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.

From page one I was hooked on this book! Being the upcoming VP of the PTA made it that much more fun and interesting to me. I loved all the different points of view and getting to hear what all the characters were thinking and what was really going on in each of their lives.

Let's start with the cover- the pink glass house in the book may have been over the top and an eyesore for the neighbors, but this book cover is gorgeous. This book was such a fun, guilty pleasure of a read. Told in multiple POV, it was witty and dark, reminding me of Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives. I highly recommend it as a satire with a bit of mystery. I really enjoyed Pink Glass Houses and will watch for more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

This book is Real Housewives meets Big Little Lies. If you a peek behind the curtain of those who seem to have it all together, and the chaos of rich people behaving badly, then this is the book for you. I loved the multiple viewpoints and nuanced characters. Highly recommend this book!

favorite quote: florida is a sunny place for shady people.

this is accurately compared to big little lies and i was drawn in quickly by the lavish miami lifestyle and the petty drama of PTA moms. consider this book a warning (to me, at least) to stay out of any of my future children’s school politics and PTA members. the book follows of group of elementary school moms whose children are in enrolled in an elite public school that screams privileged private school. small-town Kansas mom Melody waltzes in and tries to navigate how to engage in this sultry, extravagant lifestyle and finds herself lowering her values to fit in.

there were moments in this book that i gasped out loud. i was appalled and cracking that melody had sent that text to charlotte. it feels like watching the real housewives of miami, school mom edition. none of the characters are lovable, it’s like watching a train-wreck, you just can’t take your eyes off of it. all the mentions of the scandalous goings-on in miami made me think of a certain family member who moved there for i think exactly the same reasons mentioned in this book LOL.

i was *upset* about a certain point of the ending, it felt very unfinished and that we could have had an even more dramatic, tell-all ending! i was anticipating some sort of death (nod to big little lies) but this didn’t happen in the way i expected and i feel like patricia’s story could have been flushed out more. who knows the reason for that omission. but if you enjoy books full of juicy drama and rich people behaving like idiots, consider this your next read! it’s an easy one to pick up and read and find some guilty pleasure relaxation.

many thanks to Net Galley and William Morrow for this advanced reader copy! it was so fun to read.

I enjoyed this story and would love a sequel to hear what happens with certain characters. I will be reading future books by this author.

In "Pink Glass Houses," Asha Elias delivers a tantalizing glimpse into the scandalous world of Miami Beach's elite, where wealth, power, and intrigue collide in a whirlwind of secrets and social climbing. Set against the backdrop of Sunset Academy, the most coveted elementary school in Miami Beach, this seductive social satire takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the lives of its impeccably groomed and relentlessly ambitious PTA moms.

At the center of the story is Charlotte Giordani, Sunset Academy's alpha mom, whose sleek exterior belies a fierce determination to maintain her status as queen bee. With her relentless charm and unabashed confidence, Charlotte navigates the treacherous waters of Miami Beach's social scene with ease—until the arrival of Melody Howard, a wide-eyed transplant from Wichita, Kansas, threatens to upset the delicate balance of power.

Elias masterfully weaves together multiple perspectives, allowing readers to delve into the minds of each character as they navigate the complexities of their relationships and the mounting tensions within their community. From the wide-eyed innocence of Melody to the calculating ambition of Charlotte, each voice adds depth and nuance to the narrative, drawing readers deeper into the tangled web of secrets and lies that lies beneath the surface of Miami Beach's glamorous facade.

What sets "Pink Glass Houses" apart is its unflinching exploration of the dark underbelly of wealth and privilege. As the investigation into white-collar crime threatens to expose the hidden truths lurking behind the glittering facade of Miami Beach's elite, Elias deftly exposes the cracks in their carefully curated lives, revealing the vulnerabilities that lie beneath their polished exteriors.

Yet, amidst the scandal and intrigue, Elias also explores themes of redemption and forgiveness, as characters grapple with the consequences of their actions and confront the true meaning of friendship and loyalty. Through its richly drawn characters and gripping plot twists, "Pink Glass Houses" offers a compelling meditation on the nature of human relationships and the power of secrets to both bind us together and tear us apart.

In conclusion, "Pink Glass Houses" is a deliciously addictive read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. With its tantalizing blend of scandal, intrigue, and social commentary, Asha Elias has crafted a captivating tale that is sure to linger in the minds of readers long after the final page has been turned.

If you like series like Big Little Lies or Desperate Housewives, you'll love Pink Glass Houses. Very much a Keeping up with the Joneses that goes awry, the story follows a midwestern wife who thinks she's moved to the perfect Miami Beach town only to find that not all is as it seems. A poignant, psychological thriller that I couldn't put down.

Miami Beach where the beautiful people are and where the shabby people are, Sunset Academy is the most coveted school in Miami Beach
where there are they rich, wealthy and ultra-wealthy people. Charlotte Giordani is Sunset Academy's alpha mom. She is the PTA president up for reelection. Patricia Walker is a socialite married to billionaire Don and she is very supportive of Charlotte. The are also owner s of Villa Rose', a modern glasshouse that they just finished. Now Enter Melody Howard, a transplant from Wichita Kansas. She is a bit skeptical at first and then gets dragged into the social world of Sunset Academy. Melody ends up as Charlotte's rival for PTA president.. A scandal erupts, a white collar crime occurs and there is a murder and who will have done what? I loved this book. It was a delightful fun read filled with scandal, drama, laughs and just plain gossip. Who knew running for the PTA president would be so dangerous,, This book reminded me of Big Little Lie and Mean Girls for Adults but just set in a middle school. The while collar crime vibe of PTA moms trying to navigate middle school politics was fun to read.

Sometimes you need a book that sucks you in This was that book for me. A soap opera of a tale centered around a school community in Miami Beach told from alternative perspectives that kept me turning the pages. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Special thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the advanced copy of Pink Glass Houses!

The story takes place in Miami Beach and follows a group of wealthy moms who have children attending Sunset Academy. The mothers are working to outdo each other in a race to become the new PTA president. The story is told through first person point of views from the different mother’s of Sunset Academy. The mothers have very different takes on motherhood and what that role looks like. This was a quick and easy read, that has plenty of scandal, drama, and gossip.

If you're a fan of Big Little Lies this book is for you. Publication Date- July 30, 2024