One Last Stop

If you want sapphic fiction that is warm, funny, and full of joy, this is your book. Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop is a romantic comedy about a cynical twenty-three-year-old who falls for a gorgeous woman on the New York City subway, only to discover that her crush is a punk from the 1970s who has been displaced in time.

Why This One

One Last Stop is the alternative pick for readers who want sapphic fiction that feels like a celebration. Where The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo deals with the tragedy of hidden love, McQuiston’s novel is about the joy of being seen and loved exactly as you are. August, the protagonist, has spent her life being guarded and solitary. Jane, the woman she falls for, is bold, charming, and stuck on the Q train. Their romance is tender and electric, and the stakes are real: if August cannot figure out how to free Jane from the subway, she will lose her forever.

The novel is also a love letter to queer community. August’s roommates, coworkers, and neighbors form a found family that rallies around her, and the book treats queerness as something to celebrate rather than something to overcome. The supporting cast is diverse, funny, and fully realized.

What to Expect

A 432-page romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist. The tone is light and warm, but the emotional beats land hard. Expect a cast of memorable characters, a satisfying slow-burn romance, and an ending that will leave you smiling. An instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Red, White & Royal Blue.