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The Dazzling Heights
(The Thousandth Floor #2)
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All that glitters is not gold.
New York City, 2118. Manhattan is home to a thousand-story supertower, a breathtaking marvel that touches the sky. But amid high-tech luxury and futuristic glamour, five teenagers are keeping dangerous secrets…
Leda is haunted by memories of what happened on the worst night of her life. She’ll do anything to make sure the truth stays hidden— ...more
New York City, 2118. Manhattan is home to a thousand-story supertower, a breathtaking marvel that touches the sky. But amid high-tech luxury and futuristic glamour, five teenagers are keeping dangerous secrets…
Leda is haunted by memories of what happened on the worst night of her life. She’ll do anything to make sure the truth stays hidden— ...more
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Ashley Christensen
Expected publication: August 29th 2017 by HarperCollins
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About: The Dazzling Heights is a young adult thriller written by Katharine McGee. It will be published on 8/29/17 by HarperCollins, 432 pages. The genres are mystery, young adult thriller, fiction, and dystopian. This book is intended for readers ages 13 and up, grades 8 and up.
My Experience: I started reading The Dazzling Heights on 8/21/17 and finished it on 8/27/17. This book is a fantastic read! I love that there weren’t any characters purposely doing any drugs this time. I love the ...more
My Experience: I started reading The Dazzling Heights on 8/21/17 and finished it on 8/27/17. This book is a fantastic read! I love that there weren’t any characters purposely doing any drugs this time. I love the ...more
no one goes to a party expecting to die.
What is fun about this series is each book (so far) begins with a character who dies and it doesn't tell us who. So throughout the entire book, you're trying to find out who will die at the end and who killed them (if it was in fact someone). There are several POVs and the book does a good job at making you care about each of them in one way or another. I either loved the character or truly loved to hate them. It's very Gossip Girl in that way. Think ...more
It would be easy for me to say that this series has become my guilty pleasure, but I have no shame! I say it loud and proud – I love this series by Katherine McGee!
In my opinion, it’s so well written! Every chapter is a perfect part of the intricately twisted storyline. While some might find it a bit cheesy at times, it has exactly what I want when I go into a book like this – drama, gossip, who’s with who, who knows what, which back is the next to be stabbed, what is the next thing that will be ...more
In my opinion, it’s so well written! Every chapter is a perfect part of the intricately twisted storyline. While some might find it a bit cheesy at times, it has exactly what I want when I go into a book like this – drama, gossip, who’s with who, who knows what, which back is the next to be stabbed, what is the next thing that will be ...more
This exactly what I needed after reading an 800 page Adult Fantasy. This was an entertaining read filled with lies and betrayals.The futuristic technology was amazing.Forever puppies, tunnel in the sky, YESplease! I also liked Watts sarcastic artificial intelligence. Despite all the technology, the writing wasnt difficult to understand. Now that Ive read this book, the cover and the title totally make sense. Both books start and end with a bang but the plotsa little slower toward the middle.With
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Sep 21, 2017
Dannii Elle
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First Read: September 2017, Rating: 4 Stars
Second Read: August 2018, Rating: 4 Stars
This is Gossip Girl meets Pretty Little Liars, and I am 100% here for it!
Following on for the traumatic events that the first instalment, The Thousandth Floor, closed with, this begun in an altogether more sombre mood. Every character has their own secrets to hide, but that doesn't stop them attempting to out each other. Relationships and friendships seem forever severed and the charmed life of this elite cast is ...more
Second Read: August 2018, Rating: 4 Stars
This is Gossip Girl meets Pretty Little Liars, and I am 100% here for it!
Following on for the traumatic events that the first instalment, The Thousandth Floor, closed with, this begun in an altogether more sombre mood. Every character has their own secrets to hide, but that doesn't stop them attempting to out each other. Relationships and friendships seem forever severed and the charmed life of this elite cast is ...more
Feb 25, 2017
Cindy ✩☽ Savage Queen ♔
marked it as to-read
Not sure how I feel about this cover...
