Reviews tagging 'Fire/Fire injury'

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

183 reviews

the_true_monroe's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious tense 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

4.5

I am wary of books and movies that play around with the concept of time as they can either make me very disappointed and frustrated or they can intrigue and excite me- the former is occurs more often. This book though was the latter! I have so many unanswered questions and some confusion though that I probably will think about for so long. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Racism, Transphobia, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

adyn's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.0

Overall a fun read that I would recommend! Very coming of age (particularly queer coming of age). Because of the pacing I feel like this could be a good book to get out of a reading slump, even though it's not exactly a short book. I loved the combination of characters and the way it felt like they all fit together perfectly, especially Niko and Myla (psychic + sci-fi nerd artist both helping to solve this wacky timey-wimey mystery? yes please) The vibes were just super fun and wholesome, with a decent mix of introspection and personal growth. It kind of dragged on for a bit about 3/4 of the way through in my opinion, which made the end a bit less satisfying, but I still enjoyed it. There were some parts that were steamier than I expected, but I guess it is a romance novel after all, I just wish I had been a bit better prepared for them.

Was not a fan of how August and Jane went straight to having sex again after Jane came back... like I get it, and August did talk about how the first thing she wanted to do if Jane got off the subway was take her home, but I was also so invested in the Billy's fundraiser and celebration and it kind of bummed me out that that part got cut short.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Abandonment

Minor: Racism and Fire/Fire injury

sxndaze's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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

3.5

a super fun concept and a gorgeous sapphic romance!! all of the relationships are so fun, and i love how august has such distinct connections with each character. 

excited to read more from cmq!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Hate crime, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was an incredible read. it really felt like a love story to 70’s queer history told in a way that brings it to the present. Casey’s characters are always people you want to root for, regardless of what is going on. She also managed to make it feel like we inhabited all the place in the story and befriended all of the characters. A really fun read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Grief, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, and Alcohol

itsheyfay's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.5

God where do I even begin? This made a romance-hater believe in the power of love and found family. Like WHO AM I RIGHT NOW?

There were minor things that kept this from being 5 stars for me, but I still loved it all the same.

Casey McQuiston, thank you for another fantastic read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Transphobia, Police brutality, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

dojipengin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Racism, Violence, Grief, and Abandonment

Minor: Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Vomit, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

hayleyvharrington's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Drug use, Hate crime, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol

amberinpieces's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Death, Drug use, Hate crime, Racism, Transphobia, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

sarahamuller1's review against another edition

funny mysterious reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content

Moderate: Death

Minor: Hate crime and Fire/Fire injury

waytoomanybooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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? It's complicated

3.5

It was engaging, emotional, sexy, funny, sad, and sweet all the way through. I could pick it up and put it down and easily drop back into the story until I had another spare moment. The characters feel very real. I even teared up a few times! It's been a long time since I've read a book that so beautifully tells a story. I love McQuiston's way with language, and I love the queer representation. It's definitely worth the hype.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Sexual content

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Abandonment

Minor: Homophobia