Thank you to Macmillan Audio and the author for an advanced listener copy of this book.

Oh man, what to say. Did I like this? Yes. But did it also fall flat in many ways? Yes. I loved the premise of this book, I enjoyed the story of many different lives, but I felt like I needed more of the origin story. I needed it to be more than just a small chapter, just a blip in their infinite timelines. For that reason, I found it so hard to believe the all consuming, all conquering, sweeping love they had. That being said, it was paced very well, the voice was curated perfectly for a YA romance like this, I just felt like it lack depth,

I was captivated by Our Infinite Fates, both for its deeply emotional storytelling and the absolutely stunning narration by Sofia Oxenham. Her performance was phenomenal—she effortlessly captured the emotion, tension, and urgency of the story. There was never a moment where I struggled to follow the dialogue and the pacing was perfect, striking a balance between immersive storytelling and keeping the momentum of the plot.

As for the story itself, I did not pick this up for the romance—I was drawn in by its themes of loss, grief, and fate. Laura Steven’s writing was breathtaking, especially in how she explored these weighty topics. The idea of not grieving the living resonated deeply, and the book’s exploration of therapy, religion, and soulmates was perfectly handled. I was fully invested in the characters’ journeys and desperate to know how they would break free from their cycle. The worldbuilding was compelling, and I loved traveling through time and space alongside Evelyn and Arden. Even the side characters felt fully realized and added so much to the story.

I typically struggle with fantasy, which is ironic given how much I enjoy magical realism. It has been difficult for me to find a fantasy niche that works, and my last attempt at the genre was a two-star read. However, Our Infinite Fates completely won me over. The characters, the premise, the writing—it all worked for me in a way that fantasy rarely does. Laura Steven has made me realize that, when written this way, fantasy can be something I love. I will absolutely seek out more of her work!

Although the protagonists are under 18, I believe this book can resonate with readers of all ages. At 45, I found it incredibly moving because it taps into universal fears—the pain of losing someone, the terror of losing yourself, and the hope of finding meaning in the chaos. Anyone who has loved, lost, or feared either of those things will find something to connect with here. If you are considering this book, I highly recommend experiencing it through audio—the narration elevates an already exceptional story into something unforgettable.

Goodreads Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you @macmillan.audio for providing this book for review consideration via @NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This file wouldn’t download for me to be able to listen to it. Will try to read this elsewhere and come back to review later

This lovely book gave me a existential crisis and I am now sitting here feeling glad I can't remember my past lives. I love the narration. This was good.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC of the audiobook. I enjoyed it so much that I purchased a physical copy as well.

This will be a delight for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven tells the story of two souls, Evelyn and Arden, who are eternally bound through reincarnation. In every life, they find each other—but Evelyn is always murdered before her 18th birthday, with Arden as the one responsible. Evelyn remembers all her past lives and is desperate to break this cycle.

This blend of love story and tragedy spans multiple lifetimes, exploring the deepest and most agonizing connection between two people—one that transcends gender, race, and social constructs. It was a refreshing take on reincarnation, with a surprising twist. I especially appreciated the multiple time jumps and flashbacks, which deepened the emotional impact of their connection over and over again.

This story was so fun to listen to but with the timeline jumps and character's changing, it was difficult for me to follow. The narrator did an amazing job and the story was unique, it just wasn’t for me.
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up

I was captivated by the opening of this novel. From the very first page, the allure was palpable, drawing me into the world of two star-crossed lovers destined to be reborn every eighteen years. Their love story is steeped in a haunting sense of yearning as they navigate through lives filled with longing until death inevitably parts them once again. It's the kind of fated, epic romance that leaves you desperate to uncover more of their tale.

As a history enthusiast, I was particularly fascinated by their past lives. Each snippet transported me through different eras. Yet, despite the intricate layers, I struggled to grasp the story behind their love. It sounds odd, but despite the declarations of their star-crossed destiny and the grim necessity of killing each other before their eighteenth birthday, I could not feel the emotional connection behind their bond. This void lingered, resulting in a longing for more clarity in their story.

Arden remembers each of his past lives, and in each one, he struggles to come to terms with the fact that he has murdered his one true love, Evelyn. Evelyn, on the other hand, recalls fragments of her past self. As she matures, she begins to realize that she is searching for a boy (or girl) that Arden inhabits, someone she will love with an intensity that will make her eventual death even more painful.

The story unfolds in present-day Wales, interspersed with tales from their past lives to enhance character development. We witness their evolution over time and the internal conflict Arden faces as he continues to navigate this cycle.

Evelyn has a compelling reason to survive in her current life, and she pleads with Arden for a chance to save her sister’s life. As the story unfolds, we start to doubt the likelihood of Evelyn being able to save her sister, which led even me to develop some resentment towards Arden.

