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A review by crystalcollectsbooks
Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
As I read this story I could not help myself from highlighting and annotating on my kobo. There are so many quotable and meaningful moments in this story.
I will preface the rest of my review by stating, that I recommend this to readers that enjoy magical realism along the lines of the Invisible Life of Addie Larue and Midnight Library. To me, this book is not one that will necessarily appeal to a younger audience, but definitely has much to offer an older audience.
The story of Evelyn and Arden is love story. They’ve lived many lives for over 1000 years and one has killed the other in each of them. The story is told from Evelyn’s point of view while she is navigating her current life. The stakes are high in this one and she is determined for this life to be different. Her memories of past lives evade her as she moves further in time away from them. As we follow her through today’s life, we learn about her past lives. We know very little about Arden, but get pieces through each memory and as the present progresses. There are times where we feel their love more, but others less. Theirs is a love filled with conflict and tragedy. There are some interesting turn of events and the reveals at the end are satisfying.
Overall, I enjoyed the story, but the pacing was at times slow. I feel that it could have progressed nicely and without plot holes, even if a few of the in between chapters were cut out. I did enjoy the story most when I could get larger chunks of reading time in a sitting; this permitted me to really be immersed in the tale. I highly recommend that you read the book with extended periods of reading time that will permit you the time to reflect as you read.
Many thanks to Wednesday Books (St. Martin’s Press) and NetGalley for a digital advanced copy of the book. The opinions expressed are honestly and my own.
I will preface the rest of my review by stating, that I recommend this to readers that enjoy magical realism along the lines of the Invisible Life of Addie Larue and Midnight Library. To me, this book is not one that will necessarily appeal to a younger audience, but definitely has much to offer an older audience.
The story of Evelyn and Arden is love story. They’ve lived many lives for over 1000 years and one has killed the other in each of them. The story is told from Evelyn’s point of view while she is navigating her current life. The stakes are high in this one and she is determined for this life to be different. Her memories of past lives evade her as she moves further in time away from them. As we follow her through today’s life, we learn about her past lives. We know very little about Arden, but get pieces through each memory and as the present progresses. There are times where we feel their love more, but others less. Theirs is a love filled with conflict and tragedy. There are some interesting turn of events and the reveals at the end are satisfying.
Overall, I enjoyed the story, but the pacing was at times slow. I feel that it could have progressed nicely and without plot holes, even if a few of the in between chapters were cut out. I did enjoy the story most when I could get larger chunks of reading time in a sitting; this permitted me to really be immersed in the tale. I highly recommend that you read the book with extended periods of reading time that will permit you the time to reflect as you read.
Many thanks to Wednesday Books (St. Martin’s Press) and NetGalley for a digital advanced copy of the book. The opinions expressed are honestly and my own.