This was such a ceeky, fun, enjoyable romp of a novel. Secrets and lies mixed with some absurdity - what's not to love?

A twisty tale set in the London suburbs of three women and a leopard loose in their neighborhood. This starts very much like a mean mommies novel where Emma is looked down upon by Twig and Queen Bee Coralie but it quickly turns to something else. Did Coralie's husband Austin really see a big cat on the top of his car? Turns out he did but how and why did it get there? Coralie knows and Emma wants to know as does Elwood, Twig's small bullied son who worships Coralie. And it's Coralie on whom this hangs. Her back story is murky and Conway doesn't give you the whole picture until late in the novel. Emma who loves Disney is suspicious of her and also of Twig, a long time friend of her husband Matt. And Twig's struggling with her marriage to Blake and the illness of their small daughter but she was once a singer and she's reissued one of her songs. This has domestic drama in the marriages and an underlying menace thanks to Coralie. Gotta admit that it wasn't what I expected but I found myself turning the pages because I wanted to know what would happen. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC. Great debut.

A good and fun debut! Nothing mind blowing but just and enjoyable read. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review

I wanted to love this book, I found the synopsis intriguing- the book itself is so poorly written that it was a struggle to finish.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for the egalley.

hmmm, 2.5 rounded down? This book was described by the publisher as Big Little Lies meets Tiger King. So I was super excited. I think this is actually an apt comparison in broad strokes, but Liane does a much better job balancing the cast of hilariously self-centered suburbanites and writing a plot that compels readers.

I thought this book had a promising premise, a slowwww middle, and a decent climax. I think the characters and pacing could have used some more work. This being a debut, I would read another book by this author if others had reviewed it more favorably.

I love the cover of this book, it immediately caught my attention. I read the synopsis and was sold after seeing it compared to Big Little Lies and Tiger King, both I loved. I thought this book was very entertaining and a fun read. The suburban drama made it hard to put the book down. The final twist was perfect and I will definitely be recommending this book. I saw that this book is a debut, so I’ll definitely be keeping this author on my radar for future books.

Thank you so much to Atria for the gifted book!

Oh man, I wanted to love this one so much! Whoever came up with the tagline that this was "Big Littles Lies" meets "Tiger King" really should get a raise. Although, comparing any book to a Liane Moriarty book is always hard to live up to.

While the idea and concept promised a fun time, sadly I was so bored with this one. I thought the characters and all the lusting and cheating was gross and just was excited for it to be over.

I wish this book success though!

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Overall, I'm pretty disappointed. I totally was on board with the way this novel is marketed as "tiger king meets big little lies", but ultimately, we got a lukewarm "mystery" story. There's not much I liked. I will say the twisty twists were fun, but by the time we got there (which is about 60% in), I was disinterested at that point. I understand setting the scene, but I feel the book took way too long to set up the players before we got to anything substantial. About 60% of the novel nothing really happens aside from building the scene, introducing characters and is dialogue heavy - the twists come in later where the characters reveal their "aha" moments. As a standard mystery novel, it's not bad, but I think the marketing on this one let me down.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was so fun! I loved the twist at the end. It’s like if Real Housewives on bravo and tiger king had a baby! It was funny and quirky.


Thanks Atria for the eARC for review and my honest opinion

Wasn't sure what to expect from this books and honestly I think that's the best way to go into it. This was part mystery/family drama/comedy wrapped into one with big cats thrown into the mix. Enjoyed reading this and writing style and liked the different POV of the main characters. Would recommend giving it 3/3.5 stars. I want to thank NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

DNF (for now) at 38% - the slower pace and set up of the plot is making it a bit of a struggle for me to want to pick up and read. I hope to try again soon.
Thanks, Atria for the ARC.

I want to start by saying I really tried to like this book. I did not want to Dnf it and so I kept reading. It starts really slow in fact it's slow until a little over halfway through. Then the desperate housewife meets pretty little lies drama finally starts up.
I love the book's cover. I love the book's description and I was excited to read it before its publish date.
But overall this was a miss for me. I can't see myself recommending this one to my gal pals or book friends. It just didn't impress me much.

