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The title of this book definitely drew me to it. It’s the way I speak. Pomona Afton is a rich girl who loses everything and then tries everything to get it back. It’s a cute spin on a riches to rags story where the main character shows growth.

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books, and Bellamy Rose for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really loved this book, it was so enjoyable and so much fun to read! It was also such an easy read, I read it in about 1 sitting. The mystery plot and the rom-com subplot mixed so well together. I loved Pomona and the plot, it was interesting and I wasn’t bored at all and I would’ve never guessed the ending. I loved the writing as well and the story flowed so well.

I definitely recommend for anyone looking for a cute murder mystery and romcom fan! Out March 18th 2025!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria/Emily Bestler books for the arc in exchange for a free review

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An easy to read murder mystery where a hotel heiress must solve the murder of her grandmother to get back her trust fund.

Pomona is a VERY annoying character at the beginning of the book, and is still somewhat annoying by the end but she does have a decent character arc. This is a great book for someone in need of a quick palate cleanser in between fantasies, mysteries, or even heavy duty romance novels. There's mystery, humor, closed-door romance, and family drama to keep you entertained, and it had a pretty decent ending to it!

I wouldn't call this one of my favorite books of all time, but I thought it was cute and could see this being a sort of Hallmark-type movie (does Hallmark do murder mysteries??). Not something I would purchase for my bookshelf, but a perfect book to pick up at the library if you're on the hunt for something fun.

I absolutely loved this book! I loved the characters, I was truly wrapped up in the mystery. I love the authors writing style. I was sooo excited when the ending suggested this will be a series?! Please let this be a series!!!

I really enjoyed this book. The character of Pom was likeable which really made the story. There wasn’t a ton of intrigue, but overall, I enjoyed the writing and story and would definitely read another book from this author.
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to @simon.audio and @librofm for the gifted audiobook! Thank you to Atria for the eARC!
I was so excited to read Pomona Afton Can So Solve A Murder. I love this newer genre of books (newer to me at least) that melds an intriguing mystery with romance and humor. Pomona was such an interesting character, I initially feared she wouldn't be my favorite because it's hard to identify, empathize or sympathize with the ultra wealthy for me
. However, Pomona was well-developed and while she had a bit of a learning curve to get through in adulting - she demonstrated empathy and the ability to use her skills & wits to persevere. Also her romance with Gabe was great - I loved Gabe as a character and ho he showed Pomona what caring for someone actually looks like.
This was a fast-paced read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Funny, witty, and with a mystery that I was invested in, Pomona Afton Can So Solve A Murder is definitely a recommend from me.

FIRSTLY STATING THAT I FELT SO FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO RECEIVE THIS ADVANCED COPY.

Pamona Afton can so solve a murder AND she is that. girl. one of my favorite reads so far this year was recently released and I am telling whoever is reading this that they NEED to pick this book up. While the book was pitched as a very ‘only murders meets Paris Hilton’ it was more if only murders took place during that one episode of the Suite Life of Zach and Cody where London had to move in with Maddy and experienced ‘normal people life.’ Pamona Afton is a hotel heiress, born into the life of designer items, art galleries, and philanthropy galas — her life was GOOD — until one day she find her grandmother married and the next thing she knows, All family assets are frozen and she’s being kicked out of her hotel apartment and isn’t allowed to have anything back until the murder is explained.

Thanks to her ex-nanny, Pamona moves into a new apartment with a roommate, Gabe, + his cat and learns some new life lessons. 1. being a barista IS hard work and 2. she loves to bake and perhaps could be a genius business woman. When she isn’t baking, however, she is on the streets trying to solve her grandmother’s murder in the hopes to get back to her old life. But as the story goes on and Pamona is shown empathy and interest, she realizes that maybe her old life isn’t something to mourn too much.

this book had me laughing, crying, smiling, and honestly on the edge of my seat trying to solve the case along with her. and if I didn’t already know it (thanks suite life), I am not cut out to be a hotel heiress.

My favorite part of this book was the character development that Pamona had throughout this story. She started as a very one demential character, but due to her circumstances, she became one of the most well rounded and I have read about. I really like Rose's approach to her growth, showing that she really learned from her situation and grew from it. And that is seen with how everything ties together in the end.

So just a big, HUGE thank you to Atria Books, Bellamy Rose + NetGalley for this advanced copy — I loved it. Truly such a fantastic read!!

Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder is an amusing, cozy mystery with a mix of romance and Schitt’s Creek vibes. I found myself laughing and invested as Pomona and Gabe worked to figure out who killed Pomona’s grandmother. The narrator, Jennifer Jill Araya, did a great job voicing this story.

This one is for you if you're looking for a binge-worthy and entertaining audiobook!

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

“Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder” is such a hilarious take on murder.

I love that there is so much character growth for Pomona throughout the book and that there’s a murder mystery afoot in the process.

I also enjoyed the romantic storyline that was weaved into the book as well.

It makes me hope that she will find herself in the midst of yet another mystery in a sequel.

Thank you to Atria for selecting me for this ARC.

An enjoyable low stakes mystery that gives a fun look at what happens when the rich person you love to hate suddenly loses everything. While a lot of things conveniently fell into place for her, there was still a lot of fun moments that made you cringe and laugh. The ending both made sense and was a bit out there, but i didn't immediately guess it either. Overall a fun cross between a cozy mystery and rich people problems story.

I need a thousand more books like this one! I devoured this book in one sitting and honestly it was so freaking fun! I loved being able to follow Pom’s growth from a spoiled heiress only concerned with herself to someone who made her own path in the world.

