'The Three Lives of Cate Kay' is the mock-memoir of a bestselling author, Cate Kay, whose identity remains unknown to the public. However, her memoir is not her story alone. Jumping from different perspectives and through time, we are able to see just how many lives Cate Kay's actions have changed. 

I truly loved the way different relationships were written here. I thought the complexities of familial, platonic, and romantic love were portrayed really well. I don't want to spoil anything too badly, but Cate and her mother's relationship was a beautiful touch to the ending of the story.

I am also in awe over the intricate web that is Cate Kay's life. Because we are given the perspective of those relevant to the time, you as the reader are shown the whole picture and are given the pleasure of deciding what matters to you. Who do you trust? And which version of the reality do you believe? It was incredibly special to witness the small pieces of information we are given eventually fall into place as well. 

The obvious influence that non-fiction writing has had on the novel is one thing I'd like to mention too. Every character feels whole, whether likeable or not, which is something I find being poorly executed with a lot of fiction books. Even the 'villains' in the novel are humanised and given meaningful traits. The memoir style is just executed pretty perfectly too, considering the person does not exist. 

I do wish the author would use the word lesbian for the characters though.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC!