SCREAMING! CRYING!!!! THROWING UP!!!!! How dare they make such a great book like this! I can’t believe our characters are that tangible. Ugh. I’ll be thinking about them forever.

Imagine living thousands of lives, falling in love with the same soul only to be murdered by them before your eighteenth birthday. That is what Evelyn and Arden's lives are like. Evelyn can remember most of her past lives and Arden in each one of them. But she cannot seem to remember why he kills her. The story bounces between their past lives and their current life in Wales 2022. The changes between timelines was so smooth. It was easy to follow. I loved getting to know the characters in each of them. The story has such Addie LaRue vibes. I did not see the twist coming at all. I loved this book. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest review.

So I was hooked from moment I knew this was about star crossed lovers that are fated to kill each other and this one life that Evelyn is trying to figure out why Arden has to kill her before her eighteenth birthday since she really likes this life and has a little sister she needs to take care of . So she tries to not fall in love and not die while figuring all this out. Oh man this was just so sad and so well written. While it did drag a little, it picked up and man the twists I didn't see coming. This was a great read if you are in the mood for a sad, angsty but beautifully written book.

Thanks to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

If you like the invisible life of Addie Lerue and the angst that came with that one then you will like this. I was hooked from page one and while some parts did drag a bit the overall story was very impactful and beautiful

I loved this one! I’m a sucker for a star-crossed lovers story and this one is a DOOZY. Like it takes star-crossed to a whole new level and each new incarnation of the leads made me wish even more desperately for everything to work out in the end. It made me cry and I adored it.

I received an advance copy from the publisher, all opinions are my own, and a review was not required.

The sadder version of Divine Rivals essentially... IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SO ANGSTY AND SO SAD AND I STILL need to recover from this book

I really do not understand why this one is so popular. While I get the appeal of a forever love, this dragged on for me to the point i had to DNF around 30%. I could not take any more.

I've seen the "soulmate reincarnation" trope, but the fact that the author decided to go with an undercurrent of Romeo & Juliet meets Mr. & Mrs. Smith???

I got hooked. Soooo hooked. I loved it all. I especially love how I thought I knew what was happening and truly didn't when I reached the plot twist!! And just when I thought everything was explained, I got sucker punched with another plot twist!!

Not an original plot, yes, BUT a very original delivery. Thank you to the author for this masterpiece!!

4.5 stars rounded up. This was one of those rare books that I actually thought lived up to its epic premise in a very approachable way. It was a little repetitive at times and there were a few loose threads that I would've liked to see tied, but I really enjoyed reading it overall. It was a slow burn kind of book that let things simmer in a way I appreciated.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

This was such a fun surprise!! I really enjoyed the story, but the ending was a little disappointing only because I feel like some storylines were left unresolved. But I think the twist explaining why this is happening was SO fun!! I really really enjoyed it. I’m so excited to see what this author does next.

“And the next. And the next. And the next.”

Our Infinite Fates is a tragic love story. We watch Evelyn and Arden fall in love over and over (and over!) again, only to die in every life before their eighteenth birthdays. The formatting of the novel reminded me of Every Day; the reader sees glimpses into Evelyn and Arden’s past lives in between chapters of the present. Unfortunately, as the book went on, I started to space out during the flashback chapters because of the knowledge that I would not see the characters again. However, the author’s language describing love was beautiful—both romantic and familial love, like the love between sisters. She also gave me the ending I wanted. Yay!

Such Promise

I’ve been sitting with my thoughts for over an hour after finishing this book, and I’m still not sure how to feel. To say I wanted to love it is an understatement. This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025. With its stunning cover and compelling premise, I was expecting a five-star experience. Sadly, it landed closer to a three.

For those who did love it, I’m honestly a little envious.

Now, here’s what worked for me. The book unfolds in alternating timelines—historical chapters woven between the present day. It’s a love story stretched across centuries, where Evelyn and Arden are destined to find each other again and again, only to die together before turning eighteen each time. In the modern timeline, Evelyn is racing against time to stay alive long enough to save her sister, who needs a bone marrow transplant to survive cancer.

