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OUR INFINITE FATES

Laura Steven

Evelyn and Arden are doomed souls who repeatedly fall in love and kill each other. (Ages 13 to 18)

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The story’s YA reading level is accessible, but recurring deaths, danger, grief, intense romance, and emotionally heavy themes make it better suited to about age 14 and up. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character5/5
  • Romance5/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

Death is the central premise: the protagonist repeatedly dies across lifetimes, and the emotional effects of loss and mortality are major themes.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Very mild and infrequent language.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

Some inclusive or LGBTQIA-related representation may be present, but it does not appear to be the central focus of the romance or plot.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

The fate-bound relationship between the protagonists is the story’s emotional core, with love, longing, conflict, and difficult choices.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Repeated deaths, pursuit, supernatural danger, and threats to loved ones create sustained tension, though this is not primarily horror.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Very mild romantic references only.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any drinking or substance references appear incidental rather than a major plot element, with no indication of sustained misuse or glamorization.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Repeated lethal conflict and threats drive the plot, but the violence is generally fantastical and not presented as nonstop or highly graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face difficult social situations.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The reincarnation structure and alternate lifetimes invite imaginative thinking about identity, fate, memory, and whether inherited patterns can change.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Inclusive cast representing various backgrounds.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Insightful regarding social dynamics.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of friendship support are central.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes authenticity and self-determination.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters learn and grow through mistakes.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in OUR INFINITE FATES would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in OUR INFINITE FATES, and what caused that change?
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