Such an interesting story! The beginning was a little slow and I didn’t really see the tiger king connection until about 200 pages in. I was so unsure about Coralie until the climax of the book. I think this was overall a good debut book!

Cat Fight is an absolute riot! Kit Conway delivers a fast-paced, hilarious story full of snarky dialogue and unexpected twists. The premise sounds a bit out there – a group of feuding cat lovers in a small town escalating their rivalry to absurd levels – but it works so well. The characters are quirky and memorable, and I couldn’t help but laugh at the ridiculous lengths they go to in order to outdo one another. It’s like a cozy mystery met a slapstick comedy, and I was here for every wild turn.

What I really appreciated is that, underneath all the chaos, there’s actually a heartwarming message about community and finding common ground. The rivalries are ridiculous, but they also feel surprisingly relatable – like those petty disagreements that spiral way out of control. Conway’s writing is sharp and clever, and even when the story veers into the absurd, it still feels grounded by the characters’ genuine emotions. If you’re looking for a lighthearted read with a bit of small-town drama and a lot of laughs, Cat Fight is definitely worth picking up!

This debut novel is about money, mansions, marriage, and manipulation. It is set in Sevenoaks, a wealthy neighborhood outside London, where four women are caught up in the daily lives of their neighbors. Coralie is obsessed with the panther that is living in the suburban preserve. Emma snoops on her neighbors with listening devices and camera-activated doorbells. Twig and Blake are former rock stars, raising money for their daughter's cancer treatments. These four women know way too much about each other and the men in their lives--all the while social media is blowing up with information about the panther. Cat Fight is great escape reading. Kit Conway has done a good job keeping the readers interested in a plot that may initially seem silly.

Cat Fight was an entertaining read peppered with both comedic and pensive glimpses into the shared lives of neighbors. While I enjoyed this read, it felt muddied at certain points with too many storylines and competing character arcs.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this book!

Loved the concept, but had trouble connecting with the characters. Book felt a bit long at certain moments.

Great premise but lacking in execution? It all felt a little bland to me which is a shame because the cover and synopsis are fabulous. Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!

Ever wondered what would happen if you dropped a tiger into a Real Housewives episode? Kit Conway's Cat Fight answers that question with delicious results.

This isn't your typical suburban thriller. Sure, it's got the usual suspects - three seemingly perfect housewives with secrets darker than their cold-brew coffee. But Conway throws a wild card into the mix: reports of a mountain lion prowling their manicured lawns. What follows is pure chaos, and I couldn't put it down.

The story centers on Coralie, Emma, and Twig (yes, that's really her name), three neighbors whose friendship was already hanging by a thread before the big cat showed up. As panic spreads through their gated community, each woman sees an opportunity. And that's when things get interesting.

Conway's greatest trick is making you care about these women even as they scheme, backstab, and manipulate their way through the story. They're not likable - but they're fascinating. Like watching a car crash in designer heels, you know it's going to end badly, but you can't look away.

The big cat mystery works brilliantly both as a literal threat and as a metaphor for the predatory nature of suburban life. Conway nails the subtle warfare of neighborhood politics: the passive-aggressive texts, the strategic party invites, the judgment disguised as concern. Anyone who's ever been in a neighborhood Facebook group will feel seen (and slightly attacked).

The plot takes some wild turns, but Conway's sharp writing and dark humor keep everything grounded. By the time you reach the twist-filled ending, you'll realize the real predators were never the four-legged kind.

Bottom line: Cat Fight is what you'd get if Big Little Lies and Tiger King had a baby and raised it in a gated community. It's smart, savage, and seriously fun.

4/5 stars - Pour yourself a glass of wine and settle in for one wild ride.

3.5 stars

The premise for this book had me chomping at the bit, and I couldn’t wait to dig in. In the end, I was left wanting. This was a solid and entertaining read, but I found I just couldn’t fully connect with the characters. I think others will have a different take, so please read and decide for yourself.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.