One Last Stop

One Last Stop follows August Landry, a 23-year-old bisexual woman who moves to New York City for a fresh start. When she encounters Jane Su on the Q train subway line, August discovers an inexplicable connection to this mysterious woman who seems frozen in time from the 1970s. The story combines elements of romance, science fiction, and urban life in contemporary New York City. August works at a pancake restaurant while taking classes and sharing an apartment with a group of roommates, all while trying to understand the supernatural situation involving Jane and the subway. The narrative explores the collision between past and present as August and Jane navigate their growing feelings for each other. Their relationship faces unique obstacles due to Jane's displacement in time and her inability to leave the subway system. The book examines themes of identity, belonging, and the ways people can find connection in unexpected places. It presents a fresh take on both romance and time travel while highlighting LGBTQ experiences across different decades.

Readers describe One Last Stop as a slow-burning romance with supernatural elements. Many reviews note strong character development and authentic LGBTQ+ representation, particularly appreciating the found family dynamics and diverse cast. Readers liked: - The NYC subway setting and atmosphere - The integration of queer history - The witty dialogue and humor - Side characters' depth and relationships Common criticisms: - Plot pacing drags in the middle - Science fiction elements feel underdeveloped - Some find the romance progression too slow - Several readers mention confusion about time travel mechanics Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (186,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (11,000+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.4/5 (1,100+ ratings) "The romance melted my heart but the plot lost steam halfway through," notes one Goodreads reviewer. Another Amazon review states: "The side characters steal the show - they're more compelling than the main couple."

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🚇 The New York City subway system, where much of the novel takes place, carries approximately 5.5 million riders every weekday, making it the perfect setting for a story about chance encounters. 🏳️‍🌈 The book was released during Pride Month (June 2021) and quickly became a #1 USA Today bestseller, resonating particularly with LGBTQ+ readers and allies. 🥞 The fictional pancake diner in the book was inspired by real-life 24-hour diners in New York City, particularly those that flourished during the 1970s punk scene. 📚 This was Casey McQuiston's second novel, following their breakthrough debut "Red, White & Royal Blue," which is being adapted into a film for Amazon Prime. ⏰ The time displacement element in the story was partially inspired by the "Ghost Subway Station" phenomenon in NYC, where abandoned stations create an eerie sense of time standing still beneath the city.