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

This was such a wonderful read. I had the audiobook as well as a physical copy. This book was told through the multiple lives of Evelyn and Arden. I found myself wanting to learn more about their lifetimes together and in what way their stories played out. This was truly a spectacular read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for this audiobook.

I really wanted to love this one more than I did- I think the pace was slower than I expected maybe?

The book is told in alternating chapters of historical events between the characters and modern day. It's a love story strewn across time. The main characters (Evelyn and Arden) are fated to be together no matter where they are geographically or when in time it is. However, they are also fated to die before they turn 18 every time. Because of this they live countless lives in countless bodies but always manage to find each other. When current day Evelyn needs to save her sister with a bone marrow transplant but has to do it before she turns 18 and Arden kills her- will she succeed?

Overall, I was really excited by the premise of the book. But it fell flat for me. I felt like I didn't understand why they were so in love and the "reasoning" for them having to die before 18 just didn't do it for me. Every flash back felt the same and didn't capture me or give any insight. I felt like the characters didn't develop and I didn't connect deeply with them. I can see how a lot of people would love this but it just wasn't enough for me.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for sending me a copy of this auiobook! All opinions are my own!

This was a breathtakingly beautiful book and I am going to need the world to get its hands on it right this second! Enemies to fated lovers across the centuries? Say less!

I think my favorite part of this book was the way that you follow Evelyn and Adren through all the different years. I was so elated when I realized that the flashbacks were slowing going further and further back in time until it was going to give you all the answers that you have been hoping for. And the way that these pieces of history are woven into the story makes you fall in love with Evelyn and Adren slowly until you realize you've fallen headfirst. Watching them find each other again and again while also discovering what life is truly about and who they wish to be in the world.

I loved the plot twists in this one as well and the way that the story was woven together really gave it the best effect possible. Saying more might say too much, so I shall keep it short.

Get your hands on the next great enemies to lovers novel of the year!

This book is stunning. I was so intrigued by the current timeline from the opening but the way Laura wove the past lives into the story was breathtaking. The concept of two people forever trapped in a cycle where one must kill the other was so brilliantly executed and the ending was so perfect for the story she built.

This has been my favorite 2025 release and I love recommending it to anyone I can in my store.

This book had so much potential but ultimately wasn’t what I was expecting. I felt the story to be somewhat repetitive and with the characters consistently switching in each timeline it felt a bit confusing to keep track of. I didn’t feel super connected to the characters. I can see how some would love this book, with its poetic and whimsical writing. It just wasn’t personally a great fit for me.

Poetic / beautiful writing
Love through every life time
Historical vibes (setting)
🎧 great narration on audio

I enjoyed this so much more than I thought I would, especially since I don’t read fantasy that often. I really enjoyed the way the story unfolded backwards through time and all the different locations. I also really liked the narrator, who did a great job of bringing the story to life! 4.5⭐️

Thank you net gallery for this arc!

I was very excited to read this book and was looking for to it being one of the most anticipated books of the year. It was just not!

The writing felt all over the place, very rushed, and not easy to follow. I couldn’t connect to the book at all. It seemed very repetitive and dragged alot.

I was intrigued enough to continue to see if we could get answers about why they’ve been killing each other and what the point it which you really don’t get until the end if that.

There’s a lot of depth and character building, the relationships that are just lacking or felt rushed. I was very disappointed.

This book is quite beautiful and touched me. It reinforced my own beliefs on death and goodbyes, while also giving me opportunities to appreciate my life and the people around me. At the same time, it also has a great balance of humor and seriousness. Even if you didn't like Addie LaRue (guilty), there is a chance you will still like this book!

Our Infinite Fates follows Evelyn and Arden, two souls who are reborn together again and again. In every life, Arden must kill Evelyn. Not because they want to, but because they have to. And the underlying mystery of why is what keeps the novel moving.

The main plot is set in their present life in Wales. But we move back and forth between Wales and their many past lives—two soldiers, two girls in a mental institution, and countless others. As someone who disliked Addie LaRue's flashbacks (felt like a clunky way of driving the plot forward), I actually really loved the flashbacks in Our Infinite Fates because the flashbacks aren't meant to be a plot driver. Rather, they are a window into our two main characters - who they are, how they've changed, and what remains constant in each iteration of their lives. Each life is also so different from the other and it keeps me wondering who they'll be next, what their situation will be in another life. Their relationship transcends time periods, locations, genders, social status. And the novel is quite character driven and benefits greatly from the flashbacks.

