What a beautiful story… gosh I just finished and feel overcome with emotions. I pretty much loved every part of the story and all the time periods and mystery and build up. It was romantic, heart-wrenching, mysterious, tragic, unique, confusing, and bitter-sweet.

Don’t even know what else to say except read it 🥰.

And I absolutely LOVED the repeating quote of: “I love you, and I have loved you, and I will love you.”

Also I had the pleasure of listening to the audio and reading, so I switched back and forth and the audio was so well done. The narrators voice was interesting and haunting and fit the story perfectly for me. Since finishing I’ve had her voice saying the quote above stuck in my head. Really enjoyed!

This book had me screaming, crying and breaking in all the best ways. I want to read it again already.
It is unlike anything that i have ever read before. Thank you so much for the arc.

My god this book is beautiful. The story is beautiful. The characters are written beautifully. The story, the plot, all of it! The premise of this story of 2 individuals dying and repeatedly coming back to meet again and have to kill each other on their 18th birthday is incredibly unique. The twist of Evelyn being a devil?! WHAT?! I love how there is so much intrigue all the way up to the end of the book trying to figure out why Arden keeps the truth from Evelyn, and then to find out he made a deal with her as a devil?! Wow.

The story is lyrical and the narrator was perfect.

The story is lyrical and the narrator was perfect. That ENDING!!! "Excuse me, have we met before?"

I cannot say enough good things about this book. I will definitely be recommending it to anyone I can!

Thank you @netgalley for the ARC , pub date 3/4/25. In every one of Evelyn‘s past lives she’s murdered before her 18th birthday. Her sister Grace has leukemia and she’s the only match for a bone marrow transplant to save her. Evelyn is in a race against time to stay alive past her 18th birthday so she can save her sister. The same killer hunts her through every life and she will be killed on the day of the bone marrow harvest. If she wants to save her sister she must find the devil who hunts her to change the course of her life.

I was super excited for this book because the premise was so good! And while I think it did an OK job with the story, it at times felt redundant and I wasn’t in love with the reason why they were fated. I thought it kind of came out of nowhere and there could have been more hints to the reason as the story progressed. I also did not really even feel any chemistry between the characters, but we were repeatedly told me they were in love, but how? 3.5 stars.

This book is a thought provoking story of the power of love to transcend time. This book is told from a single point of view but also told through several characters over thousands of years.

I thought this story had a lot of potential but it tried to do too much in one book. I feel like the build up to what was going on took too long and the conclusion came too quickly. I definitely had more questions than answers by the end!

I listened to the audiobook and I feel like only having one female narrator hindered the full experience of this book! Since the main characters changes genders over their timelines and yet the narration remains female causing confusion.

Overall: 3.5/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Plotline: 4/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Tropes: MF Romance; Fated Lovers; Forbidden; Multiple Lives; Demons

Themes: 4/5
Romance: 3.5/5
Spice Factor: .5
Enjoyment Factor: 4/5

Audiobook: 4/5
Review: I love this concept of multiple lives and continually finding each other. With this book, I could tell that this was a debut, but I will be watching this author. I think they have an excellent POV and have good storytelling skills. I believe that the biggest issue with this is that both of the MCs should have been adults as they were almost too teenager-y for beings who have lived and died 1000 lives. I love the flashbacks, as they added a lot of depth to the story, and it was fun to travel to different times with the characters. I wish we got more from the present-day plot line, as the only thing pushing us forward wasn't different from the past lives.
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was absolutely phenomenal. I am still thinking about it. What a great 5 star read. The romance was perfect and the characters had so much depth. I love the twist where we find out how these characters got into this position. This author is going to become an auto buy for me. The narrator was also really great and easy to follow.

Hey so this made me really sad!! And made me cry a lot!! If you are looking for either of those things, look no further than Our Infinite Fates for one of the most tragic stories of all time. 😭

This book has gorgeous and lyrical prose, really touching relationships, and such an interesting premise that I was hooked from the very beginning. The idea of constantly being tied to someone you are in love with but they are also your killer in multiple different lives. I loved the queer representation as the characters are reborn in different bodies each time but always tend to fall in love.

Following Evelyn through each of their lives and getting to know the story through the different eyes was so intriguing and I found myself wanting even more from the past lives because I didn’t want the story to end. This truly hooked me from the first chapter and I stayed for the tragedy. Sometimes you need a book to make you feel so deeply and this was one that really excelled in that for me.

