50 pages • 1 hour read
Rebecca YarrosIn the Likely Event
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros, Izzy and Nate meet on a plane that unexpectedly crashes, setting the stage for a complex relationship marked by their separate paths—Izy attending college and law school, and Nate joining the military. Reuniting in war-torn Afghanistan, they confront past misunderstandings and lingering feelings as they navigate their dangerous surroundings. The novel addresses domestic abuse and mental health conditions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros offers an emotional journey with compelling characters and a deeply engaging romance. Many reviewers praised the heartfelt narrative and seamless storytelling. However, some noted that the plot's predictability and occasional pacing issues slightly diminished the overall impact. Despite this, the novel's emotional depth and character development were widely appreciated.
Who Should Read In the Likely Event?
Readers who revel in emotionally rich narratives with complex characters, as seen in Jojo Moyes' Me Before You or Colleen Hoover's It Ends with Us, will delight in Rebecca Yarros' In the Likely Event. It's perfect for those seeking poignant, romantic tales filled with heart-wrenching twists.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Modern Classic Fiction
Romance
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Military / War
Mental Illness
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Society: War
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Emotions/Behavior: Love