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

I requested this ARC thinking it was an Adult Fantasy, not realizing it was YA. I'm so glad I requested and got approved though, because this was an absolute gem!

This story really did reminded me of Addie LaRue, except I love and preferred this one so much more. This was a compelling love story that beautifully captured how love can transcend death, and even continue to exist in so many lifetimes. Yes, there was pain and plenty suffering and so many heartbreaks and betrayals, but the resilient love Arden and Evelyn had for each other withstood it all. They truly were twin flames.

Even though the glimpses we had into the lovers' past lives were quite brief, I still felt like I was right there with them throughout history with the vivid imagery and the little details the author crafted for us of their day-to-day life. Laura really encapsulated what it would feel like to live through so many reincarnations, and of the loneliness one would bear from remembering all the loved ones that have been lost over time.

There was a part near the end that I thought was a bit cheesy, but not enough to deter me from giving this book 5 stars. The ending did left me feeling sad and conflicted, but still hopeful. I was thoroughly impressed with this debut and can't wait to see what else Laura will write in the future!

I love this book! It was everything I wanted it to be. I love how we got their love throughout the years, the overall concept was great and it had my mind wondering and my heart aching.

Evelyn is almost eighteen. Again. They’ve lived countless lives in different countries and different genders, and every time, before their eighteenth birthday, Evelyn is killed by Arden, a being whose existence is somehow tied to her own. Sometimes Evelyn and Arden fall in love. Sometimes Evelyn is so angry that they kill Arden first. But this time is different and the stakes are higher– in this life, Evelyn has a baby sister suffering from leukemia, and Evelyn is a match. Evelyn needs to live long enough to be a donor so their sister can live even if Evelyn cannot.

I really enjoyed parts of the book but finished it feeling unsatisfied. The conceit of the book hinges on a mystery: why does Arden seek Evelyn to kill them each time? Arden knows. Evelyn does not; they can only remember fragments of their oldest past lives. It sets up a mystery that’s eventually revealed, but the denouement is SO rushed. I'm really grumpy because I enjoyed the rest so much-- the book was probably a five-star read for me before the last 25%.

Minor digression on plot holes too. The reasoning behind the 18th birthday is profoundly and unnecessarily silly. And while I hate to be a "well actually" sort of reader, bone marrow transplants from deceased persons are possible. I mention the latter because it seems like something that could have been addressed with a throw-away line, and both examples show the fundamental lack of foundation in the plot.

But there’s a lot to like here, and I expect many people will adore this. I especially loved how the romantic side of Evelyn and Arden’s relationship transcends gender. Evelyn’s familial bonds in their present incarnation are so sweet and realistic. And of course, that mesmerizing Kelly Chong cover for the UK edition.

As soon as I saw in the blurb that this was for the fans who have previously loved The invisible life of Addie LaRue, I immediately went into action and requested the arc... and it was good. I really liked the plot, the characters and pacing of the book. I will say tho, that if you are expecting an Addie LaRue vibes, I don't think you're gonna get it (i was a bit disappointed not gonna lie), but overall it did work out for me.

I want to thank NetGalley and the Publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Our Infinite Fates.

I am giving a rating of 3.75 stars to this book.

Likes: I very much enjoyed the slow-burn romance of the two main characters. The yearning and the longing and the emotional turmoil both characters went through were very emotional and brought tears to my eyes multiple times throughout the first 60-70% of the book. I adored the poetry that Arden wrote for Evelyn. I also like the representation of multiple genders and the underlying acceptance of non-binary people. I did love that there was an open conversation about this between the main characters at one point in the book. I also loved that the main characters were the same sex in some of their lives and so there was a very good representation of the LGBTQ community. I enjoyed the character growth throughout the book. I loved Evelyn's hope and how Evelyn and Arden balanced each other out a bit.

Dislikes: I thought the ending could have been more flushed out. A lot of time was spent with Evelyn and Arden throughout much of the book, but the ending felt rushed. I wanted more description and understanding of the Underrealm, and Evelyn's backstory got just 2 or 3 pages. I felt that did a bit of a disservice to her character.

