A review by callmekt
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

funny hopeful lighthearted 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
Things I liked: 
  • The characters. They were endearing and loveable and diverse. And so queer. It always surprises me when a book presents queer culture as I experience it and this book is no exception. 
  • The structure and pacing. Everything develops and evolves at a very nice pace. Nothing felt rushed or slow. Each scene and chapter brought something new to the problems at hand so there was never a dull or confusing moment. 
  • The theme of found family and finding a place to belong. It came out with August's and Jane's arcs, but also with Wes and the Save Billie's campaign. I like how the theme for the book highlighted what the characters are going through. 
  • The prose. The way some things are described were so careful and intentional. It brought out August's emotions and painted them in a way that was easy to understand and relate to. I am also a sucker for lyrical prose. While perhaps not lyrical exactly, there was something poetic about a lot of descriptions. 

Things I didn't like: 
  • Honestly, I think there are a handful of teeny tiny things that lacked or didn't explore a nuance to the fullest. Since these things are teeny tiny, the book is not obligated to explore them. 
  • Not much, tbh 

My favorite character is Wes. He's so witty. I love his sense of humor. 

I also love Jane. She's the best. I pictured her as the butch form of Cassandra from Wayne's World. No I am not projecting 😆
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