this book has been on my tbr forever and i was glad for the chance to read an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

i loved the premise & the writing style across the whole book. laura steven wrote some beautiful lines that had me really feeling for the characters and their stories. something that i especially enjoyed was the variation of gender throughout their past lives, and that they weren’t always reincarnated as a M/F couple.

i do think the flashbacks got a little repetitive, i wish we had instead spent more time with them in places where they had a deeper connection (such as siberia). i found myself sometimes questioning why they loved one another through all of that — though there was no doubt for me that they did love each other. the twist was truly crazy and had me actually gasping outloud!

overall, loved the story and will be reading more from this author.

four stars!

I really wanted to love this book. The synopsis was such an intriguing concept and although there were moments that felt poetic it felt more often than not very surface level. I expected the prose and romance to be soul deep given our characters fate but i was really more interested in our main character and their different family ties throughout each life. I think if this wasn’t described as a romance I’d have adjusted my expectations a little more.

3.5 ⭐️ This book has a really unique premise that I’ve yet to read in any fantasy books. It was very interesting and had likeable characters. However, I felt like it was missing something. I didn’t resonate with the love between Evelyn and Arden and left me wanting more. It was a bit repetitive with them living all these different lives with the same outcome. The end was a bit strange and the end scene was definitely predictable. It was good not great.

You know those books where barely even two chapters in, your heart is so full that you can already see how much the impending book hangover is going to eviscerate you!!

That is Our Infinite Fates.

I think you all have a good idea of the synopsis. Two people cursed to love and kill each other before their 18th birthday in every life.

As we follow Arden and Evelyn in their present day, we are also brought through their past lives in various reincarnations. Just seemingly getting the last chapter of each story. It was as entrancing as it was tormenting. They suffer and savor these beautiful moments in time together, knowing that is all they will ever have. Even in these moments they endure knowing their fate. Never fully being able to let go and love one another. Arden's inner turmoil was visceral. I honestly don't think I was ready for this book; it held my heart in a vice the entire time. I was not emotionally equipped for how much I would love these characters in every iteration of their lives. Their love was full of angst and purity. It just hurt to read knowing the inevitability of their infinite fates. The writing was poetic, rich, and authentic. I loved the fluidity of their genders as well; it was perfection. This book was one in a million, and I know the echoes of it will stay with me forever.

The second I heard this was inspired by Exile by Taylor Swift I knew this was going to be life changing. What an absolutely achingly beautiful book. Laura Steven’s writing made this book breathtaking and I was mesmerized with how she navigated such raw and complex emotions with Evelyn and Arden throughout their lives.

If Exile didn’t capture my attention then the premise would have. “They've loved each other in a thousand lifetimes. They've killed each other in every one.” ARE YOU KIDDING? How could you not be intrigued by that.

It’s been so long since a book has destroy me emotionally like this. This is for the readers who are aching for a devastatingly beautiful book that is going to wreck you emotionally. Laura Steven, you have a bright future ahead of you!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Days later, I still do not fully know how to process the emotions this book made me feel, or the impact it had. I struggled even writing a review, knowing that words I spoke wouldn't be enough to describe the lyricism and prose Laura Steven used while writing this.

What a gorgeous, heartachingly beautiful story, and what a different way of telling it!! It is impossible not to fall in the moment you read the prologue, and Stevens grips you from then until the very last page.

This is absolutely a story I will be buying for friends, and recommending to the masses - everyone should read this. EVERYONE. In fact, I think I might right now again.

I absolutely love fated mates stories and Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven is the ultimate book for that.
 
Evelyn and Arden love each other but they are dangerous together, so they are destined to kill each other before their eighteenth birthday. We follow these two through different lives and times and that was so intriguing, and I couldn’t get enough of it. I especially loved them in Siberia and El Salvador.
 
Evelyn is very happy in her current life. She works in a bookstore and is the only person to help her sister with Leukemia. She fights for her life and wants to break the cycle once and for all. And the twists and turns the story took were unexpected, enthralling and I was completely invested.
 
