The Thousandth Floor
By Katharine McGee
- Release Date: 2016-08-30
- Genre: Mysteries for Young Adults
Description
New York Times bestseller
New York City as you’ve never seen it before. A thousand-story tower stretching into the sky. A glittering vision of the future, where anything is possible—if you want it enough.
Welcome to Manhattan, 2118.
A hundred years in the future, New York is a city of innovation and dreams. But people never change: everyone here wants something…and everyone has something to lose.
Leda Cole’s flawless exterior belies a secret addiction—to a drug she never should have tried and a boy she never should have touched.
Eris Dodd-Radson’s beautiful, carefree life falls to pieces when a heartbreaking betrayal tears her family apart.
Rylin Myers’s job on one of the highest floors sweeps her into a world—and a romance—she never imagined…but will her new life cost Rylin her old one?
Watt Bakradi is a tech genius with a secret: he knows everything about everyone. But when he’s hired to spy by an upper-floor girl, he finds himself caught up in a complicated web of lies.
And living above everyone else on the thousandth floor is Avery Fuller, the girl genetically designed to be perfect. The girl who seems to have it all—yet is tormented by the one thing she can never have.
Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Big Little Lies, debut author Katharine McGee has created a breathtakingly original series filled with high-tech luxury and futuristic glamour, where the impossible feels just within reach. But in this world, the higher you go, the farther there is to fall….
Reviews
I liked this book but I don’t have to read the second.
3By elmarsarThis book was interesting and I liked the style where it switches between characters but I feel like the story ended and I don’t feel the need to read any sequels.Amazing Read
5By cynthiiaaa98When I initially picked up this book I wasn’t expecting much, but I was thoroughly surprised by how fast I finished this book. The way in which the author envisioned NY in the year 2118 was amazing, and to be honest I wouldn’t mind living in this tower if I had all the money in the world. The overall development of the characters was pretty good although some were a little much for me but I found myself wanting to read more and more which is a good sign.Such a surprise!
5By CheyennebooksStarted the book with no expectations. Was blown away by the end. Can't wait to read the 2nd book!Intriguing Read
4By Cat PalmerThis novel is the epitome of teen fiction, but it is not a bad thing. The characters are dynamic, and the plot is well developed. At times some of them can be hard to relate to, but the creativity of futuristic NYC is definitely a highlight. Brilliant debut. I give it four instead of five stars because it is not a profound literary work, but I will definitely be reading the sequel when it comes out.An amazing book 😍😍😍
5By Amarah the writerIf your into drama, love and a futuristic aspect than this is the book for youCouldn't put it down
5By calliangeloI read the first half of this in a day. I couldn't stop! It reminded me a bit of Gossip Girl. I hope there is a second book.If you're looking for something new...
4By SavbueThis book was refreshing and something new. I really liked it and really hope another book is written.A true ride
5By lawssaraCapturing my attention from the first 3 pages, I knew this book would be one that I could not put down. A book I will be recommending to everyone I know. This book a great twist of adventure, friendship, love and human error and nature. I seriously could not put this book down.A suspenseful, totally gripping, and surprisingly enjoyable read.
5By cob1331THE THOUSANDTH FLOOR by Katharine McGee is a suspenseful, totally gripping, and surprisingly enjoyable read. Imagine NYC 100 years in the future, mostly located within a 1,000-story tower. The book begins with a mysterious death—someone has fallen from the top floor. From the very first page it felt like I had to race to the finish line.The structure of this story is fantastic—beginning with a mystery made it nearly impossible to put down. I was desperate to figure out who had died and how everything had escalated to that point. We follow 5 separate narratives, all expertly woven together. The multiple narrators took a little getting used to, but once you adjust it was quite an effective tool for pushing the story forward, as well as leaving the reader in quite a bit of suspense. Plus we were shown a variety of different life experiences in the tower (particularly class politics). The finale was spectacularly satisfying, and the author still managed to leave readers with an incredible cliffhanger. I will absolutely pick up the next book in this series. Highly recommend! Note: I received a FREE ARC (advanced reader copy) from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
