Review of One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
This month I have been enjoying ‘One Last Stop’ by Casey McQuiston.
The story focuses on a restless August as she moves to New York, trying to find a place to call her own. August hoped that by being alone in a big busy city she would blend in and feel less like the outsider she perceived herself to be. What she didn’t expect to find however, was a family-like community, and with it, a sense of belonging and acceptance.
August meets Jane when travelling on the same train day in, day out, and as their friendship begins to develop, so too does August’s understanding of herself and her own sexuality. As the two become closer, why then won’t Jane leave the train to meet August for a drink? Can she even leave the train?
A detective-like August sets out to discover Jane’s story whilst simultaneously exploring the history and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in America since the 1970’s. With plenty of plot twists, pancakes, and perhaps even a little bit of magic, One Last Stop is a quirky time-loop novel set on the underground, redefining the possibilities of the daily commute. If I had been reading this on the train, i’d have definitely missed my stop!
If you enjoy this book, Casey McQuiston is also author of Red White and Royal blue, which is another fab read.
Review by Izzy, Information Adviser at York St John
