia
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Violence, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, and Police brutality
eleanorrigby's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Homophobia, Police brutality, and Racism
luluslittlelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
I love this book. Starting this book I instantly fell in love with all of the characters (especially the side characters). I love august and jane's relationship, although I wish they would have gotten together sooner since it is a romance and they spend less than half of the book in an actual relationship. This is definitely made up for though by all of the mystery aspects of this book that I love. Certain parts of this book feel a little unrealistic (ex. the subway is always empty when they need it to be) and the ending was not for me, but I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a cute, easy/quick, romance/mystery to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, Hate crime, Racism, Police brutality, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Car accident and Murder
olivialandryxo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
[second read, July-August 2022]
I think??? I love this even more than RWARB??? Don’t get me wrong, I adore them both, but like… I basically am August—queer, early 20s, doesn’t know how to people, has no clue what she’s doing with her life, has a massive crush on Jane. And yes, I’m aware that that probably describes a lot of people, but I even look like August. Multiple people have said so. I can see it. So.
And Jane?? Ohmygod. I have the biggest crush on her. She’s single-handedly responsible for making me realize my type™️ is girls with dark hair, tattoos, and an attitude. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more gay than I did while reading this.
While both this book and RWARB are favorites, both comfort books, the fact that this one is sapphic gives it the slightest edge over Casey’s debut. They both have lovely found families and hilarious banter and serotonin practically radiating from the pages, but OLS also has Jane Su. I rest my case.
(I’m pretty sure this is the gayest review I’ve ever written, but it’s all true. And, jokes aside, I really do love this book with all my heart.)
[first read, August 2021]
As excited as I was for this book, I didn't actually think Casey McQuiston could top Red, White and Royal Blue. Their debut is one of my favorite books of all time, one that I consistently reread both in part and in entirety for comfort and amusement. I have more Firstprince fan art on my phone than I do of any other couple. (2022 Liv: This is no longer true because I’ve since discovered Romajuliette and Cressworth lol.)
But here I am, proven wrong. One Last Stop was just as brilliant, and has a place as close to my heart as RWARB. Don’t ask me which crew I love more, or which couple I ship more, or which book I prefer. I don’t know the answer to any of those questions.
August and Jane have my heart. I love them and Myla and Niko and Wes and Isaiah and the Billy’s crew. I love how delightfully queer this book is. Every character is an icon. The banter is brilliant. The friendships are brilliant. The found family is brilliant. Are you sensing a theme here? ‘Cause there is one: everything is just freaking brilliant. And I do mean everything.
The only thing that could’ve made this book better—and this is wishful thinking, not actual criticism—is some sort of RWARB cameo. As far as I know, McQuiston never actually confirmed whether or not this is set in the same universe as their first book, but I’m imagining that it is. That Ellen Claremont is president and August and Jane’s story is happening alongside Alex and Henry’s. Anyway, my point here is that I would’ve loved to see a little reference to my boys, since they have a brownstone together in NYC by the end of 2020. I can absolutely imagine the OLS crew seeing Firstprince at Billy’s or somewhere around town. Or maybe the whole RWARB crew was at one of the drag shows. Nora or Pez would totally convince everyone else to go, and they’d get drunk and have a blast. I don’t know. Something that involved my 12 fave queer disasters having fun together. Anything, really.
So, yeah. I loved this book. I may or may not have a major crush on Jane. I’ll almost definitely reread soon, maybe even before 2021 is over. ❤️ (2022 Liv: ‘may or may not’? Lmao, girl, who are you kidding??)
Representation
I think??? I love this even more than RWARB??? Don’t get me wrong, I adore them both, but like… I basically am August—queer, early 20s, doesn’t know how to people, has no clue what she’s doing with her life, has a massive crush on Jane. And yes, I’m aware that that probably describes a lot of people, but I even look like August. Multiple people have said so. I can see it. So.
And Jane?? Ohmygod. I have the biggest crush on her. She’s single-handedly responsible for making me realize my type™️ is girls with dark hair, tattoos, and an attitude. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more gay than I did while reading this.
While both this book and RWARB are favorites, both comfort books, the fact that this one is sapphic gives it the slightest edge over Casey’s debut. They both have lovely found families and hilarious banter and serotonin practically radiating from the pages, but OLS also has Jane Su. I rest my case.
(I’m pretty sure this is the gayest review I’ve ever written, but it’s all true. And, jokes aside, I really do love this book with all my heart.)
[first read, August 2021]
As excited as I was for this book, I didn't actually think Casey McQuiston could top Red, White and Royal Blue. Their debut is one of my favorite books of all time, one that I consistently reread both in part and in entirety for comfort and amusement. I have more Firstprince fan art on my phone than I do of any other couple. (2022 Liv: This is no longer true because I’ve since discovered Romajuliette and Cressworth lol.)
But here I am, proven wrong. One Last Stop was just as brilliant, and has a place as close to my heart as RWARB. Don’t ask me which crew I love more, or which couple I ship more, or which book I prefer. I don’t know the answer to any of those questions.
August and Jane have my heart. I love them and Myla and Niko and Wes and Isaiah and the Billy’s crew. I love how delightfully queer this book is. Every character is an icon. The banter is brilliant. The friendships are brilliant. The found family is brilliant. Are you sensing a theme here? ‘Cause there is one: everything is just freaking brilliant. And I do mean everything.
The only thing that could’ve made this book better—and this is wishful thinking, not actual criticism—is some sort of RWARB cameo. As far as I know, McQuiston never actually confirmed whether or not this is set in the same universe as their first book, but I’m imagining that it is. That Ellen Claremont is president and August and Jane’s story is happening alongside Alex and Henry’s. Anyway, my point here is that I would’ve loved to see a little reference to my boys, since they have a brownstone together in NYC by the end of 2020. I can absolutely imagine the OLS crew seeing Firstprince at Billy’s or somewhere around town. Or maybe the whole RWARB crew was at one of the drag shows. Nora or Pez would totally convince everyone else to go, and they’d get drunk and have a blast. I don’t know. Something that involved my 12 fave queer disasters having fun together. Anything, really.
So, yeah. I loved this book. I may or may not have a major crush on Jane. I’ll almost definitely reread soon, maybe even before 2021 is over. ❤️ (2022 Liv: ‘may or may not’? Lmao, girl, who are you kidding??)
Representation
- fat bisexual protagonist
- Chinese-American lesbian love interest
- sapphic romance (f/f)
- side characters of color (includes Ghanaian, Puerto Rican, Jamaican, and Black rep)
- queer side characters (includes trans, achillean, bisexual, and pansexual rep)
- achillean side couple (m/m)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Drug use
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Vomit
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Racism, Homophobia, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, and Police brutality
Nearly all things tagged as minor happened prior to the story and are briefly mentioned throughout. There was one death (August’s grandma) that happened in present time, but she’s never actually on-page and they don’t have a close relationship. The racism and homophobia are also mostly references to things that occurred prior to the story. There are a few instances where the characters face those things in present time, but no slurs are ever used on-page. It’s not explicit.cherrygray's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
was super fun and easy read, only 300-something pages i think. sci-fi, queer, found family (in a sense), sapphic—mainly, but its just overall queer love. there are a few sex scenes but nothing overly graphic/detailed
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Police brutality