Drowning had my heart racing and me almost crying in the first 20 pages of book. My heart was in my mouth for the first two chapters. I think this might be due to my fear of flying but also Newmans writing made it so realistic. The panic and worry conveyed almost gave me a panic attack! I also loved how they managed to add bits of backstory for each character without interrupting the pace. Such good writing! 

I was hooked throughout the whole book. I was automatically caring for everyone trapped in the plane. I wanted them all to get out (well there was one I didn't care about) and when thing weren't going to plan my heart would race and, at some points, I was almost crying. 

Honestly I have never had this emotional feeling with any other book as an adult. This is a 5* read and I recommend this to anyone who wants a good thriller. 

I will definitely be reading more of this author this year!