This book was pure poetry. I don’t think the English language has the words to express what this book made me feel. It was funny heartfelt and at its core an utterly heartbreaking love story. The writing is extraordinary in its elegance and how well it captures the essence of the characters. Evelyn and Arden’s story will stay with me for a long while and I’m so grateful to have received the opportunity to read this in advance!

"I love you, and I have loved you, and I will love you."

"The stars, indifferent. My love, beside me. Our deaths, imminent."

Devastatingly, heartbreakingly, lovely. A new favorite.

From the moment I began the prologue I was intrigued - I devoured this and sobbed my way through the ending. This is the best book I've read in quite some time and I already want to reread it, especially now after knowing how it all began.

Laura Steven's writing is exquisite - it is whimsical and poetic and I now need to read everything she has written/will ever write. It has a flavor of Addie LaRue (if you know me, this is a HUGE compliment) while still being unique.

They say a reader lives a thousand lives and loves a thousand loves - which never left my mind while reading this, whereas Evelyn quite literally lived hundreds of lives around the world throughout the centuries. This story brings us glimpses of the past intertwined with the present day in the most beautiful way (along with some lovely easter eggs), filled with yearning and the desire to know - why?

This is not like other romantasy books out there, where the FMC is falling for the bad guy despite the red flags where I sometimes find things cheesy. There was no cheesiness here, just the pure, tragic desire for these two to find their way.

I loved the characters and their distinct "soul" personalities that carried through every lifetime. With such a sorrowful subject, Steven's added a perfect pinch of humor into the mix as well. I always struggle to articulate the books I love most, I am not doing it justice. I felt all the feels reading this - I desperately wanted to know how it ended but didn't want it to end!

This story has:
✨ A twist on forbidden love
✨ A twist on cat-and-mouse
✨ Perhaps a twist on fated mates?
✨ My new favorite couple
✨ Queer representation

I desperately hope the physical copy has three things:
1. A map pinning every country, every city, lived in, noting the year
2. The poems in Arden's handwriting (with the correct spacing and punctuation, of course)
3. Character illustrations from the different lives

This is the best ARC I've ever read - thank you, NetGalley & Publisher.

I highlighted half the book, but I could not resist sharing a handful of wonderful quotes:

"And still you won't tell me why you hunt me through every life."

"It didn't matter what defenses we tried to build, there was no outsmarting this act of nature, or god, or the devil himself."

"That's all I want. You. Alive. With me."

"Love was a physical force, and it was never wasted. Once it was called out into the universe, it would echo back to us forever."

"My love for you could fill an ocean, Evelyn." There was an awful resignation to her tone. "But it can't stop the tide of time."

"We had loved each other for so long, through the darkest times in history, through impossible circumstances, through terrible fates and insurmountable grief. The joy and pain we shared had knotted the very fabric of us together."

"That's the thing about humans - we leave traces of our souls everywhere, as unique and identifying as fingerprints."

"Arden was here. He had found me. And very soon, he was going to kill me. So why had I wanted so badly to run into his arms?"

"It never failed to amaze me, even after all these centuries, that the elements cared not for human pain. That the sky and its stars paid no heed to the obliterated corpses below. That the birds still sang each morning, no matter how many men had fallen the night before."

"You see me to my very core. I know that to be true. Nobody has ever known me, or will ever know me, like you do."

“The cruelest fate the gods and stars had ever written: the person I loved most in the world was the person that would ultimately destroy me.”

"Though, without you, there would be no poetry. I would have only the harsh lens of my own worldview. I wouldn't be able to see the beauty of life, because I only see it through your eyes. Muse is too simple a word for what you are to me."

"It's impossible to have bravery without fear. Bravery is picking up the fear and carrying it alongside you, rather than allowing it to block the path."

"Perhaps he was my true homeland; our existence a language only we could speak."

First, I absolutely have to gush about how much I LOVED this book. Within only the last few days of the year, it is easily the best book I have read this entire year. This book was so haunting yet tragically beautiful. A heart-breaking story of two lovers both fated to love each other in every life, but also to never be together. On the surface, the story of the main characters is enough in and of itself to make this book worth every second of reading. Captivating and deep characters built through beautiful prose and meaningful action take the stage in this story. They feel so real, so human. All of the emotions and conflicts feel so familiar and real. The consistent shift between present times and memories create a masterful balance of showing the story. It lays out all of the details and gives space for the reader to draw conclusions and figure everything out before the slam-punch end where everything is all explained.
On top of just the captivating plot, the deeper messages of this story run strong. It's impossible to put down this story and step away from such real, human characters who explore the very essence of what it means to be human and all the faces of human love. Exploring the nature of suffering, the price of love and the things one might be willing to do in order to save it, Our Infinite Fates leaves no aspect untouched.
Steven's writing adds the final cherry on top to this masterpiece of a novel. With such beautiful prose and poetic lines added in, the writing style of this novel really brings everything together. Even with changing settings, the world building and the character development are so subtly and expertly crafted. There are no moments of world building info dumping, or painfully obvious character descriptions. The characters build themselves through their actions and through the progression of the plot. Every little detail is subtly laid out, and in the mysteries of the plot, the reader is given the space to formulate ideas and come to conclusions without being directly led to what the answer actually is. Rather, the entire novel gives that space to think and figure out before the end releases details that solidify the answer.
Overall, this book is so good, truly there are not enough words to describe just how good this book is. It is easily now part of my top favorite books.

