Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven completely stole my heart—I was utterly consumed by this love story, body and soul. The emotions are raw, the chemistry is electric, and every moment between the characters feels destined yet achingly fragile. Steven’s writing is beautifully immersive, pulling me into a whirlwind of longing, fate, and undeniable connection. I felt every glance, every touch, every heart-wrenching moment as if it were my own. This book isn’t just a read; it’s an experience, and I’m obsessed. Easily one of my top reads of the year—5 stars!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for the book #OurIntimateFates by #LauraSteven. Evelyn and Arden have been reincarnated multiple times and in each one Arden kills Evelyn before she turns 18. In this life, Evelyn has a little sister who desperately needs her help and she is determined to help her. Can she survive long enough to achieve this!

Reincarnation—the ultimate excuse for toxic relationships. Our Infinite Fates offers a beautifully written, deeply emotional romance between two souls doomed to repeat the same murdery pattern across the centuries. Evelyn? Sweet, strong, and tragically allergic to living past eighteen. Arden? The supernatural equivalent of a boyfriend who just can’t take “please stop stabbing me” for an answer.

The prose is lyrical, the concept ambitious, sometimes more “stabby” than “steady.” There’s a lot of brooding, a lot of poetic talk about fate and love and doom, and just a touch of “maybe therapy would have solved this 400 years ago?” The pacing wavers between edge-of-your-seat and stuck-in-a-time-loop.

But at some point, the whole you kill me, I love you, let’s do it again in the next life cycle starts to feel like a particularly aggressive game of tag. By the time Evelyn was connecting the dots again, I was less heartbroken and more muttering, “Girl, just stay single.”

Sofia Oxenham’s narration? A delight. If someone is going to narrate a centuries-spanning cycle of romance and murder, at least it’s with a lovely British accent. If I had to be doomed to the same fate over and over again, I’d at least want it delivered with that level of charm.

The emotional weight is there, the tension is solid, but if you’re looking for something that actually resolves in a satisfying way? Well, let’s just say infinity is a long time to wait. Points awarded for stunning narration, poetic writing, and the sheer commitment to doomed love—points docked for making me question if this is romance or just an extremely persistent hitman situation.

“I want you to know that wherever we are next, my heart will be with you.” A shuddering sob. “It might not know it’s with you, but hearts have their ways. Every atrium, every ventricle, every vein and artery will beat for you. Even if my mind has lost you. Because you are in the very fabric of me, all right? You are me, and I am you. And our love is stronger than anything. All the years I’ve prayed for an end to this,”I whispered. “And now that ending is finally here, I’d do anything just to live one more life with you.”

Thank you @Wednesdaybooks for the #gifted finished copy and @macmillan.audio for the ALC of OUR INFINITE FATES!

OMG I ate this book up! I’m a huge fan of books about souls destined to be connected (because of love or reasons) across multiple lifetimes (LIFE AFTER LIFE and MEET ME IN ANOTHER LIFE are two favs) so this book was right up my alley. And it did not disappoint.

The chapters are short and give you just enough that you can’t help but start the next one, and the next one, and the next one. I love that we also got flashbacks to Evelyn and Arden across the years with little clues and glimpses of their origin story hidden within. I was dying to know what started this whole thing so I binged the book in 2 days!

The audiobook is fantastic and is narrated by Sofia Oxenham who is now on my list of favorite narrators.

Pick this one up if you love:
- Soulmates and/or destined enemies
- Poetry and hopeless romantics
- Multiple lifetimes (a la Addie LaRue)
- Gorgeous writing without being too “purple”

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I’ve listened to this twice now because I just can’t get enough! The story is gripping, heartfelt, and so beautifully written. The characters are so real and relatable, and I found myself deeply invested in their journey. Laura Steven does an amazing job capturing emotion and depth. This book will stay with me for a long time. Highly recommend!

Achingly beautiful and a testament to what one is willing to do for love. I couldn’t get enough of these characters and the twists kept me on the edge of my seat. Perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.

Happy book birthday to Our Infinite Fates!!! This was so beautifully written! Magic, mystery, and romance woven into a masterpiece! I was so lucky to get an early copy of the audiobook and I loved the narration! I will be re-reading to tab & highlight all my favorite parts!!! Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an opportunity to read in exchange for a review!

Our Infinite Fates was incredible—evocative, profound, touching, emotional, and utterly beautiful. This book was poetic in a way I’ve rarely experienced. Nearly every page had me pausing to fully absorb Laura’s words, re-reading and immersing myself in Evelyn and Arden’s world in the best possible way.