Like it is pretty, but for some reason, I just had higher expectations. Actually maybe my expectations were just too high lol
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Finally have a title! Now I just need a pretty cover =D
Like it is pretty, but for some reason, I just had higher expectations. Actually maybe my expectations were just too high lol
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Finally have a title! Now I just need a pretty cover =D
This series is honestly so addicting. I cannot manage to put it down. The characters are so trashy and bitchy but I LIVE for this level of drama. I love every single character so much. I was a bit uncertain on Leda but she was such a star in this book. I love the new addition of Calliope too. THERE ARE SO MANY TWISTS AND TURNS AND UNEXPECTED DEVELOPMENTS. I need book 3 right now. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you enjoy Gossip Girl or rich teen drama then this book is made for
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The Dazzling Heights is the second book in the thousandth floor series. Now, I can tell that I really really liked the Thousandth Floor. This series is absolutely perfect for fans of Gossip Girl, the It Girl, Pretty Little Liars etc. With the insane amount of drama and absurd lives of the rich teens that live in the futuristic tower with thousandth floors these books simply become addictive.
In the Dazzling Heights we start off almost immediately after the events in the Thousandth Floor, and ...more
In the Dazzling Heights we start off almost immediately after the events in the Thousandth Floor, and ...more
(I received an advance copy of this book for free. Thanks to HarperCollins and Edelweiss.)
This was a YA futuristic story, which followed on from the first book in the series.
Avery continued trying to make things work with Atlas in this book, even though he was her adopted sibling, and even though there seemed to be no shortage of girls after ...more
“Even if nothing happens between you and Atlas, you aren’t really going to let that girl get away with trying to seduce him and steal from him, are you?”
This was a YA futuristic story, which followed on from the first book in the series.
Avery continued trying to make things work with Atlas in this book, even though he was her adopted sibling, and even though there seemed to be no shortage of girls after ...more
3.5 out of 5
This book was even more dramatic, crazy, and intense than the first one. As if that was possible!
Everyone was out to get each other. They all had their claws out.
Okay, so the world is still fascinating with the futuristic element. The plot was a little slower and some parts seemed excessive but still enjoyable. And the characters are all very different. There are some you will like and some you definitely won’t. My favorites/likable characters would be Watt, Rylin, Leda (yes, you ...more
This book was even more dramatic, crazy, and intense than the first one. As if that was possible!
Everyone was out to get each other. They all had their claws out.
Okay, so the world is still fascinating with the futuristic element. The plot was a little slower and some parts seemed excessive but still enjoyable. And the characters are all very different. There are some you will like and some you definitely won’t. My favorites/likable characters would be Watt, Rylin, Leda (yes, you ...more
Jul 06, 2017
alice (arctic books)
rated it
liked it
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2.75 (this is the first time I've had to use quarter stars lol)
This was a very enticing and quick read, but I had several problems with this sequel, some of which I failed to recognize in the first novel. Full review to come.
This was a very enticing and quick read, but I had several problems with this sequel, some of which I failed to recognize in the first novel. Full review to come.
Dec 14, 2018
Brittany
rated it
it was amazing
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5 Dazzling Stars!!
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. The phrase kept echoing in her mind like cymbals. A fall for a fall, a voice inside her added.
Just as twisted and dark as the first book!! I felt every emotion possible reading this one and it was fabulous!!
There are a couple new characters this go round and they brought something totally new to the atmosphere of this world. The author did an amazing job of keeping this story just as manipulating and conniving as the first. Some of ...more
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. The phrase kept echoing in her mind like cymbals. A fall for a fall, a voice inside her added.
Just as twisted and dark as the first book!! I felt every emotion possible reading this one and it was fabulous!!
