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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
The series finale did not disappoint - I never found Avery or Atlas to be likable at all but Avery's character arc was fun to read. I loved Leda and Watt SO much. Calliope grew on me and Rylin bored me in this book. Also... I totally guessed the ending.
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“That was what she loved about New York. That feeling of utter aliveness, a rush and flow of ruthless, furious energy. That New York belief that this was the center of the world, and god help you if you were anywhere else.”
Katharine McGee, you just slay. You actually destroyed me. In a fun, glamorous way that I would totally allow at least a thousand more times. First of all: WOW. I cannot believe the series is... over. I adored it! It was so very fun and nostalgic; reminding me of that simple time as a pre-teen/teenager where I spent a great deal of the year in anticipation for Gossip Girl and The A-List to have new installments published. The Towering Sky was just as thrilling and seductive as the previous two installments and probably one of the funnest releases this year.
While so many series lose their dazzling factor long before it ends, The Thousandth Floor has never lost its. This is entirely due to Katharine McGee's hypnotic prose, fascinating worldbuilding and ability to write teenagers who struggle with their lives, even in all that decadent privilege. No matter how futuristic The Towering Sky, and its predecessors, is--the dramatic comings and goings of elite teenagers is just the same as they've ever been.
The beginning of the end! If you're a fan of the series, you'll remember the devastating way that The Thousandth Floor began. When you first dive into the conclusion, you'll immediately see just how reminiscent the first few pages of this final installment are to the beginning. I love this.
There was a bit of a time jump between The Dazzling Heights and The Towering Sky, but McGee wastes no time in filling in the gaps for us readers. And boy, is there a lot that has happened or changed sine we last saw our beloved characters.
As usual, the drama is fiery and everything could change in a seconds.
I think my favourite part of this concluding novel is that it doesn't end the way I expected. Not entirely, anyways. McGee really leads readers into one way of thinking, only to lead us in the opposite direction moments later. She takes familiar tropes and makes them her own.
Which is what makes The Thousandth Floor both refreshing and familiar as a series.
That being said, McGee is an excellent writer. She adds extra dimension to her characters and created such a cool world. This was New York City as I'd never seen it--and I can't stress how fun it is. You can see a huge improvement in her prose as well, when compared to the first of the series. Which is a really big compliment, considering it was already fabulous.
I really enjoyed the way she wrapped up all the prior plots. We get a lot of closure and answers on all of the central plots--what does the future hold for Watt and his illegal activities, including Nadia, and what are the odds of him and Leda getting together for good, can Avery move past Atlas and live a happy life with her new boyfriend, what happened to Mariel, will Rylin and Cord ever move past their differences?
Overall, there have been so many questions left lingering in the trilogy and Katharine McGee works her a*s off to make sure they all are wrapped up. I won't spoil the ending but I will say--I loved it, I couldn't believe it was over yet I felt very satisfied, and her longtime readers will be happy with the final chapters.
Get ready for heartbreak, love, growing up, and a whole lot of drama and luxury!
“That was what she loved about New York. That feeling of utter aliveness, a rush and flow of ruthless, furious energy. That New York belief that this was the center of the world, and god help you if you were anywhere else.”
Katharine McGee, you just slay. You actually destroyed me. In a fun, glamorous way that I would totally allow at least a thousand more times. First of all: WOW. I cannot believe the series is... over. I adored it! It was so very fun and nostalgic; reminding me of that simple time as a pre-teen/teenager where I spent a great deal of the year in anticipation for Gossip Girl and The A-List to have new installments published. The Towering Sky was just as thrilling and seductive as the previous two installments and probably one of the funnest releases this year.
While so many series lose their dazzling factor long before it ends, The Thousandth Floor has never lost its. This is entirely due to Katharine McGee's hypnotic prose, fascinating worldbuilding and ability to write teenagers who struggle with their lives, even in all that decadent privilege. No matter how futuristic The Towering Sky, and its predecessors, is--the dramatic comings and goings of elite teenagers is just the same as they've ever been.
