I had a hard time finishing this one. I think it would be a great audio book and an even better sitcom, but I just couldn’t get into the writing. Maybe it was taking a little too much time to develop? I do look forward to listening to this book and am not going to knock off a bunch a stars because I think the concept is there but the writing was not for me. Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review. This book was written in multiple poy format, and although there were lots of characters to keep track of, I found it pretty easy to follow! The drama and scandal amongst the moms of a Miami elementary school PTA was quite the story. None of the characters were exceptionally likable to me and the story had some over the top components, but overall it was a fun, quick read.

I loved this rich housewives who hate each other book. Definitely not likeable characters, but I feel like that’s the point. I never watched those housewives shows, but I feel like this was a perfect rendition of it. I loved the drama. It was a pretty quick read. Will definitely recommend.

This was so much fun! I love a good rich people behaving badly/Desperate Housewives type story and this definitely fit the bill. It was also fast paced with short chapters which I love.

I always love a story with moms behaving badly and Pink Glass Houses was an excellent debut by Asha Elias. I enjoyed having the multiple perspectives of the mom’s through the book as you spend the year with them and their children at Sunset Academy in Miami. If you liked Big Little Lies, you’ll definitely want to pick this one up!

To all my reality show loving girlies, Pink Glass Houses is for you 🫶🏻💕

Thank you @williammorrowbooks for my #gifted copy!

Melody and her family have just moved from Wichita, Kansas to Miami Beach, Florida. Not super excited about the move, Melody looks for ways to become involved in the community. Her daughter’s school is an obvious choice. Soon she gets swept up in the PTA and all the antics of the Uber-wealthy.

This book is a hoot, and I mean that in the best way possible. This book is satire and does such a good job of really poking fun at parts of the Miami crowd.

As someone who is from Miami, I loved this satire. I do think some of the small stuff might be missed on someone who doesn’t know Miami well, but overall, this book is incredibly fun.

It’s told in multiple POVs, which at times can be a bit confusing given just how many women’s POVs are shared. Again, that said, once you get into the book, you’ll realize you don’t fully need to keep track of all the names to enjoy the story and find it funny.

I loved how the author used interviews throughout the chapters and how short each chapter was. I haven’t seen this on booksta a lot, and I really think that’s a shame! It would be a great beach read.

Out July 30!

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Quick, contemporary read with a "Real Housewives" meets "Pretty Little Liars" vibe. Not challenging or deeply enlightening, it was an easy airplane read that made the trip pass quickly.

✨Oh the level of petty in this one! Backstabbing PTA moms in an upscale Miami Beach community get their comeuppances in one way or another.

✨I have no idea why I liked this one so much, but I really, really did. I don’t and have never watched reality TV and avoid drama in real life as much as humanly possible. Despite that, I really loved this satirical look at over the top PTA moms.

✨ Despite the pettiness, backstabbing and deep snark, there is depth here as well. Towards the end, I really got in my feelings.

🌿Read if you like:
✨A cast of deliciously unlikeable characters
✨Social satire
✨Miami settings
✨Real Housewives and similar reality TV shows

My thanks to @williammorrowbooks and @netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book before its publication date.

Add PINK GLASS HOUSES to your summer TBR immediately! I was so absorbed in this book, I flew through it in a day. The story follows a group of wealthy families residing in Miami Beach, "a sunny place for shady people," whose kids attend Sunset Academy, the most elite elementary school in the area. Charlotte Giordani is one of Sunset Academy's most powerful moms, who's practically a shoo-in for the role of PTA President. There's nothing standing in her way—except Melody Howard, who's recently moved from Kansas, becomes wrapped up in the lavish, extravagant Miami lifestyle...and soon emerges as Charlotte's rival for the presidency. Scandals, secrets, and social climbing abound on the road to the election and the end of the school year—but who will come out on top?

This was such a fun and entertaining read! One thing I loved about PINK GLASS HOUSES is that it was so "voicey." The story is told in rotating POVs of several different parents at Sunset Academy, but each one's voice feels very distinct and fleshed-out, which can be difficult to establish in a book with multiple POVs. They're all characters you'll love to hate, but you might even find yourself rooting for them at some points along the way. Similarly, I really enjoyed the writing style—it was so snarky, witty, and bitingly funny! And of course, as someone who's familiar with the South Florida area, I think Elias does a fantastic job of developing the setting. All of the details about Miami Beach culture and the social scene are insightful and sharply observed, and readers get a real sense of place throughout, like the city almost feels like its own character, which is always a great quality to have in a book!

One area that fell a little bit short for me was the ending. I felt like it was a little rushed, especially considering how built up things had been and how we got so invested in these characters, which was disappointing! However, I still really enjoyed this one, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a smart, satirical summer read about rich people behaving badly (think Emma Rosenblum's BAD SUMMER PEOPLE). Asha Elias is definitely an author to watch! Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC.

“Florida is a sunny place for shady people” FOR SURE! This book is like the most tantalizing, decadent and high calorie dessert! It is SO MUCH FUN! Set in the alien land of Miami Beach, this story is snarky, juicy, cringey, and full of mean girl behavior. Melody Howard, a recent Kansas transplant, and Charlotte Giordani, a Miami Beach native, go head to head over the PTA President role at Sunset Academy and the sparks fly! Feelings get hurt, some get stonewalled and others may or may not be downright criminals, all in the name of the underlying ‘best parent competition’ and creating a toxic grade school environment.