This is easily a five-star read, if only for its stunning poetic imagery. My only small qualm—and it’s so minor that I can’t even hold it against the book—is that the plot’s turn toward a multi-level marketing scheme felt a bit out of place within the beautifully crafted world. I wish it had been framed in a way that aligned more with the story’s floral, whimsical essence, as it briefly pulled me out of the immersion.

Still, this book was breathtaking, and I’ll be thinking about it for a long time.

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Laura Steven for this ALC.

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“I love you. I love the bones of you. I cannot fathom how I will bring a blade to your throat after all that we have shared.” ⁣
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Let me tell yall. I have been through the it with Our Infinite Fates. I was cheerful, confused, hurt, and now my heart is destroyed. Audio is amazing but this physical copy is a beauty in itself. ⁣
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We have multiple timelines where the two have (basically) a fate thread. Before they’re 18, one must destroy the other. However, in 2022, Bran’s sister needs a transplant and she’s desperate to stay alive to save her life. ⁣
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I’m actually really glad social media was discussed. That was my biggest question. Can they Facebook check in on their previous family? I am so glad that was addressed. ⁣
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Once we hit 65% I thought, oh.. I’m only halfway through? While I loved that we went through different timelines, I think we got the point about 30% in and felt the rest may have dragged on a bit. However, I kept on because this book had a visceral pull to me to where I know I needed to savor this book, I need to take my time. ⁣
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I was sitting in my car at lunch and while listening to the beautiful audio, I yelled a very loud, “WHAT?!” When we hit Lundenberg 1006. I promise you, the audio is BEYOND phenomenal. When I say there was a visceral pull, the audio is like a siren song because it’s so well done. Sofia Oxengam, this is stunning. ⁣
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Towards the end, I had hiccup sobs and my heart was destroyed. It’s such a selfless kind of love that was written so beautifully well. ⁣
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I need a few business days to recover. ⁣
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Happy pub day, Our Infinite Fates. The tissues came in handy.

Laura Steven, the author of Our Infinite Fates, writes beautifully. Furthermore, the narrator of the ALC I received was fantastic; her voice was perfect to tell this story, and her pronunciations and accents of so many languages required to tell it was fantastic. All of that being said, the plot just fell a little flat for me. At some point, the various stories of Evelyn and Arden's journey started to blend together. While I enjoy suspending my belief when it comes to the fantasy genre, I had a hard time believing that it would take Evelyn a thousand years to force Arden to tell her the cause of the curse. While I understand that the overall meaning of the work centers on the idea that "love conquers all," I never truly felt the weight of Arden and Evelyn's love. Maybe spending some time showing the reader where Arden and Evelyn fell in love instead of just reiterating how much they love each other would have helped me believe - or, maybe this book is just not for me, and that's okay too.

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

This book was breathtakingly beautiful. Evelyn and Arden are soulmates and star crossed lovers who are fated to meet in every life and doomed to kill each other before they both turn 18. The storyline is compelling, elegant, and heartbreaking as we shift between present day and the multitude of lifetimes Evelyn and Arden have lived before. It was raw, vulnerable, romantic, and mesmerizing. I was lucky enough to receive an advanced listener’s copy as well as an advanced reader’s copy, and I highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Sofia Oxenham does an amazing job voicing Evelyn, and truly brings this heartwrenching story to life. Add this to your TBR immediately!
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My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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Read if you like:
▫️soulmates
▫️multiple timeline
▫️inescapable fate
▫️angst and pining
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Thank you to Wednesday Books, St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio, Laura Steven, and NetGalley for the ARC. I received an advanced copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

Did I love this book? Absolutely! Did I enjoy the audio? Meh. Don't get me wrong, the narrator is great, I just didn't like her for this book.

The writing is fantastic. Evelyn and Arden's story is weaved together so beautifully. If you want my advice, skip the audio and read the book traditionally.

Thank you NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the Ebook & Audio Arcs.

Wow it’s been a long time since I was left so speechless by a book.


Our Infinite Fates was the perfect story of unconditional love and blind trust. What’s meant for you truly wont pass you by. 
This story follows Evelyn and Arden “They've loved each other in a thousand lifetimes. They've killed each other in every one.” I was captivated by the love that Evelyn and Arden shared for each other their connection was something I never doubted and always rooted for.

With beautiful writing that made me want to highlight almost every line, it’s definitely one of those stories you lose yourself in and forget you’re reading.

This book time hops between the past and present and I found myself equally enjoying both timeline without preferring one over the other.

Evelyn and Arden were both so real as characters and I found myself attached to both of them and what they were going through. PLUS that ending? Have the tissues on stand by. I love a book that blows my mind.

Overall I would absolutely rate this book 5 stars and recommend it people. It’s definitely one I will be rereading.