So thankful to Wednesday Books, Macmillan Audio, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read Our Infinite Fates early! This drops March 4 and I highly recommend checking it out! 😭😭😭

I absolutely loved this book—it’s unlike anything I’ve ever read. The cat-and-mouse dynamic, along with a centuries-old love story built on reincarnation and enemies-to-lovers, kept me hooked. Arden is cursed to hunt and kill Evelyn by their 18th birthday in every life, while Evelyn seeks to understand the curse and break the cycle. It’s a beautiful story of love, hope, sorrow, growth, and mystery, filled with themes of family, friendship, and destiny. I really enjoyed uncovering their past lives and the twist on the curse.

The audiobook was fantastic, with the narrator's perfect cadence, tone, and pacing enhancing the experience.

Thank you, NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Laura Steven for the ALC!

Our Infinite Fates was a Macmillan Audio bonus book. It wasn’t on my radar at all, and I had no idea what to expect, but the comp to Addie LaRue had me really excited. Before I talk about this absolute five star book, I do have to say (because you all probably know how in love I am with V.E. Schwab) I caught so many references to Addie and also to Schwab’s other work that I think Laura and I would be fast friends! If any of you wanted what I’ll call “justice for Addie,” you have to pick up this book! Schwab herself said it’s “Impossible to put down”!

The story was written in alternating non-chronological histories and the current time, and the pacing kept me glued to every single detail. The epic, star crossed love of Evelyn and Arden is heartbreaking, poetic, violent, and enduring. Historical backdrops have the two living all ranges of lives, from princes to paupers, and in various bodies, not always being reborn as the same sex as the previous life, and welcoming same sex love in many. In one scene, Evelyn discusses the nonbinary nature of her soul, whereas Arden expresses he always feels most himself as a boy.

The subplot of the current time storyline had Evelyn trying to save the little sister she has in this life, and that backdrop was so emotional for me to read, having gone through the life-threatening illness of my own little sister. It made the stakes of her cursed romance that much higher. Therefore, Evelyn is even more determined to discover why she and Arden are destined to die in every lifetime. Finding out the truth was a twist I absolutely did not see coming, and the result of their actions was yet another twist that stunned me. The conclusion of their story was absolutely everything to me. This book completely wowed me.

The narration of Sofia Oxenham was lovely. I highly recommend this audiobook, but I did have a friend less-accustomed to listening who felt it was easier to grasp the non-linear timeline by alternating with the text.

All The Freaking Stars!!

If The Tortured Poet’s Department was a book, it would be this one. In fact, I wonder if maybe the song was a catalyst for this incredible novel. Knowing how long it takes to write and publish a book juxtaposed with TTPD’s release makes me doubt it but Miss Steven was definitely channeling Taylor’s energy. I would dare to say that Miss Steven is a Swiftie because Taylor’s songs are mentioned in the book.

All that aside, I really did not expect to love this story as much as I do. Expertly crafted between multiple time periods, we are slowly but surely given the story of Eveline and Arden’s love story.

Through multiple reincarnations throughout millennia, the mystery of their long suffering plight is revealed and their battle to free themselves brings this excellent standalone to a satisfying conclusion.

Along the way, we are privy to some amazing eras in history and some of the best quotes regarding love in all of its facets. Because, of course, love conquers all in this wholly original novel.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for my early listening copy. The narrator gives an excellent performance and I highly recommend it for those who prefer audiobooks.

Do not miss this stellar story! I dare say it will be one of my favorite books this year and beyond.

This book was just phenomenal. I devoured it; Sofia Oxenham's narration was superb, as was Laura Steven's writing style. I was intrigued by the premise of two lovers destined to murder one another again and again in each new iteration of their lives, and loved how Stevens allowed their story to unfold through distinct versions of their past selves.

At first, I thought this would be a perfect pick for my middle school students, but further in, I realized there was too much adult content for that to be appropriate. With that being said, it was a quick read that kept me entertained and my mind pondering the complexities of life, death, and what one would do for love.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillian Audio, and Macmillan Young Listeners for providing me with this advanced audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

I really wanted to love this but it fell flat. I didn’t feel the connection between Arden & Evren.. you didn’t get enough of the back stories to feel their failed love in each lifetime. I feel like it would have been better if it was focused on 2-3 storylines to get a better view of their connection across time.

