Subtle this is not, but hey: The cover and the description of the plot hint at this being a funny romp at the beach-read-level satirizing the wealthy at a posh hotel - unfortunately, to achieve this goal, the text lacks momentum and wit. The story about newlyweds Keith and Kit is repetitive and stumbles into cliches about classism, climate change denial, and sexism, with 27-year-old Keith dreaming of joining the ranks of the capitalists instead of toiling in the working class, while Kit is amazed by the display of glamour (the Pink Hotel is a version of the Beverly Hills Hotel). They are both governed by their delusions, which the author contrasts with stark realities.

Great setting, great set-up, but too under-complex in its execution.

I wanted to love Pink Hotel but it took so long to get to the story and the build up for the first half of the book felt stilted. I couldn't finish it.

DNF. The writing style just didn't work for me. The premise sounded so good but I just wasn't enjoying it and nothing was happening! Didn't care for the characters as well.

Thanks for the ARC.

A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

In "The Pink Hotel," Liska Jacobs crafts a scathing social commentary set against the backdrop of a wildfire-ridden Los Angeles. Through the lens of a young couple caught in the opulence and chaos of an exclusive Beverly Hills hotel, Jacobs delves into themes of class disparity and the fragility of relationships, ultimately delivering a provocative exploration of greed and love in a city on the brink of collapse. With sharp wit and incisive prose, Jacobs keeps readers riveted as tensions mount within the luxurious confines of the Pink Hotel, offering a blistering critique of society's darkest impulses.

DNF'd this book at 10%, could not connect to the characters and did not love the style of writing.

Hard to really root for any of the characters, but a nice, almost satirical, story of the upper class californians hiding away in luxury while the rest of the world burns.

I was not a fan of this story but I can think of serval people who would be. This is a niche read and for those looking for something I was not

"The Pink Hotel" by Liska Jacobs is a captivating and gritty debut novel that follows the journey of a young woman named Ariel as she escapes her troubled life in California to visit her estranged father in London. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and often seedy world of London's nightlife, the novel explores themes of family dysfunction, self-destruction, and the search for identity. Jacobs' writing is raw and unflinching, drawing readers into Ariel's turbulent world as she grapples with her past and struggles to find her place in the world. With its vivid imagery and complex characters, "The Pink Hotel" is a compelling read that will linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.

I love books about drama surrounding rich people and them doing terrible things.

This was a wonderful look at class struggles and what happens when rich people are bored. This was a slow burn and the writing was atmospheric.

That ending was insane and explosive!

Loved this one!

I couldn't get through this title. It ended up not being for me, but I hope it finds a hope with other readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I was really into the synopsis of this one, but that is where the intrigue ended. The POVs switched so quickly it gave me whiplash and I hated all the characters. That said, I did finsih it very quickly, so it did have some entertainment value.

This book really wasn't for me. I found it really hard to read and all the characters ware unlikable. I didn't care about a single person in this book and mabey that was intentional but it didn't work for me. It might have worked if there were things happening in the book that would have carried the story forward but nothing really happened.

I was intrigued by the premise of The Pink Hotel, expecting a story with interesting characters in a locked-door setting. And while the setting *is* beautifully written, the plot felt almost secondary. I was torn because I loved all of the descriptions, but that was mostly what this felt like — lush imagery with no narrative. Unfortunately, this ended up in my DNF pile, but I hope that some readers connect with it more than I did.

This was an extremely pretentious novel. It felt like it was trying to do something but it missed the mark completely. Every single character sucked so much and I just wanted to sucker punch every one of them.

I really wanted this to be White Lotus in novel form, so maybe it is my fault going into it with the wrong expectations. To be honest, I was bored but this and just kept hoping it would turn around for me but no luck. I think it was supposed to be satirical but that just didn't translate well for me!

I’ll be honest, I just read the first chapter and knew the writing style wasn’t for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy.

Just finished this well written book and am eager to check out the author’s other books. Her writing is so descriptive, I could imagine the characters and the settings so well. Loved it!

I'm sorry to say this, but I DNF'ed this book after trying to read it for a past few months. I gave this book one chances after another, always thought that maybe I was just not in a right mood for it. But finally I understud, that it is just not for me.
The synopsis was very promising and at first I was very intrigued, but after few percent of it, my interest dwindled. It's sad, but the characters bored me to death, I don't even remember their names, thats how forgetable they are.

Do not recommend.

I started reading this book over a year ago, and lumbered through it. From what I have read so far (more than 1/3rd), it still seems the stage is being set.

A good story! The juxtaposition of different the characters and the backdrop of the fire made for a compelling story.