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The Unwedding
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
15 posts | 19 read | 9 to read
The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie in this bold novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: a recent divorcee's exclusive Big Sur resort vacation unravels when she discovers a dead body on the day of a wedding, in this clever, witty and fast-paced whodunit. (Harlan Coben) Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world. She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California. Where better to celebrate a marriage, a family, and a life together than at one of the most stunning places on earth? But now shes traveling solo. To add insult to injury, theres a wedding at Broken Point scheduled during her stay. Ellery remembers how it felt to be on the cusp of everything new and wonderful, with a loved and certain future glimmering just ahead. Now, she isnt certain of anything except for her love for her kids and her growing realization that this place, though beautiful, is unsettling. When Ellery discovers the body of the groom floating in the pool in the rain, she realizes that she is not the only one whose future is no longer guaranteed. Before the police can reach Broken Point, a mudslide takes out the road to the resort, leaving the guests trapped. When another guest dies, its clear something horrible is brewing. Everyone at Broken Point has a secret. And everyone has a shadow. Including Ellery.
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Victoriahoperose
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Mehso-so

I agree with a lot of the reviews on this one. What started out strong and interesting turned into a drawn out story that lost my interest quickly. The ending just wasn‘t what I hoped it would be and there was too much other stuff going on and really was unnecessary. It wasn‘t a long book, but felt a lot longer than what it was. Just okay for me.

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Dragon
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Pickpick

A surprisingly enjoyable thriller/mystery set in a remote resort on the California coast. A high school teacher finds her solo trip on what would have been her 20th wedding anniversary interrupted by murder and disaster. A familiar story but with more depth of character than usual.

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Beachbum
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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I was disappointed and this Reese‘s BookClub pick. It‘s a murder mystery at a coastal resort close to where I‘m from. I suppose that‘s what made me want to read this. In the beginning it started off ok but in the end it felt rushed. I just didn‘t want to DNF it. If felt like a YA who dunnit. #fallreading #murdermystery #fyp

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BookishTrish
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Panpan

I listened to this over a few sick days (during which I missed a concert I‘d been really excited about). I have no clue what motivated the MC to get involved with solving the murders, art thefts, secret celebrities. Honesty this book simply had too much going on and none of it seemed to make much sense. Could by the NyQuil, could be the book.

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kimmypete1
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Mehso-so

Started off good, but then meandered too much. Then we figured out everything and there was still an hour left in the audiobook which wasn‘t necessary at all.

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bookandbedandtea
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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#WhereAreYouMonday
I'm at a resort in Big Sur. 🥂
@Cupcake12

Ruthiella Beautiful area!🌲🌲🌲😍 3mo
bookandbedandtea @Ruthiella I haven't been in that area since a family trip when I was 16. My bestie and I are planning a trip there in a couple years and I'm already looking forward to it! (Not that this book makes it sound appealing 🌧🌧🌧) 3mo
Ruthiella The weather is very changeable there. I lived in Monterey for a year and layers were key because it could go from cool to hot pretty quickly. 3mo
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Bec_lectic
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Panpan

Im sorry I just did not like this book. The usual trapped on an island murder story. The only saving grace was it was from one perspective and not 8 other characters although there are a lot of characters to keep up with. For me, the story just dragged, the way the MC figured everything out was just beyond reality, the ending was cheesy, the murder was stupid. I skimmed a lot to be honest. Save yourself and don‘t waste your time.

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Bookwormjillk
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Pickpick

This was a fun twisty book to listen to while I was puttering this weekend.

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AshRaye
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Mehso-so

The murder mystery was interesting, but not really thrilling. I think it was more of a comfortable type read, a little slow, but with a good focus on the characters. I loved the exploration of trauma. I think that was the best part of the story. Especially how that weaved in throughout everything going on in the story. The ending was a bit disappointing, but it fit with the feel of the story.

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AvidReader25
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Pickpick

15 years ago there was a single-season show called Harper‘s Island. A group goes to an island for a wedding and guests start dying off. This reminded me so much of it! Definitely less gruesome deaths in the book, but the same sort of feel. This one was a little more reflective about past trauma, and the ending felt weak to me, but it was a fun read. I like that despite being a murder mystery there‘s minimal violence & good supporting characters.

Bookwormjillk That was such a fun show! Can‘t believe it was 15 years ago! 5mo
AvidReader25 @Bookwormjillk Right! I had to look it up to see when it ran. Such a fun show! 5mo
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EverydayImReading
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Panpan

I‘m struggling to find some redeeming qualities to this. I listened on audio. It‘s truly awful. I cannot understand the hype. Save yourselves.

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NikkiKey94
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Pickpick

This was a thrilling read and it was full of twists and turns. This was a highly anticipated read for me when it was released and I‘m so glad it lived up to the hype.

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guinsgirlreads
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Pickpick

My July #doublespin 🎇! I‘m somewhat over people trapped on secluded resorts/etc., but this one had engaging enough characters to get keep it interesting.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 6mo
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Graciouswarriorprincess
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Current audiobook.

LiteraryinPA Is that a tote or a pillow? Either way, I love it! 6mo
Graciouswarriorprincess @LiteraryinLawrence It‘s a pillow that a friend found at a thrift store and gave it to me. It doesn‘t match my comforter but I don‘t care. 😊 6mo
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ICantImReading
The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️💫

I‘ve been in the mood for a thriller set in a fun location, and this fit the bill! I was interested in Ellery and her story right away. There wasn‘t much suspense or action for most of this, though, and I wasn‘t emotionally invested in the mystery. There was too much explaining instead of storytelling. 🎧 #reesesbookclub

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