(35)The Anatomy of Desire by L.R. Dorn

 

Cleo Ray is the hottest social influencer making a name for herself in the fitness world. Cleo has come a long way since she was Claire Griffith from rural Missouri. As Cleo, she has thousands of followers eagerly waiting for her every post. She has a handsome, successful boyfriend and life is better than she ever dreamed possible. But one day, Cleo goes out on a mountain lake with her friend, Beck Aldean. Beck is never seen alive again. When the police arrest Cleo for her murder, the story becomes a viral sensation. Was there more to Cleo and Beck's relationship? Did Cleo kill Beck? And if not, who did? 

Told as a podcast, The Anatomy of Desire will transport you to a different place. I "read" this book in audiobook form and it really felt like I was listening to a popular true-crime podcast. There is an entire cast of narrators that just add to the ambiance of the story. I was torn about Cleo as the main character. I really wanted to like her, but she was so narcissistic that it drove me nuts. I will say that I couldn't stop listening to this one. I just had to see how it turned out. I will not lie - I was shocked. Not by the verdict, but by what happened after the verdict. CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS. 

Bottom Line - The Anatomy of Desire is the perfect book if you listen to true crime podcasts like Serial. But to get the full effect, you must listen to the audiobook. Take my word for it. 

Details:

• The Anatomy of Desire by L.R. Dorn
• Pages: 320
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Publication Date: 5/11/2021
• Buy it Here!
• Thanks to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.