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savvyrosereads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Rating: 5/5 stars
A plane accidentally crashes into a nuclear power plant, triggering a potential Level 8 disaster (never before experienced in human history).
This is easily and without a doubt the most terrifying book I have ever read. Nuclear power is frightening at even the best of times, but the entire concept of this novel is horrifyingly simple. (Neither this review nor the book is meant as a political manifesto but just a quick note to say if anything in this book is even remotely plausible we need a complete nuclear safety overhaul immediately.)
T.J. Newman does a great job writing a propulsive and edge-of-your-seat book that is also deeply human, and I loved the characters here. Every day people are frequently the real heroes in times like this, and this book makes that perfectly clear.
Highly recommend, though not for the faint of heart! (Also loved the audio and Joe Morton’s fantastic narration.)
CW: Death/death of parent/death of child; terminal illness; mentions of miscarriage/infertility
A plane accidentally crashes into a nuclear power plant, triggering a potential Level 8 disaster (never before experienced in human history).
This is easily and without a doubt the most terrifying book I have ever read. Nuclear power is frightening at even the best of times, but the entire concept of this novel is horrifyingly simple. (Neither this review nor the book is meant as a political manifesto but just a quick note to say if anything in this book is even remotely plausible we need a complete nuclear safety overhaul immediately.)
T.J. Newman does a great job writing a propulsive and edge-of-your-seat book that is also deeply human, and I loved the characters here. Every day people are frequently the real heroes in times like this, and this book makes that perfectly clear.
Highly recommend, though not for the faint of heart! (Also loved the audio and Joe Morton’s fantastic narration.)
CW: Death/death of parent/death of child; terminal illness; mentions of miscarriage/infertility
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infertility and Miscarriage
shesflippinpages's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
T.J. Newman has done it again! Wow I am in awe during and after reading every one of her novels. Her unique perspective of being a flight attendant has brought such clarity, eye opening terror and realistic adrenaline filled scenarios to mind. I throughly enjoy and fly through all of her books including this one. I thought it was so interesting to see the POVs from many characters and the many situations going on throughout the community while everyone deals with disaster in their own way. It was scary, heart pounding, mind racing, humbling, informative, devastating and heart warming all at once. Absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
justcallmeemily's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book had me stressed the entire time & after I finished it I had to utilize my emotional regulation skills so I wouldn't end up sobbing. This book was the closest yet to making me cry & I'd say that's worth 5 stars all on it's own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
ashurq's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really liked Newman’s first two books and this one was almost on the same level, but not quite. A drawback for me was that because it dealt so much with nuclear power and radiation, a lot of the book felt a little too technical for me to follow. I was confused at times as to the risks and what would happen to characters in this situation, etc. With that being said, I liked the characters that were featured and it was truly heartwarming to see the way the community came together. I didn’t see the ending coming, but thought that it was fitting and I appreciate Newman trying to make things realistic in a lot of ways. Overall, a tense read in all the best ways (just not quite as good as her first two).
Note: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Note: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage