Our Infinite Fatesby Laura Steven is a thrilling and beautifully crafted story that keeps you hooked from start to finish. With its intriguing world-building, complex characters, and emotional depth, it’s an engaging read that blends adventure and heart. Steven’s writing is both compelling and thought-provoking, making this a must-read for fans of fantasy and coming-of-age stories.

I received a digital advance copy of Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven via NetGalley. Our Infinite Fates is scheduled for release on March 4, 2025.

Our Infinite Fates follows two souls, Evelyn and Arden, as they are reincarnated over hundreds of years. In every life, they are drawn together. In every life, Arden is on a mission to kill Evelyn before they turn eighteen. Evelyn remembers fragments of all the lives before, but has no idea why Arden is so driven to kill them. Evelyn’s eighteenth birthday is approaching, and Arden has found them. The trouble is, Evelyn loves the life they are in and is desperate to keep it, and the love they feel for Arden despite their murdering ways.

This story is told from Evelyn’s point of view, even though Evelyn is a different person in each of their lives. While they are changed in each life, the reader still gets a good sense of Evelyn’s core being. Arden is less clear, as Evelyn often doesn’t meet them until just before death, and we don’t spend time in Arden’s point of view. The reader feels Evelyn’s unexplained yearning for Arden, and remains a bit confused by it, just as Evelyn is. Often, love at first site/ soul mate stories don’t work well for me, but this one did. Because Evelyn questioned it, even as they were feeling it, the reader bought the premise.

In the end, that connection between the two characters is explained, along with why they are reincarnated, why Arden is so intent on killing them both, and why Evelyn doesn’t remember why. This novel is very repetitive, as we move through time seeing the couple fall to their fates over and over. There is enough variation in each iteration to keep it from feeling stale, and we learn a bit more about their relationship in each life. There were some instances of the two characters discussing events in a previous life, followed by a chapter where we were in that previous life, that did feel unnecessarily repetitive, as we were given the exact same events twice.

Overall, Our Infinite Fates is a fresh take on the soul mate trope that will appear to readers of V.E. Schwab.

This was such a unique and surprising standalone, and I lived for every moment of it! Caught in an endless cycle of reincarnation, two lovers repeatedly meet in new lives and proceed to murder the other prior to their eighteenth birthdays, only to start the process all over again. Steven made the abstract notion of reincarnation very approachable and unique. With each life lived and remembered, the reader is fully immersed in the constant outpouring of love and the bitter tang of tragic fate between Evelyn and Arden. This story was very captivating and enjoyable and reminds us about the importance of love, found family, and fighting for what you hold most dear. I really enjoyed the development of Evelyn and Arden’s story and the complexity of their past lives melding into their current fraught situation. The twist was not expected and I loved every moment of it!! Fans of complex and tragic stories and undying love should definitely pick up this book.

As always, thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press/Wednesday Books for access to this eARC for review; all thoughts are my own.

This is a story about love after death… again and again and again.

Ahhhhh I LOVED this book. This book perfectly captured the experience of yearning while somehow also interweaving it with the promise of death over and over. Love sick assassins?! I want everything I read this year to feel like this.

Thank you so much @macmillan.audio & @wednesdaybooks for the Arcs of my most anticipated book!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. This had me in the first half... from there it lost steam for me. The concept of this: falling in love and killing each other in every lifetime, was incredible. I liked the exploration of 2 characters whose souls, while nothing else, stays in tact. I liked how it was written going back and forth between the current timeline and the past lives. I think the plot just didn't go in any direction I found compelling. The past lives became so much more interesting that the current one. However, it still was a fun read with absolutely beautiful quotes throughout.

Right from the prologue, this book had me saying *WTF!" and I loved it. The first chapter kicking off in Spanglish immediately pulled me in, setting the tone for a story rich in culture and history. The depth of historical and multicultural elements had me wondering just how much research went into this book (in the best way possible).

The tension in this story had me on edge the entire time. How can someone love another who wants to kill them? What’s the reason for this fate?? The questions kept me hooked, and just when I thought I had it figured out BOOM. The plot twist blew my mind. It was an emotional, anxiety-inducing journey, but totally worth it.

This was a binge worthy read with a unique concept. I had a great time reading this. I loved the different timelines to give us a glimpse in the past. The mystery aspect kept me wanting more and when the truth was revealed I did not see it coming. I love when a book can surprise me.

I think anyone who wanted to love Addie LaRue but found it to be lacking in plot, will love this book!
This book was everything I wanted out of Addie LaRue. It was interesting and I loved that we got many other lives as the story untold.
Overall the story was told very well, the one thing I feel was missing was the love story seemed lacking in a way, mainy in the end when the story was unfolding.
But a solid 4.5 star read for me and I can definitely see myself rereading this in the future

A tale that dances through time, entwining love and destiny in a waltz as old as the stars. I absolutely LOVED this book!

