I really loved the concept of this book, and it was so easy to read (I devoured it in a day!) with some twists that I honestly did not see coming. I think the characters were maybe lacking a bit of depth, and the author made some choices about certain aspects of the story that I questioned, but hey I'm not writing any books myself so I can't exactly criticise the direction they took their own story in 😂 This book definitely gave me Addie LaRue vibes but for perhaps a younger (YA) audience?

Great premise - not so well executed

The story follows two people who are destined to fall in love during every lifetime only to kill each other before they turn 18. Unfortunately, we never actually get to see them fall in love, we are just told they are... repeatedly. I feel as though the book lacked emotion, I never felt connected to the characters and never really learnt much about them. The best part about this book was a side character Gracie and her connection to Evelyn. That was the only time for me that portrayed real depth and emotion.

I struggled with the writing at times but the pacing was well done and I didn't find the book to drag and flew through it. The ending/ second half of the book was enjoyable and much better written than the first half. I thought the twist was well done at the end. It was an enjoyable quick read, I just think I went into it with expectations set too high!

I am also not certain this can be classed as an LGBT read (imo). Although the characters are reborn into same-sex couples on occasion, it lacked depth and only lasted 10 or so pages.

Thankyou to Netgalley and Penguin for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Oh this book was beautifully written. I highlighted so many passages, it was really hard to narrow down just a few quotes I loved. While the ending truly took me by surprise, the real star of the show was lasting and eternal love. Love across time, across continents. Across boundaries of culture and societal norms. Jumping from the present day to multiple past iterations of their lives, the joy and pain of Evelyn and Arden was vivid and complex and wonderful. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loved The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue, or believes in soulmates.

I can't quite explain the depth of my love for this book. I put off reading it for a while because I knew that Laura would deliver a story that would sit with me for a while and even though I finished this a few weeks ago, I've not been able to put it into words.

Our Infinite Fates is so much more than just a love story - it's an exploration of the human experience. It delves so deeply into what it means to live and why, even through all the bad times, we choose to continue doing so day in and day out.

The story is so cleverly written, flashbacking to a previous life that becomes immediately relevant to what is happening in the present and I have to applaud Laura for the sheer amount of historical research she must've done to make this book so immersive. Her writing has always been so beautiful and with every reincarnation we saw, it very much felt as if we were there for every moment.

Evelyn and Arden were such fleshed out and complex characters and Laura did a fantastic job of making us feel invested in their story from the very beginning. Their love transcended every time period, every culture, every social norm, every societal expectation and in the end, it conquered the impossible too.

Laura Steven, you are an incredible writer. Thank you for blessing us with Our Infinite Fates.

Our Infinite Fates is a young adult romantasy about two teens who are infinitely fated to be together. In every life they are born into they find eachother but the twist is they are not allowed to live past 18 years. Cursed to kill eachother in every life we get to see each story, each identity and each heartbreak.

This book is utterly amazing, I was instantly pulled in by the separate timelines and eras we got to explore and witness. The descriptive writing really brought all the different settings and characters to life and I felt each tragedy, each laugh and all their unconditional love.

You need to read this book!

In this beautiful YA Evelyn and Arden are cursed soulmates. As soon as they’re close to turning 18 however they have to hunt and kill each other, until the next life. Evelyn can remember aspects from her past lives, but nothing about the reason behind the murders. Why can’t they grow older and be together, don’t they truly love each other?

It is well-written with multiple layers and timelines, unfolding the story and exploring their relationship across centuries. Flashbacks and poetry are dotted throughout the chapters which I really enjoyed.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin for this advance copy.

First, I would to extend a huge thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Press and @macmillan.audio for the advanced ebook and audio copy of this book, to author, Laura Steven for this incredible story and to Sofia Oxenham for the wonderful narration.

~ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue meets This is How You Lose The Time War in this fantastical love story that defies death as two souls reincarnate through the centuries.

They've loved each other in a thousand lifetimes. They've killed each other in every one.~

This book blew me away. It was so beautiful and poetic that I found myself mesmerized from the very first chapter. There was so much depth, not only with each character, but in the writing itself- I felt transported to each point in time, vividly seeing as if I were there alongside them, feeling each emotion and heartbreak every step of the way. I will say that for me, the twist felt slightly anticlimactic, but I found the story to be so enjoyable that this didn’t take away from my overall experience.

Now, I have read reviews stating that there are too many quotes and poetry throughout the story and while I can agree that there are many, I feel that they fit seamlessly, making this book the hauntingly beautiful tale that it is. This really came through in the audiobook and was done perfectly in my opinion. I also plan on getting the physical copy on release day!

Ever since I heard about this book, I was desperate to read it. As someone who is obsessed with Fate, timelines and Kdramas, it sounded perfect. Two people fated to love each other but kill each other in every timeline??? 🤌🤌🤌

Now that ive read it, i can confirm it is NOT like a Kdrama. Yes there are elements like Goblin, a never ending love like Lovely Runner and a pretty good twist, but i was not obsessed.