Overall: I had a good time with this book. I read it in about a day and a half and was invested in seeing what happened. The few dislikes I had did not ruin the overall story for me and I have recommended this on Fable for others if they love romance, poetry, and yearning and if they were a fan of The Invisible Life of Addie Larue. I think this book was very entertaining.

To say I devoured this book is an understatement. The concept really intrigued me when I first heard of this book, and before I started it I was worried with how it would be executed. But this was super easy to follow, even with the time jumping every few chapters.

This was a super easy read and will definitely be recommending!

4.0

This book is a dark YA fantasy romance where a pair of lovers find each other across lifetimes. It is a story of reincarnation, love, hate, and murder. They die together before their 18th birthdays in every life.

Getting to know the characters is a slow burn across lifetimes, historical ages, genders, and cultures. There is good LGBTQ+ representation as they are often born into bodies of the same gender. The reason why they are trapped in the cycle eludes our protagonist, whose memory only reaches back a few lifetimes. Their lover knows more, but won’t reveal the secrets. The protagonist also has something more to live for in the current, present day life, which also drives the story.

I gave this book four rather than five stars for a couple of rather abrupt plot points. The first is the reveal of the reason why the couple is trapped in this cycle; there were no real clues along the way and it occurred in the space of one conversation. The second was the resolution of the situation which again was quick, not foreshadowed, and somewhat convenient. I did think the strengths of the book outweighed its weaknesses. I enjoyed this book and recommend to readers who like a slow burn YA romance.

This was not my normal style of book. With that being said, I think it will be a great option for people who love this genre. I thought it was clever and interesting with a unique plot.

I just loved this book, I was truly engrossed in the story. It it written beautiful and is heart wrenching. Evelyn and Arden's story covers centuries and is moving and romantic. There is much emotion in the writing and for a YA I was vested. I loved that I was connected to the characters throughout the lifetimes. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the chance to read this EARC I cannot wait to add a copy to my shelf.
4.5 stars

Truth be told, I didn’t know what to expect. I tend to go into some of these stories somewhat blindly. Not paying attention to reviews. I’m absolutely glad I did. This story was FANTASTIC. From the very first chapter I was completely captivated. Although confused, from the start I wanted to know more. I was enthralled by the basis of it all.

Immediately I was consumed in the world of these two characters. The many lives they lived and the stories of their past and present selves. This book was darn near perfect. I felt all sorts of emotions throughout it all. I wa invested. The ending was so poetic, I didn’t see it coming.

Thanks so much NetGalley and SMP for the eARC.

I found this book to be interesting and intriguing enough to keep me moving through the story even though I really didn’t have any idea why the characters were having to go through this hardship together. I found the writing to be descriptive and poetic at times. This is a really great book for Young adult readers because it does get emotional and vulnerable and can show that a character can feel so many different things without there being a lot of physical/intimate contact.

These Infinite Fates is an enjoyable read with a fascinating concept and strong character development. The world-building is immersive, and there are some truly memorable moments that kept me hooked.

Despite its intriguing concept, I had a hard time getting into Our Infinite Fates. There were several things that I struggled with. The first issue I had was the pacing. The author used flashbacks to highlight Evelyn and Arden's lives together. Although the flashbacks were neat, they bogged down the story at times. There were a lot of flashback scenes. They started to feel repetitive and old over time. I could tell the author was using the flashback scenes to cement Arden and Evelyn's relationship; however, the scenes didn't give me a great sense of their relationship. I didn't like that Evelyn and Arden's origin story wasn't shared until the end of the book. As a reader, it started to get frustrating not knowing the reason for Arden's behavior. The curse was too dragged out. As a result, I lost interest in the story halfway through. Another issue I had with this story was the ending with Mother. It felt very anticlimactic. I wanted more from the Mother scene. I also wanted more from the characters. I didn't feel like I got a good sense of Evelyn and Arden's characters. They felt very surface level. I did like that their appearances and genders were different in their past lives. It took me a while to finish this book. Overall, this book was a miss for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the ARC.