There are a couple new characters this go round and they brought something totally new to the atmosphere of this world. The author did an amazing job of keeping this story just as manipulating and conniving as the first. Some of ...more
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. The phrase kept echoing in her mind like cymbals.
A fall for a fall, a voice inside her added.
I entered this book wanting to kill Leda and finished this book wanting to kill Leda some more.
I was afraid of starting the sequel because I forgot 98% of what happened in The Thousandth Floor. I vaguely remember bits and pieces, but not enough to confidently start The Dazzling Heights without the fear of being lost in the narrative. These fears were placated, ...more
ugh such a trashy series but soooo addicting
Oct 11, 2017
Elise (TheBookishActress)
marked it as zzzzz-coverporn-etc
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If you've read my bio, this series is the perfect example of lovable trash.
RICH KID DRAMA. It's so freaking cliche but I love it! It's my guilty pleasure because it's so bad it's good. That being said, I probably enjoyed the first book more. Way more drama.
WARNING: This review contains spoilers for The Thousandth Floor, my review for which can be read here.
Book 2 begins with the same kind of dramatic opening we had with the first book, but here it just felt like there was no heart in it; like it ...more
RICH KID DRAMA. It's so freaking cliche but I love it! It's my guilty pleasure because it's so bad it's good. That being said, I probably enjoyed the first book more. Way more drama.
WARNING: This review contains spoilers for The Thousandth Floor, my review for which can be read here.
Book 2 begins with the same kind of dramatic opening we had with the first book, but here it just felt like there was no heart in it; like it ...more
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Seriously, this book was better than the first. It kept me on edge all through the story. Can’t wait for book 3!
I can hardly wait to read it myself.
Oct 19, 2018
Alaina
rated it
really liked it
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OH SHIT!
I love this book, this series, and these covers! Leda is definitely my favorite character and I can't wait to see what the hell is going to happen in the next book - which I need right now!!
The Dazzling Heights is the second book of the wonderful series, The Thousandth Floor. It still reminds me of gossip girl and I love it. Leda, my favorite, definitely changes in this book. She went from a vindictive bitch to growing a heart and finally caring for someone - for real. Enter Watt, I love ...more
I love this book, this series, and these covers! Leda is definitely my favorite character and I can't wait to see what the hell is going to happen in the next book - which I need right now!!
The Dazzling Heights is the second book of the wonderful series, The Thousandth Floor. It still reminds me of gossip girl and I love it. Leda, my favorite, definitely changes in this book. She went from a vindictive bitch to growing a heart and finally caring for someone - for real. Enter Watt, I love ...more
Aug 21, 2017
Finn Longman
added it
Warning: spoilers for book one. Spoilers for this book are marked, so only click on those if you want the ending to be ruined.
Okay, I found this book incredibly frustrating, in the worst way. I had some issues with the first book: I found most of the characters shallow, there was too much focus on unconvincing romance, and the ending is blatant example of the Bury Your Gays trope in which one of the only queer characters is killed off for no real reason except shock value, when it could have ...more
Okay, I found this book incredibly frustrating, in the worst way. I had some issues with the first book: I found most of the characters shallow, there was too much focus on unconvincing romance, and the ending is blatant example of the Bury Your Gays trope in which one of the only queer characters is killed off for no real reason except shock value, when it could have ...more
*DISCLAIMER* LOTS AND LOTS OF SPOILERS!!!!!!!
PHEW WHAT A RIDE THIS BOOK WAS!!! I just....*sigh*.....this book was too good, 4.5 stars.
Okay so lets kick it off with how much I HATED Leda in the beginning. Like every single time i had to read her chapters i would try my best to hold back from punching the wall. Yeah, i really did hate her. But seriously i ship Watt and her like so much. They are so cute together and just gotta be my next favorite ship of this book series.
In the first book I ...more
PHEW WHAT A RIDE THIS BOOK WAS!!! I just....*sigh*.....this book was too good, 4.5 stars.
