A review by stephsnextread
In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros

4.5

Get your tissues ready with this one! Nate and Izzy met 10 years ago when they sat next to each other on a plane (she was going to her sister’s for Thanksgiving and he was going to military basic training). They had an instant connection, and then their plane crashed into the river. They both survived and went on with their lives, but fate keeps bringing them back together. In the present timeline (2021), Izzy goes to Afghanistan as part of her job in politics, and Nate is assigned to protect her life.

I have been thinking about this book since I finished it, and it would be one that I may re-read! I loved the alternating between both past/present timelines as well as Nate/Izzy POV. Because the present timeline is set in a war zone, it is an intense read. I’m pretty sure I was crying by page 100. The story was so interesting to follow, learning about what has happened in both characters’ lives since they met. I loved the characters’ unavoidable connection and their unwavering care for each other. I thought the ending was really quick though, and I wanted a little more time with the characters before the story was over, but I loved every bit of it. It was emotional, it was beautiful, and I highly recommend!