One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

sapphic romance • slow burn • found family • opposites attract 

A cynical young woman, a mysterious girl on the subway, and a romance that defies both time and logic. One Last Stop is a warm, funny, deeply romantic story about finding love in the most unexpected place and discovering a sense of home along the way.

The Vibe

August Landry arrives in New York City determined to keep her expectations low. Between waiting tables at a 24-hour pancake diner, navigating a chaotic new household, and figuring out what comes next in her life, romance is hardly part of the plan.

Then she meets Jane on the subway. Jane is magnetic, stylish, and impossible to forget, with a leather jacket, a soft smile, and an air of mystery that makes August look forward to every commute. As their connection deepens, August discovers that Jane's story is far stranger than she could have imagined.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Brooklyn, the romance unfolds with plenty of humor, yearning, queer joy, and emotional depth. With a lovable found family, memorable New York settings, and a love story that reaches across decades, One Last Stop is a swoony choice for readers who believe some connections are worth taking a chance on, no matter how impossible they seem.

Tropes & Tags

• Sapphic romance
• Lesbian romance
• Time-travel romance
• Time-slip romance
• Slow burn
• Found family
• Opposites attract
• Subway meet-cute
• New York City setting
• Queer joy
• Coming-of-age themes
• Humor and banter
• Romantic comedy
• Emotional romance
• Open-door romance