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linselus's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Worth the read!
patriciahanna's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Not at all what I expected going into it. Cross of sci fi and romance. It was kind cute but not my vibe.
daii_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.5
manicmawma_'s review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.25
books_with_em_'s review
3.5
- Cute
- Too long
- Nice cast of side characters
- Somewhat one-dimensional MC
- Diverse
- Doubt this will stick with me
- Too long
- Nice cast of side characters
- Somewhat one-dimensional MC
- Diverse
- Doubt this will stick with me
kitkatgirl200's review
4.0
Reading this book was kinda trippy, because August's found family/friends felt like my friends got trapped in a romance novel. I don't usually mark books, but I wish I had underlined some stuff in this one.
I really appreciated that there was a lot of plot in this book, because a lot of romance doesn't really... Have plot. The downside to this is when the action focused on the relationship or obligatory 3rd act fight I didn't really care and ended up skimming to find out what happened in the plot.
Overall I feel like by the end this leaned closer to a 3.5 than a 4 for me, but the writing was easy to read even if the book itself was rather long. The pacing was also another little downside, as it feels like it takes 100 pages to get to the story, and the pace the story is told at is a little too consistent.
I really appreciated that there was a lot of plot in this book, because a lot of romance doesn't really... Have plot. The downside to this is when the action focused on the relationship or obligatory 3rd act fight I didn't really care and ended up skimming to find out what happened in the plot.
Overall I feel like by the end this leaned closer to a 3.5 than a 4 for me, but the writing was easy to read even if the book itself was rather long. The pacing was also another little downside, as it feels like it takes 100 pages to get to the story, and the pace the story is told at is a little too consistent.
eruanna317's review
emotional
funny
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
thepetitepunk's review
5.0
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars
One Last Stop is the story of August, a bisexual college student who has transferred from school to school in hopes of finally finding something that feels right. When she moves to New York as another attempt to finish her degree in a place that feels like home, she finds some lovable yet slightly odd roommates, a charming pancake diner, and notably, a drop-dead gorgeous girl on the subway. Speaking of drop-dead...August has the feeling that there might be something up with the ethereal Subway Girl Jane. Is she dead? A ghost? Lost in time? It's a mystery she's set on solving. For research purposes, of course. Totally not because Jane is the most beautiful, intriguing, lovely person that August has ever met. Yeah.
I had high hopes for One Last Stop from the beginning and I can confidently state that those were met. Casey McQuiston has such a distinctly descriptive, emotional, whimsical way of writing. I haven't read a book with such unique characters and vivid descriptions in awhile--who knew someone could make New York sound so charming? I was impressed by the incredible diversity within the cast of characters along with the creative plot elements. McQuiston has truly mastered plotting detailed, layered stories that wrap up so nicely. There are so many subplots to this novel and yet McQuiston is able to make them all connect and make sense.
The relationship between August and Jane was fantastic. McQuiston uses such a great blend of humor, awkward moments, and tenderness to make their relationship feel so genuine and right. The ups and downs August and Jane experienced were equally interesting to read. Their fights seemed emotional and real without feeling toxic or over-the-top just for some extra drama. I also appreciated the even balance between Jane's romantic life, family connections, and friendships.
Overall, One Last Stop is a beautiful sapphic novel with wonderfully diverse characters and an impressively multi-layered plot. I think my only complaint was that there were some parts in the beginning and maybe the middle that felt a bit slow, but other than that, I would highly recommend this novel.
4.5 stars
One Last Stop is the story of August, a bisexual college student who has transferred from school to school in hopes of finally finding something that feels right. When she moves to New York as another attempt to finish her degree in a place that feels like home, she finds some lovable yet slightly odd roommates, a charming pancake diner, and notably, a drop-dead gorgeous girl on the subway. Speaking of drop-dead...August has the feeling that there might be something up with the ethereal Subway Girl Jane. Is she dead? A ghost? Lost in time? It's a mystery she's set on solving. For research purposes, of course. Totally not because Jane is the most beautiful, intriguing, lovely person that August has ever met. Yeah.
I had high hopes for One Last Stop from the beginning and I can confidently state that those were met. Casey McQuiston has such a distinctly descriptive, emotional, whimsical way of writing. I haven't read a book with such unique characters and vivid descriptions in awhile--who knew someone could make New York sound so charming? I was impressed by the incredible diversity within the cast of characters along with the creative plot elements. McQuiston has truly mastered plotting detailed, layered stories that wrap up so nicely. There are so many subplots to this novel and yet McQuiston is able to make them all connect and make sense.
The relationship between August and Jane was fantastic. McQuiston uses such a great blend of humor, awkward moments, and tenderness to make their relationship feel so genuine and right. The ups and downs August and Jane experienced were equally interesting to read. Their fights seemed emotional and real without feeling toxic or over-the-top just for some extra drama. I also appreciated the even balance between Jane's romantic life, family connections, and friendships.
Overall, One Last Stop is a beautiful sapphic novel with wonderfully diverse characters and an impressively multi-layered plot. I think my only complaint was that there were some parts in the beginning and maybe the middle that felt a bit slow, but other than that, I would highly recommend this novel.