You only get Evelyn’s perspective, so it was extra special to discover Arden more and more with each chapter. He is clever, charming, and witty. And I especially loved his poetry and I desperately wish Ten Hundred Years of You would actually exist, and I’d immediately devour it as well.
 
This story is so angsty and bittersweet and I was so invested in Evelyn and Arden. The writing style was phenomenal as well and I loved how the red thread and the allegory of the souls was ever present. And the backstory at the end was stunning as well and made me love this book even more.
 
Everything about this book is absolute perfection and from the first to the last page this story is a masterpiece. I’m more than obsessed with Evelyn and Arden‘s story and it’s a new all-time favorite. 5+ stars.
 
(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an arc.)

This beautifully written YA fantasy romance blends reincarnation, love, and tragedy. Evelyn remembers every past life, each ending with her murder by Arden before her eighteenth birthday. But this time, she’s determined to survive and save her sick sister. The story masterfully weaves past and present, keeping me hooked with its mystery, lyrical prose, and emotional depth. The twists were unexpected, and the ending left me satisfied yet longing for more. While I wished for a deeper connection to Arden, the themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny were stunningly explored. Recommended especially for fans of “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” and “This is How You Lose the Time War”.

Our Infinite Fates is a unique story that calls into question the power of love and peoples ability to change. I would recommend this book to anyone. If you tried The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and it was a little too slow for you, I would highly suggest picking up Our Infinite Fates because it provides a similar atmosphere but with a faster pace.

4.5/5 Really enjoyed this book. I thought that both the present day storyline as well as every reincarnation of Evelyn and Arden were equally intriguing and kept up the pace of the book as a whole.
Magical realism is one of my genres and overall it was a satisfying read, would definitely recommend!
I was completely blindsided by the plot twist of why they were fated to always kill each other, but my one small critique would be that I wish there were more hints or smaller reveals throughout the book before the big one of finding everything out towards the end.

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a digital ARC copy. I was super excited about this book due to the synopsis but unfortunately, I did not enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I felt disengaged from the characters and their love story. I enjoyed the inserts of the past but they were so short that I didn't feel the connection between them and they were often inserted at the most random of moments. Overall, I think that was the major issue for me. I was constantly told about their connection and how much they have loved each other but never actually shown. I did not feel much romantic chemistry between the two leads (Evelyn and Arden) so I did not feel invested in their love story despite the fact that it is the driving force of the novel.

It was difficult for me to want to pick up the book consistently but there was enough interest to slowly get through it. I didn't mind being lost about why they are fated to kill each other in every reincarnation but the reveal happened way too close to the end that I practically already lost interest in finding out the why. Due to the lack of information I found myself wondering why they "love each other" since the snapshots given out were typically at the end of each reincarnation so all I got was death.

Overall, I think the concept was intriguing and solid but the execution was just not there for me unfortunately.

What an interesting premise! Two souls are reincarnated over and over again, and one has to kill the other before their eighteenth birthday. There are hints of answers here and there, just enough to tease the reader. We get frustrated right along with Evelyn, and we just want to know—what happens if she actually does turn eighteen??

I loved all the forays into various historical time periods. The author must have had so much fun researching…I know I would have.

Go check this out to find out why Arden and Evelyn are linked!

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ecopy in exchange for my honest feedback.

CW: There are sexual situations in here, nothing completely explicit, but it does get quite steamy. Also, lots and lots of killing, as you might imagine.

They've loved each other in a thousand lifetimes. They've killed each other in every one.

Our Infinite Fates was a story of how true love can transcend time and space. That it can also look a million different ways but at its core is a unique tie to another person. Both Arden and Evelyn never reach their 18th Birthdays, they are connected by fate, lovers by choice and assassins by necessity. I loved having a front row seat to them falling in love over and over again throughout history, against all odds. They have both the wisdom of infinite lifetimes, and the tragic simplicity of never truly living out a full one. Which makes their story is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. Their past weaves a mystery, that leads to a present day race against the clock to stay in this lifetime a little bit longer.

