Evelyn and Arden have spent centuries reincarnating, destined to fall in love and then murder each other before their eighteenth birthdays. In their most recent life, Evelyn is Branwen, a Welsh teen in 2022. She’s an older sister this time, grieving the loss of her father and desperate to save her little sister, who is battling cancer. Branwen knows her own death is inevitable, but she’s determined to find Arden and convince him to help her survive long enough for a bone marrow transplant that might save her sister and keep their mother from being left completely alone. Interwoven with Branwen’s story are vignettes from Evelyn and Arden’s past lives, spanning continents, centuries, and identities, highlighting the enduring and destructive pull of their bond.

The audiobook narrator delivers solid pacing and clarity, but I longed for more depth in the performance. Given the novel’s scope with lives lived in different cultures and voices, a multi-cast narration or a performer with a broader range of accents might have added nuance and strengthened the connection to the characters.

While the premise is undeniably compelling, blending romance, tragedy, and the supernatural, the execution left me wishing for more. The story could have benefitted from richer world-building to fully match the epic scale of its concept. Still, it is an intriguing exploration of the lengths we’ll go to for love, even across lifetimes.

Thank you to Laura Steven, Macmillan Audio | Macmillan Young Listeners, and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Our Infinite Fates delivers an atmospheric blend of YA speculative fiction, infused with ethereal mystery and emotional resonance. The story explores characters grappling with fate and agency in a world that feels both familiar and subtly askew—think intricate bond dynamics, uncanny circumstances, and touchstones of identity woven through a deeply poetic narrative framework. While the novel thrives in evocative language and immersive mood, some readers may find its pacing deliberate or its questions more suggestive than resolved, leaving interpretations open-ended in ways that linger longer than they satisfy.

Narration: The performance captures the book’s lyrical tone and emotional undercurrents, balancing clarity with an almost dreamlike cadence that suits the novel’s atmosphere.

SUCH AN INCREDIBLE STORY. With a twist that I, for once, didnt spot right away, My only wish is that there was a bit more at the end and it didnt eend so abrupptly.

This was a premise that immediately caught my attention; however, I found myself instantly uninterested in the novel. The audiobook was well done, and the writing was pretty, but it felt as if we were being told everything instead of shown, and we weren't really being told much. Due to all the flashbacks, it was hard to connect with our main characters, as they were constantly in different lives, so we never got any depth to them. I know this is YA, but I almost wish the age they died was a little older, so we could see them develop more. The ending was sadly not worth the trudge through the story. Overall, while I can see why many readers will love this, it didn't work for me.

The writing of this story was beautifully done, with a well-set and established atmosphere. The overall issue within the book was that the main pairing felt flat. The relationship dynamic was not established well due to the back-and-forth nature of the timelines. The plot itself also felt flimsy and not well-established. I do believe the authors' writing has merit and look forward to their progression within their craft.

The 11-hour and 12-minute tale is narrated by Sofia Oxenham, best known for her starring role in Extraordinary and her performance as Princess Eugenie in A Very Royal Scandal. I'm not familiar with the actress, so I decided to give her voice a shot. She wasn't my favorite narrator – at times she slipped into a lull of breathy, romanticized tragedy, but I can also recognize that her style was perfect for the tone of the book.

Our Infinite Fates was an interesting read for me. When I initially added this to my TBR, I thought I was going to get a story centered around reincarnation with a touch of rage romance thrown in. That wasn't quite the prose. I was hooked on the premise of Evelyn trying to outlive her death date while figuring out why she has an expiration date in the first place. However, after a while, my interests began to decline.

The way Steven wrote the story was extremely romanticized. I thought we would get some sleuthing and mystery in the mix. OIF almost resulted in a DNF because I was so bored. The pacing and repetitiveness did not help. What saved me was that we did get a glimpse of her previous lives and how she died, as well as the plot twist! That twist was...different. I can usually guess what's going to happen in a book before I get there, but this one threw me for a loop. The unexpected outcome altered my perception of how this book was structured.

