TJ Newman knows how to deliver a heart stopping {literally 😂} action packed thrilled that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read…. In her latest, when a pilot suffers a fatal heart attack in the air, while the co-pilot is in the restroom, the plane goes down with over 200 lives on board; right into a town with a nuclear power plant leading to the “WORST CASE SCENARIO”…

The novel is a bit different from Newman’s first two plane centric novels; this one is much more focused on the events after the plane goes down which is just the very beginning, this novel tells the affects of the town and how it changes so many lives. The audiobook is so well done and powerful. I wish it had been a bit longer; but Newman is always concise with her writing, which is what makes it so cinematic and perfect for translation to film.

It's been over 12 years since I was on a plane, and I admit TJ Newman's books don't exactly motivate me to get on another flight. While Newman's first two books Falling and Drowning make you anxious to fly, Worst Case Scenario shows that you're not exactly safe on the ground either.

TJ Newman is a previous flight attendant turned author and has used that experience to influence the thrilling books they write. Every book I've read has me on the edge of my seat, anxious to find out what happens next. Worst Case Scenario grabs you right off the bat, and holds you throughout the book. The pacing is perfection, and that combined with the intense twists and turns, makes for a fantastic and entertaining read.

Another aspect of the book to point out is Newman's ability to get readers to connect with the characters. There are a lot, and we grow attached to them as the story progresses. While it's true I was more invested in some characters versus others, I still wanted to know where every character's story wound up.

I gave Newman's previous two books five stars, so I had high hopes for this book. Though this one certainly did not disappoint by any means, I did ultimately decide on four stars versus five (though it was super close!) Ultimately what docked the star for me was the inclusion of the nuclear power plant. It was an amazing story, but there were parts that felt above my understanding. Newman does a great job at filling in the holes of knowledge, but her other books were easier to wrap my head around.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy.

This book absolutely shredded my nerves. Right from the first page until the end it had my blood pressure ringing in my ears and unlocked a new phobia.

This was my first read by this author and it definitely will not be my last.

I wonder if they sell this in bookstores in the airport...... (Insert nervous laughter here).

When a plane hits a nuclear plant, the town is plunged into an emergency situation as they try to prevent a nuclear meltdown while dealing with the effects of the crash. Overall, a fast-paced book involving a situation that you hope never happens to you.

As always, T.J. Newman delivers a fast-paced, high-stakes adventure in her newest release, Worst Case Scenario. It reads almost as if you're watching a movie, and it was difficult to put down, as I made consistent justifications for why I had to read *just* one or two more pages. From the first sentence of the book until the last, Newman wastes no space in the novel's limited page-count, and it shows. The story is jam-packed with both characters and action, and I personally love the changing perspective of the narration and the countdown to Ground-Zero. The nuclear event scale that prefaces the novel is a nice touch, as well, letting the reader know just how intense the stakes are before the book even begins.

That being said, I found I didn't connect with the large cast of characters as I did with her previous novels, Drowning and Falling. Perhaps it has something to do with the size of the cast being larger and more spread out, but nonetheless, this eventually caused a disconnect for me with two of the primary characters, Joss and Steve, and their role in the climax of the novel. I still thoroughly enjoyed Worst Case Scenario, but it wasn't without a few faults for me. I can't wait until this author's next release! Her books are addictive to read.

Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for providing me with a copy of Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and are not influenced by any third parties.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. I don't typically go for thrillers and I was a little spooked to be reading about a plane disaster in between travel plans, but Worst Case Scenario kept me on my toes in the best way possible throughout this short and speedy book. I loved the various story lines that provided a great amount of depth and emotion to an already harrowing tale of nuclear disaster and a modern tragedy that feels very possible. I was particularly entrapped by Connor's story line and the distances the fire crew was willing to go to save the life of one child.

Drowning and Falling are two of my all time favorite books. I couldn’t out them down! When I saw that TJ Newman had a new book I couldn’t wait to read it. Unfortunately this one wasn’t on the same level as the first two. I’m still glad I read it, but it just wasn’t what I was hoping for.

The first 25% of the book was really slow. I had a hard time connecting to the characters and getting in to the storyline. The first two were tragedies that everyone hopes they never experience, but can understand. This book being about a nuclear power plant came with a little more science and concepts that aren’t as easily understood.