Finally, toward the end of the novel, we are let in on the poignant backstory behind their fated deaths. I must admit that it left me feeling somewhat underwhelmed. After all the tantalizing build-up surrounding their imminent demise, I found myself expecting something epic like a curse or a formidable challenge they could triumph over. Instead, the reality felt rather rushed or, at best, poorly executed.

Nevertheless, the story has merit, and for those who appreciate the weaving of historical past lives throughout, it avoids becoming monotonous. I appreciated the sense of closure in the ending, which managed to wrap up the narrative threads quite well.

Evelyn and Arden are eternally bound together, destined to be reborn time and again, never reaching their shared eighteenth birthday. For over ten hundred years, they have been stuck together in an endless cycle of love and loss. 
 
TLDR: The premise of this book initially captured my attention, star-crossed lovers fated to love and lose each other, however the execution fell flat.  I feel like I was left with more questions than answers. There was a lot of fluff in the middle of the book that could have been better utilized in the ending.

The narration, while soothing, lacked the vocal distinction needed to bring conversations to life. It was difficult to follow character interactions via audio alone and I recommend pairing with a physical or ebook copy, or skipping audio altogether.
 
Where this book shines in its lush imagery and beautiful prose. The word choice was lyrical, almost elevated and poetic. Scenes and feelings were conveyed through vivid, layered descriptions rather than direct sentences.
 
Yet the beauty of the words could not shake me from wanting more answers about the plot and character motivations. Evelyn’s and Arden’s love for one another, meant to transcend lifetimes, remains frustratingly out of reach for the majority of the book. We are only offered small glimpses into their eternal love. Yes, their love is undeniable and spans hundreds of lifetimes, yet I was left wanting more. More yearning, more tension, more emotional impact to their love and loss. I also wanted more of an explanation as to why they were bound in this endless cycle, not just the fact that they were.
 
The frequent visits to past lives follow a predictable pattern: jump to the past, meet two new Evelyns and Ardens, learn of their love for one another, witness their demise, rebirth. Each journey to a past life interrupted the momentum of the present timeline and led to inconsistent pacing.
 
I recommend this book to a reader who enjoys:
+ lyrical, atmospheric writing
+ tragic, star-crossed lovers
+ fated love and reincarnation
+ slow, immersive storytelling

Thank you Macmillan Audio & Wednesday Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

e-ARC & audio-ARC from NetGalley.

They have known each other for a thousand years. They've killed each other before their eighteenth birthdays in every single one of them. They've been in love almost every time.

I think this is perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Immortal existentialism over centuries seems to strike a cord for many, permanently marking the hearts and souls of those who need it.

Unfortunately, I think that the banality of immortality is just not for me. There's a hopelessness to it that makes it impossible for me to root for, to connect with, these stories. It's like the tale is infinite, while my intrigue is not.

The book started strong. The concept is fascinating. But, before long, it became less devastating and more repetitive. I started to wonder why our protagonist was so desperate to stay alive. Arden's secrecy around why he constantly had to kill her felt abusive instead of protective. The flashbacks to past lives felt unnecessary.

Ultimately, the writing was fine, but the story just wasn't for me. (Nor was the narrator's pronunciation.)

This book started off really slow for me and I almost DNF'd it, but i'm glad I didn't! It started picking up and then the ending was so unexpected. I think people will love this book.

Rating: 4.5 stars rounded up

Add to your TBR if you like...
-Fated lovers
-Immortality/Infinite Fate
-LGBTQIA+ representation
-YA fantasy/romance

I had high hopes going into this, and it did not disappoint!

I'm obsessed with the writing style and the poetic nature that runs throughout. This story gave me The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue vibes and it gripped my soul just the same. I am utterly obsessed with the two main characters Evelyn and Arden. Their love withstands the tests of time despite their knowing sorrowful fate. There is something so raw and heartbreaking, but beautiful about the sacrifices Arden (and Evelyn) makes throughout their lives. Although the book was slow paced, I never found my thoughts drifting or felt bored with the story.

As for the narration... Macmillan Audio, what do you have in your water? This is my fourth audiobook from them, and in every single one, the narration is perfect. Sofia absolutely brought the story and characters to life.

Thank you #netgalley and #macmillanaudio for my gifted audiobook.

I am in love with this book! The narration was perfect and the plot was even better! I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out the next step!!! Thank you for allowing me to review!!!

ouch, this one hurt. I wanted to love this book, but I felt like we got one too many flashbacks and it really took me out of the story.

Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for this audio arc!

