1st time reading this author who is from Florida
I was able to read the ARC of this book thanks to the publisher
I couldn’t put this book down !
I now live in Florida and could relate to many of the scenes.
What a great read about a group of woman from different walks of life and in different places in life
They end up going to a yoga retreat for the week where there are many twists and turns
Female Jealousy’s when their is a male in the group
Someone ends up dead but the one that is accused and what happens to them is a shocker.

3.5 stars

This is a quick, easy read that is perfect for a beach read. I enjoyed the multiple POV's, and the characters' struggles were relatable. There were a few slow parts, but it balanced out overall. Secrets abound, which keeps readers guessing. Characters are relatable and flawed, and the Florida setting was enjoyable. I also really loved Bubba, who was a nice surprise and added some humor to the story.

!The Namaste Club by Asha Elias, the book is set in Miami at a wellness retreat being held by a local yoga teacher name Shokti, and her apprentice the only man Daniel. The attendees are going to be first Indira and Jesse both divorced both single mothers but where in Deira has embraced her singleness in sexuality Jesse is very tentative about getting back in a sexual lifestyle. they also both gave up their religions to marry they’re now ex-husband’s. For Jesse it was Judaism and for Indira it was Hinduism next up is married mother of two Caroline who is an obey your husband personified typ. She is a gun toting racist who also claims to be religious and is there because her husband told her to go. Barbara is the stereotypical yoga hippie hold out who can say without saying that she is in to yoga. she’s the type of person who you can’t tell if she is 40 or 70. As far as Shakti goes she is beautiful truly believes in what she preaches and is very devout to her spirituality. Daniel is a hot 20 something man bun wearing douche bag who believes he is a gift to women and Jesse sadly has a little crush. Caroline immediately doesn’t like Jesse and Indira for different and sometimes the same reasons. Then again Jesse isn’t a big fan of hers especially after she shoots a python and tries to go on a gun toting boar hunt. Barbara has taken the week at the retreat to be a silent non-talking participant and mainly stands around and smiles at least in the beginning. Eventually someone will be found in the swamp with the alligators but why is he there and who did it? Shakti tries so hard to keep the retreat on task but it seems slowly but surely the train is leaving the track and she slowly loses all control. this was a pretty good book they do have some political opinions in the book and there’s a lot of things I have opinions about but this review is about the overall book and it’s entertainment factor and it is very very entertaining. I love a funny book and this made me laugh more than once with a clever story and although there wasn’t big twist in the book I still absolutely recommended it is a solid read not as long as most novels but so worth the time. #NetGalley, #WilliamMorrow, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview,#AshaElias, #TheNamasteClub,

I knew going in this was about annoying people but it was too much. There's probably a target audience who knows these people but I avoid them in real life.

This was a ride, that’s for sure! 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. None of these characters were particularly likable, some less than others. I wasn’t a fan of the hunting scene - wish we could’ve left the animals out of it.

The Namaste Club is a yoga center perfect for a getaway with lots of reflection and a place for redemption, at least that is the sales pitch.

I enjoyed the fact that there were many different characters, some you love some you hate and some you love to hate and that you get the perspective of all of them. I really enjoyed the satire element of the book and the twisty ending.

This was a total cover grab.

I do feel a bit weird with the name, as I wanted to get into a mode of being able to laugh but it felt disrespectful? I do not know as a white woman is the issue.

The jokes were totally my sense of humor. I giggled no less than 6 times in the first 20 pages.

Unfortunately, there was more than 3 POVS in this book, which hinders my reading experience. I either need an audiobook at that point or physical book or it becomes inaccessible. I have had this issue with books in the past and try to stick to two POVs at the absolute most and 4 main characters at the most, as I cannot keep track of things.

I want to say I would recommend this to my audience and recommend it to others but since I wasn’t able to fully finish it, I do not know if there are any offensive pieces of content in this book that could cause trauma. I was looking for a funny humorous book to take a break from all the dark fantasy because my brain was hurting from multiple POVS, so I am bummed this one had so many.


This being said, I will totally look for the audiobook once this releases to see if I can listen from my library and give it a chance as it did make me giggle and I really enjoyed what I heard. I am giving it 5 stars since it was formatted properly, it made me giggly, and I enjoyed what I sampled. Having there be multiple characters is not necessarily anything wrong with the book, but a personal preference.


Thank you so much for the opportunity to read thi eARC! I am leaving this honest feedback voluntarily.

I don’t really think we’re at a point in time where real life daily 2025 dynamics transfers comically into satire. I found this more exhausting than intriguing. I didn’t enjoy this read and wouldn’t recommend it.

This book was fun! A delightful sendup of welless/influencer culture baked into a murder mystery. Will put on summer reading lists!

Namaste Club could have been so much more with the luxurious drama allure and White Lotus feel. The wellness retreat that promised a complete reawakening had a lot of potential but unfortunately was not for me.

Story went back and forth between 5-6 different perspectives that didn’t allow me to truly capture all the character development within the book. There were some quirky personalities so I wish I could have experienced that more and have more of a connection of what was going on.

