A review by heather_lt
The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee

sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

This book is full of drama, drama, drama! The main theme of the drama seems to stem from the socio-economic differences which was a surprise, but also the usual suspects: teen relationship drama, rich people problems, drug addiction, and (not so usual) incest. 

The story follows a bunch of characters who all live in the same skyscraper tower in futuristic New York City (a pretty nifty setting if I'm honest, it showcases the class divide pretty well). Some characters I enjoyed, some I couldn't get myself to care for at all. I found myself wanting more of Eris and Muriel, more of Rylin and Cord, and their respective plotlines; and less of the Avery and Atlas incest, and less of the unhinged drug addict that was Leda. You learn a lot about them and their lives and no conflict truly happens until the last quarter. I was truly aghast at the ending! Completely blindsided me. From the start you know someone goes splat, but holy mother of God! That ending makes me want to pick up the next book ASAP. 
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