Steven’s narrative is a masterclass in weaving past and present, crafting a story that is both timeless and immediate. The alternating chapters and timelines between past and present day provide a rich, layered understanding of the protagonists’ enduring connection. I’m talking thousands of years here. This is the thread of fate we are talking about.

Both of the MCs are portrayed with depth and authenticity, their evolving relationship adding layers to the narrative which is imbued with a sense of melancholy and hope, making it an unbelievably moving read.

It’s complex and does need your full attention but it’s so worth it in the end. There’s a major twist that ties together their connection and I did not see it coming.

This book is a poignant exploration of love, fate, and the human condition. Steven’s storytelling shines through, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate intricate narratives and timeless themes.

If you love stories that challenge the boundaries of time and explores the depths of love and destiny, this is a must-read.

4.5 stars

DNFing at 60%
Pretty on the outside but ugly on the inside. The premise sounded good and when a book is compared to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue I will 100% read it. I was so bored with this story. After the first few flashbacks, all the ones after didn't add anything of value and just made the book too long and boring. I started skipping the flashback chapters to stay with present time but even that was just drawing out and I found myself just not caring what happened in the end to stick it out.
After I decided to DNF I skimmed the last couple chapters and was like, yup glad I didn't spend any more time on this.

I had higher hopes for this. In my opinion it fell flat with me. The characters weren't super developed and the plot was spotty. I had trouble keeping track

Fates to be together AND die together, say less! I loved this story and Evelyn/Arden's relationship. I felt so immersed in the plot and the historical events in between a love story. The plot twist was perfect and blew my mind!

You had me at Addie LaRue. 🌌


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


If only you could have heard the squeal I scrumpt when I saw this arc arrive in my inbox. The TBR was instantly cleared, notifications turned off and ice coffee acquired so I could be SAT. 🧎‍♀️‍➡️🤲📖

⊹₊⟡⋆ Past and present timelines
⊹₊⟡⋆ Poetry
⊹₊⟡⋆ Lovers to enemies and back again
⊹₊⟡⋆ Light grumpy x sunshine vibes
⊹₊⟡⋆ Poignant prose
⊹₊⟡⋆ Knife to the throat
⊹₊⟡⋆ First everything
⊹₊⟡⋆ Mystery
⊹₊⟡⋆ Existentialism
⊹₊⟡⋆ Happy ending

"To love was to live, and to live was to die."

If there is one thing I love, it’s for a book to rip my heart out and make me cry. Can’t help it. I’m a Pisces. 🤭 Star crossed lovers? Yes, please! Evocative language? I’ll highlight the whole page! Yearning? Give it to me, Rachel!

“Such a simple thing, it would be, to bicker over what to eat for dinner. Such an ordinary pleasure so many took for granted. All I wanted was a life with him. All I wanted was a life.”

As the book went on though things started to feel quite repetitive. The characters were having the same conversation with no real progression in the plot. Evelyn’s inner monologue repeated similar things over and over that it all felt like a broken record. If you’re not a fan of the miscommunication trope then you’ll probably have a hard time with this book as the main characters just go back and forth refusing to speak honestly with each other for life after life. Even the flowery prose was starting to grate at my patience as I realized there was very little being shown to us about Evelyn and Arden’s character and relationship development. So much telling instead of showing. So much growth happening off page that I found it hard to connect with either character.

From the beginning of the book, we are told that these two souls love each other so deeply and yet I just didn’t feel the chemistry. In the moments where there was actual emotional intimacy between the two main characters, the chapters were so brief that it just felt flat. The poignant writing and poetry started to have no substance when I couldn’t understand or even feel that the characters loved each other. Make me ache. Show me pining. Give me more Arden, honestly.

Yes, answers are finally revealed in the end but by that point, I was so exhausted they did little to bring me back into the story. Problems were solved all too quickly and conveniently. The great terrible evil of it all didn’t really feel that big and bad.

In short, for a story that’s supposed to span over a thousand years there just wasn’t enough substance for us to sink our teeth into. You could blame that on the book being YA but I’d disagree. 

Rating: 3.5

Thank you kindly to NetGalley and St.Martin’s Press for the opportunity to review this ARC.

Our Infinite Fates is such a unique story about two souls that reincarnate and find one another each lifetime. They also fall in love and kill each other in every lifetime which had me questioning what the heck is going on.

