Book: Worst Case Scenario 

Author: T.J. Newman

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for an advanced audio copy.

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T.J. Newman’s first book Falling was instantly one of my favorite books of 2021. Now with Worst Case Scenario, I have the same statement to make for 2024.

Worst Case Scenario unlocked a new fear for me with how the opening scene was described. A plane crashes into a nuclear power plant setting off a chain reaction of events. Without getting into detail the way the plane crashes was not something I ever thought of before but now it has me afraid to fly, well done. 

This story is truly unique. There is no central character that the story follows. This is a cast of regular people who become heroes. Multiple stories are going on at once each having their own characters that you will be rooting for a following. 

A story like this makes you think, what would you sacrifice for the greater good? Do you have what it takes in you to be a hero? Seeing the sacrifice made by others I question my own morals and actions. This story stayed with me after I closed the book. 

This story is not for everyone but I recommend it highly. You won’t have a main character and it may scare the hell out of you but the messaging of everyday heroes is just so powerful. 

Final score: 5/5