I picked up Our Infinite Fates because of comparisons to Addie LaRue, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. The premise—two soulmates destined to kill each other in every lifetime—was intriguing, but the execution didn’t land with me the way I had hoped.

Some flashbacks were compelling and showed their deep connection, but others felt repetitive or too brief, making it hard to fully invest in their story. The main timeline didn’t hold my interest as much as I’d hoped.

The diverse representation was a highlight, but I wanted more buildup to the past lives to strengthen their love story. The ending felt rushed, and the pacing needed work. That said, the plot twist was unexpected, which I appreciated. I’m sure if I had read this as a teenager or young adult, it would have landed much differently.

Thank you, NetGalley & Macmillan Audio, for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Such an amazing book. Truly. It’s sweeping and addictive. The writing is beautiful and the characters wonderful. It’s fantastic.

I personally love to be told a story, and I think this book works excellently as an audiobook. The narrator does a superb job with a varied and difficult text, and was thoroughly enjoyable to listen to. Below I’ve included my review of the book itself, and think a reader would enjoy the story equally, whichever format they prefer.

This book begs the question, what if Stockholm syndrome, but in the multiverse, and make it yearning. And it does a dang good job of it. A couple fated to meet and subsequently kill each other in infinite lifetimes, what’s not to love? This book keeps you in suspense about the why of it all while providing rich enchanting snippets of historical fiction to set the scene. What truly stands out here, besides the incredible story, is the writing, and with a beautiful book of poetry interspersed throughout the text, I couldn’t help but highlight every other line of the ebook. There is a fair bit of murder and death in many different forms (although not graphically depicted) so possibly a trigger warning for that. I honestly think this book could be enjoyable for anyone. It appears to be marketed as YA because amorous scenes are depicted vaguely, but the writing is certainly advanced enough a reader of any age could enjoy. I’m sad I read possibly my favorite book of 2025 this early in the year, but so glad Laura Steven wrote it. Highly recommend.

I really wanted to like Our Infinite Fates, but unfortunately, I just couldn’t connect with it and ended up not finishing. The premise had potential, but the execution fell flat for me. The relationships and characters didn’t draw me in at all—there was no chemistry, no spark, nothing to make me care about their journey. Without that emotional connection, the story felt hollow, and I found myself losing interest.

Sorry to say that this was a definite ‘miss’ for me.
Multiple times I was going to DNF it, but instead I chose to finish it. I’m glad I did, but it really didn’t make me enjoy it any more. 😫

The two main characters have lived MANY lifetimes and have found each other in each and every one of them. And yet, they have killed each other in every one of them, too.
Is it love? Is it hate? Is there something more than meets the eye??

What’s not to like? 🤔🫣

I’ve seen many comparisons to ‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’, but honestly, I loved that book! This one, at least to me, is nothing like it.

There are multiple good ‘threads’ in here, and they definitely kept me invested (at least somewhat), but I just didn’t care for the storyline as a whole…

Overall, 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me. + potential, but just didn’t hit the mark for me!

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven and narrated by Sofia Oxenham.

Thanks so much to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for an ARC of the audiobook, in exchange for an honest review.
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“I love you, I have loved you, I will love you…”

In a world of immortality and reincarnation, time is not on Evelyn’s side. Her 18th birthday— the day she’s died by for the every lifetime she’s had— is in two weeks, but Evelyn has an extra reason to fight her inevitable fate: her sister needs her marrow to survive.

“Wherever we are next, my heart is with you.”

This has got to be one of the most creative stories I’ve read in a long time, if not forever! The entire book had me guessing why they were cursed with this fate and still, I didn’t guess their truth.

“You are me, I am you and our love is stronger than everything”

I was lucky enough to receive an ALC of this book and let me tell you— the narrator, Sofia Oxenham, has such a smooth and pleasing voice that added another layer to the story itself. In what seemed like no time, I had finished the story! Definitely the type of audiobook you can escape into and mourn the end of; I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of books full of family, mystery and a delicious slice of love that can’t be bound by time or lifespans.

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.

Our Infinite Fates: ♾️💋🎧⁣
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Thank you @macmillan.audio @wednesdaybooks for my gifted copies. ⁣
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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!*