In her debut novel, author Asha Elias tackles many subjects, including the perils of adult friendship, the unrealistic expectations society places on women in general and mothers in particular, the unrealistic expectations women place on themselves and each other, the power of peer pressure at any age, and so much more. Unfortunately, her ambitions overreached her skills.

By trying to make so many Meaningful Statements on Important Topics and also by switching the main storyline partway through, the book felt fractured, incohesive, and ultimately lacking the depth the author was so obviously aiming for. It wasn’t a bad story, but it wasn’t a particularly good story, either.

I rate Pink Glass Houses 3 stars. (I rate the title 1 star.)

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

This was a fast paced, soap opera drama type of book. This was a very enjoyable read, itis the perfect read for summer! It centers around Miami PTA moms, and all the drama that goes with it!

I loved this book, I really did but for the life of me, I don't think I can explain why! I love books about entitled rich people getting their comeuppances, and when we deal with bitchy women stabbing each other in the back, well, that makes it even better for me.


None of the women in this book were likable, even our protagonist, Melody. You see, Melody was our naive girl from a small Kansa city who moved to Miami Beach, which is a whole different place to be—and I do mean different!

It was hilarious (and not in the laughing kind of way) to see what the mothers do to get their kids through elementary school and what elementary school is like. And this wasn't even a private school, where you may expect things like this to happen. This was a public school!

Melody is desperate to make new friends, but she doesn't always make the best choices, and her actions don't always help. Things soon start to unravel when she realizes that even those she thinks of as friends may not really be her friends.

The ending of this novel - well, I sure didn't see that coming.

This was a quick and highly enjoyable read, perfect for your summer reading pleasure.

I highly recommend this book to those who want something that will take them out of their own lives and put themselves into the lives of someone who is way different.

*ARC was supplied by the publisher William Morrow, the author, and NetGalley . I thank you all.

5.0/5.0⭐

Elder millennial moms who were fans of "Big Little Lies" will love Asha Elias' debut "Pink Glass Houses," a delicious blend of social satire and contemporary chick lit where "Selling Sunset" meets "Mean Girls." Set to publish late July 2024.

Dive into the ruthless dynasty of Miami Beach's Sunset Academy, an elite public elementary school—Go Seagulls! Charlotte Giordani, the reigning queen of fundraising, is ready to claim the PTA presidency when Kansas transplant Melody Howard comes to town. Melody gets a debrief from another mother, Darcy Resnick, a lawyer, about the social hierarchy and injustices at the school. Despite her loyalty to her new friend Darcy, Melody feels a sense of magnetism toward the bright and shiny Charlotte. As the PTA election takes off, the women's rivalries ignite a high-stakes game of scandal and deceit, unearthing dark secrets and shattering the polished facades of the town.

Elias masterfully develops each character through rotating perspectives, showcasing Charlotte, Melody, and the other women as lovable, hateable, and relatable in their own ways. From navigating Montessori learning and themed Halloween doors to Botox and white-collar crime, the women of "Pink Glass Houses" offer sharp wit and deep insights into how different our realities are depending on our vantage point.

Just keep in mind that it's satire, if you did not like Big Little Lies, you will not like this either.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This was such a fun and fast read! Apperances aren't what they seem and money doesn't always buy happiness. In Pink Glass Houses you learn about the lives of several PTA families and how dysfunctional they really are. You see their social circles and how their true colors come out when involved in high society.

This is a fun debut novel .Pink Glass Houses tells the story of some PTA mama drama and it reminded me a lot of Big Little Lies. It was fun and entertaining. My only hang up is that the ending felt rushed and there was a lot of unresolved plot.

Welcome to Miami Beach, a sunny place for shady people. A place where people who live in pink glass houses shouldn’t throw stones…. but oh, how they do. Meet the PTA moms of Sunset Academy, Miami’s most exclusive elementary school, step into their glistening million-dollar mansions, listen to the caddy backstabbing and social climbing schemes and uncover some deeply held secrets. A great debut novel and a scandalously sizzling beach read.

Great title! Beautiful cover! Sold on reading it as soon as I saw it's about PTA moms. The first chapter has a similar voice to Class Moms by Laurie Geller so if you enjoy her books, this one is for you. I did not like Class Moms so.....

I have enjoyed many of Lianne Moriarty's books which I believe this is also be compared to. But I feel like I've read so many iterations of this book already. The characters are so stereotypical, generic and cliche it made me want to scream. The Bare Naked Ladies song, "It's All Been Done Before" was playing on repeat as I tried to read this. The author has one family relocate from Wichita, if all Midwestern places, so she could say, "We're not in Kansas anymore.." Not my cup of tea, but many readers will lap this up and enjoy it as a summer beach read.

