This book really reminded me of Big Little Lies. It has the same complex characters and centers around the politics of an elementary school.

Let's start with the positive: The cover of this book is so inviting and gorgeous. This is what drew me to read this book. I also loved the beginning. The story pulls you immediately and is hard to put down. 

My issues with this book were the characters. None of them were likable. Even the "good side" was unrelatable and just awful. It's hard to believe some parents behave like this but I fear some do. 

This is a debut and although I didn't love this book, it was a solid 3 out of 5 stars, I would read more by this author.

Maybe since I am a retired women and not a fan of reality TV series such as Real Housewives, I finished this book, but honestly not sure how I kept reading. Just not of my interest. Well written, but too shallow for me.

If you enjoy The Real Housewives of Miami, you will certainly enjoy this book Pink Glass Houses. Unfortunately, this book did not work for me and I do not watch any of those real housewife shows. I think they are all too fake and I felt like this book was just too much "over the top". Melody moves to Miami from Kansas and shakes things up a bit so that made for a good read. I am so thankful my PTA was not like this in FL 15 years ago when I was in it. I would've never survived it. LOL

I was super excited by the promise of this book and was so happy to receive the arc. With that being said, the book turned out to be pretty underwhelming. I was bored to be honest. The characters lacked depth and I found myself not rooting for anybody.

I was intrigued when the description of the book mentioned big little lies. While this book did draw me in, the characters and overall story was not what I was expecting. The characters were not really likable- in fact I found myself more empathizing with Charlotte then with Melody who I think was supposed to be the character most easily to identify with. I felt like the story rushed to finish and when I finished the book was left feeling “is this it? All of that for it to end like this?” It was entertaining to a point but not one I’d read again.

Sorry to say this was an underwhelming read. Way too many characters to keep track of, and not a whole lot happening within the storyline. Had to read nearly 2/3 of the book for things to finally start picking up. I wanted to love it more than I did, but truthfully, it was a struggle to finish.

Step in to the Real Housewives of Miami with Asha Elias’ “Pink Glass Houses. Have you ever been part of an over the top public school PTA in a bougie neighborhood? That’s the world Melody Howard walks in to. She’s not in Kansas anymore! Melody makes allies with the outcasts and leads their campaign to take on the heir apparent PTA President, Charlotte Giordani. Charlotte has been the fundraising chair for years and all her butt-kissing to rich donors like Don and Patricia Walker should finally be paying off. All of the Sunset Academy parents have a reality at home they keep hidden from the world and as the narrative changes between many perspectives, readers get an inside look. Will Melody get in over her head and who are the real mean girls anyway?

Gave this three stars because it’s an easy read and the characters have some depth but I didn’t find it funny, sexy, moving or riveting and for that reason I wouldn’t recommend it unless someone was looking for a mindless beach read.

Fantastic debut and definitely an author that I'll be waiting for their next release! I just love mommy/rich people drama in my thrillers. I liked the characters, and the multiple POVs adds depth to story. The Miami setting is exceptional. My one gripe is that I didn't like the reveal so much, it's just not a trope/theme I personally enjoy in stories. But it definitely made sense in the context of this story. My favorite parts were the characters, drama, and setting. It's fun, it's scandalous, sit back and enjoy this reality show of a book.

No one does drama quite like the schools do it--a twisty, warm, smart thriller with the perfect setting.

This debut novel felt a lot like a soap opera - lots of wealth, lots of drama. It’s well written and engaging, but I did find it pretty predictable. The pacing felt too fast in some areas and too slow in others. Lots of timely topics addressed, but mainly surface level. I do think Elias has promise and would certainly be willing to read her next effort.