Speaking of our characters, Evelyn and Arden are deliciously complex. Laura Steven does a great job at anticipating the ramifications of being able to remember past lives, only being able to live until (latest) 18, and being murdered by the one you love every time. They each learn so much from their previous lives. And it leaves you to ask the question: what would you be like if you knew you'd die before you turned 18? Would you be like Evelyn who still loves and is loved? Or would you be like Arden and choose to keep everyone at a distance? And because of our insight into their relationship and its various forms, Arden never annoyed me at their insistence that they can't tell Evelyn why all of this is necessary. It is so clear that they love Evelyn so much that I was convinced there must be a good reason, so I was ok with them never saying anything useful 😂 Arden's character also mostly comes through to us in the form of their poetry. I sometimes find books within books a bit cringe, but the poetry was actually a great vessel for insights into Arden's complicated thoughts on their role in this infinite fate. It was beautiful and so sweet.

That being said, the answer to the question of "why" was not particularly satisfying for me. The first 90% of this book is so incredibly compelling, but the last 10% left me a bit disappointed. Not to say it was bad. The ending just felt a bit basic compared to the build-up and triumph of the rest of the novel. I was expecting something a bit more profound. It left me wondering why Arden didn't just tell Evelyn this all along (though remember, throughout the book, I did not mind). I thought it was because telling Evelyn would in itself lead to some sort of terrible consequence, but it did not.

A couple of additional things that stood out for me: big joys and small joys are the same; it's not the fear of death, it's the fear of never; "My immortality kept my loved ones immortal too. My grief built monuments in their honor and I visited them from life to life. Until inevitably they faded.”

In regards to the audiobook format, I did like the narrator! Clear narration, easy to follow. I did sometimes feel the emphasis was not quite right, but 90% of the time, I did not notice any discrepancies between the emotions I thought should have been portrayed and the emotions that were portrayed. This book lends itself well to the audio format.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book despite not being satisfied by the ending. This book is truly "it's the journey, not the destination" - and I am glad I was able to dive into this story!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with the audio ARC for this title! My opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Some books are just stories. Others ask something of you. Our Infinite Fates is the latter—the kind of book that lingers, demanding a piece of you in return.

Going in, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The premise—two people fated to unalive each other—had me bracing for a fast-paced, knife-to-throat kind of story (it wasn’t this at all) But this book doesn’t rush. It’s introspective, grounding, almost contemplative in a way that makes every moment feel heavier. The writing? Stunning. There were paragraphs so beautifully crafted I wanted to bottle them up, underline every word, and let them sink into my bones.

And the timelines? I’m picky about time jumps. They can feel clunky or pull me out of the story, but here? Seamless. Each thread pulled me in deeper, making me question fate, love, and what it means to be human.

This was one of those rare books I wanted to devour every second I could—while driving, getting ready, squeezing in another minute of the audiobook—but at the same time, I wanted to sit with it, savor it, let it completely consume me. And when I turned the last page? Silence. I didn’t cry, but that achy, lingering need for a good cry stayed with me. I wanted a hug, but I also wanted to be alone.

I’ve seen the ratings all over the place, and I get it—this isn’t a book that hands you all the answers. You have to meet it where you are, let it settle in, and draw your own conclusions. But for me? This was exactly the kind of book that sticks, the kind that makes you question everything, and the kind that will stay with me for a long, long time.


The narration was exquisite too and added to the immersion.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for an audiobook arc in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved the unique premise of this book. The idea of Evelyn and Arden's endless cycle of love and loss completely captivated me, pulling me into their tragically beautiful story. I found the jumping timelines confusing at time, but the emotional element of their relationship kept me hooked. I found myself really invested in their journey, as they found each other again and again only to be tragically torn apart. The glimpses into their various lives was so fascinating and unique. I loved how their love transcended time, race, and sexuality. Laura created a rich and immersive experience. However, I did feel like the ending was rushed and predictable, which left me slightly disappointed since the rest of the story felt like it was leading up to something amazing. Regardless, this is definitely one of the most memorable books I’ve read lately and I would gladly check out Laura Steven's other books.

Evelyn has lived many lives but she never makes it to her 18th birthday. Arden is always hunting her and killing her.

They fall in love in every life only to kill each other so they can be reborn and do it all over again. Evelyn never can remember the why. Why is this happening. But Arden does. And when Arden finally does Evenly has to do something to break the cycle.

The part where they try to defeat the devil wasn’t as good as I thought it was going to be, seemed to be more anticlimactic. But over all it was a good read. Always falling in love no matter what.

Seriously debated between 4 and 5 stars. Only reason why I am going with 4 is because my lizard brain sometimes had a hard time keeping up with the jumping timelines. Top notch narrator and story. I think one of my new top favorite quotes lives in this book. It's a no brainer that I will read more Laura Steven books in the future.

