One Last Stop

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

A girl, August, moves to New York City and gets an apartment with roomates and job at a diner. She sees another girl (Jane) on the Q line and is attracted to her. They always seem to ride the same line. They spend some time together. However, when August invites her out, she refuses.

Later August, with the help of her psychic roommate, determines that that girl may is in a weird state. She has been stuck on the train since the 1970s. As they dig further, they help Jane find out more about herself. They discover that she is connected to August's uncle that disappeared nearly a half century ago. They also learn that Jane had saved a diner worker who fell on the tracks and likely got shocked into limbo during a great blackout of the 1970s. They hatch a plan to free her from the realm.

This book tells a compelling story that adds on some lgbt romance. (e.g. making out helps her remember.) It is also firmly rooted in normal society. Though it does borrow some elements from romantic fantasy, it is much better written.