A review by ashurq
Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman

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.
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