The Three Lives of Cate Kay

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“Fantastic group of vibrant narrators who help you keep the well developed characters straight, (you might want to take notes), because that is part of the mystery of Cate Kay. This is an unbelievable debut about the lengths some will go to to achieve their goals. ”

— Mollie • HearthFire Books

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“I absolutely loved this! Went in without any idea what it was about and just couldn’t stop listening! Loved all the narrators, too!”

— Brooke • Bike Trail Books

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“First book of the year and what a way to start! I loved this time-traveling tale of one woman with three identities and how she kept all of them in their own lanes. The different voices for the characters were on point, especially Sydney, because I could just picture this powerful, self-assured woman. Funny, heartbreaking, characters with depth, and, on occasion, the reading version of breaking the fourth wall. I loved it.”

— Kelli • The Novel Narwhal

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“I'm glad I took the journey of this book through audio because the different narrators give it extra life. Tales that weave through timelines of a character, traversing past and present are ones that I'm often drawn to, and this book had my attention the whole time.”

— Sophie • Second Star to the Right

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“What if the most selfish thing you ever did lead to you getting everything you ever wanted - and nothing that really matters? That makes The Three Lives of Cate Kay sound like a downer, but it's not. The payoff of this intricately plotted novel about friendship and love, and the stories we tell, is a joy!”

— Robin • Books & Books @ The Studios of Key West

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“A page-turning story of friendship, true love, secrets, dreams unfulfilled, worlds colliding, and fortuitous twists. I couldn’t put it down! ”

— Katie • Lake Forest Book Store

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“The Three Lives of Cate Kay is a novel that truly stays with you long after the last page. It beautifully combines the gripping twists of a Lisa Jewell thriller with the emotional depth and nuanced characters of J. Ryan Stradal. The pacing is impossible to resist, and the story feels both intimate and heart-grabbing in its portrayal of love, friendship, and the costs of both fame and anonymity. This is one of those rare books that reminds you of discovering a favorite for the first time—a standout, unforgettable read that I can't wait to read again.”

— Sarah K • Dragonfly Books

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“Once the background details are established and the story within a story story starts spooling out – with multiple narrators giving their perspectives on the past – The Three Lives of Cate Kay becomes a propulsively readable roller coaster of a novel. Unshakable, unstoppable ambitions and goals; the price of both fame and anonymity; unrequited love vs mutual attraction; misunderstandings and missed opportunities – these are what make up the heart of this highly entertaining story. ”

— Shirley • Watermark Books

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“I loved the characters and how their stories wove together to create a beautiful story of friendship, forgiveness and love ❤️”

— Madison • Saltwater Bookshop

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“This is like a fictional memoir with viewpoints of other characters that add to the story. This is an easy fast-paced listen with friendships both enchanting and toxic. Sprinkled with celebrity ambition and tribulation, this is good for readers of Taylor Jenkins Reid. ”

— Karin • Bookworm of Edwards

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“Dive into the fascinating memoir of an anonymous writer! Drama, interesting characters and queer love, this story has it all. The plot twists were truly unexpected and the numerous narrators breathed life into the different characters. ”

— Cécile • Le Tigre

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“Full cast- sign me up! This one follows the life of Cate Kay and her various identities throughout her past. The storytelling is brilliant and listening to it really brings the book to life. ”

— Aimee • Wandering Pages Bookstore