The historical chapters were the most intriguing part for me. They added texture and context to the characters' bond, and I appreciated the ambition behind the structure. But the execution didn’t quite land. The constant back-and-forth felt choppy, and it disrupted the pacing just enough to keep me from getting fully immersed.

More than that, I struggled to feel the connection between Evelyn and Arden. I wanted to fall into an epic, time-crossed romance—but I never quite believed in their chemistry. The love story felt more told than felt, and I never reached that emotional payoff I was hoping for.
There’s a twist near the end that genuinely surprised me, and I appreciated that. I just wish the resolution had been given more space. The ending felt rushed, and with a few more pages, it could’ve hit harder.

In the end, the book had strong ideas and emotional stakes, but the execution fell short of the promise. I don’t regret reading it, but I do wish I had connected with it more deeply.

For fans of Olivie Blake and V.E. Schwab!
Our Infinite Fates was like reading ‘This Is How You Loose the Time War’ without the science fiction quality. I loved the slow unraveling of the mystery at the heart of this story and the slow burn of the romance! Your girl is a huge sucker for the fated lovers! And the poetry?! Perfection! A solid four stars!

This was one of the best books I've read so far this year. I am beyond blessed to have received an ARC and I look forward to reading all of Steven's work moving forward.

This book is a love letter to romance lovers. It felt like I was reading poetry or an extended sonnet. The writing is beyond stunning, full of exquisite prose and heartwrenching romance. It follows two individuals whose love transcends time, gender, and sexuality. They have lived countless lives, reborn over and over again throughout the centuries, and yet they never make it to 18. In every life, they are forced to kill each other.

We spend most of the story learning about their infinite romance while also trying to piece together their origin and why they can never live to turn 18. If you are someone who needs a strong, linear plot to remain engaged, then you might struggle with this book. We are constantly going back and forth in time, slowly piecing together their story through the ages. Personally, I loved it, but I can understand why others might not.

If you love love, appreciate a poetic romance, and don't mind a non-linear character-driven plot, then you will appreciate Our Infiniate Fates.

Infinite Fates is a beautifully written and captivating romantasy novel that spans centuries. The premise is intriguing and executed brilliantly. The author throws us right into the story from the first few pages leaving me instantly hooked, literally throws us in. The seamless weaving of past and present kept me engrossed in both the plot and the characters throughout the entire book.

An absolute must read for any romantasy lover.

Thank you St.Martin’s Press and Netgalley for this ARC.

The writing is beautifully descriptive. A bit surprising at first, but I settled into it. There were some really hard hitting moments that captured this all-consuming soulmate bond really well. I’ll say there were some timelines that I wanted wayyyy more from, because I loved them so much. I feel like we could have maybe done with a few less timelines, but went deeper into certain ones.

dnf at 25%. I thought this would be an easy 5-star book, but I almost feel like there was TOO much jumping around between timelines and not enough narrative drive in the main timeline to keep me turning pages. Interesting concept, though and I'm sure many will love this. This is totally a me thing, thanks to my short attention span.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the ARC!

No, I am not crying, why do you ask?

This was a beautiful love story that spans time, gender, cultures, and backgrounds. The depth of their love, the tragedy of it, is stunning. I am just, imagining having to kill the love of your life in every lifetime! Just, ugh.

I took a star off because I just didn't find the ending satisfying. I didn't expect it to be happy, but the whole reason they have been cursed was kinda confusing and not really vibing, but the rest of the book is great and their longing makes reading worth it.

If you want to feel pain beyond your imagination, pick this one up.

Laura Steven’s Our Infinite Fates is an imaginative journey that blends humor and heartache seamlessly. The story’s expansive universe is balanced by deeply personal moments that linger with the reader. Steven masterfully explores the intricacies of choice, consequence, and human connection. It’s a narrative that charms, challenges, and stays with you long after the final page.

I was very excited for this book after hearing all the raving reviews, but this story fell flat for me. I believe the pacing of the story was too slow for me and so I was not engaged as I wanted to be. Regardless, I am excited to read other books by this author because I did enjoy the style of writing.