In a way that reminds me of Jemisin's The City We Became, McQuiston has written a love letter to what New York City can be, sometimes. For all that we're a city with a reputation, both writers recognize the way in which people care—and care VERY DEEPLY—when they live here.
This story is completely bonkers and I enjoyed every minute of it. Even the sex on the subway which, speaking as a New Yorker, is NOT easy to sell me on.