The narration was well done and I have no complaints about that!

This book was a DNF for me. I couldn't get into to the constant killing and rediscovering each other. The characters felt flat and there wasn't enough to keep me hooked. I was really intrigued by the premise, but I couldn't get into the story. Since this book wasn't my vibe, I did not review on social media or retail sites.

The narrator for this book was INCREDIBLE!!!! I absolutely adored this book and I can’t wait to recommend it to others and discuss it! It was addicting from the first page. The back and forth between the past and present was perfectly set up and the writing was beautiful. This was extremely compelling and I can’t wait to read more of these author’s books!

When I tell you I'm obsessed with this book, I MEAN IM OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK! Oh my gosh i cannot wait to add this to my shelf. SUCH a good romantasy!

Thank you to MacMillian Audio for the gifted ALC of Our Infinite Fates, a YA love epic I can only describe as Divine Rivals meets Addie La Rue.

Our Infinite Fates starts in the middle: two teens are destined to fall in love with and kill each other before they turn 18, over and over again, for eternity. How did they get into this situation, how long have they been there, and what is the key to them getting out?

As the book goes on, we follow not only the current time line, but past timelines that give context to the fate of these two. It was mysterious and romantic at first, but after a while I grew impatient. The flashes to the past were no longer interesting, as I needed forward progress and answers. The current timeline started to drag, and then got silly. When we finally find out the why (and I won’t say when in the book it happens as to not spoil it), I was underwhelmed. It felt a little out of left field. It then wrapped up a little too quickly and conveniently, leaving me unsatisfied with the ending.

Something I really enjoyed in this book was the messaging on sex and gender. Throughout their many lives, our main characters took the form of both men and women, and were in all types of relationships. They’re just in love with each other, no matter what form they each happen to take. I hope one day our society will be there, not caring at all about one’s identity or orientation, only that they love and be loved.

I enjoyed both Divine Rivals and Addie La Rue, and this book mirrored some of the best elements from those books. But I ultimately think it fell flat for me.

The narration by Sofia Oxenham was fantastic. Definitely enjoyed this on audio!

“I love you, I have loved you, and I will love you.”
🩵✨🖤

OUR INFINITE FATES by Laura Steven

Wow, this book truly exceeded all of my expectations! I had heard about it through some other accounts I follow, and it sounded really interesting: time travel, reincarnation, and fated love and tragedy. But I did have lowered expectations going into it because I actually didn’t really enjoy other books that it was being compared to. It wasn’t until after I finished that I realized this story wasn’t anything like the others and in fact was so much better!

I loved the way the book was organized between present day and past lives - it kept the pace moving forward and at each flashback we learn a little more about our characters and their situation.

And the romance? 🥰 The yearning, the tragic circumstances, the weight of it - just so good! I haven’t felt this way since reading “The Song of Achilles” which is one of my favorites.

One thing I will note is that I know it’s listed as romantasy, but personally that genre didn’t really make sense to me. While there were elements of fantasy, it was set in our world in locations and time periods and events that really did happen. For me, that makes it more of magical realism, but I know folks can probably argue otherwise. I didn’t mind this switch, but I know some folks are thinking OUABH when they hear romantasy.

Overall I highly recommend adding this to your TBR if you haven’t already - it comes out next week on March 4! Thank you to the publisher, NetGalley, and the author for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was one of my most anticipated releases of 2025 and it did not disappoint. It has all my favorite tropes: enemy/lovers mashup, time/life change shenanigans, a sisterly love motivation, one character needing to sort out what is going on while the other holds a lot of knowledge. And of course, the prose was lovely! It reminded me of This is How You Lose a Time War (but I actually loved this one more). I found the characters in this book a bit more understandable/easy to connect to and thus found this story to be everything I wanted in This is How You Lose a Time War but a bit easier for my brain to connect to and love!

I loved our little mystery of who is Arden in this life, it added such a fun aspect to the multiple lives story because we did not know who he was immediately. I also loved learning more about previous life as we went through the novel. Also morally grey characters are so chefs kiss amazing. Overall this novel was a lovely YA take on fated mates/lifes bound to one another through time and sorting out what that means.

LOVED IT!