I really enjoyed the rich use of history and multiple settings throughout the timeline, that made this story even more impactful. Stevens' writing was both beautiful and emotional. I was completely drawn in and desperately wanted to help Evelyn understand why this was happening and to be able to save her sister. The lovely poetry woven in was an unexpected added bonus. This book is for those that love the concept of "I'll find you in the next lifetime.".

First of all, thank you so much to @netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eArc in exchange for an honest review!

A love story spanning over a thousand years and premise of fated lovers destined to kill each other through every timeline across different countries sounded so intriguing and right up my alley.

The story was told alternating between the present in Wales and then a different timeline going further toward the beginning. At first, I really was enjoying the story. However, like the characters, we were put in an endless cycle. Finding out why the characters had to die and kill each other before they turned 18 was what kept me reading, but that isn’t revealed until the very end. We did get bits and pieces through some timelines but I wish we were given a bit more. When the reveal did happen, it went flat for me. It didn’t feel satisfying to see the direction the story went.

The author’s prose was beautiful and I enjoyed the little poetic elements but I just wish we had seen really how the characters fall in love in every lifetime. We keep being told over and over how much they love each other but we never see how they got to that point. It felt a little weak in my opinion.

I’m sad that I did not love this book like I was expecting to. The execution left me wanting more depth in the romance and a stronger emotional connection between the characters. That said, if you enjoy lyrical prose, stories with reincarnation and fate-driven love, and a slow unraveling mystery, this is still worth a read.

Thank you NetGalley & St. Martin’s press for the advance copy!

Well, the premise of soul mates destined to kill each other in every life really had me. The execution, however…

For such an iconic trope, the story fell flat. There were many beautiful sentences that read like poetry (and there was poetry as well), but the middle portion of the book was excruciatingly dull. For two people that have lived hundreds of lives, there was virtually no character progression. In fact, I still feel like I only know the characters at a surface level. Aside from that, why are they in love? Why do they still fall in love despite only meeting for short points in time to kill each other?

I really wanted to love this one, so I’m sad to give it a lower rating!

“I love you, I have loved you, and I will love you.”

A beautifully written, heartbreaking story of two soul mates destined to find each other in every life but cursed to kill each other.
Told in alternating chapters of past and present. Arden and Evelyn have lived countless lives, each one ending by their eighteenth birthdays.
This time, Evelyn is determined to stay alive to help save her sister who is battling leukemia. The only problem is, she doesn’t know who Arden is in this life. How is she to find him before he finds her, uncover the truth behind why they are fated to kill each other, and break the cycle?

This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it did not disappoint.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with this e-ARC.

Oh my god this book! I loved this book! The way they were always bound together thru time. This book put me thru a rollercoaster of emotions in all of the best ways possible! Thank you to the publishers and the author for an ARC of this one because it's definitely up there in my best reads of the year!

This book gets five stars simply because I felt like my soul was ripped out, gently caressed, cuddled, fed a five star dinner then put back inside me with the hole still bleeding.

The writing? Immaculate. Plot? Whirlwind. Characters? Intricate.

Laura Steven has written such a beautifully written tale through the ages of a hunter and their hunted. This story is so full of love, and hope, and fear. It’s comprehensive of the human experience in such a profound way. This is a love story at the heart of it.

If you’re a fan of the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, this will grip you in the same way. Absolute stunner read. If I could give 1000 stars I absolutely would.


Thank you NetGalley and Laura Steven for the opportunity to read such an exquisite story.

This was soooo good!

Evelyn and Arden are destined to love each other in every life they share, and living as long as they do, that's quite a few lives. The kicker, they are also destined to kill each other before the age of 18 in every life as well.

The story flips back and forth between their current life, in Wales, and their many previous lives. It was interesting to see how similar and different their lives were each they were reborn.

The writing of this story gave me a bit of divine rival vibes. Young, destined, magical-ish love between these 2 characters, one of which is a poet who seems to write love poems about the other in each of their lives. . .it really drives home the eternal love story that is this book.

Overall this book was thoroughly enjoyable.

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven is a captivating love story that transcends time, following the journey of two souls as they are repeatedly reincarnated throughout the centuries. This sweeping romantic fantasy vividly portrays the enduring power of love, showcasing the limitless possibilities of fate.