3.5 rounded up—

Our Infinite Fates was a highly anticipated read for me, and though it didn't necessarily disappoint it did leave a lot to be desired. The writing style gives off an air that is oddly verbose & juvenile all at once. There are several complex word choices paired with emotions/descriptions that seem almost callow in comparison, and the heavy-handed diction contributes to the plot's unexpectedly offbeat vibe. Still, there are definitely several enjoyable quotes & arcs, though you can tell the author identified them as such as well, given that she repeatedly drives those ones home. I also found the twist towards the end to be quite jarring—it seemed thrown in out of nowhere to help urge the plot towards an otherwise irreconcilable conclusion. An enjoyable enough read, overall!

This book is an epic tale of literal soulmates, Evelyn and Arden as they reincarnate over a thousand years and are forced to die together before they reach 18. (Arden usually does the killing as Evelyn has little memory of how they've found themselves in this situation, which makes him both technically the villain of the story and a heartbreaking character.)

Throughout time, the couple repeats their vow, "I love you, I have loved you, I will always love you" as we follow them as they switch continents, genders, and type of relationships (in some lives they are best friends, in other's they are strangers, in one they're both imprisoned in an insane asylum, in another they are on the front in WWI). Their current meeting in modern times grounds the story as they seek to finally break the cycle.

Overall this is a breathtaking, well-written story about what it means to love someone for their soul, not their external trappings. The essence of these two people survives no matter who they've become in each life. As explained by this quote, "Love was a physical force, and it was never wasted. Once it was called out into the universe, it would echo back to us forever."

What a lovely read to end the year. Thank you to the author and NetGalley for granting me the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly, I want to thank the author, Laura Steven, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. It was a highly anticipated read for me, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to read it early.

Our Infinite Fates is a beautifully written story about two soulmates, Evelyn and Arden, who are fated to kill each other in every lifetime. The connection between Evelyn and Arden is complex, unique, emotional, and layered with tragedy - cue “Invisible String” by Taylor Swift. While the story shares some similarities with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, it still has its own voice and a unique narrative with its own set of twists. Steven’s writing style also stood out from other books I’ve read. It’s poetic and flows effortlessly, with each sentence pulling you deeper into the world she’s created.

However, I gave it a 3.5 rating rounded up to 4 because the storyline did feel somewhat repetitive at times. There were moments when I felt like I was reading the same events or emotional beats over again, which slowed my pace and made it harder to stay fully engaged. Still, Our Infinite Fates remained captivating, and I enjoyed it overall.

This book offers a unique take on love, fate, and reincarnation, with writing that will captivate fans of lyrical fiction. While it felt a bit slow at times, the story and characters are definitely worth the read. If you’re a fan of stories that explore deep emotional connections and have ambiguous endings, this one is worth picking up.

I first heard about Our Infinite Fates from Laura herself on TikTok, the premise intrigued me right away and her enthusiasm for the story made me want to fall in love with it the way she had. I can honestly say I really liked this book! I enjoyed the characters and the mystery of why these two people have to kill each other in each of their incarnations. As someone who is not a big fantasy reader I am happy to say this kept me engaged all the way through, I read it in about 2 days!

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because near the middle of the book the flashbacks started to feel a little repetitive and I found myself skimming through them. I also didn't love the ending, I felt like there could have been a LITTLE more at the end but other than that Our Infinite Fates is a book I believe deserves all the hype! It would make for an amazing movie/tv show as well.

I finished this title a few days ago and this story has really stuck with me. While I preferred the events of the past versus the events of the present, I was still captivated by how absolutely beautiful this story is,. Both a love story like I have never even imagined and a tragedy. This book manages to capture both feelings quite well. This story has left a mark on me that will stay with me for the rest of my life and possibly my other future lives as well. 4.5 stars rounded up. I am sure this book is going to absolutely blow up once the rest of the world gets a chance to read it.

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review this title*

This story is so tragically beautiful. I felt like the story was so incredibly unique and I was immediately drawn into the book. I LOVE Laura's writing and cannot wait to read her upcoming works.

I almost don't have words to describe how much I loved this.

Links to come.

“The cruelest fate the gods and stars had ever written: the person I loved most in the world was the person who would ultimately destroy me.” ★★★★★

They’ve loved each other in a thousand lifetimes. They’ve killed each other in every one. WHAT. A. BOOK.

A word of warning; I think it will be very hard to promote this book without spoiling this book - so DODGE. The less you know, the better. Look enough to see whether the story will be okay for you (obviously lots of death) and then just keep dodging until you make it to the end.

