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The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Pages
304
Published
2025
Language
English

Synopsis

Cate Kay is the most famous person in the world but no one knows who she is. Until now. She's ready to tell her story but will the world forgive her for the secrets she's kept? An astounding debut for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid.

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About the author

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Kate Fagan

Kate Fagan is an author recognized for her writing in various genres. Readers may know her from the book The Three Lives of Cate Kay. Her work often explores complex human experiences.

Characters

Cate KayProtagonist

The most famous person in the world, known for her secrets, who is ready to tell her story.

Amanda (The Three Lives of Cate Kay)Supporting

Annie's childhood best friend from Bolton Landing, NY; the accident between them as teenagers sets the whole story in motion.

Sidney (The Three Lives of Cate Kay)Supporting

A law student who becomes Annie's partner during her "Cass Ford" years and helps her understand her queer identity, before the relationship turns controlling.

Ryan ChanningSupporting

A Hollywood actress cast in the film adaptation of Cate Kay's novel; becomes her partner after the two meet through the production.

All characters in The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Three Lives of Cate Kay a Reese's Book Club pick?

    Yes — it was Reese's Book Club's January 2025 pick, and was later named a Best Book of 2025 by outlets including Time, NPR and Goodreads.

  • Is The Three Lives of Cate Kay part of a series?

    No — it's a standalone novel, and Kate Fagan's fiction debut (she had previously published nonfiction, including the bestseller What Made Maddy Run).

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