I have been first in line to read TJ Newman's books since she first burst onto the scene with Falling. Worst Case Scenario was more similar to her second book, Drowning than to Falling. By that I mean it focused a lot on the mechanics of a crisis involving a plane than on the mystery of why the plane went down. I thoroughly enjoyed the novel and love to see how much research the author does on all the different types of emergencies she writes about. I happen to live not far from a nuclear power plant, and after this book, I am giving it the side-eye every time I pass it! SInce I am an auto-buy of this author, nothing has changed. Worst Case Scenario just solidified I am a huge fan! I went back and forth between the ebook and the audiobook. The narration in the audiobook was also fantastic.

This was my first T.J. Newman and it was phenomenal. I was engaged from the first page and although it was technical with all the Nuclear Plant talk, it was broken down into pieces I could easily understand. The story was phenomenal, I was on the edge of my seat and if not, I was crying because of character death (How dare you T.J. Newman!). Also, I listened to the audiobook while reading along and the audio was phenomenal, I listen to a lot of audio books but the narration by Joe Morton was fantastic, I felt like I was in the control room or at the scene. This is my first by this author and first true 5 STAR read this year but certainly not my last T.J. Newman book!

Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown and Company for this ARC

I am obsessed with anything T.J. Newman writes and Worst Case Scenario just made me continue to feel that way! T.J.'s writing just has a way of keeping you absolutely enthralled.

If you want to be on the edge of your seat and unable to stop turning the pages, pick up this book right now!

5 stars!!

Adrenaline pumping, anxiety peaked, cheeks wet with tears...this book surprised me in all the best ways. I went into it thinking it would be an action-packed, edge of your seat ride that felt a little far-fetched but was highly entertaining. It was certainly entertaining and there was definitely action. I was falling off my seat nearly the entire time. But it was so well-researched, so well thought out, so well executed. It felt all too realistic (concerningly so) and though it was a quick read and incredibly intense, I felt so moved by the characters.

Worst Case Scenario gave me Come From Away vibes in parts. I loved the way the community banded together and supported one another. They were cut off from the outside world but that didn't make them cower in fear or resort to chaos - they organized, cared for, and uplifted one another.

I know nothing about airplanes, nothing about nuclear power plants, and can't imagine the impact of such a disaster but Newman made this book accessible. There were definitely technical portions but things were explained clearly and concisely. Newman gave enough detail to let me visualize the scene without bogging me down in technical jargon or unnecessary nuance.

I listened to this novel on audio and thought the narrator did a good job. He had great inflection, didn't overact, and kept the pacing on point.

This book will stick with me. It was powerful, terrifying, and incredibly thought-provoking and educational. This was my first by Newman but certainly won't be my last. Very strong 4.5 stars.

I was excited to receive this ARC — for which I am very thankful — from NetGalley after hearing great things about T.J. Newman’s first two novels. Her junior entry is a powerful one. While thrillers aren’t usually my thing, I was drawn to this by the plot: A plane crashes into a nuclear power plant in a small Minnesota town, triggering a series of events that proves to be one of the most challenging nuclear incidents the world has seen — this is the “Worst Case Scenario” from the novel’s title.

Newman proves a deft storyteller, and she packs details from her extensive research into the story, she doesn’t let those details overwhelm the plot. Her characters are fascinating and enveloping. It’s fun to read them, and readers quickly become invested in the many lives that intertwine in “Worst Case Scenario.”

The chapters are fairly short, a tempo that makes the book feel like it flies by. I read this over a handful of days but each time I sat down, I was captured for at least an hour by the action and pace of the book.

This would be a great book for people who are fascinated by nuclear power, who enjoy reading thrillers and who want something that will engross them. This is not a light read, so if you’re looking for something to bring to the beach, this probably is not for you.

This was such a fun audiobook!
I love her books-edge if your seat action!…and the audio was so fun.
There was even parts at the end that had me tearing up.

I had a hard time with how many characters there were so I did struggle keeping that straight. But such a good edge of your seat ride that had me finishing in just two days.

I LOVED her first 2 books, and this one was also very entertaining but not my fave. I did like seeing her use her previous learnings of underwater welding etc in this one, it was fun to have that tie in from drowning. Something about this one being less airplane and more power plant was what I wasn’t loving, but I still read the whole thing in less than 24 hours. The power plant lingo was SO over my head. In the first 2 books you can kind of understand what is going on despite not being a pilot or flight attendant but this one was a little too.. smart for me lol. Still a very fun read!

TJ Newman once again has me on the edge of my seat! Each time I thought life was going to be OK, there was another twist and turn of drama. As I read this book, I couldn't help but think of the enormous amount of research TJ Newman put into this book. The potential of a nuclear disaster far worse than Fukushima or Chernobyl felt so real that my heart was racing. Thanks to @NetGalley for this ARC copy of Worst Case Scenario!

I love this book! T. J. Newman makes me so scared - but I can't stop reading everything she writes!

Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman is another propulsive, intense disaster novel. Slightly more character-focused than her other novels, with plenty of details about nuclear power plants, this story is as dramatic as ever. Recommended for fans of any of T.J. Newman's other books.

I enjoy Newman's brand of "Can't Put It Down" fiction. This book was no exception, but I did find it a bit too "small town kumbaya" for my taste. All of her novels seem tailor-made for blockbuster movie status and this one definitely followed suit. But I'm not really complaining! I was sad every minute I was away from this book.

