Book Synopsis:
Who is Cate Kay?
Cate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But it’s just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely anonymous.
Anne Marie Callahan is the name nobody knows. Only the people she left behind. And Annie knows there’s no one there anymore who could connect the dots between the girl who ran away all those years ago and the famous novelist.
If you asked, she’d say her name was Cass Ford. That’s what her barista shouts each morning. And it’s how she introduces herself to the woman she’ll eventually call the love of her life.
Three names, three lives. But Cate Kay is finally ready to tell you who she really is.
And when the truth is out, will everyone’s favourite novelist hold on to her place in our hearts or are some betrayals impossible to forgive?
Kate Fagan is the author of several New York Times bestselling non fiction books. Her debut novel is an astounding achievement. The Three Lives of Cate Kay explores the cost of ambition, the longings of first (and second and third) love, and how it’s never too late to go home.
My Review:
The Three Lives Of Cate Kay is an absorbing, intriguing read which I’ve continued to think about and unpick long after I’ve finished reading. It’s going to be a difficult book to review as I don’t want to give anything away.
The story is told from multiple points of view with each character’s name clearly stated at the top of each chapter. Out of all the characters Annie was my favourite followed closely by Amanda as I loved reading about the wonderful friendship the two of them has. I also had a soft spot for Ryan as she came across as a very sympathetic character who I often just wanted to reach into the book and hug as she seemed so lost.
The book has a great pace to it making it easy for the reader to become absorbed into the story. Each character describes a little bit more about Cate’s life allowing the reader to slowly piece together what has happened to Cate throughout her life. The slow reveal of what happened was tantalisingly done and helped create a lot of tension in the book as I was desperate to find out what was going to happen next. As a reader I loved the book inside a book element of the story, particularly trying to unravel which parts of Cate’s book were based on her life. I actually loved the sound of The Very Last and wish that it actually existed as I’d love to read it as it sounded fascinating.
The ending was lovely and I was pleased that the author included the last chapter as it was nice to see what happened next for Annie.
If you’re after a gripping, thought provoking read that will stay with you then I highly recommend this one. I’m hoping to do it as a book club read as I think there would be lots to discuss.
About The Author:
Kate Fagan is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Made Maddy Run, which was a semi-finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for literary sports writing. She is also the author of three additional nonfiction titles, a former professional basketball player, and spent seven years as a journalist at ESPN. Kate currently lives in Charleston with her wife, Kathryn Budig, and their dog, Ragnar.
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Fab review, you’ve definitely intrigued me! xx
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