I rated this book 2.5-stars. I was expecting more from the story. It took too long to reach its intended destination, and it felt hollow at times. I didn't feel a connection with the characters or their plights, which made it even harder for me to focus.

I love everything romantasy and reincarnation so this audiobook completely drew me in from the start. It was amazing well written by Laura Steven. The narration by Sofia Oxenham brought the emotions to life. I loved the changing timelines as we go back into the character's past lives together. I felt the jumps were well defined and natural to follow. Absolutely an immediate recommendation from me and I've been telling everyone about this amazing book! Thank you so much for this ARC!

Our Infinite Fates has a really intriguing concept, but the execution didn’t quite land for me. The story ends up feeling very repetitive for most of the book with lots of emotional circling, repeated inner conflict, similar scenes and situations (although placed in different timelines and different geography), and not enough forward momentum. It felt like I was stuck in a loop, waiting for the plot to actually evolve.

That said, the final stretch of the book really pulled things together. The pacing improved, the stakes finally felt real, and the emotional payoff started to land. It honestly made me wish that version of the story had been sprinkled throughout the rest of the book as it would’ve broken up the monotony and added some much needed tension and variety. If that energy and clarity had been woven throughout the earlier chapters, I think the whole experience would’ve been much more engaging.

I listened to the audiobook, and Sofia Oxenham did a great job with the narration and her performance was expressive and well paced. But as much as I enjoyed her voice, it wasn’t quite enough to make up for the overall structure issues.

In short: it’s a book with a strong concept and a rewarding ending, but it’s buried under a structure that could’ve used more editing and tighter pacing. If the climax had been more evenly threaded through the earlier chapters, this could’ve been a much more compelling read.The strong ending felt like a glimpse of the book this could’ve been all along.

Thank you to NetGalley, Laura Stevens, and Macmillian Audio for this audio arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own in exchange for an honest and thoughtful review.

Our Infinite Fates struggled to hold my attention. I frequently found myself setting it down, with little motivation to pick it back up. Even the audiobook couldn’t keep me engaged, the narrator’s delivery just didn’t draw me in. The flashbacks felt unnecessary and often disrupted the flow of the story, making it harder to follow. While the premise sounded promising, the execution fell flat. Readers who enjoyed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue may find something to appreciate here, even if it didn’t quite work for me.

Thank you NetGalley, Wednesday Books for an ARC, and Macmillan Young Listeners for an Advanced Listening Copy

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven is an atmospheric, twisty story about love, fate, and a curse that spans centuries. Evelyn has lived a thousand lives—and in every single one, she’s been killed by the same person before she turns eighteen. The catch? She and her killer, Arden, have also been in love across those lifetimes. And now, Evelyn has to break the curse before history repeats itself again.

I thought the concept of this book was really unique, especially the idea of love that transcends bodies, time, and even gender. I loved how Evelyn and Arden’s past lives gave us glimpses of different places, eras, and identities—it reminded me a little of Every Day by David Levithan, in the way that love was tied to the person, not the form they took.

That said, I found myself wanting more. The relationship between Evelyn and Arden felt a bit rushed, and I wished we had spent more time in their past lives to really see how their connection built over time. Some of the back-and-forth between timelines slowed down the pacing for me, and I never fully felt the epic chemistry I was hoping for.

One thing I did love was the audiobook narrator—she was absolutely fantastic and brought so much mood and emotion to the story. The narration definitely enhanced the experience and added to the dark, mysterious vibe.

Overall, Our Infinite Fates is a solid choice for readers who love stories about curses, reincarnation, and doomed-but-hopeful romance. It didn’t quite hit as hard emotionally for me as I wanted, but it’s an interesting take on the idea of infinite love and destiny.