Elias’ debut sounded reminiscent of Big Little Lies – rich moms + local elementary school = lots of drama. And it was indeed full of rich people behaving badly, but it didn’t quite scratch my Big Little Lies itch. Told in alternating first-person voices, it’s an enjoyable page turner and peek into the ostentatious lives of Miami’s elite. I read this on audio which was very well produced: each person is performed by a different narrator and there are interview portions that sound like you’re listening to a podcast. My one caveat is that the book feels as if it’s building to some big crescendo that never comes. It’s still a fun ride that’s worth reading (listen if you can!), but it’s more of a fascinating character study than a mystery.

If you’re a sucker for books about drama, scandalous secrets and rich people behaving badly (like me), then this one is for you! I loved how the author created a world of wealth and deception within the PTA of an elite public school in Miami. There were multiple characters and POV’s, all of which were well developed. All the drama and secrets kept me entertained and for me the ending was a surprising twist. It’s was perfect blend of suspense and scandal!

I loved this super petty dive into the elitist PTA of a Miami Beach public school with a dark financial side. Told in multiple POVs, online articles, and flagrant emails - Pink Glass Houses was a blast to read.

As someone who struggles with second-hand embarrassment, I was cringing my way through this one in the best way possible. When Melody moves from her small town in Kansas to a popular neighborhood in Miami - she has no idea what she is in for. As her daughter starts school and she begins rubbing elbows with the tanned beauties of the local elementary school, Melody tries her hardest to fit in. Chaos ensues.

I absolutely crushed through this one and can’t wait for more from this author. I would recommend this book for fans of thrillers, drama, Miami, and character-driven books!

**Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for the eARC of this title!**

I really enjoyed this book! It was shorter and easy read, Read this if you want to read about "rich people behaving badly'.

The Good: It read like a soap opera.. or maybe reality TV. Either way all the drama was highly amusing and just.. fun. This is a trash TV read (and there is nothing wrong with that). Also, the cover is gorgeous,
The Not-So-Great: The mystery didn't exactly work for me. At times, it felt like 2 separate storylines.

This was a scandalous, gossipy read about Miami PTO life and I’m 100% here for it. We got to witness the downfall of big money, the rise of a small-town newb, the side show of a townie, and the rise and fall of someone who had more power in their own head than in real life.

I love gossipy, rich-girl fiction, and this checked all the boxes. Even better was that in addition to their elite-level problems, they all had normal-people problems too. A total winner of a summer/beach read!

If you’ve watched Desperate Housewives and Big Little Lies and are left wanting more - Pink Glass Houses might be a great fit for you. Unfortunately I wasn’t the right reader for this one and decided to DNF.

This was a fun, light book about the crazy and semi opulent life of PTA moms and parents at an elementary school in Miami. The book is told from a few women’s perspectives, primarily aggressive Charlotte, primed to be the next PTA president; Darcy, a working mom who is cynical of Charlotte and the fast moving crowd; and Melody, a new transplant from Kansas, who is throwing her hat in the ring for president. It’s a lot of Mom drama, while in the background, we learn about the rest of the community, in particular one couple who is incredibly wealthy.

This book would be great for a beach read, the chapters were short and easy to pick up and put down. This was nothing groundbreaking, but was certainly enjoyable to read. The characters were definitely a little sassy. It felt very of-the-moment, and a bunch of references will be stale soon. Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book!

It was difficult to get into and I took a very long time trying to read this. Not my cup of tea. However, I did recommend it to my followers on bookstagram to readers who like Jojo Moyes, Colleen Hoover.

While this listen wasn’t incredibly moving or meaningful, it was really funny and entertaining! The narration was spot-on and it felt relatable to me as a PTO volunteer even if Miami definitely seems like its own planet! If you like your mom drama with a side of rosé, this one’s for you!

It’s been many years since I had children in primary school but I can still remember the politics. Pink Glass Houses takes place in an affluent section of Miami. Melody has recently moved from Kansas. She wants the best for her daughter, Lucy, but everything at the school runs through Charlotte. Charlotte’s daughter, Madeline befriends Lucy which only makes things more difficult. The story is told in alternating chapters from different perspectives. Pink Glass Houses flows well and is an engaging read. Definitely five stars.