The Unwedding: Reese's Book Club Pick by Ally Condie

"The Unwedding" by Ally Condie, endorsed by Reese Witherspoon for her book club, unfolds with Ellery Wainwright's unsettling experience at the Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California. Originally planned as a celebration of her twentieth wedding anniversary with Luke, the trip turns solitary after their divorce. Amidst the luxurious backdrop and a concurrent wedding event, Ellery's stay takes a grim turn when she discovers the groom's lifeless body in the resort's pool during a rainstorm.

Trapped by a mudslide that blocks the road, the guests at Broken Point become isolated, amplifying tensions and suspicions. As more deaths follow, Ellery realizes that everyone harbors secrets, and the idyllic resort conceals dark truths. The novel blends elements of suspense, mystery, and psychological intrigue, drawing comparisons to "The White Lotus" and Agatha Christie's classic whodunits.

With its fast-paced narrative and complex characters, "The Unwedding" promises a gripping exploration of deception, betrayal, and the shadows that haunt the seemingly perfect lives of its protagonists.