This book kept me reading all evening in to the early hours of the morning. I have been in a book rut recently but this woke me right up. The storyline was interesting and well researched, the characters were well fleshed out and their chemistry was palpable through the pages. It's a must read for anyone who likes movies like Age of Adaline.

Two soulmates fated to meet in every reincarnated lifetime but must kill each other in every one.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue meets They Always Die at the End are the best comparisons

Evelyn knows she is going to die before her 18th birthday, killed by her soulmate for some reason they can’t divulge. However, this time her life in Wales needs her more alive than ever before - her younger sister needs her for a bone transplant to survive cancer.

This was definitely as evocative as Addie LaRue. Many beautiful musings on life and love and living through grief. Evelyn is deeply empathetic. Outrageously humane. Arden shuts himself off from people so he can’t get hurt.

<b>We had blades to the throat. Poetry books found frozen in the taiga. Arrows through the heart. Great monuments burned to the ground. A sense of both permanence and impermanence. Transient, ephemeral, but also somehow enduring.
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This only has raving reviews, however I felt this was too over the top for me.
Too cringy and big and the twist/reveal was very obvious to me from the start.

It had the potential to get tedious, due to the consistent ending of their love story, but this didn’t bother me too much. However, I think this might be an annoyance pointed out by many.

I did love how flashbacks were woven counterpart to the present. You get a glimpse of their previous lives in snapshots - their heartbreaking reunions and deaths.
I do have to mention the last flashback took some of the gut punch away and felt like a classic good v evil binary whereas I always like nuance.

There is also some poetry included which I found beautiful! I would read a pure poetry book by Stevens and I have only read like four collections in my life.

<b>My throat ached. ‘I love you, and I have loved you, and I will love you.'
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This is slow-moving until the last 15% where everything culminates and the action BAMS.

Will this be the next TikTok sensation? Probably. Is it a new favourite of mine? No, but it was evocative until it felt repetitive.

Thank you to Penguin Random House for sending me the arc in exchange for a review.

Nothing could have prepared me for this book. I devoured it in just a day and enjoyed every second of it. Laura Steven is an amazing writer; I could not have enjoyed this book any more. I loved the tension between Arden and Evelyn and their love for one another. Furthermore, I loved that I never knew what was going to happen next; I couldn't put the book down until I finished it. I also loved the poetry throughout and the rawness of it.

If you love romantasy, this is a must read! It is definitely my favourite read of the year and is in my top 3 books ever!

Thank you net galley, Laura Steven and the publisher for allowing me to receive an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Absolutely adored this book! The twists and turns got me interested in finding out more. The romance was just beautiful. I both hated and loved the MMC! I will admit I was very quick to judge him at first but then you realise his intentions and I just couldn’t not love him. I wished the book was bigger but I adore this book! I’m excited to buy a physical book ❤️

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. This book pulled me in from the start and then didn't let go. I loved the concept of a reincarnated love/curse and the way that the story spanned different times and places in history. Overall it was an emmersive fast paced read and one I would thoroughly recommend, particularly if you like slow-burn enemy to lover tropes.

I just want to primarily say that I bawled my eyes out over the yearning in this book. It is full of it. I think Laura Steven wrote about love so eloquently. The small actions that make up love, rather than the words being said. I flew through this book in one night because I needed to know what would happen next. I don't think I've read a book that gripped me as hard as this one did. It cured my reading slump and then put me back into one. It was PHENOMENAL and I want to reread it for the first time again and again, for every lifetime.

Our infinite fates was a gorgeously written and deeply moving book. 110% recommend. The main characters were so interesting, as was the story between than that unfolded on these pages.

There is sadness and lonely woven through each word and page and it kept me hooked. I was desperate to know the past that took place between Arden and Evelyn, how they came to be in there situation. The build up was fraught with tension and the reveal did not disappoint.
Pick up this book immediately!

This gave me major The Invisible Life of Addie Larue and Divine Rivals vibes.

The writing was beautiful and quotable. I feel as though the plot was interesting but towards the end it started to get a little tricky. Of course there was supposed to be a twist (which was the answer to why they were going through their infinite cycle) but for me it didn't really hit the way I thought. I wasn't really surprised by it.

Laura's storytelling is beautiful though, especially romance wise. Though I don't recall reading about how the main characters fell in love to begin with, in several of their lifetimes I could feel their connection.

[Thank you Netgalley for the ARC]

This was a book of two halves for me, or rather 2/3 and a 1/3. I was absolutely absorbed in most of the book, loved the premise, the character, the high stakes, the flashbacks, everything and then it all felt flat and just felt vaguely silly.

