The Namaste Club offers a witty and lighthearted escape to Florida’s lush Treasure Coast, where the tranquil setting of a yoga retreat masks the chaos of its eclectic guests. Asha Elias weaves together the stories of wealthy divorcées, a silent heir, a proud gun owner, and a charming yoga instructor, creating a vibrant tapestry of characters each seeking reflection, renewal, or simply a break from life. The inclusion of Bubba, the resident alligator, adds a humorous and unpredictable twist that keeps the story lively. While the plot leans toward comedy and satire, there are genuine moments of introspection and connection that make the characters’ journeys relatable. Perfect for readers who enjoy a playful read with a touch of zany Florida flair, The Namaste Club delivers a fun, entertaining story about finding peace—and sometimes chaos—at the right place and time.

3.5 rounded up.

Come for the upper middle class ennui, stay for the adults-acting-like-teens drama, and finish with a palate-cleansing murder.

Premise - An eclectic group of bougie yogis gather at the Namaste Club in Florida to study under Shakti, a standard issue instagram yoga guru, complete with a hot bod and long, blonde tresses. Between an infighting besties-turned-business partners duo, a guest who's taken a weeklong vow of silence, and a sleazy yoga bro, the weather isn't all that's heating up fast...

I listened to the audiobook, a full cast read by Jaime Lamchick, Amanda Dolan, Soneela Nankani, Sharmila Devar, Dani Martineck, Carrington MacDuffie, and Stephen Graybill. What a treat! The cast did a great job - I'm not sure who voiced Carol Anne, but she was my *favorite* to listen to. Carol Anne was all 'bless her heart' style snarky Southern hypocrisy and if the entire story was from her perspective, or maybe just a heavier skew in her favor, it'd have easily been a solid 4 star, rather than 3.5 rounded up.

The pacing was a little off for me, with a strong start that started to drag a bit towards the middle, then picked up tempo big time in the last act. It wasn't off enough for me to ever stop having fun with the story, but enough that I felt the differences.

Neither Jessica nor Indira charmed me much and I didn't really enjoy spending time in their heads. Barbara was pretty meh for me, too, but the (easy to hate) antihero Carol Anne was the standout star. Charming? Not so much. Fascinating? Like a car crash or MAGA polls.

Thanks, NetGalley and HarperAudio Adult, for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was hilarious and could ruffle some peoples feathers. I loved all the characters and wish I could go into details but it would spoil the fun. I will say that Carol Anne is the most unlikeable and very political but can be funny and Daniel does something that is pretty funny for some vitamin D. This book is full of drama and yoga. There is a HUGE alligator and someone ends up in the swamp with him but who.... This book is satire so I hope people get that. It was a fun and frothy read and is perfect for summer!