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Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven
5.0
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Our Infinite Fates is a romantic and lyrical tale from author Laura Steven. This story hooked me from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down! Evelyn and Arden are trapped in an endless cycle- one of them must always kill the other before they turn eighteen. They reincarnate in different bodies and different places throughout the world each time. Whenever a deviation is attempted, they are always thwarted. Evelyn doesn’t know why they are trapped in this cycle, but Arden is keeping secrets. Can Evelyn and Arden break the cycle or are they trapped forever? 

This heartbreaking and mysterious story completely took my breath away. The writing itself is stunning, filled with lush sensory details. I love how we travel with Evelyn through memories to long-forgotten lands and experiences as she tries to piece together why this must happen. Arden and Evelyn’s twisted and infinite love is a compelling mystery to unravel. I love the LGBTQ+ rep and how they find each other in any form. Evelyn’s relationship to her family in this world was charming, especially her bond with her sister Gracie. Laura Steven weaves in reflections on grief, the pain of loving, found family, and the idea of fate in a deeply beautiful way. 

Our Infinite Fates is a moving and atmospheric read, with certain scenes destined to live in my mind long after the last page. I already can’t wait to reread it! This book would be perfect for readers who loved V.E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. I can’t wait to see what Laura Steven writes next! 

Thank you to Laura Steven, Wednesday Books, and NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.