Okay so lets kick it off with how much I HATED Leda in the beginning. Like every single time i had to read her chapters i would try my best to hold back from punching the wall. Yeah, i really did hate her. But seriously i ship Watt and her like so much. They are so cute together and just gotta be my next favorite ship of this book series.
In the first book I ...more
The Dazzling Heights is the sequel of the series The Thousand Floor. I have to admit that I had a lot of expectations because I enjoyed the first book. I am so happy that The Dazzling Heights was not a let down. It was much darker than the first one. Well, it went from Gossip Girl to Pretty Little Liars.
Avery was pretty much the same throughout most of the book.
I honestly hated Leda with a passion most of the time but later I actually liked her more. Her character developped in a good way.
Rylin, ...more
Avery was pretty much the same throughout most of the book.
I honestly hated Leda with a passion most of the time but later I actually liked her more. Her character developped in a good way.
Rylin, ...more
Original Review 23/05/17
Holy shit I cant wait for this to come out - The Thousandth Floor was my first read for 2017 and I just loved it.. so excited that this is being released this year!!!!
New review 31/10/17
OKAY so I finally got my hot little hands on this number. First all I want to say that this had a release date of the 29/08/17 and QBD didn't not have any...... like cmon. So I randomly found it by chance at Big W.. You could imagine the excitement as it was such a highly anticipated read ...more
Holy shit I cant wait for this to come out - The Thousandth Floor was my first read for 2017 and I just loved it.. so excited that this is being released this year!!!!
New review 31/10/17
OKAY so I finally got my hot little hands on this number. First all I want to say that this had a release date of the 29/08/17 and QBD didn't not have any...... like cmon. So I randomly found it by chance at Big W.. You could imagine the excitement as it was such a highly anticipated read ...more
This was just as addicting as the first novel and the drama reached even new heights. It was still full of petty, back-stabbing, and deceitful teenagers that are too caught up in their own problems to care about anyone else's. In this one there was a con artist who goes by the name Calliope, and she really added a new level of intrigue to everything.
The futuristic setting is still incredible to read about and honestly, it could totally be like that in 2118. Katharine's writing is wonderful and ...more
The futuristic setting is still incredible to read about and honestly, it could totally be like that in 2118. Katharine's writing is wonderful and ...more
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No one goes to a party expecting to die
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3 / 5
The Dazzling Heights manages an impressive cast of different characters with a really complicated web of relationships and it's very cool and impressive. But it also feels like a rehash of the first book just with a less gasp-worthy ending.
"Did you fall in love with me because it was complicated and forbidden - because I was the only thing in the entire world that you were ever denied?"
We pick up with the remaining cast of The Thousandth Floor: ...more
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3 / 5
The Dazzling Heights manages an impressive cast of different characters with a really complicated web of relationships and it's very cool and impressive. But it also feels like a rehash of the first book just with a less gasp-worthy ending.
"Did you fall in love with me because it was complicated and forbidden - because I was the only thing in the entire world that you were ever denied?"
We pick up with the remaining cast of The Thousandth Floor: ...more
Jul 27, 2017
Jennifer
rated it
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review of another edition
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The Dazzling Heights is the second book in the YA The Thousandth Floor trilogy. You must read the first book before reading The Dazzling Heights as it is a continuing story.
The story is set in New York City in 2118.
The narrators of this book are Leda, Watt, Rylin, Avery and Calliope. The story is told in 3rd person POVs.
I really liked The Thousandth Floor so I was very excited to read this new book. The Dazzling Heights has a very similar feel to the first book. So if you liked that book then I ...more
The story is set in New York City in 2118.
The narrators of this book are Leda, Watt, Rylin, Avery and Calliope. The story is told in 3rd person POVs.
I really liked The Thousandth Floor so I was very excited to read this new book. The Dazzling Heights has a very similar feel to the first book. So if you liked that book then I ...more
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