If you want what I’d call a trashy don’t have to think much, just sit back and enjoy the ride with a drink (or two) summer read, “Pink Glass Houses” by Asha Elias is it. This is Big Little Lies (PTA goings ons) meets Real Housewives of (pick your city) meets something else. Was the ride wild - oh, heck yes. Was this the deepest book I’ve ever read - oh, heck no. But I needed something that just flowed. If I took apart things here, none of the characters are really likable (though at times I did like certain parts of some of the characters), the guys are mostly absent, and I really did feel for a few of the kids. There are some things left unresolved (although maybe the was the point?) and unfinished (there is a difference). However, for a “don’t have to think about anything” book where you feel like you’re watching a train wreck, it was pure enjoyment. Recommend if you want Big Little Lies setting in Miami …

Great debut novel! I can see this being picked up as a first season TV drama. When Charlotte and her family are relocated from Wichita to Miami Beach, she finds herself entangled in the wealthy Miami Beach elitists.

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One thing i love is housewives hometown drama with all kinds of twists along the way! Pink Glass Houses was entertaining and page turning, i would have loved a little more out of the ending where i feel it felt rushed a bit, but all around a good read!

Satirical hilarity and intoxicating drama, Asha Elias’s Pink Glass Houses reads like a reality television show. A delicious social drama of the extremely wealthy PTA moms of an elite Miami elementary school. The characters were beautifully written, and with the changing pov’s, even if you hate the character, you understand them. If you need a book to accompany a glass of wine, this is it. The plot was gripping and exciting and ended on a satisfying conclusion. The pacing, however, tells a different story. I found it difficult to get through at multiple points, as it felt like it dragged. Overall I found this book to be incredibly fun, and a good change of pace from the darker books i’ve been reading.

I really, really enjoyed this book. Melody, a mom of 1, moves to Miami for her husband’s job. At back to school night, she finds out that this school is a tad different from many others - they have serious funds behind them. But not all of them, the school itself is split widely into two categories, the haves and have nots. Melody brings her past non profit experience to the table and decides to run for president. Her actions will cause her to meet many of the moms and develop relationships with them. Which side will send end up on?

It was so heartfelt to read and really drew me in the entire time. The ending was humble. And the issues with Charlotte shows you every mom is dealing with something.

The only reason I did not give it five stars is I found it “less serious” at times and “really serious” at others, that transition was hard for time.

This book is read with multiple POV, in such a delightfully fun way. Each women slowly starts to realize the things that are most important to them, away from the PTA. Really enjoyed the comrade of the ladies, and how each one gives different perspectives and has different priorities. Definitely a good read for us mamas!

The characters will keep you invested as their pettiness knows no bounds! This was a fun satirical take on PTA parents in Miami with some dark twists and turns. It was interesting to see Melody’s character change over time as she learns the ins and outs of Miami parent life. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to preview this page turner!

I've never read (or watched???) Big Little Lies, so I can't speak to the comparison between the two, but I will say that this book felt like a soap opera in the best way. All the characters are awful (like, genuinely, all of them) and some perspectives were definitely stronger than others (Melody honestly annoyed me so much), but overall, this was an un-put-downable satire of the lives of wealthy, overinvolved parents. While I have no idea if any of it is even the tiniest bit accurate, it was an extremely fun read. It felt like a 300 page gossip session and, though I would not describe this book as a literary masterpiece, It does have a certain quality that draws the reader into the world. Definitely a great read for anyone just looking for something fun and engaging that will leave you hooked until the end. Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for providing me an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Ultra rich Miami housewives on the PTA acting badly. Sign me up! This was filled with unlikeable characters and lots of juicy drama. It will be a fun poolside read for the summer.

Caddy Bitches!!! This book was so much fun. Follows a new family from Kansas arriving to public school in Miami Beach. We’re not in Kansas anymore! 🤣🤣🤣
Drama, scandals, lies & such surprises! I really liked the multiple povs & the insite to Miami socail morm scene. As a mom of elementary schools, I totally lol’d at some of the stuff in this book! So relateable & so out of this world.
I would have like a little more from the ending. But otherwise this was a fun read!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun twist on Pretty Little Liars. Great characters, some of which I loved to dislike! The story hooked me from the start.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
What a scandalous book! Super fun and enjoyable to read. Reminded me of Stepford Wives and Real Housewives combined. Characters that you enjoyed disliking and plenty of humor thrown in.
The cover I loved as well, great choice. This would make a good beach read for the summer.