Our Infinite Fates

"5 ⟡ ݁₊ . Our Infinite Fates - Lauren Steven | ARC Review I went into this only really knowing the premise on the cover, “They’ve loved each other in a thousand lifetimes, they’ve killed each other in every one.” And that’s all you really need to know. Arden and Evelyn’s love literally transcends time and appearance. Actual soulmates. They are the definition of to be loved by a poet. Probably the most beautiful prose I’ve ever read, with amazing metaphors and similes. I’m so happy I got to read this early. Ever since reading The Seven Deaths of the Saint, Addie LaRue, watching Death’s Game and See You in My 19th Life, I’ve been waiting for something that combines all of those elements, and this does it perfectly. I basically wanted to write this book and Lauren did it first. The whole time, front to back, I was like this is awesome. The last act really solidified the 5 star. I seriously believe this could become the next big thing. "

"2.5 stars. This was a huge letdown. Beautiful cover with stunning illustrations, but boring as heck. I agree with another reviewer saying everything was “told” in this book but not felt. I was told they were soulmates and madly in love, but didn’t feel it. The plot was very repetitive and boring. The flashbacks I could care less for and skimmed over and also why does she keep changing genders every time? Not necessary IMO. The ending was 1. Dark and didn’t like the devilish turn it took 2. Underwhelming … It started out lyrical and poetic and I had hopes it would be oh so romantic, but fell flat for me."

"Ever since I’ve read and loved Steven’s “The Society for Soulless Girls” and “Every Exquisite Thing”, I decided to try out her latest novel, and it was very different, but I enjoyed it overall. It’s a nice balance of a deep romance, sadness, and a tiny bit of a thriller. I was surprised by how well this book was dedicated to showing off every single timeline and romance that Arden and Evelyn had, and those historical set chapters were both deeply romantic and also heartbreaking at the same time (because after maybe 2 or 3 of them you realize how every individual one is going to end.) Plus, there was a good amount of passion between Evelyn and Arden. But I wasn’t a real fan of the ending. It did the whole “let’s make a twist no reader will be able to guess by making it so ridiculous and different” approach, which is actually quite annoying. And the logic behind why this twist happened was really stupid, especially from Evelyn. But overall, this was a good book, I definitely think this is my least favorite of Steven’s novels, but anyone who wants a somewhat tragic star-crossed lovers story, a romance with supernatural elements, or simply wants to read the same romance play out in different universes and settings may want to give this a try. "