Overall, it could be a good read if you’re looking for a light read with a whimsy drama and “Florida man” story but this was not memorable for me.

3.5 ⭐️

I was excited to read this because I liked Pink Glass Houses. I liked this one even more, though! It gave me White Lotus vibes (specifically season 3, with the bickering middle aged best friends on a vacation together, the dead body and gun in the first act, and the out-of-place rich people on a wellness retreat), so much so that I bet people reading after the publish date will think this book was influenced by the show. But it’s just a coincidence!

The characters were all fun, over-the-top archetypes. I especially liked the juxtaposition between Trumper Carol Anne and hippie dippie Barbara. I also liked the nod made to the crunchy-to-anti-vax pipeline when it comes to Shakti. Everyone felt delightfully unhinged.

I also appreciated how much snappier this felt than Pink Glass Houses. The action started right away and it didn’t feel like I was wading through a million characters and their inner lives before getting to the plot. The story flowed well and I was invested in finding out what each of these creeps were up to next.

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

4 stars babes! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm still reeling from the utterly chaotic and hilarious antics of the four ladies at the Namaste Club! This book is a laugh-out-loud, fun read that's perfect for a beachy summer vibe. The cast of characters is wonderfully eccentric, from scrunchy moms to QAnon Barbie and the infamous "I sun my butt" guy.

The twists and turns surrounding the mysterious death at the club had me hooked.

If you're looking for a lighthearted, entertaining read to soak up the sun, look no further!

I really enjoyed this book. This is the second book I’ve read by the author, and I really like her writing style. I feel like I’m reading a Real Housewives script. I like how the chapters are told from the perspectives of the different characters and you learn about each characters background and personalities to build up the to the bigger picture of the story. It was a fun book to read .

Asha Elias is quickly becoming the queen of sassy satire. This was a fun and light thriller with all the yoga and wellness vibes. All the pettiness. All the drama. SO much fun and entertaining.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was a funny and entertaining satirical story! The poking fun at the state of Florida and the varied residents that call it home was done perfectly. The author did athorough job depicting the various personalities of each character.

This book was entertaining throughout. The author did a great job getting into the minds of the different characters. The conclusion of the book was fun in the way the characters were brought together and unified. I think there could be a little less of the politics in the book though, so as not to alienate half the readers, as only one “side” seemed to be villainized. Overall, it was a fun book that kept me interested and reading.

“The Namaste Club” by Asha Elias is debut mystery that takes place at a yoga retreat in a remote part of Florida. The story is about rich people behaving badly on their restful week away when a dead body is discovered missing an arm. The attendees become crime solvers and the ending becomes somewhat predictable and quirky. For me there were too many out there antics and descriptive sex scenes that added nothing to the story. I’m sure that there are many readers who will find this a fun read, but I had a hard time finishing the book. I hate giving negative reviews but hopefully I won’t feel the same way about the authors next book.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I read Pink Glass Houses and enjoyed it so I was hoping for another solid domestic thriller in this one. Sadly, though, this one just didn't work for me.

The cover and synopsis instantly grabbed my attention, but I had no idea how much I would love this book! A laugh-out-loud murder mystery with revenge, unexpected friendships, and a little romance? Sign me up!

Kat, Olivia, and Elle have one thing in common: they all dated the same cheating scumbag, Tucker Jones. Fueled by betrayal, they team up to get back at him with a series of ridiculous, petty, and over-the-top pranks. But when they arrive at his house, expecting to revel in their revenge, they find Tucker dead—and suddenly, their mission takes a sharp turn. With their DNA all over the crime scene and a very solid motive, they quickly realize they need to clear their names before they go down for a murder they didn’t commit.

This book starts fast and doesn’t slow down. The banter is razor-sharp, the chemistry jokes had me cackling, and the characters are so vibrant and real that I felt like I was part of their wild, chaotic adventure. Kat, the quirky chemist, is brilliant and unpredictable. Olivia, the socialite with a keen sense of justice, adds flair and humor. Elle, the no-nonsense realist, keeps things grounded. Their unlikely friendship is the heart of the story, and watching them go from strangers to an unstoppable crime-solving trio was pure fun.

The murder mystery itself was full of twists and turns. I’ll admit, as a thriller fan, I did predict the ending about halfway through, but that didn’t take away from the ride. Every time I thought I had it figured out, a new twist threw me off just enough to keep me hooked. And let’s not forget the podcast element—Mandy’s Dish Served Hot was the perfect touch, adding layers to the mystery and making the investigation feel even more intense.

The humor, the unexpected moments of heartfelt emotion, and the pure chaos of these three women trying to navigate their way out of a murder charge made this book impossible to put down. Add in a swoon-worthy detective and the chemistry between him and Kat? Perfection.

If you love books that keep you on your toes while making you genuinely laugh out loud, The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club is a must-read. It’s sharp, witty, and so much fun—I can’t wait to see what this author does next!

I couldn’t wait to read this book but unfortunately it in no way lived up to its potential. Poorly written, with one dimensional characters- it’s greatest redeeming quality is the setting, which is perfect.