I love TJ Newman and apparently plane thrillers are my thing! Worst Case Scenario asks what would happen if a flight emergency leads to the threat of widespread radiation? Like Newman’s other novels, this story follows multiple point of views and shows how humanity comes together in times of tragedy.

I liked this work a lot, but less than the author’s previous work Drowning. There were a bit too many characters introduced in this novel which led to me forgetting some of them and wanting to go back to the storylines that were more engaging - particularly Connor and Dani’s plot line.

Overall this was still a great novel that I would broadly recommend to thriller lovers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for access to this ebook in exchange for an honest review!

This book started off strong and action packed. It quickly crashed for me when it became so unreal and quite boring. Of course it has a unrealistic, unplausible, tied up neat ending.

At 35,000 feet the pilot of a commercial airplane has a heart attack, causing the plane to crash and killing everyone on board. While this is a tragic event for all involved and their families, the situation is made exponentially worse thanks to where the plane crashes: a nuclear power plant. Now the small town of Waketa, Minnesota is the center of a crisis that could have far reaching consequences, not just for the town but for the entire planet. Now the ordinary citizens of Waketa must come together to try to avert disaster that could rival, if not surpass, the devastation that occurred in Fukushima and Chernobyl.

Worst Case Scenario is another fast-paced, edge-of-you-seat novel by the amazing T.J. Newman; I’m not sure I ever want to fly in a plane again after having read her novels. The cast of characters are simply phenomenal. They are all everyday people doing whatever is necessary to save those whom they love and the planet as a whole; I could really connect with all of them and feel their terror as they navigate an unimaginable situation, as well as their bravery and selflessness. Newman’s writing puts the reader right in the middle of the events, and the cliffhangers at the ends of the chapters made this a novel that I could not put down. It is an adrenaline-filled, emotional novel that shows the resiliency and bravery that many are capable of when facing the dangerous unknown.

The audiobook was amazing as well. Morton does a great job delivering the events in intense, emotional and suspenseful ways thanks to his pacing and inflection. I also loved the addition of sound effects and voice modification during the CB radio and intercom sections; they helped to pull me into the story more than I already was courtesy of Newman’s writing.

Thank you to Little Brown and Company for my copy of WORST CASE SCENARIO.

Add this to my pile of slam dunk books by TJ Newman, because I will always snatch up her books. I loved that this one was still in her wheel house but it took us into a different direction. I really can see any of her books becoming films because they really come to life on the page. I highly recommend this one!

T.J. Newman's Worst Case Scenario is a page-turner that kept me reading. The vivid portrayal of a potential nuclear disaster had me researching safety protocols for my own state. Her ability to create suspenseful and emotionally resonant characters is something else. I found myself deeply invested in the lives of each individual, their struggles, and their choices.

The novel's intricate plot, filled with twists and turns, kept me guessing until the very end. The emotional weight of the story is heavy, and I found myself reflecting on the characters' decisions long after finishing the book. I can't wait to read more of her work.

Thank you to Little, Brown, and Company and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

As always, T.J. Newman's writing is both passionate and insightful. The story moves at a gripping pace, filled with raw emotion and a deep sense of humanity. It's an adrenaline rush from start to finish, keeps you interested and on the edge of your seat. If you loved her other books, this is not going to disappoint. There are a lot of characters to keep track of, I enjoyed seeing the perspectives from the White House and the power plant. I did listen to the audio book and enjoyed the narrators and the sounds of the air traffic controls; it added to the intensity of the story. If you like a jolt of adrenaline with a nail-biting premise, this is your book! 3.5 stars rounded up for the audiobook.

I read T.J. Newman’s debut, Falling, and upon seeing she had a new book out this year, I knew I wanted to add it to my list. The biggest difference between the two books is that her debut had us in the airplane for most of the action, while Worst Case Scenario does not.

When a commercial jet crashes into a nuclear power plant in a small midwestern town, the clock begins ticking down to a global national disaster. Over the course of about 330 pages, we follow the citizens of Waketa, Minnesota from the time the plane crashes until “zero hour”. As the hours pass, we see plant workers, firefighters, teachers, and neighbors as they make tough choices and race to contain the radioactivity.

Newman is a master at balancing suspense and thrills with strong character development. I was rooting for all of the people involved and hoping they would all survive and be successful in their efforts. I also give her props for educating me on nuclear energy in the process. This was a hard one to put down–I wanted to keep flipping to know how it would all end. You’ll fly through this one (see what I did there)! Thank you to Little, Brown and Company and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I really wanted to love this one, but I had a hard time getting into it and keeping up with all of the characters.
Around 60% it did pick up for me and I felt myself rushing to finish so I could see how it ends. And honestly not going to lie, I did shed some tears!

I’ll admit, i first requested this book from netgalley because it sounded kind of ridiculous. The kind of over-the-top disaster that leads to a movie starring a former WWE wrestler. I started it this morning on my commute, and by the time i got to work, I was 43% through, and I was HOOKED. Now, i’m sobbing and blowing my nose, because although it was ridiculous in some ways - it was the best ways. Tense, action-packed, far-fetched, and oh so deeply human. Initially intended as a palate cleanser, I enjoyed this so much more than I expected. What a thrill, what a ride. I can’t wait to read more from this author!