Evelyn is a 17 year old girl that is just trying to survive to be 18. She has to get there so she can get her bone marrow harvested to save her sister's life. Evelyn remembers her past lives so she is on high alert to figure out who Arden is before he kills her.

The story alternates the chapters between present day, and one of their many past lives. I found this really interesting and loved learning more about their past. While a bit slow at times, I still really enjoyed this story and could not wait to see why they have been doing this for so long. We do get answers and I thought this book was such a refreshing read and this is a book that will stick with you for a long time. Give this a go if you enjoy fantasy.

I am grateful to NetGalley and St.Martin’s Press for the opportunity to review this advance reader’s copy.

A thousand lives lived, countless memories shared, and endless “I love you’s” whispered between two immortal souls tethered together through time. This is such a uniquely written story with many beautiful elements. The main characters are deeply complex and the different time eras and cultures are richly described throughout the book. I wanted to love this book more than I did… I was totally thrown off by the last 30% of the book where it takes on a bizarre twist that just didn’t feel like it belonged to the same storyline anymore and the ending fell a little flat from there.

Our Infinite Fates is a story about fate, loss, and everlasting love between two souls.

Evelyn has been constantly reincarnated into a new body for a thousand years. But every time, before she reaches their 18th birthday, she finds Arden. Arden is the love of every lifetime, and the pair are fated to kill one another in every one. While Arden knows the truth about their unique fate and why they are destined to be each others love and death, Evelyn can't seem to recall those details. But when circumstances in her present life require her to live just a little longer, will she and Arden finally get the chance to live?

I really enjoyed this book! This was such a unique story and a beautiful tale of love and longing. I can't really explain too much about the plot without giving much away. The majority of the story is from Evelyn's perspective, and we bounce between her present life, reincarnated as a young girl in Wales, and her past lives. I love the fluid gender and sexuality of the characters too - they find each other in every life, no matter the gender they were reincarnated as, so we see their relationship from many possible pairings. It is clear they have a deep love and connection, but their tragic circumstances make it hard for them to ever be fully together. The writing was easy to fall into, and I actually read this book in a single evening - I could not put it down! I really enjoyed it, and I look forward to more from this author.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced copy of this ebook. All opinions are my own.

4.25 stars. This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and I was so lucky to be able to review this before it came out thanks to netgalley! I haven’t read the invisible life of Addie larue or other works mentioned so I expected something a little different. I thought there was going to be a hardcore lovers-enemies-lovers trope in this like something you would see in a higher fantasy book. Mind you, I’ve only read the description of this book before reading this. I did thoroughly enjoy this book. It was nice to go through different timelines with them and I loved that they were different characters in each one. Although it was explained to us towards the end of how and why, I do feel like there were some very minor plot holes that can be overlooked. I also felt like the “reason” was not big enough for Arden to keep to himself for so many years. It was glimpsed over of when they first fell for each other but the love story we got to see in between was beautiful. I do wish we were able to experience how they fell in love though. Evelyn is the most selfless character I’ve read so far and Arden the most poetic. The ending definitely left me feeling longing for their relationship. They are the definition of soulmates.

Fantastic debut novel

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

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for this ARC for review. I loved this book. It definitely has feels of The Invisible Life of Addie la Rue in it, but different. Evelyn and Arden are tied together throughout time. They love each other in every lifetime. But they also kill each other in every single lifetime. Evelyn can remember every lifetime and this time, she wants to live. She wants to save her sister. How can she stay away from Arden before he finds her this time around? This book jumps from the current timeline of 2022 where Evelyn is living and trying to save her sister and other lifetimes where she lived and met Arden and they fell in love and then died. This is a beautiful story of what a person would do for love, all different kinds of kinds of love.

where do i even start with how AMAZING this arc was. first, thank you to netgalley and laura steven!! the way i devoured this book. i absolutely love plots with reincarnation, and this scratched that itch just right. the reveal had me shook, the last chapter had me wanting to sob. i can’t wait for this to release so i can have this masterpiece on my shelf.

also i did rate this 4.5 stars, you just can’t do half stars on netgalley. and my review for goodreads and instagram will be posted on there soon, i just haven’t had the chance

** Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for and honest review **

3.75 stars & rounded up ⭐️ a mashup of timelines, characters, and settings strung together with an invisible thread that the reader and characters discover together - what a fun ride. I absolutely loved the character development, especially how the relationships evolved throughout time, location, and flashback. The dynamics between the characters were so engaging, and it kept me hooked throughout. However, the twist in the plot didn't quite land for me. While it was certainly unexpected, it felt a bit forced and took away from the emotional buildup. However, the concept was interesting and kept me turning the pages.