OUR INFINITE FATES surprised me in the best ways. It’s the book I didn’t know I needed.

Some standout points for me:

➛Lyrical writing with the rhythm of poetry, yet it’s never pretentious or overdone
➛Emotional depth that I felt to my core
➛Vivid imagery
➛Complex characters that I wanted to spend time with
➛Thought-provoking content
➛The unveiling of the why behind all the premise, then that twist… !

I almost passed on this book because it’s YA, which isn’t typically the best fit for me. But the premise spoke to me, I am so happy that I listened. Missing this one would have been tragic.

I listened to the audiobook. Sofia Oxenham does a fantastic job conveying the overall tone and moods of the characters.

*Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the free audiobook download!*

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Young Listeners | Wednesday Books

I do not even know where to start with this book. This was one of the most heart wrenching and beautiful stories that I have ever read. I was really worried about how it could possibly work, falling in love with the same person life after life, and always being doomed to have it ended by that same person. I have zero complains. This prose of this book has burrowed itself into my heard and will live there infinitely. I am not much of a crier in books but this book make me cry more times than I can count, and started within the first few chapters. I was so invested in this couple and their story, and I can not wait to read more from this author.

Our Infinite Fates A Novel written by Laura Steven and narrated by Sofia Oxenham was a heartbreaking tale of love and grief with a twist at the end that I did not see coming. I loved the format Laura Steven created with the mix of flashbacks to help build the history of the characters. I did a dual read and listen. Sofia Oxenham brought so much emotion into Evelyn. Her narration performance was impeccable. 5/5 on romance (not spice - true romance) and 5/5 on emotions stirred.

Let’s start with the positives because this was BEAUTIFULLY written and I had a wonderful time reading this! Laura Steven’s writing was like a warm cup of tea with a touch of honey - it was comforting, lovely and the sweetest love story.

This keeps being promoted as The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which I have not read (yet!!) so instead I’ll share what it did remind me of - it gave me Divine Rivals x The Unmaking of June Farrow vibes, mixed with A Study in Drowning.

I love the reincarnation trope for so many reasons and the way this was woven into the story, both from the time and place jumps to even switching up their genders, circumstances and relationships - a love that truly defies all boundaries.

But my main issue lied within the pacing. It felt a bit slow for my taste and long at times, while brushed to quickly over certain aspects I wish had more depth. I feel like we didn’t really get to understand the amount of love and instead were told, which did a disservice to the final (final!!) reveal at the very end. When I realized what had really happened, I wished I’d perhaps cared a bit more because the impact of the reveal would’ve had such an astounding effect where this book would’ve left a mark on my soul (pun intended).

The audiobook was an absolute delight. Sofia Oxenham’s voice matched the prose in the most delicious way and led the story with such ease and intentional care. I cannot wait to listen to her narrate more books.

Will I be reading more from Laura? Absolutely! Will I be recommending this one with as much enthusiasm I thought I would? Likely not, but I think it’ll find its audience!!

This book focuses on two souls whose fates are tied together, and when they die, they find each other through reincarnation. Evelyn and Arden are star crossed lovers who for a thousand years who will meet up and find each other and on their 18th birthday they must kill each other. Evelyn does not necessarily know what form Arden will come in, but they always seem to find each other.
This book chronicles the story of these two stars crossed lovers over the years up to the present day. In this present-day story Evelyn is enjoying her family, and she doesn't want to die on her 18th birthday, but she wants to find a way to break the curse. Evelyn wants to be able to assist her sister Gracie who needs Evelyn's help to survive. The curse of Evelyn and Arden never being able to live past their 18th birthday and enjoy life till they get old starts to really wear on Evelyn emotionally.
The ending was not what I expected in that the answer to why they were cursed to die and be reincarnated in every life was different. Overall, I did enjoy this book, and I am grateful for Net galley and Macmillian audio for the opportunity to review this book. I recommend for readers who like stories of star-crossed lovers who are tied by strings of fate to follow a tragic tell.

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This is my kind of fantasy - rooted in the real world, but with a fantastical element. This time it's reincarnation and they both have to die by the time their eighteen. I liked how the current plot line added tension to keep me wanting to listen, while the past timelines slowly gave more insight into what Evelyn and Arden were dealing with. I was hooked from beginning to end, and I was just amazed by the storytelling here.
I loved the narration. Sofia Oxenham captured Evelyn's complicated life so well through her performance. I could feel the triumphs and heartbreaks.

Literally the best book I’ve read so far this year, and one of my all time favorites! The perfect mix of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Ninth House, and This Is How To Lose The Time War. Beautifully written, I cried at the end (…and in the middle), and pulls at all the heart strings.

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