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Set on a thousand‑story tower that pierces the skyline of 2118 New York, the novel follows a diverse group of adolescents as they confront addiction, familial betrayal, the pursuit of love, and the consequences of genetic engineering. Each character’s life hangs in balance as they weigh dreams against loss in a city that promises everything.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Katharine McGee
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