A review by cgirats
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

It feels so odd that Jane, the love interest, is conceptually far more interesting than August- yet August is the central perspective and Jane is written to have no autonomy whatsoever. August isn't terribly written character, but I found her so unlikable by virtue of being the main character.

I'd forgive the book for trying to be a "lighthearted" read or whatever, but the implications of Jane's circumstances/experiences, and the references to real life tragedies that queer people faced- I have to wonder, why was this the premise for a romcom? I don't find it disgusting or immoral, just an extremely odd decision. I do not understand this book.

Also, whatever the humor style in this book is... I do not care for it.
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