The investigation bits were so fun! Sure, you might have had to suspend reality for some of it but come on! This is the world of high society NY where they’re as snobby as they come - we can only imagine and pretend!

My absolute favorite part though is the budding friendship-turned-romance between Gabe and Pom! He was so sweet to her but also made sure to keep her feet firmly planted on the ground. They were so cute and their shared custody of Meatball/Squeaky was actually hilarious!

If you’re looking for a palate cleanser or something that’s a little easier to read - definitely give this one a try! 💞

5 stars = Outstanding!

This was SO great! A fascinating family. Likeable main character. Intriguing case. I loved all of it and can't wait for book 2.

The blurb and the cover drew me to this book. I’ve been on the hunt for an easy mystery, and I wasn’t disappointed. If you’re into the spoiled heiress , this book definitely delivers as it evokes London Tipton vibes. You get to see Pomona struggle to navigate a world where she has to figure out life. The money ain’t flowing no mo LOL! During this journey, you can see her becoming more confident, even standing up to her family and demanding respect. I really enjoyed her friendship and interactions with Gabe; he was supportive, funny, and the perfect partner for the mystery. And the cat story—-WILD! As a novice mystery reader, it wasn’t hard for me to figure out who the killer was—I guessed it pretty early on in the book. The cozy vibes made it easier to enjoy though! I appreciated the writing; it was easy to follow, although at times it felt a little fluffy, which could have been used for more character development. Overall, it was a fun read that kept me entertained. The ending was a bit abrupt, but it didn’t significantly diminish the story as a whole. I recommend it if you’re looking for a cozy and easy read.

I loved this book. I thought it was so light (meaning not too scary -- I'm a wimp at times) and well done. I finished it so quickly and read the last page hoping that the author does a sequel. If you like Finlay Donovan, you'll love Pomona Afton.

Pomona is a Paris Hilton-esque heiress living the high life in her family's New York hotel. That is until her grandmother is murdered and her assets are frozen until the murdered is captured. After being unceremoniously evicted from her penthouse, Pomona takes matters into her own hands -- with the help of her former nanny's grumpy but handsome son, and a cast of friends of family members who could be allies or murderers.

This book was fun. I loved every minute of it and will pick up whatever Rose writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Loved this one! It kept me on the edge of my seat while still coming off as endearing. Loved the chemistry between Pom and Gabe but obviously did not love how Pom’s family treated her.

I was sent a widget and wasn't sure about this book. So I dawdled and requested the audio from my library and forgot about it. Then the library came through and I really regret not being more excited about this book.

Pomona Afton is a spoiled rich girl. Her family owns a chain of high end hotels and she lives in an Upper East Side Apartment in one of them. She spends her time shopping, going to galas, and partying. So when her grandmother is murdered, she is drowning when her cushy life is pulled out from under her. With an abundance of bad choices, she decides to move in with her former nanny's son, Gabe. Gabe gets her a job in the coffee shop he manages and soon they start solving the murder together, after all, Pom wants her life back and he wants to protect his mother's retirement. But the more time Pom spends as a regular person, the more she grows, and the more into Gabe she falls.

I hated Pom within the first few seconds of this book. She was a helpless, spoiled brat that I had zero sympathy for. However, this book has one of the most believable massive character transformations I have ever read! Bellamy Rose knows how far she can push a character.

This is a fun romantic mystery. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for some mystery with their romance or vice versa.

Thank you to Net Galley. Atria Books, and Emily Bestler books for the ARC. I did not actually use it, as I waited entirely too long. But without the widget, this would not have been on my radar. All opinions are my own!

Thanks to Atria and Netgalley for this advanced copy!

This was a fun mystery about a woman who loses everything but finds something along the way. I loved Pomona. She's a spoiled brat but she picks herself up and tries to make something of her life while trying to figure out who murdered her Grandmother. Does she have baking skills and a great palate that seems to materialize from nothing? I don't know! If you roll with it, you get a fun tale and a little romance. Because Pomona and Gabe are adorable and I loved them together.

A fun romp of a good time.

Okay I absolutely adored this book. It was seriously so fun. It was the perfect cozy mystery meets romance and I was invested in the whole thing. I love a good mystery and I really enjoyed watching Pomona and Gabe put their heads together to solve this one.

And I freaking loved Pomona. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about her at first; I’m not a huge fan of the spoiled oblivious rich girl character. But I think even somewhat early on we could see glimpses of Pomona’s heart and her ambitions outside of the (lack of) expectations her family had for her. I think in some ways Pomona changed, partly because she was thrust into a different type of life she had never really had to experience before. But I also feel like the Pomona we see at the end was just the more mature version of the Pomona we saw glimpses of in the beginning. And I loved Gabe and his steadiness and how he helped Pom see her worth and all she was capable of.

This one was truly so fun and sweet. Thank you Atria book and the author for the ARC!

👍🏻Read If You Like:
•cozy mystery
•temporary roomies
•Piper Bellinger from It Happened One Summer
•baking

🛑Content Warnings:
•murder
•demeaning parents
•moderate language

🚪Closed Door Romance

Thank you to Atria Books and Simon Audio for the #gifted copies to review.

Oh my, I did not expect to love this as much as I did! The audio was fantastic, I love a good rich people behaving badly, and this was full of that along with our oblivious Pomona! I love a NY setting also and this was so fun, I figured most of it out but it did not matter I enjoyed this one so much. I loved the chemistry between Gabe and Pomona, and Pomona’s growth was fun to watch. I’m not sure if this is the first in a series (I tend to think it is), but I would not mind another one at all given how much fun I had reading this!