As the book progressed I did get to know the characters better and build connections with them, rooting for their survival. By the last 15-20% I couldn’t put the book down. There were many tears! TJ Newman does a great job of telling the story of one event through the perspective of so many people in different positions. I love that style of writing and she does it phenomenally! I am glad I read this book, but do highly recommend readers start with her other two books first.

Worst Case Scenario details the chaos after a commercial plane crashed into a nuclear power plant, the effects this has on the small town where the power plant is located, and how to resolve the situation before it becomes catastrophic

The third person writing often made certain statements or sentences confusing in regards to who said what. This book flipped between so many different characters that side character’s comments led to a difficulty understanding who said what through the use of “they”

I really liked the way that the author explained things in a way that made sense to those with little knowledge on nuclear power. She seamlessly provided technical information and an explanation so readers understood.

It was hard to get into but the characters had a lot of depth to them. It was a bit confusing and i had to go back to remember who some of the characters even were but overall it was a decent read.

I think maybe it just wasn’t the type of story for me but there are so many readers i know will love it.

DNF at 50%. The storyline was boring and failed to catch my attention. I found myself skimming through passages before giving up around the halfway mark. Thank you Netgalley and Little, Brown, and Company for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I wanted to read this book because I loved Drowning but this one fell short for me :/ the book was very heavy on the procedural aspects of the accident

WOW! When the unthinkable happens, the fallout from it is just traumatic!!
When a plane goes down towards a nuclear power plant, some amazing characters go to great lengths and sacrifice to save the world. This is the first book I have read by T.J. Newman. Excuse me while I go get the others, Falling and Drowning!
This book was well told, and had you from the start!
Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC!!!!

I loved Newman’s previous books. This one was the weakest for me. The story was riveting, a plane crashing into a nuclear power plant and the ensuing rush to secure the area. There were some great smaller story arcs too like the car on the bridge. For me this was just a little too cheesy and the dialogue came across as very cliched at times, which I didn’t notice in the other books. Still a great read but not the five star read the others were.

What a wild ride! Loved, loved, loved this one! T.J. keeps getting better and better. I never know what to expect and loved the whole thing.

I liked the character exploration and the writing was propulsive. I would read more from this author.

TJ Newman does it again! Heart rate up, mind blown, I just couldn’t turn those pages fast enough! Highly recommend!!

Don’t panic. I didn't read this a week before flying. This really was yore literally the worst case scenario book. From your pilot getting a heart attack. To the plane crashing near a nuclear sight and a boy trapped in a crashed car on a bridge. What could go wrong? Do you risk the boys life to save the town from blowing up. Can you do both missions? I was so stressed this whole book and I really enjoyed it.

Started strong, but there were just SO many characters, it was hard to connect with all but a few. Still enjoyable and I devoured it all over just a couple days.

Another fantastic book by TJ Newman. Her ability to keep you in suspense is unreal. I love her books because I cannot put them down. With all the instability in the world, reading about a nuclear disaster was even more nervewracking. I love how Newman manages to introduce so many characters and their various storylines without it feeling overwhelming. I genuinely want to know what is happening to each character and love how each one shapes the story. Worst Case Scenario was fantastic!

Thanks so much to Little, Brown and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another stunning, gripping, and emotional novel by T.J. Newman. There is no doubt that she is at the forefront of action-packed disaster books. I could have read this book in one sitting if I didn't have other responsibilities, which I desperately wanted to shirk in order to keep reading.

Newman knows exactly how to pace her stories to keep you on the edge of your seat so that you keep saying "just one more chapter." She creates characters that you want to get to know and then cheer on or mourn when they make a selfless sacrifice to save others.

This book read like a movie in my head. I was able to easily imagine the settings and events, which really added to my reading experience. I

I unequivocally recommend this book to any and everyone!

4.5 stars

I've read every book by Newman, and they never disappoint! This one was no exception. Newman has quickly become a go-to author for me. Her books are so vividly detailed that they are like watching a movie unfold, and I love how the chapters have cliffhanger endings. This page turner will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Newman's books are so well researched and realistic, even though they are about events that will hopefully never be something we truly have to encounter outside of the pages of her books. I can't wait to read her next book.