The beginning of the end! If you're a fan of the series, you'll remember the devastating way that The Thousandth Floor began. When you first dive into the conclusion, you'll immediately see just how reminiscent the first few pages of this final installment are to the beginning. I love this.
There was a bit of a time jump between The Dazzling Heights and The Towering Sky, but McGee wastes no time in filling in the gaps for us readers. And boy, is there a lot that has happened or changed sine we last saw our beloved characters.
As usual, the drama is fiery and everything could change in a seconds.
I think my favourite part of this concluding novel is that it doesn't end the way I expected. Not entirely, anyways. McGee really leads readers into one way of thinking, only to lead us in the opposite direction moments later. She takes familiar tropes and makes them her own.
Which is what makes The Thousandth Floor both refreshing and familiar as a series.
That being said, McGee is an excellent writer. She adds extra dimension to her characters and created such a cool world. This was New York City as I'd never seen it--and I can't stress how fun it is. You can see a huge improvement in her prose as well, when compared to the first of the series. Which is a really big compliment, considering it was already fabulous.
I really enjoyed the way she wrapped up all the prior plots. We get a lot of closure and answers on all of the central plots--what does the future hold for Watt and his illegal activities, including Nadia, and what are the odds of him and Leda getting together for good, can Avery move past Atlas and live a happy life with her new boyfriend, what happened to Mariel, will Rylin and Cord ever move past their differences?
Overall, there have been so many questions left lingering in the trilogy and Katharine McGee works her a*s off to make sure they all are wrapped up. I won't spoil the ending but I will say--I loved it, I couldn't believe it was over yet I felt very satisfied, and her longtime readers will be happy with the final chapters.
Get ready for heartbreak, love, growing up, and a whole lot of drama and luxury!
OSTRAAA, Me gusto el final y no me esperaba ese plot twist aun así siento q la trilogia seria mucho mas interesante si fuera una serie o pelicula ya q como libros hay partes q se hacen medio aburridas pero la historia esta buena y bien pensada
I love and hate how open ended the endings are. I'd love to know if Watt gets into MIT, if Avery finds Atlas, if Leda tells Atlas about Avery's plan (that is assuming she knows by the funeral which I think she does). But at the same time the unknown is fun. I love how they all recovered in their own ways from the aftermath of the first two books and they all grew.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
What a wonderful ending to an amazing trilogy! I really enjoyed how the characters story arcs were resolved, and as usual there were some big twists that I did NOT see coming! This really is a great series for anyone looking for a futuristic gossip girl style story filled with mystery, intrigue, and a little murder
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole Thousandth Floor trilogy. Katharine McGee created some wonderful characters, and I think everyone could find someone to truly engage with. Would highly recommend if you like futuristic novels, socialite drama and something to keep you on your toes.
i enjoyed everything about this fun and superficial world EXCEPT THE MAIN CONCEIT WHERE SIBLINGS ARE IN LOVE. i do not like the excuse that bc they aren’t biologically related, avery and aspen don’t “count” as siblings? how. everyone else was layered and devious. the future world fueled by water and hyper speed and with climate chaos and disaster diverted was great. but the main story is still incest and i wish i could cut all those sections out. this goes for all 3 books i guess.
Season 3. Scandals, lies, secrets. By the end of this one I was definitely not as in to it, but it was still a fun finish to the series.
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this book, but it is my least favorite in the series. I found the ending a little to dramatic but I still enjoyed it.
I thought I had a lot to say but I really do not if I am honest. This series is not the best series I have read but I really like it. In a way this is one of my guilty pleasure reads. Also I could read more books that take place in this world and I love Rylin and Cord so much.
I am very glad this trilogy is not being dragged out and I will be reading Katharine McGee's future books.
I really enjoyed this book, but it is my least favorite in the series. I found the ending a little to dramatic but I still enjoyed it.
I thought I had a lot to say but I really do not if I am honest. This series is not the best series I have read but I really like it. In a way this is one of my guilty pleasure reads. Also I could read more books that take place in this world and I love Rylin and Cord so much.
I am very glad this trilogy is not being dragged out and I will be reading Katharine McGee's future books.