Please Note:  I received an advance copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.  This did not influence the opinions in my review in any way.

Synopsis (from Goodreads):

Thora and Santi are strangers in a foreign city when a chance encounter intertwines their fates. At once, they recognize in each other a kindred spirit—someone who shares their insatiable curiosity, who is longing for more in life than the cards they’ve been dealt. Only days later, though, a tragic accident cuts their story short.

But this is only one of the many connections they share. Like satellites trapped in orbit around each other, Thora and Santi are destined to meet again: as a teacher and prodigy student; a caretaker and dying patient; a cynic and a believer. In numerous lives they become friends, colleagues, lovers, and enemies. But as blurred memories and strange patterns compound, Thora and Santi come to a shocking revelation—they must discover the truth of their mysterious attachment before their many lives come to one, final end.

Review:

Recently, I've read several books where a person explores different versions of their lives.  How did their choices affect what they became?  This is an intriguing question.  In Meet Me in Another Life, by Catriona Silvey, a few other elements are added to the mix.  With each life, Thora and Santi are born into slightly different circumstances.  Also in each scenario, they find each other and remember their past lives.  Why is this happening? Will they be destined to relive their lives over and over again? These questions created a book that was an exciting page turner.  I loved it!

What I Liked:

Premise:

I loved that the two main characters, Thora and Santi, meet again and again in each life.  But, each version of their lives is different from the others.  They are different ages, have different jobs, and their relationships vary from one life to another.  In one life, they are lovers, in another one is a much older professor and the other is their student.  The one constant is that in each life they form a strong connection.  And they begin to remember their past lives.  This made me think about whether we are destined to meet certain people, or is it just random? 

Characters:

Although each life is different, Thora and Santi have consistent personalities throughout.  Thora is more impulsive and independent.  She dyes her hair various colors, and isn't too concerned about what others think of her.

When she meets Santi, she recognizes a kindred spirit.  Santi is a dreamer, and he longs to be an astronaut.  But he's not a person of action, like Thora.  Each has  strengths that compliment the other's.  They push each other to do the most with each life.  Sometimes this causes conflict, which might take several lifetimes to resolve.  But, ultimately, Thora and Santi know they need each other to figure out the mystery of why they keep repeating their lives.

Story:

Learning the rules of this universe is really compelling. Why do they always find each other in the city of Bonn?  Once they get there, why does it seem that they can't leave?   Can they reset their lives by killing themselves?  What are the limits of what they can do without too many dire consequences?

I also like that this is not a love story, per se.  In some of the lives, yes, Thora and Santi are lovers.  But in others, they are student and teacher, doctor and patient, even parent and child.  This strips away the sexual nature of connection.  Humans can make deep connections with others without a sexual element.

Each life reveals a little bit more about what is really happening in the overall story.  As the mystery builds, we wonder what Thora and Santi can do to break the cycle.  This made the story very exciting, and kept me reading.

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Release Date:  April 27th, 2021

Author:  Catriona Silvey

Publisher:  William Morrow

Genre:  Fantasy

Page Length:  320 Pages

Source:  NetGalley

Format:  E-Book

Recommendation: You'll be hooked by the story's unusual premise, and endearing characters.  Highly recommended.