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The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee is a futuristic young adult novel set in a 2118 Manhattan skyscraper where society's elite live at the top. The story interweaves the lives of five teens: genetically engineered beauty Avery; Leda, who struggles with substance abuse and obsession; Rylin, a lower-floor resident juggling love and responsibility; Eris, who faces family and identity upheaval; and Watt, a hacker fascinated by tower secrets. As their paths collide, secrets and scandals escalate, culminating in a mysterious death that underscores themes of jealousy, addiction, and the pressures of societal status. Contains depictions of substance abuse and emotional distress.