In the Likely Event

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Chapters 1-7

Chapters 8-14

Chapters 15-20

Chapters 21-27

Chapter 28-Epilogue

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In the Likely Event is a novel that falls into the category of a military romance. What are some of the common romance tropes that Rebecca Yarros uses, and how does she alter these tropes to create a fresh approach to old narrative patterns?

Nate begins the novel by commenting that he is missing out on a vacation to the Maldives by remaining in Afghanistan. What is the significance of this comment? How does Nate’s choice of vacation spots reveal his lingering affection for Izzy Astor?

Yarros is clear in pointing out that Izzy is visiting Afghanistan in August 2021. What is significant about this date? How does Yarros use real history to enhance her setting and create a conflict within her plot?