Arden and Evelyn are soulmates, reincarted over and over again but fated to die before they turn 18 - at each other's hand, In most incarnations Arden hunts Evelyn down, sometimes s/he (sexes vary over lifetimes) preemptively strikes but it makes no difference; once one is dead they other dies too, only to be instantly reincarnated and the cycle starts again. The book takes place both in the present day and in the past, as we see the pair live, love and die in times and places all over the world from the trenches of the First World War to Imperial China, from the Siberian steppes to the West Indies. The cycle has different effects on them. Over time Arden has become hardened, pouring pent up emotion into poetry, wheras Evelyn never loses the capacity to love both his/her adversary and each family despite knowing s/he has to leave them mourning their murdered child. In the present day Evelyn in Branwen, a teenage girl living in Wales and this time she is determined to live. Her beloved sister has leukaemia and only Branwen can save her, but how can she ensure she lives long enough to donate the marrow her sister needs? This time she is not going to accept her fate, she is going to demand answers and she is going to live.

It's a great concept, compellingly written with great stakes but not only did the twist, denouement and explanation all feel like a huge let down so did some of the decisions, such as Arden's refusal to tell Evelyn why their continual lives were this way (necessary for the plot maybe but came across as controlling and cruel). I raced through the first two thirds because I was hooked but skimmed through the last third because I was bored and a little incredulous. Lots of people will adore it but a disappointment for me.

I was initially drawn to this novel for its unique take on the enemies-to-lovers trope. It follows Evelyn and Arden, two soulmates destined to find each other across lifetimes, only to meet tragic fates as each other's killers. Their journey spans centuries, delving not only into romantic love but also the profound connections of familial and platonic relationships. Though the novel is undeniably romantic, it’s also steeped in mystery and intrigue, inviting the reader to unravel secrets alongside Evelyn as she discovers the soulmates' histories and the origins of their tragic cycles. However, I found myself struggling to connect with the characters initially, as the romance and intensity of their bond emerged later in the story than I expected. In addition, as fond as I am of this novel, another slight critique is the characters' constant changes in appearances and genders with each lifetime. While I understand the narrative purpose behind these shifts, I found it challenging to track who was speaking at times, and it disrupted my mental image of them. This constant reimagining of physical traits was somewhat disorienting, as I usually find it easier to connect with characters who maintain distinct, consistent features. However, Laura Steven uses this aspect skilfully to explore love beyond physical form, illustrating a soul-deep connection that transcends gender. This portrayal powerfully celebrates the depth of their bond, whether in heterosexual or homosexual relationships, making for a profoundly moving narrative. In sum, this is a beautifully woven tale of passion, intimacy, and mystery, full of unexpected twists and endings that leave the reader eager for more, I am very excited for its release!

Once again, Laura Stevens has hit every mark. I laughed, I cried and I fell in love over and over again, The different lives, the spectrum of the characters' experiences and the setting of each one was perfect. Abslutely perfect. I read it in one sitting, and I got the genuine real feeling that Stevens poured her heart out onto every damn page, not to mention the poetry because WOW!!! Thank you to the publisher and net galley for access to the proof, and thank you Laura Stevens for reviving my belief in love once again.

There are some books that, all things considered, wind up practically being a 4/4.5-star read, but there's just *something* about them that make them worth 5 stars. This is one of those.

This story is beautiful. I read a lot of fanfiction, so I've read PLENTY of beautifully woven-together nonsense, and I earnestly believe that anyone who says the same about this story is entirely off-base. The prose is stellar and poetic, the character development is beautiful, the arcs across time and space are incredibly moving. The ending, and the final flashback, made me ugly cry. I can tell I'll be thinking about this book, and the questions of what makes up a soul and the basis of human connection, regularly for years to come.

The parts that faltered (which, truly, is not saying much, because the strengths far outweighed these): The climax and villain were fairly quickly and easily tied up for me, which felt fairly anticlimactic for a slow-paced novel. I think there could have been more depth to the historical elements, though it moved through so many different flashbacks and points in human history that this was likely a tall order for a standalone novel. And, to be honest, I just don't see the Exile comps -- I think the marketing should be clearer that this feels like an "inspired by" and not a "based on" situation.

This book is most certainly for the Addie LaRue girlies, though I personally think it's even better.

No words can describe how truly beautiful this book was! I know it’s going to be in every bestseller list and go viral with videos of people sobbing as they devour this masterpiece.

Easily Steven’s best work! No review could ever do this book justice. Just go and read it right now!!

Absolutely loved this. 5/5 easily.

The way the novel picks up is brilliant. I felt really transported to all of the different versions of Evelyn and Arden, and in each lifetime, we learned something new about them. I loved the way the flashbacks were interwoven within the narrative and the way we learned more through them. The present day setting was fab and I loved the idea that Evelyn was trying to save her sister in this lifetime.

As the story progressed, I realised just how romantic it was. I'd told someone this book wasn't really a romance but that was so wrong. It was such a stunning love story.

I LOVE the way the gender swapping was handled throughout. The way it simply didn't matter because love is love is such an incredible message to have woven through the words and I think it was handled so well by the author.

I sometimes worry with YA that I will feel like the parent of the narrator but the way this was written was so well done. It felt very real that Evelyn was both a teenager and a being who'd lived thousands of years. All of the experience of her past life supported her outlook but she still had such believable teenage-isms that I loved.

