“And the next. And the next. And the next.”

Our Infinite Fates is a tragic love story. We watch Evelyn and Arden fall in love over and over (and over!) again, only to die in every life before their eighteenth birthdays. The formatting of the novel reminded me of Every Day; the reader sees glimpses into Evelyn and Arden’s past lives in between chapters of the present. Unfortunately, as the book went on, I started to space out during the flashback chapters because of the knowledge that I would not see the characters again. However, the author’s language describing love was beautiful—both romantic and familial love, like the love between sisters. She also gave me the ending I wanted. Yay!

Such Promise

I’ve been sitting with my thoughts for over an hour after finishing this book, and I’m still not sure how to feel. To say I wanted to love it is an understatement. This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025. With its stunning cover and compelling premise, I was expecting a five-star experience. Sadly, it landed closer to a three.

For those who did love it, I’m honestly a little envious.

Now, here’s what worked for me. The book unfolds in alternating timelines—historical chapters woven between the present day. It’s a love story stretched across centuries, where Evelyn and Arden are destined to find each other again and again, only to die together before turning eighteen each time. In the modern timeline, Evelyn is racing against time to stay alive long enough to save her sister, who needs a bone marrow transplant to survive cancer.

The historical chapters were the most intriguing part for me. They added texture and context to the characters' bond, and I appreciated the ambition behind the structure. But the execution didn’t quite land. The constant back-and-forth felt choppy, and it disrupted the pacing just enough to keep me from getting fully immersed.

More than that, I struggled to feel the connection between Evelyn and Arden. I wanted to fall into an epic, time-crossed romance—but I never quite believed in their chemistry. The love story felt more told than felt, and I never reached that emotional payoff I was hoping for.
There’s a twist near the end that genuinely surprised me, and I appreciated that. I just wish the resolution had been given more space. The ending felt rushed, and with a few more pages, it could’ve hit harder.

In the end, the book had strong ideas and emotional stakes, but the execution fell short of the promise. I don’t regret reading it, but I do wish I had connected with it more deeply.

For fans of Olivie Blake and V.E. Schwab!
Our Infinite Fates was like reading ‘This Is How You Loose the Time War’ without the science fiction quality. I loved the slow unraveling of the mystery at the heart of this story and the slow burn of the romance! Your girl is a huge sucker for the fated lovers! And the poetry?! Perfection! A solid four stars!

This was one of the best books I've read so far this year. I am beyond blessed to have received an ARC and I look forward to reading all of Steven's work moving forward.

This book is a love letter to romance lovers. It felt like I was reading poetry or an extended sonnet. The writing is beyond stunning, full of exquisite prose and heartwrenching romance. It follows two individuals whose love transcends time, gender, and sexuality. They have lived countless lives, reborn over and over again throughout the centuries, and yet they never make it to 18. In every life, they are forced to kill each other.

We spend most of the story learning about their infinite romance while also trying to piece together their origin and why they can never live to turn 18. If you are someone who needs a strong, linear plot to remain engaged, then you might struggle with this book. We are constantly going back and forth in time, slowly piecing together their story through the ages. Personally, I loved it, but I can understand why others might not.

If you love love, appreciate a poetic romance, and don't mind a non-linear character-driven plot, then you will appreciate Our Infiniate Fates.

Infinite Fates is a beautifully written and captivating romantasy novel that spans centuries. The premise is intriguing and executed brilliantly. The author throws us right into the story from the first few pages leaving me instantly hooked, literally throws us in. The seamless weaving of past and present kept me engrossed in both the plot and the characters throughout the entire book.

An absolute must read for any romantasy lover.

Thank you St.Martin’s Press and Netgalley for this ARC.

The writing is beautifully descriptive. A bit surprising at first, but I settled into it. There were some really hard hitting moments that captured this all-consuming soulmate bond really well. I’ll say there were some timelines that I wanted wayyyy more from, because I loved them so much. I feel like we could have maybe done with a few less timelines, but went deeper into certain ones.

dnf at 25%. I thought this would be an easy 5-star book, but I almost feel like there was TOO much jumping around between timelines and not enough narrative drive in the main timeline to keep me turning pages. Interesting concept, though and I'm sure many will love this. This is totally a me thing, thanks to my short attention span.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the ARC!

No, I am not crying, why do you ask?

This was a beautiful love story that spans time, gender, cultures, and backgrounds. The depth of their love, the tragedy of it, is stunning. I am just, imagining having to kill the love of your life in every lifetime! Just, ugh.

I took a star off because I just didn't find the ending satisfying. I didn't expect it to be happy, but the whole reason they have been cursed was kinda confusing and not really vibing, but the rest of the book is great and their longing makes reading worth it.

If you want to feel pain beyond your imagination, pick this one up.

Laura Steven’s Our Infinite Fates is an imaginative journey that blends humor and heartache seamlessly. The story’s expansive universe is balanced by deeply personal moments that linger with the reader. Steven masterfully explores the intricacies of choice, consequence, and human connection. It’s a narrative that charms, challenges, and stays with you long after the final page.

