A review by kfmcf
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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

I had heard nothing but good things about this book and spent all of yesterday that I could seeped in it. 
The characters in this story are so varied and so deep, even the side characters. I felt really invested in each story and the world of their bubble of Brooklyn. August, the POV FL, was relatable without being a Mary Sue. She had flaws that stemmed from understandabl  trauma that was explored throughout the story. I also appreciated that in a book about two women falling in love she wasn't just discovering that she likes women. Yes she was inexperienced, but that is completely different. She knew her sexuality and herself in regards to what she wanted. Jane was fascinating. I don't want to go into too much detail about her because she's so crucial to the plot. But their relationship was wholesome and believable and I rooted for them.
The sci-fi aspect to this book was fun and interesting. I was able to auspend disbelief about this actually happening and just invest myself in the story. It is a bit long but I never felt the pacing dip which is highly impressive.
I'm torn on the ending and not in my traditional way. Don't get me wrong, I loved it, but there's also this sadness that Biyu has to live out her time in the future. I'm glad the author mentions her family at the end but I wanted to see her reunite with them! I know it's good writing to not to do that but uch. I just want her to be happy.

I think this could make a fantastic film or miniseries. 
like if it was they could show pictures of the reunion throw the credits and then I'd sob and die
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