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Our Infinite Fates
by Laura Steven
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had high hopes that this would be a five star read and it just fell flat for me.
This is billed as an epic tale that spans the ages, and while semi true you only get brief snippets of the ages. It felt hard to connect to the characters because none of the flashbacks felt well thought out, while the present felt rushed and frantic. They are written as though they are mature for their 17 year old selves because they’ve lived through centuries and remember it, yet somehow it constantly felt like immature teenagers.
The twists felt as though they fit the story yet seemingly predictable and had no real shock value in them. The ending once again felt predictable at best and extremely rushed.
There is a spice scene which felt wholly unnecessary considering the fact that these are 17 year olds and not consenting adults despite having memories from previous reincarnations.
This truly felt like an off brand Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and in comparison a poorly done version. If you are looking for a quick stand-alone fantasy this may satisfy, but if you are looking for an epic love story I would personally suggest looking elsewhere.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.
This is billed as an epic tale that spans the ages, and while semi true you only get brief snippets of the ages. It felt hard to connect to the characters because none of the flashbacks felt well thought out, while the present felt rushed and frantic. They are written as though they are mature for their 17 year old selves because they’ve lived through centuries and remember it, yet somehow it constantly felt like immature teenagers.
The twists felt as though they fit the story yet seemingly predictable and had no real shock value in them. The ending once again felt predictable at best and extremely rushed.
There is a spice scene which felt wholly unnecessary considering the fact that these are 17 year olds and not consenting adults despite having memories from previous reincarnations.
This truly felt like an off brand Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and in comparison a poorly done version. If you are looking for a quick stand-alone fantasy this may satisfy, but if you are looking for an epic love story I would personally suggest looking elsewhere.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, War