The final reveal was perfect and heartbreaking and I loved it. I spent a huge amount of time wondering what was going to have caused it when I found out I was pleasantly surprised. i also loved the little addition at the end that showed that they still weren't told the full story.

Overall, this was a brilliant read. I was hooked from the outset and I actually tried reading it while I was at work (to no avail) because it was that good.

I thought this was a really interesting book. I really enjoyed the premise which i thought was unique and fun. I enjoyed the various timelines, and what happened in each timeline, but gosh i HATED the ending. Not only did i feel it was a betrayal of the characters hopes and dreams for the future, especially Evelyns, but it was just stupid. Why after everything that they went through, that they dreamed about, would you bring Evelyn back like that, crushing her final wish for the dream life she wanted. I cried for her.

Worth the read, but damn i wish it had ended differently.

Words truly cannot express how amazing this book is. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be one of the first people to read this book ever.
The writing in this novel is beautiful and very poetic but in a way that it doesn't seem excessive. It's flowery (and I learnt a lot of new words whilst reading this by the way) but like it doesn't seem to drag on and on and on like some books do.
The story line is a bit confusing at first as the tenses changed quite often in the first few chapters when I was still trying to understand what in the hell was happening. I don't know if that was intentional or not but the first, I'd say, 3-4 chapters were like a bit messy but as you ease into the story, you develop an understanding of the characters.
I personally related to Evelyn because I feel like I could see myself in her actions and her words as I got to know her and who she was. Arden, on the other hand, is like a closed book and I found myself not really caring all that much about him. Maybe because it was only from Evelyn's perspective but I just didn't feel that connection with him. I still don't understand his reasoning for what he did and I personally don't think he should have kept the truth for him.
That being said, this was a quick and fun read, and it might have made me cry at some points. So if you're up for that, then I'd say go for it. ALSO can i mention how pretty the cover is???? If you're a fan of Ann Liang then I'd say this is right up your alley.
Thank you again for the ARC!!

My oh my. How or even, where, do I begin with this book? I had some expectations, not necessarily high, but still, this book managed to take my expectations and laugh at them. It went above and beyond anything I ever expected.

Firstly, I went in blind (as always) drawn to it by the cover alone, which is absolutely gorgeous by the way. So I had absolutely no idea what I was about to start reading about, but I’ll read pretty much anything so nothing is ruled out. But upon completion my first initial thought was “this was similar to Addie LaRue but with a somewhat different take. No, a BETTER take”.

I was able to start and finish this book on less that 24 hours, it was that amazing and I could not put it down. It only took me that long because I simply couldn’t keep resisting my adulting responsibilities, wish as I might. I was entranced, I was besotted and I don’t even think I have the vocabulary to explain how beautiful this book was. I was hit with every single emption known to mankind. Love? Hate? Grief? Heartache? Anger? EVERY SINGLE ONE!

I went through stages of having my heart cuddled and protected to it being ripped out of my chest and stamped on, to someone delicately picking up and piecing it back together. But the process continued to this way, over and over. It’s one of those books that emotional destroys you but you recommend it to every single person you know, cause sharing is caring, right?

Without spoilers let me just give you two names, Evelyn and Arden. When you finish the book and look over this comment you will know exactly why just those two names it all you need being back that emotional rollercoaster you went through. I am absolutely hating Laura Steven right now, for producing a book that shattered my soul into a thousand pieces but I also love her for bringing this beautiful book out into the world.

I loved everything about this book! I read it in 24 hours and couldn’t put it down. I loved both of the characters and I loved the twist. It reminded me of addie le rue.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for this e-arc! To start, I’m obsessed with how gorgeous this cover is; it’s so pretty!

Upon reading the blurb, this really reminded me of The Life of Addie LaRue and similarly how I feel about that book is how I feel about this. It’s a beautiful story to be told, with a tragic, interwoven twist, lasting lifetimes.

This was beautiful told, and we saw how deeply in love Evelyn and Arden are; in the present and in the lifetimes they’ve shared with each other, right before Arden kills Evelyn. They were star-crossed lovers to a fault. And the twist that had brought them together, was so profound and tragic, that it really pulls on the heartstrings.

I did feel like the ending was a little implausible, but given that’s its YA, I can understand why it was. Nonetheless, it had me gripped until the very last page.

Below are a few of my favourite quotes!

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

"𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲,"

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

I've never read anything quite like Our Infinite Fates. The title, artwork, and synopsis alone would have been enough to draw me in even if I wasn't already a huge fan of Laura Steven's work. Her storytelling ability is unmatched. Arden and Evelyn are beautifully complex and flawed characters who love each other in all of their lifetimes, and are doomed to kill each other before they turn 18. The 'why' eludes the reader for most of the book, and the reveal is as tragic and beautiful as expected. The ending was perfect. I'll be thinking about Arden and Evelyn's story for a long time.