Oh this one took my breath away from the jump!! I loved the constant reincarnation & how they would find each other or look for each other in every lifetime and the TWISTS??! One of my new favorite books of all time!! Not to mention the audio narration was phenomenal!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for this ALC in exchange for an honest review. The narrators for this audiobook were absolutely phenomenal. They truly brought the story to life, and the yearning in their voices???? Incomparable. However, the story was going so strong until it ultimately dipped at the end, and I just don't know what to really make of it. I love Laura Steven's voice but I'm not too sure I loved the direction she went with this story, which is such a bummer.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this audiobook for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This novel follows two souls (Evelyn and Arden) who are constantly reincarnated, only for Arden to constantly hunt down Evelyn and kill them before they both turn eighteen. It spans multiple times and places, but always follows the journey of these two souls, who are always drawn to each other, no matter what bodies, social classes, or beliefs they are born into.

Interesting concept, right? Yes, the concept was cool. BUT it's been a while since I've listened to an audiobook that just dragged so horribly. It seemed that almost every chapter rehashed the situation the two souls were in and how Evelyn didn't know what was going on while Arden did.

And then, when the whole thing was revealed, it was... not great. I'm not sure what I expected to be the explanation, nevertheless, the truth felt like such a weird rushed letdown.

Some beautifully written parts, but overall just not my cup of tea.

Our Infinite Fates is a sweeping romantic fantasy (romantasy if you will) about a woman who has lived many lives...and died just as many times. She remembers all the past lives and this time she is determined to not suffer the same fate.

The story is told with both a present day look at the characters, and the past reflections. This really allows you to feel for the characters-deeply. Arden and Evelyn have been fated to die at 18-when Arden kills her and then he dies. Listen, this book is an ugly cry for sure. I'm not sure I was prepared for that. It gets really dark at times and the overall tone is sadness and despair. The ending was...shocking? Unsettling? Frustrating? I'm not sure how to describe it. This whole book kind of defies definition. I loved parts, but it was heartbreaking and sad. I wanted something-anything-good to happen for them. I guess there is a little good in knowing, but as a romance reader, the ending was difficult for me.

As an audiobook, the narrator was fantastic. Sofia Oxenham did a great job!

Imagine living thousands of lives, falling in love with the same soul only to be murdered by them before your eighteenth birthday. That is what Evelyn and Arden's lives are like. Evelyn can remember most of her past lives and Arden in each one of them. But she cannot seem to remember why he kills her. The story bounces between their past lives and their current life in Wales 2022. The changes between timelines was so smooth. It was easy to follow. I loved getting to know the characters in each of them. The story has such Addie LaRue vibes. I did not see the twist coming at all. I loved this book. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to read the audio are of this in exchange for my honest review.

I wanted to love this but it fell short for me. The audio was really hard to follow and I felt lost most of the book.

When I lifted her urn
Divinity says, "Destiny can't be earned or returned"
I feel when I question, my skin starts to burn
Why does my skin start to burn?
Ah-ah, capital loss
Love was the law and religion was taught, I'm not bought
Feel when we argue, our skin starts to rot
Our skin starts to rot
(Fable, Gigi Perez)

This was incredible, devastating, and beautifully written. I was a fan of all the characters, and the popping back into the past lives was incredible. I cried several times & adored the ending.

The only thing I wish was different was they should have done more with Cary!!

Our Infinite Fates is brilliant. Two star-crossed lovers throughout a hundred different lifetimes. Set during times of war and sublime peace, luxury and poverty, vibrant culture and extreme deprivation. Their love transcends time. I bawled. This book will stay with me for years to come. It is different. It is new. The author crushed it. This book will be one of my favorites in 2025.

This was really just fine for me. I thought the premise was SO ENDURING and was so looking forward to how the entire story unfolded, but unfortunately the execution fell a bit flat for me. I still thought the romance spanning all of these years was so beautiful, but I don't think I'm the audience for this type of read, but I know that now!

I was very excited for this book, it was one of my most anticipated releases. Unfortunately it fell very short of my expectations. The overall concept of the story was great, but it didn’t feel like it was developed correctly.