(3)The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan

 

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets First Lie Wins in this electric, voice-driven debut novel about an elusive bestselling author who decides to finally confess her true identity after years of hiding from her past.

Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, she’s one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn’t really exist. She’s never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now.

As a young adult, she and her best friend Amanda dreamed of escaping their difficult homes and moving to California to become movie stars. But the day before their grand adventure, a tragedy shattered their dreams and Cate has been on the run ever since, taking on different names and charting a new future. But after a shocking revelation, Cate understands that returning home is the only way she’ll be a whole person again.

I really enjoyed The Three Lives of Cate Kay. Annie/Cass/Cate lived through a really traumatic experience, and it shaped the rest of her life. I liked how the book was told from the different perspectives of the people in Cass's life. But I am very much not a fan of Sydney. As the story progressed, I got more invested in Cass's happiness. And I felt very resolved with the conclusion of the book. 

This book is for anybody who loves a good love story with great character development. 

Details: 

• The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
• Pages: 301
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Publication Date: 1/7/2025
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