Reviews with content warning for Hate crime - One Last Stop

This book was pretty darn cute and funny. I definitely laughed out loud at parts. I think it would adapt really well to film or a mini series as a queer rom-com meets sci-fi. There were parts that were romantic clichés or predictable plot points, but I still enjoyed it. It was an easy, lighthearted read.

The tone and many of the cultural references throughout the story very much speak to a Millennial audience. This is definitely one that I would recommend to people in my generation or younger. I could see this being a really impactful story for someone who is discovering their sexuality or gender expression. And for anyone who likes reading romance novels, here is a good one with queer love and plenty of spicy love scenes to titillate. <3 ;)

Content Warnings

thewileyseven's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-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

Content Warnings

haneyhayespr's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-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

2.0

I did not give One Last Stop a favorable review. It just wasn't one for me. I found it hard to relate or even connect with the characters. The writing was great and the storyline could be great. It just missed the mark for me.

Content Warnings

britwalsh16's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

When I first started this book I thought I would slowly read it/listen to it while working & just take my time. Little did I know, after the first couple chapters, I just couldn’t put it down! I fell in love with August & Jane, & the mystery that is Jane. It was intriguing, & I couldn’t wait for the story to continue! It brought a bit of fantasy into my romance books, instead of the usual romance in my fantasy books; it was amazing!

Content Warnings

fionamatilda's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

4.25

Content Warnings

kappafrog's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

I really loved this book. The writing was great, the cast of characters sparkled off the page, and the mysteries were really fun with a slow build to unraveling them all. I loved the steamy romance. This book made me feel more confident as a queer woman. It made it easier to imagine a community and I loved the found family. I was totally absorbed while I was reading it and while I had a few quibbles, overall I found it a wonderful world to escape into with a fresh and fun concept.

Edit: dropping my review from 4.5 to 4. When the excitement of being in the story has worn off I have a few more criticisms of some of the racial dynamics in the book.

Content Warnings

More...