“Our Infinite Fates,” by Laura Steven

This book was wow, blew me away. Number 1 it gave me the vibes of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue but also Divine Rivals, I’ve been trying to pick my brain to figure out how to explain that type of book because it isn’t rivals to lovers like divine rivals and it has a historical fiction stuff in it but it’s mostly contemporary… I can’t figure it out, but it was absolutely amazing anyways. The tension throughout the book was so good. Also, the mystery in figuring out why they are doing this was so perfect. Best build up, complex characters that kept me conflicted on who I liked or why. I listened to the audiobook and once wasn’t enough, so I listened to it three times to relive the experience. The narration was so good and was a great way to experience the book. 5 out of 5 stars, I couldn’t get enough of this book at all.

Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley.

I'm a little bummed I didn't like this one more. I thought it was a cool concept, it just didn't feel fully realized. I wanted more of Evelyn and Arden, but with so many different time lines and stories, the characters never felt fully developed. It gave off Addie LaRue vibes, but the pacing was a bit slower. The narration was good; definitely more of a young adult story than adult fiction.

Our Infinite Fates is a beautiful book. Some of the prose was so exquisite that I was left in awe. It's pitched as The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue meets This is How You Lose the Time War and I think that is a perfect comp, but while I was reading all I could think of was The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye and the Hawkman/Hawkgirl/Vandal Savage storyline from DC Comics.

Laura Steven created such a beautifully immersive world and story. The snippets into the various lives Evelyn and Arden lived was my favoirte part of the whole book. I also thought it was so special that they weren't always a straight, white pairing - that they lived lives where they were various races, nationalities, and sexualities. It made it even more beautiful to me.

This was genuinely gearing up to be a five star read for me... right until the third act/plot twist. I felt like it was a little cheap and predictable. I have a lot of thoughts on the matter that I can't really get in to without it being a spoiler. Oh Well.

I listened to the audiobook and I wasn't the biggest fan of the narrator at the start, but as the book went on, I grew to appreciate her style of narration.

Definitely one of the best YA books I've read this year.

Thank you to Wednesday Books for my gifted copy and to Netgalley and Libro.FM for my ALC.

Oh my gosh, this audiobook was absolutely captivating. What a brilliant and compelling love story that you can’t help but fall in love with yourself! It was tragic, but it mends your heart back perfectly and it gave me all the feelings!

This was unfortunately a miss for me and I DNFd mid-way through. I would try another of Laura's books and thought she had great prose!

Thank you to Wednesday books for the ALC. All thoughts are my own.

This was an interesting tale. Loved the narration! The storyline was capturing. The struggle is real for Evelyn and the way her story is written is beautiful. Will definitively recommend

Semi-reluctant 4 stars. The plot sucks you in and is really interesting. So is the writing. I think the comparison to Addie LaRue is pretty fair, but with a few caveats.
For one, there is a significant lack of depth. Everything is spelled out for the reader, repeatedly, without nuance. Maybe this is because it's YA, but I still think we could've seen more depth in the characters and more backstory with each of the flashback chapters.
Second, I thought the ending was pretty weak. I expected more of a buildup but after everything we built for 300 pages, the big bad conflict and epilogue were very fast and almost felt rushed.
Overall I would still recommend this because I really enjoyed the writing and it's fun to dive into some YA fantasy every once in a while. I would just say to manage your expectations while everyone is comping this to Addie, which is one of my favorite fantasy novels.

WOW!!!!
that is truly all I could say after finishing Our Infinite Fates.
Was I taken for a whirlwind!!! This book was on my most anticipated reads for 2025 and it certainly did not disappoint.

Our infinite fates follows Evelyn who is immortal and has lived many different lifetimes but is killed by her soulmate, Arden, in every one. This is meant to happen right before they are able to turn 18. Evelyn in this life, has a family who she loves very much and sister who is sick. She would do anything to save her, but can Arden suffice that?

I’ll be thinking about this book particularly the ending because THE. ENDING. I loved that I was able to feel Evelyn’s pain in throughout the whole story, you could tell she loved Arden so much but felt so much resentment and anger towards him at the same time. Her grappling with those feelings had you grappling with them too and that makes for great storytelling. I had to stare at a wall for a bit after finishing. I was truly speechless.

All in all, I rated this book 4.5 ⭐️
I’ve never read anything quite like it and I’m thankful I was able to read and LOVE one of my most anticipated reads of this year!!!

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Wednesday Books for the early e-arc in exchange for a review!! Our Infinite Fates will be out March 4th, 2025, please do yourself a favor and get a copy!!