I read this entire book in one sitting. WOW! I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. The authors characters, story-telling- it was such an entertaining story that really held me the entire way through. loved all the different POVS and I will be highly recommending this book.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria for the early copy of this masterpiece. Just perfect, Kate Fagan is an amazing non-fiction writer, this fiction debut is outstanding. A book about friendship and the complexities of it—count me in, LGBT+ rep, I was in. This book grips you from the first page and it'll hold on to you until the final page.

This novel is pitched as The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets First Lie Wins, and I think it lives up to that comparison.

Cate Kay has many names and just as many lives. This best-selling author has remained anonymous to the public until she comes to terms with her past and sets the record straight in this book.

The story begins with childhood friends who aspire to go to Hollywood until tragedy strikes. In response, Cate forges ahead. She was always running from her problems and past.

This novel is within a book and is also told from multiple POVs, which keeps the story fascinating and engaging. It also demonstrates what unreliable narrators we all are. This book provides more insight into why and how and the consequences of unhealthy trauma and her actions. I recommend this page-turner of a novel!

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley,Atria Books and author,Kate Fagan for the opportunity to read ebook,The Three Lives of Cate Kay.
This novel was a quick and sweet story of best friends Annie and Amanda who come from similar and somewhat lonely backgrounds who meet as young schoolmates. They share dreams throughout their young lives where the story gets complicated as they try to embark on those dreams. It may be more of a YA novel for some?
On sale January 07,2025

A thrilling, heartbreaking story about a woman hiding while finding herself - I loved it!

“Cate” didn’t necessarily set out to write a bestselling novel. She wanted to be an actress until a shocking accident changes the course of her life and propels her to change her identity…

The story is constructed so well - there are multiple narrators, charming footnotes from Cate, and a novel within a novel - this all works to deepen our understanding of Cate. There is plenty of angst and also humor throughout the novel and Cate is a compelling (and flawed and lovable) protagonist in all her forms.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

good story about annie who finds love with amanda. Am accident happens and she finds life working in a coffee shop and ends up writing a best seller book. she finds love with different people through her life. she realizes who she loves and reads letters and the book is told in different point of views and how they helped this story come to pass.

This was a refreshing story about an author and their true identity. It was well written and the MC fascinated me. I enjoyed her tales of girlhood. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Wow! The Three Lives of Cate Kay, what an amazing story. Told from multiple POVs, we learn about love, friendship, and the effects of fame on them both. The characters are fascinating, the friendship between Annie and Amanda is quite beautiful. I had the hardest time putting this book down, especially as the characters became more complex. This is the first book I have read by this author, but that will not be for long. I laughed, I cried, I adored this story! Easy 5 stars!

Thank you to Net Galley, Simon and Schuster, and Kate Fagan for the ARC! All opinions above are my own

I've never read anything by this author, but heard she also writes non-fiction. After reading this book, I'd be interested to read her non fiction works and see if I like it. I enjoyed her writing a lot. There was fantastic character development in this book and I loved the multi-POV. It helped add complexity to the story.

I am a huge fan of Kate Fagan's nonfiction books and was so excited to get an advance copy of her first novel. I was pulled into the story from page 1 and could not put it down. It's a multi-layered story about friendship, love, and identity with crisp, fresh writing and a unique, brilliant structure. I found myself bargaining with myself for "just one more chapter" every time I picked it up (which led to me being late for a few things, #worthit). I love complex, flawed female characters; if you do too, this is for you. Suggested for fans of Donna Tartt, Liane Moriarty, Rebecca Makkai, and Gillian Flynn.

A coming of age and love story that examines the search for fame and its effects on relationships. Great character development makes this one you won't want to put down as you eagerly read what each of the key people in Cate's life decide to do next! Told from multiple points of view, the story of Cate Kay will have you engrossed from the beginning. Loved the book club scene and that last line got me!

Thank you to NetGalley for this incredible ARC. I was immersed from the very first page and couldn't stop reading. What unraveled was a story about redemption, friendship, love, and how you truly can go home again. I was enraptured by Cate with a motherf****ng K & found myself wanting more at the end - begging for more of the dichotomy between the her & the women in her life. If there's ever a sequel i'll devour it.

So at the beginning with all the name changes I was confused I must admit as to who was who in the chapters. Once the story got going though it was great. I loved the writing and thoughtfulness behind it. I really enjoyed following along on Cate's "lives" and figuring out who she was meant to be.