New Orleans native August Landry is brand new to Brooklyn, not quite sure if she's going to finally find a place that works for her after striking out at various cities and colleges across the country. Once she finds a quirky set of roommates though, they quickly adopt her, despite her best attempts to stay aloof. Then there's a girl that August met on the Q line one morning, and she always seems to be there, no matter the time of day, and August has never seen her get off the subway. The girl, Jane, is a mystery to August, but one so beguiling that August can't help but be pulled in — and she hopes Jane's as attracted to her as she is to Jane.
Anyone who's read McQuiston's debut novel Red, White, and Royal Blue knows that she can write a steamy and emotionally gripping romance. While this book has those, it also allows her to branch out into science fiction and personal growth elements, both of which are woven in wonderfully. I love the celebration of queer culture and drag, and I always love a good found family. This is an enchanting novel and I totally get why there's a sizeable hold list. You should get on it too, if you're not already.
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