The Thousandth Floor

The Thousandth Floor

By Katharine McGee

Published by HarperCollins

August 30, 2016

The Thousandth Floor description from Goodreads

I checked this book out from the Barry Lawrence Regional Library to read and review.

I just completed Katharine McGee’s book, The Thousandth Floor. I am totally at a loss for words. I want to tell you first off that I really really really really “fell” for this book!  This book is a must read.

The Thousandth Floor is full of very stereotypical high school characters.  After saying this, I must amend that McGee adds depth to these characters.  Each fits a mold except for one little exception that makes him/her totally unique.The story’s format is single chapters told from different characters’ points of view, which makes the story multi-perspective, adding to its appeal. As the reader, you know all that is going on, but the characters do not. At first, I thought there was no way this book will ever tie all these single characters into one complete story.  I was wrong. If asked, I’m not sure I could choose a favorite character. I felt hatred, empathy, compassion, and love for all. My feelings for each character changing with every page turn. McGee is a master at weaving diverse characters and storylines into a beautifully written book.

I love the setting of this book: a huge two-mile high super skyscraper that is basically a city spread out over a 1000 floors.  It has malls, restaurants, schools, houses, apartments, and parks.

This story contains all the great features that attract YA readers: romance, jealousy, heroes, villians, high fashion, mystery, betrayal, and brand new and unimaginable technology.

I must admit, I freaked when I got near the end of the book.  At about 80%, I realized that all my questions would not be answered in this book.  It is part of a series. I know better than to start a series without having the next book ready to read. I immediately got online and reserved book #2: The Dazzling Heights. I can’t wait to continue reading the rest of this series. I believe you will be hooked too!!!