I loved all the Miami Beach descriptions and the over the top fashion, opulent lifestyles, and ridiculously overdone birthday parties for their kids.

If you love watching Real Housewives or enjoyed books like Pineapple Street then you will love this one!

Thank you Netgalley, William Morrow, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on July 30, 2024

In Pink Glass House we are introduced to Melody Howard who has just moved to Miami Beach, Fl from Wichita, Kansas with her family because of her husband’s job transfer. Through her we get to meet and learn about the other parents who also have children that attend Sunset Academy Elementary School. I found it very interesting to learn about each of these characters personalities as well as their thoughts and personal lives.
In this story we are exposed to a problem within the community. I found this added to the storyline and made it much more enjoyable to find out what would happen next. I enjoyed the twists and turns this story provided
What I was a little disappointed in was the cliffhanger regarding one of the characters . I felt I was left hanging and not knowing exactly what may have happened. I was left to my own conclusions .
I would like to thank Net Galley for giving me this opportunity to read this book before its release date .

This book is like if the characters from Mean Girls became adults, but didn't grow up. It was such a fun read, and I found myself gasping constantly at the audacity of the characters. I think the book also does an excellent job of not framing any character as a hero or villain. Every character is multi faceted and has some charm to them in one way or another. The mystery element is super riveting, and I was never sure where it was going to go. All in all a super fun and engaging read.

I loved this book. I haven’t heard much about it so let this be your sign to add it to your summer TBR. This is the perfect beach read or fun for an armchair vacation to Miami. It was unique, fun, snarky and witty. The cast of characters was fun not likable necessarily but definitely fun. I had a blast reading this book and learning about Miami culture. Highly recommend!

Rich, spoiled, despicable characters living in luxury in beautiful sunny Miami? This is your next beach read! Who knew PTA moms could be so calculating? Well I suppose we all did but these ladies take it to the next level! I love how the book is told in alternating views of the same events, each telling the reader what actually happened thru their point of view. This way you never really know who's the villain and who's the victim. It was so good that I finished it in one day! Definite must read.

This is one of those books where nearly the entire plot line is given to you in the synopsis. Was it entertaining? Of course. Everyone enjoys a quick light read about the problems of the rich and richer. Back stabbing, competition, a little light fraud…everything happens in this exclusive neighborhood and elementary school in Miami Beach.

Definitely a “if you liked Big Little Lies, you’ll like this” type of story, except there are no likeable characters. You see some positive changes coming in the future, but these ladies have a lot of work to do!

Thanks to Asha Elias, William Morrow and NetGalley for the advance copy!

I really enjoyed this book! It kind of felt like a grown-up Mean Girls meets Bad Moms meets The Help. This was some good old back-stabbing fun sprinkled with some deep-seated social issues (bullying, socioeconomic disparities). Once I finished one chapter, I just had to read the next chapter, and before I knew it, I was finished with the book and hoping that Asha Elias has another coming soon. Maybe we’re supposed to dislike all the characters--but while Charlotte clearly has problems like the rest of them, I really liked her! She’s witty, entertaining, and seemed to go through some personal growth by the end. Darcy reminded me strongly of Janis from Mean Girls. I really liked the multiple point of views and found that the author did a great job of giving each one its own unique and distinguishable voice. I would gladly recommend this book to anyone who loves social satire, humorous back-stabbing amongst the uber-rich, unhinged PTA nonsense, and just a delightful mama drama to make you laugh out loud. This is the perfect summer beach or poolside read.

Thank you @williammorrowbooks for allowing me to read this book via @netgalley for my honest review. All opinions are entirely my own.

This book pulled me in immediately and I never wanted to put it down! The Miami Beach PTA moms were quite entertaining and I loved the alternating perspectives for each chapter.
This book brings the gossip and drama in such an entertaining way. Asha Elias did such a great job that I found myself rooting for many of the characters even if they weren't the most loveable characters.
I highly recommend picking this one up for a fun, entertaining read!
4.5 stars, rounded up to 5

Not a likeable adult character in the whole book but I couldn't put it down. It was impossible to not lsugh at the silliness and pettiness of these over privileged women. While it is predictable, it is an easy read. In fact
its the perfect beach read.

I was very excited to read this book about PTA moms and Miami Beach. It is an interesting story about the haves and the have nots at a public elementary school. From the newly transplanted from Kansas to the Uber rich entitled with their own parking spot.
The story is told by each character in separate chapters (so to speak) and a magazine interview with the wealthiest. It's very interesting to see their interactions with each other, with their spouses and their children. Some parents are able to interact with their children and others have no clue about their child. It seems to be the same with spouses, not much caring and sharing going on.
There is a major upheaval in which some moms seem to learned something about themselves and will try to change or evolve into better people. I don't believe any character is guilt free.
For a first novel I felt this was very well written. The characters were some stereotypes and some not so much.,but all were interesting as were their backstories. I enjoyed the format moving the story on by character. I really got a sense of who each character was and what could be expected of them. I enjoyed seeing how they changed after an occurrence in the story. This is NOT a feel good tale, but one that hopefully makes one think about who they are and how they treat others including their own families. Hopefully many people will read this and seriously think about it and perhaps make some changes in their own lives.
Well done Ms. Asha!!!!! I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

I absolutely loved this book. I was drawn in by the cover, and was constantly wondering about the pink glass house. I didn’t see the ending coming. I loved all the characters and really connected.
Each of the characters are super related and I could connect with them. Even though this took place in Miami, I feel like this is what happens in most school districts.