This book was touted as similar to The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue (which I loved). Unfortunately, that was not the case. This book is extremely slow paced, there is not much in the way of plot, and very little action. The denouement is not even that exciting. Overall, I was underwhelmed.

Overall rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5/5

I really enjoyed this book from the get go, that opening scene had me absolutely hooked and immediately compelled to read on! Sometimes you just get so sucked in to a beautiful story that you don’t want it to end and our infinite fates was that for me.

It was beautifully tragic with a poetic and lyric prose that made me feel so warm and cozy inside and painted the scenes perfectly for me to get fully absorbed in to. It’s full of sweet and tender moments of Evelyn and Arden’s countless reincarnated lives, with gentle moments of humour and magical realism weaved throughout.

I loved the premise of this life being the one she wants to live for and it’s not even for her but her sister, she wants to stay for her! The whole book honestly felt like an ode to love and humanity and not just romantic love but all kinds. There was so much good representation of how love transcended time, race, gender and really embodies the starcrossed lovers vibe again and again.

If you’re a fan of books like: Addie Larue, Divine Rivals and Once upon a broken heart I think you’ll really love this too.

Whoa! This one was super sad, depressing actually. Can you imagine being in love and it always being a struggle? For 80% of the book, this is what we learned about Evelyn and Arden. It was tragic and it went on and on and on. Then 80%, BAM, twist. At this point, I needed to learn their "fates." But sadly, the ending fell flat. I rated this 4 stars...3.5 stars rounded up.

Thank you @wednesdaybooks & @macmillan.audio for the finished copy & ALC ♡

3.5⭐️

°✩₊˚.✧˚.₊*ੈ✩‧₊˚ Star-crossed soulmates live and die at each others hands for all eternity ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩₊˚.

“𝙸𝚏 𝚊 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚘 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚞𝚙 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍, 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚊 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚎. 𝚂𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚞𝚙 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎.”

♾️ I loved the changing settings as we travel with Evelyn and Arden through their many lifetimes. How fun to globe trot through time and space from present day Wales to ancient China, from El Salvador to Algeria to France to Norway, even the Ottoman Empire. Gender fluidity worked really well throughout the book.

°✩₊˚.🎧⋆☾⁺₊ The audiobook was easy listening: Sofia Oxenham has a very soothing voice and loved her accent!

While it was fast paced and easy to read, there was something missing for me. That does not mean that I don’t think this will be wildly popular. There is beautiful prose. Some of the poetry sprinkled throughout the book moved me deeply - and I love the concept of a book within the book.

This was more vibes at the expense of plot, which resulted in quite the buildup. I wanted the main characters to insist on being told “why” much sooner. I do think this is a book I would have loved when I was a young adult [btw, there is one closed door scene toward the end]. And of course, the book itself is beautiful with golden edges and foil on the cover.

“𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚋𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚢 𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚕, 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚊 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚒𝚝𝚜 𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚋𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚊.”

Wow wow wow. Absolutely obsessed with this book from start to finish! This story is unlike any I've read before. I think I only made it 5% of the way through before it made me cry for the first time (and trust me - there were many times after.) Such a good read/listen! 5 stars! (Maybe even 6!!)

Rating: 4/5
I received the eARC for my honest opinion.

I won’t lie, I really struggled reading this one, I even switched over to the audio full time about 30% in to see if I would like it more and I really couldn’t get into this book. I know a lot of people will be able to but it’s not my kind of fantasy book. However, with that said I was invested to see how the book ended, and I don’t know if I was into it until about 80%. It’s a beautiful story, but with all the time jumping I found myself lost at times and overly repetitive for me.

I wanted to get into the book, I found the plot to be interesting, but I felt that it fell a little flat for me. You will be introduced to Evelyn and Arden, they have been trying to kill each other for thousands of years, but they both don’t know how or why it even started and just be ready you won’t know the whole truth until about the ending of the book. For me the ending of the book is where it finally picked up and had a lot of action going on. I found it hard to connect to the characters in this book because of all the back and forth and not being able to really understand the characters from the start.

This book wasn’t for me, and I would have rated it 3.5 stars but because of the ending that made me wrap it up to 4. I did find that the narrator of the book, Sofia Oxenham did a wonderful job with the book.

I want to thank NetGalley, SMP and Macmillan for the opportunity to review this book.

This story is as convoluted and silly as it sounds and I loved that. I really enjoyed the author’s ability to weave the stories of the past lives together into the present day life of Evelyn and Arden. The final twist and reveal was way more than I ever thought it could be. It added a lot to the mystery behind why Arden would never tell her why he had to continually kill her and made their love story through the ages even more tragic.
The narrator, Sofia Oxenham, is absolutely delightful in the audiobook and made this ethereal book even better.

Four and a half stars rounded up