I did enjoy it. I was intrigued all the way through, mostly because I wanted to know why. WHY?!?!? and when you find out why it's like 👀💔😵‍💫🤬😱😭

I loved how the author wrote each reincarnation and I LOVED how it was all tethered to one specific life in the present. That kept me reading and hooked because Evelyn had a goal. As readers we want her to reach it! And also its soooo hard to get readers to fall in love with characters who are ALREADY in love - but it was done very well.

But still.... i feel bitter. Evelyn was selfish all the way through and so I cannot get obsessed because it feels wrong. FAB execution though and definitely recommend!

I went into this book quite excited, I’d seen only glowing reviews and the blurb sounded great. But unfortunately for me it didn’t deliver and it actually took me ages to get through the book. Though I fully appreciate the story itself and did feel it was very original and unique I just didn’t gel with our main characters. I wasn’t connected to either them or the romance in the story which I put down mainly to their age. I just found the romance to be unbelievable for 17 year olds, and yes I do appreciate they have lived a thousand lives, but they never pass their teenage years and it just felt like a cringey teenage love story for me. However the writing was really good and I will be reading Laura’s adult novel also releasing this year which I think will be more for me.

Overall I gave this book a 3⭐️ as this certainly isn’t a bad book, the story was interesting but the character ages for me didn’t hit. I think if they were in their 20s I’d have found it a bit more believable and buy into the relationship more, but know this is solely a me thought and of all the people I know who have also arc read this, I am in the minority with my rating.

Thank you to Laura Steven and Penguin Random House for providing me with a copy of this book!

I really enjoyed this book and went in blind, which made the plot even more surprising as it pulled me in. The story flowed nicely, and I appreciated the unique element of exploring a thousand lives through the perspectives of two characters. This approach created a stronger connection to the reader and made me eager to learn more about the lives they shared.

While I found the stories of love and loss engaging, I felt that the section about "the mother" was rushed. I wanted to understand more about the connection between the main female character and "the mother." However, I did appreciate the update about Grace.

I will definitely be reading more of Laura's books in the future!

3.5 stars

I was drawn into the book by the premise - two people whose souls are connected but are destined to kill each other in every lifetime? SIGN ME UP! I did really enjoy the different incarnations of each character and the way they were drawn to each other and the way that it cleverly showed hints at what they were actually running away from. I did find the pacing a little slow though and then felt like the last fifth was rushed as a result.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the review copy!

“I love you, and I have loved you, and I will love you” encapsulates my every feeling towards this book. The enigmatic bond between Evelyn and Arden transcends space and time itself as their reincarnated souls navigate the world destined to kill each other over and over again. Once again fated to die before their 18th birthday and filled with flashbacks of their past lives and deaths, Evelyn is on a mission in their current incarnation and is more determined than ever before to unveil the truth behind their centuries-long dance with love, hate and mutually-assured deaths.

This soul-stirring book is very well paced and keeps you on your toes from the start. The chapters flicker between past lives and present day perspectives, which seamlessly builds the connection you feel to the two souls and let’s you comprehend the depth and complexity of their relationship to one another. After living countless lives in countless cultures, can Evelyn and Arden finally overcome their intertwined destinies?

Our Infinite Fates is such a profound read that engulfs your own soul and leaves you pondering the intricacies of love and death long after the last page. Heart-wrenchingly tragic and wholeheartedly emotional, this book is sure to take you on a rollercoaster of a journey.

Thank you to Laura Steven and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to give an advance review of this book. With time-defying romance and strong “will they kiss or stab each other” vibes, fans of The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue or This Is How You Lose The Time War are sure to love this one. This was a hauntingly beautiful Fantasy Romance novel and I will be thinking about this one for a while, earning a solid 5/5 star rating from me!

Love the characters, the story and the plot. Its a unique love story with an unpexpected twist that you truly can't even begin to imagine and a bittersweet but hopeful happy ending. Can't recommend it enough, if you're looking for a love story, THIS IS THE LOVE STORY of 2025.

I have consistently enjoyed books by Laura Steven and this one was no different. Infact it may almost be my favorite that she has published. It was a must read since I adore her writing plus the promise of 'Exile' and 'This Is How You Lose the Time War' vibes. I was immediately drew in with the atmospheric narrative. The settings for each reincarnation were rooted and enjoyable and the lyrical prose made it so emotionally resonant, left me with an almost haunted feeling and desperation for the characters.