I was very excited for this book after hearing all the raving reviews, but this story fell flat for me. I believe the pacing of the story was too slow for me and so I was not engaged as I wanted to be. Regardless, I am excited to read other books by this author because I did enjoy the style of writing.

Another one where the premise was much better than the execution. Did not live up to the hype unfortunately! I ended up DNFing which I never expected.

really good mystery. Kept me on my toes and loved all of the characters and what they went through on this journey. Loved that they a happy ending happened.

I really liked this one but there were some moments that I did struggle thru a little bit. Regardless, I thought that the writing style was beautiful. The plot twists caught me completely off guard. I thought I knew what was gonna happen but each time I wasn’t even close. Lol! Also, the emotional toil this love story took on my heart. How dare you make me feel all the feels….but also….thank you 💖

I had high hopes for this book after seeing others give promising reviews. Unfortunately, this one felt flat to me. The author was over descriptive, so much so that every sentence felt like too many adjectives. I wanted to like this, but I think a bit more editing would've been helpful. I thought the premise was great and I hope to see more from the author in the future.

"Our Infinite Fates" is the story of star-crossed lovers, Evelyn and Arden, who are reincarnated into different people for many centuries. Their souls are tethered to each other, so they always find each other in each lifetime. However, haunted by a curse, one of them must kill the other before their eighteenth birthday, and on goes this never-ending cycle of life, death, love, and loss. Until Evelyn finds herself particularly attached to her current life, and she wonders what might happen if she lives to eighteen and beyond, and what that could mean for her and Arden's pasts and futures.

The best part about this book was the writing, without a doubt. It was lush and poetic and I often found myself staring at the page in awe after reading a beautifully crafted metaphor. It may be considered too much purple prose for some people's tastes, but I raise my rating of a book by a whole STAR when I come across such writing, so it's safe to say I'm a huge fan. But biases aside, I do think the writing is what really brought this story to life, with its vivid descriptions and imagery. (I also loved the little excerpts of Arden's poetry at the end of some chapters.)

I also really liked the inclusion of so many different time periods and reading about the situations of the many different bodies the main characters have been a part of. I thought it was cool to read about so many different nationalities, religions, cultures and so forth. The descriptions of the setting really made me feel like I was experiencing the place for myself, and moving along with the characters through their various lifestyles and time periods.

My only considerable issue with this book are the characters. I don't know if I can really say they were an issue, because I just didn't harbor any sort of feelings toward them. Didn't love them, didn't hate them, didn't care about their relationship with each other or any of the other characters, either. They were just sort of... there.

In short, everything about this book was pretty good. There is a lack of emotional connection for me, which is my reason for rating this lower, but I do like this book very much for its writing style, vivid descriptions, and beautiful settings. Made me feel like I was traveling through the centuries right along with the characters.

(3.5 stars)

˗ˏˋ3.5 ★ˎˊ˗

I was so excited to read this ever since I saw the custom sprayed edges the author posted. It was absolutely stunning! The premise also sounded amazing and full of intrigue.

When I first picked it up, I ended up putting it down halfway. The story started to feel repetitive, especially the dialogue in the past timeline, which made it hard to stay engaged. But, after a weeks, I decided to continue with reading it.

The pacing felt a bit uneven in some ways, the book could have been shorter, yet certain parts, like the introduction of the Mother and the Underrealm near the end, deserved more depth and exploration. Those new elements were intriguing and could have added so much to the story.

I could not put down OUR INFINITE FATES and enjoyed every single page to the point where I wished it were at least 100 pages longer. I adored the various timelines where we see the protagonists fall in love with each other in so many different ways, including many iterations of queer love. Evelyn is such a well-developed, compassionate, emotionally rich character with a huge heart that follows her through every reincarnation. Arden writes some very sweet and sentimental love poetry, but I love that for him. OUR INFINITE FATES has absolutely masterful plot twists that I did not see coming despite guessing absolutely everything I could think of. After I finished reading I had to put the book down and lie there quietly for 15 minutes to ride the emotional rollercoaster. I will be thinking about this book for years to come. Truly in the vein of Addie LaRue.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was atmospheric and moody while also incorporating lighthearted pieces throughout. I was left wondering what the next chapter had in store throughout and had to know how it ended. The way information was revealed was perfectly timed and kept me wanting more.

This was a beautifully written debut novel that has me so intrigued for what the author is going to do next. I loved the interludes to different eras that Evelyn and Arden lived in together, but the Wales story was also fantastic. Both main characters were consistent despite them having multiple names and identities across time, which I really appreciated as well. I blew through this in one day for a reason, I loved the writing and the story did such a good job of keeping me invested, my only negative was that the twist and ending felt a bit rushed.

A loucious read with great prose, an emersive story, and beautiful romance. Really enjoyed this book. Can't wait to read more from this author!