I don’t even want to make author comparisons, as I think that in itself is too much. So if you trust me - TRUST ME - and pick this one up.

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

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for an advanced electronic copy in exchange for an honest review. Our Infinite Fates comes out on March 4th.

I was excited for this book based off the blurb. However, the writing fell flat for me. I think this is more of a personal style preference rather than a reflection of the author because it appears I am in the minority online. I felt like the character development wasn't there. The flashback scenes didn't do anything to bolster the love or connection between the two main characters. They just detailed the murders. I felt like this book wasn't sure what it was. Is it a fantasy, a love story, a horror/thriller? I am not sure. It may have tried to be too many things at once.

The idea of this book was good but I don’t think it was well executed. The characters felt shallow, making it hard for me to form any real connection with them. It was as if their experiences were merely summarized, with each chapter offering only a fleeting glimpse into their emotions. Some events came across as overly simplistic and juvenile, lacking the depth or detail needed to leave a lasting impression.

Again… depressing. Beautiful writing but I left this story feeling sad and unfulfilled. I literally love her style of writing, but the story itself really just had me down.

I am unsure if how to rate this because on one hand I loved the writing style and such. I was just so depressed after the book and during it honestly.

I’m gonna rate it higher for greater writing.

At once beautiful and tragic, romantic and heartbreaking, Our Infinite Fates is a poignant testament to the power of love — and the newest addition to my shelf of all-time favorite books.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press | Wednesday Books for this arc! As soon as I read the words “Addie LaRue meets…” I was sold. This book was beautiful and meaningful. The love the two main characters shared was deep and pure and it touched on loving a soul rather than a person. The flashbacks were my favorite part and if I have any complaints it’s that I wanted more!

Our Infinite Fates was a refreshing and captivating read that exceeded my expectations. I went into it blind, not knowing what to expect, and I’m so glad I did—it did not disappoint!

The writing style was engaging, and the character development was well-executed, making it easy to connect with the story and its characters. The reincarnation aspect immediately intrigued me, as it reminded me of a book I loved as a teenager. However, this story took that concept and elevated it to something far better.

And that twist at the end?! It completely caught me off guard in the best way possible and left me thinking about the story long after I finished.

If you’re looking for a book with a unique premise, strong execution, and a surprising ending, Our Infinite Fates is definitely worth picking up.

OUR INFINITE FATES was a journey through life times that filled me with love and warmth and tore my heart out and left it cold and beating on the cobblestones, forevermore. A story of two souls fated to fall in love and ruin each other in every reincarnation, this book was truly a testament to just how far love can go. For family, for sisters, for soulmates. Steven has an incredibly evocative writing style, every line was beautifully crafted and the language use made the overall reading experience part of the beauty of this story. I was only left wanting in the flashback scenes, where we were so briefly with Evelyn and Arden in their past lives, and I wish this could have been an adult novel to allow for that further development but I understand why it needed to be YA and how this story will glow for young adults. Evelyn’s constant empathy in a cruel world is admirable and a valuable lesson. The twist was not even on my radar, and only the sudden plot jump into an action packed few chapters left me a bit disjointed. But overall an incredibly enjoyable experience and I would recommend this read to literally everyone. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in exchange for my honest review.

“𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢”

I got Every Exquisite Thing by Laura Stevens in the Locked Library box back in 2023 and it was the first time I’d read one of her books.

I completely fell in love, it was my first 5 star read of 2023 and for the past year I’ve been recommending it to everyone and anyone who would listen to me.

I’ve been so desperate to read Our Infinite Fates ever since it was announced and boy oh boy was I right to be excited for it!

It was beautiful and hurt me right in the feels. I find Laura’s books so easy to read and always want to be friends with the main characters. Our Infinite Fates was no different and never in a million years would I have been able to predict what was going to happen - the ending made my jaw hit the floor!

I finished it about 2 weeks ago and have been thinking about it pretty much every day since. Just thinking about it again now is making me feel emotional and I cannot wait for my 3 pre-ordered special edition copies to arrive in the new year 🙊

Here’s to my final 5 star read of 2024, and what a way to go out! Thank you Laura for writing such beautiful books 🩷

I think this book is going to emotionally wreck me. I say this as someone who is only 10% of the way in and started crying at the poem. The author does an amazing job at hinting at the suspense/secret while pulling enough back story to make you believe that they love each other.

I’m impressed with the writing and I believe the next 90% is going to be just as good.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book had a lot of influence from the Invisible life of Addie LaRue and other books that talk about lifetimes, I did not find anything that makes it unique for me. Halfway through I was loosing interest at the constant Why, When and What and no visible action was taken place or any hints about the issue until there were aproximately 40 pages left in the book, leaving a rushed ending.

I did not feel any dept in the characters, it was difficult to connect with them, it felt like a description of what the characters were experiencing but it was only 1 moment at every chapter. Certain events for me felt so Simplistic and childish and too brief not leaving me with any long lasting impact.

Other than that, I did like the ending of both main characters.