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The novel takes place in Manhattan’s colossal thousand‑story supertower in the year 2118, painting a portrait of a gleaming, hyper‑modern New York City.
The plot centers on five residents—Leda, Watt, Rylin, Avery, and Calliope—who each struggle to keep hidden secrets that could unravel their perfect, high‑rise existences and destabilize the glittering community.
The narrative explores themes of secrecy, privilege, and the pressures of life within an iconic, towering metropolis.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Katharine McGee
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