Arc review - I have never read a book like this before! I found it so interesting the concept of living all these lives, loving family after family but with no direction. She is hunted every lifetime before she turns 18 by her lover. They must die before they turn 18. But what I loved most was all the different locations and years through history, we saw Ancient Greece, various wars, Russia, and many more! But the main story set in wales which I love (as a fellow wales resident). ‘I thought I was supposed to be the poet.’ ‘Though, without you, there would be no poetry’

I love fated mate storylines, but this book I far preferred the different ways they were presented, especially that it was very queer friendly, they loved eachother nomatter what gender or identity they reincarnated as, as their love defied all other. The ending I wasn’t expecting at all and the mystery of what was behind it all was great! The only thing I have to say is that ‘Arden’ the main love interest, I was not drawn to him. Instead I was routing for the big Ceri who wanted to help her!

As a big fan of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, as soon as this book was announced, it was instantly on my radar.

The books jumps between different lifetimes and the present but it was super easy to follow. There were points at which I was confused, especially with all of the different names but that didn’t take any enjoyment away.

There were parts of the book where I balled my eyes out and wanted to jump straight into the book and give the characters a massive hug.

The plot twist… dammnn…. I kind of guessed it when it got closer to the reveal but my jaw was still on the floor.

All in all, Our Infinite Fates is a beautifully written paranormal/fantasy with a dash of romance. This was my first Laura Steven book and I’ll definitely be working through their backlist!

Evelyn and Arden have both been reincarnated, century after century, in different times, places and genders, but they are always drawn together somehow and they always kill each other before they turn 18.

In their latest incarnation Evelyn is a Welsh girl called Branwyn, her sister Clara is dying of cancer and a bone marrow transplant from Branwyn is her only hope of survival. But Bran is about to turn 18, she hasn’t met Arden yet in this life but she knows she won’t make it to her birthday unless she can finally get him to tell her the truth about their history and give her a little more time to save her sister. She just has to find him first.

The main narrative is interspersed with stories of their past lives and how they ended and it is testament to the skill of the author that even though we only see a glimpse of each lifetime, the settings feel vivid and authentic and our understanding of these two characters grows.

The gorgeous book cover was the first thing that attracted me to this story as well as the brilliant and intriguing line: ‘They’ve loved each other in a thousand lifetimes. They’ve killed each other in every one.’ The concept is reminiscent of ‘The Invisible Life of Addie Larue’ but although I am a huge fan of Victoria Schwab, I actually enjoyed this book more.

Despite the inevitable murder, this is an achingly romantic story with a compelling mystery at its heart that, when it is revealed, is both devastating and satisfying. Highly recommended!

Thanks to Penguin and Netgalley for the digital ARC.

4.5 ⭐️
An absolutely fascinating concept. It was really compelling and addictive, such a clever, twisty and unexpected love story.
This is going to be a definite recommendation, and best of all I can recommend to a wider audience than my usual romantasy fare.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it being a YA title made it better in my opinion. Instead of spice we got a much richer story, and it was a wonderful mixture of current day with a variety of historical flashbacks. The author painted such vivid colours of love around our protagonists.

Thanks to publisher for an early proof, I just wish I’d gotten to it sooner.

I would just like to say thanks to NetGalley and this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved every second of this book! The best way to describe it is lovers to enemies but then not really enemies as they still love each other but there are factors surrounding them to make it hard for them to truly love each other. I don't want to say much more and ruin the plot as I think you just need to read it to understand.

I have to say that I was not expecting the plot twist at the end and left me having to re-read to make sure I hadn't misread it. I kind of wish that we could have spend more time delving into this plot twist but also glad we got to spend so much time with the mystery and reading about so many lifetimes the characters have spent together.

This is a perfect story if you enjoy questions and theories about love, the afterlife, souls and the meaning of life.

I know I have already read the ARC but I needed a physical copy for my collection as the cover is also beautiful.

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 – An Absolute Masterpiece!)

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

I haven’t read a lot of books this year yet, but Our Infinite Fates is the one that completely captured my heart and refuses to let it go. From the first page, I was mesmerized by its hauntingly beautiful plot — two souls destined to find each other in every life before they turn eighteen… only to end it in tragedy.

Every version we get of the two main characters, felt so real. Their love was passionate, tragic, and beautiful. With each chapter, I found myself desperately hoping they would find a way to break the curse.
There were so many breathtaking moments, but the Russia chapter took the crown. Their love felt especially raw, in that part. She was desperate to know why they both weren’t allowed to live past their eighteenth birthday – and so was I. Having them both die in Russia hurt on a different level.

Overall, I think this book is a masterpiece and I enjoyed reading every single page. The pacing was perfect too, there weren’t any ‘slow’ or ‘dull’ moments. I cannot wait to actually have this book at the store so I can personally recommend it to everyone who will listen.
If you love star-crossed romances, stories about fate, and books that leave you emotionally wrecked (in the best way), this is an absolute must-read.

even when we are but bones in the earth
my eternal heart will love you still,
for even when a star does perish
it’s light burns on for millennia
-author unknown