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A review by missbreathing
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
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
4.0
This was so cute!
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I liked so many things about this one. The characters were all amazing! I found August very relatable and Jane so lovable. All of the secondary characters were fully-realized and fun to follow. I want to live with the gang above the Popeye’s SO badly!
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The pacing dragged a bit, especially in the beginning. It makes sense, though, considering the logistics of Jane’s situation take a while to establish. Once it picked up, the romance was cute and sweet and a joy to follow. I also loved the ending: it was sweet and hopeful.
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‼️ MILD SPOILER: “kissing for research” is my new favorite trope. Thanks, Jane and August! ‼️
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My favorite thing about this book is how it celebrates LGBTQIA+ identities. Nobody is straight, and I love it! On a more serious note, though, McQuiston does a beautiful job of portraying LGBTQIA+ characters lovingly and with pride. They remind us that Pride was hard-earned, and we catch a glimpse of the sacrifices the LGBTQIA+ communities of the past made for those living today. McQuiston manages to sound genuinely hopeful for the future while reminding us that this world is still not as accepting as it needs to be.
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I liked so many things about this one. The characters were all amazing! I found August very relatable and Jane so lovable. All of the secondary characters were fully-realized and fun to follow. I want to live with the gang above the Popeye’s SO badly!
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The pacing dragged a bit, especially in the beginning. It makes sense, though, considering the logistics of Jane’s situation take a while to establish. Once it picked up, the romance was cute and sweet and a joy to follow. I also loved the ending: it was sweet and hopeful.
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‼️ MILD SPOILER: “kissing for research” is my new favorite trope. Thanks, Jane and August! ‼️
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My favorite thing about this book is how it celebrates LGBTQIA+ identities. Nobody is straight, and I love it! On a more serious note, though, McQuiston does a beautiful job of portraying LGBTQIA+ characters lovingly and with pride. They remind us that Pride was hard-earned, and we catch a glimpse of the sacrifices the LGBTQIA+ communities of the past made for those living today. McQuiston manages to sound genuinely hopeful for the future while reminding us that this world is still not as accepting as it needs to be.
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Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Hate crime, and Homophobia