This book is beautifully written, you can tell the Author put her heart into this very poetic story.
Filled with love and lose, Evelyn and Arden's story spans multiple life times and eras of a millennia.
Some parts of the story may move a bit slower than my normal preference but the feelings the writing brough out made the read worth it.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 4/5 Stars

This book was a thrilling journey through time, love, and betrayal. I really enjoyed how it transported us across different eras and places, giving the story a rich, immersive feel. The first-person perspective worked perfectly, pulling me right into Evelyn’s struggle as she faced her fate across lifetimes.

One of my favorite aspects was the dynamic between the main characters—both villains and lovers, which kept me hooked with all the tension and complexity. Their relationship felt intense and tragic in the best way.

The twist at the end definitely surprised me. It wasn’t quite where I thought the story was heading, and I’m still on the fence about how I feel about it. But overall, I loved following these characters through a thousand years of heartbreak and second chances.

If you enjoy stories with morally gray characters, a unique take on soulmates, and plenty of history-spanning drama, I’d definitely recommend this one!

Filled with longing, heartbreak, desire, and hope, Our Infinite Fates uncovers the messy and complex nature of humanity. A thousand lives, a thousand chances to do it over, and to discover why we are the way we are.

Laura Steven wrote a phenomenal and unique story that will stay with me forever. Beautiful and honest prose fills these pages effortlessly, and I highlighted a quote on almost every single page.

I cannot recommend this book enough.

Sprawling, star-crossed, and sensational, OUR INFINITE FATES is the kind of book that only comes around once in a lifetime. With immaculately crafted settings and whirlwind twists and turns, Evelyn and Arden's story is a breathtaking romantasy that gives enemies to lovers a whole new meaning.

The premise to this book is incredible and I love the idea of following two people across time and then finding and falling for each other in each. I think that the prose was very well written and I enjoyed Evelyn's family immensely. However, I didn't buy that these two were in love one bit, it felt more like lust to me. I don't like being told things, I like being shown and the 2-6 page flashbacks that we got didn't convince me of that emotion. I also felt like the ending was way random from what the story had been set up as, maybe if they hadn't had the reveal of what it all was I would have enjoyed it more? The timeline jumping also felt like a checklist of every interesting location that could be picked without much cultural or historical context.

I found that some of the lines in this were basically reworkings of other well known books and that really bothered me. Not in a plagiarism way, (NOT SAYING THAT AT ALL) but in a it felt like it cheapened how well done the own author's prose was done. The translation line in particular comes to mind.

I do think that this book will very much be for someone. That someone was just not me. I'm not gonna cancel my Owlcrate with it in it though so that says something I think.

“Maybe that's all love is, in the end. An endless tempting of fate.”

did my favorite line in this book come from the acknowledgements? absolutely.

I was so undeniably excited for this book when I first heard about it. Two soulmates fated to kill each other in every lifetime? Undeniably tragic give it to me now, please. I was NOT disappointed.

From the start I was hooked. I’m in love with the glimpses of past lives we get, both through the bits and pieces of memory that deep into Evelyn’s life as Branwen and through the chapters of previous lives. This book is so filled with longing and fear of the inevitable, but so filled with love and hope despite all else. Seeing how Arden and Evelyn’s relationship evolves and changes while still very much staying true to themselves through varying lifetimes and circumstances was so undeniably bittersweet and beautiful at the same time. I found myself instantly falling in love with these characters while anxiously waiting for the axe to fall and everything to start over once more.

The writing itself was wonderful, emotion is so deeply within each line of this book that you can’t help but feel all the love and despair and hope and tragedy of these characters. The mixture of poetry and prose, this book is a love letter to the attachments we form with everyone we hold dear. This book easily skyrocketed to one of my all time favorites and I will, in fact, be thinking about it intermittently for the foreseeable future.

My heart is still breaking after reading the last couple of chapters, especially that last page! Bawled like a baby. What a hauntingly beautiful tragedy. While I adore their current lives as Dylan and Bran, I absolutely loved the little glimpses of Evelyn and Arden over the millennia. And that last flashback?! jesusfckingchrist. I was absolutely floored. Love the story so much!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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