This was such a fun mystery read. It reminded me a lot of a grown up Good Girl's Guide to Murder except with a lot less supportive family and friends and a little less darkness.

I’m a diehard romance girlie and I’ve always avoided branching out into other genres but a few months ago, I read this mystery romcom that had me obsessed so when I heard about this book, I knew I had to check it out and oooh it was so good!

Yes, I know romance is a bit part of these books (as I said - romance girlie through and through so I wouldn’t just abandon my favourite genre) but so is the (murder) mystery and I’m simply obsessed with everything about this book!

I was so invested in the investigation and the romance that was blooming between Pom and Gabe - I just couldn’t put this book down! I was always trying to guess who’d done it and coming up with different theories and at least to me it wasn’t obvious from the start who the murderer was so it kept me on the edge of the seat.

Pom’s character development was one of my favourite things! Seeing her go from a spoiled brat to someone with passions who valued the people around her deeply and worked to connect with them was so great! She grew a lot throughout the book and I couldn’t have been happier for her and everything she achieved (in addition to solving a murder!!)

With this book being told in Pom’s POV only, I feel like I don’t know lots about Gabe but I loved seeing them get closer and seeing him fall in love with her as she got to know her better and realized that she wasn't the person he thought she was.

Huge thank you to Atria Books And Netgalley for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review

I really enjoyed this lighthearted take on a murder mystery -- it was really entertaining and I found Pomona to be endearing (while also somewhat frustrating).

I loved all the descriptions of New York -- one of my very favorite places to read about. I enjoyed the glimpse in to such a different lifestyle than my own, and enjoyed the over-the-top characters a lot.

I saw that this is the first in a series -- I am excited to check out the next one and see how Pomona and Gabe's story evolves!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book!

This was genuinely such a fun read. I don't remember the last time I laughed out loud reading a book. Got me out of my months-long reading funk.

This was like Schitt’s Creek if Moria died and Alexis had to solve her death in order to get their money back. It was the rich behaving badly and everything that went along with it, but with that kind-hearted I’ve learned I’m more than money spin.

This is such a cute, fun mystery with a little romance too. Ponoma is such likeable character despite being surrounded by the wealthy elite, and Gabe is the perfect calm stable influence that she needs. The hunt for her Grandmother’s killer brings them together and while searching for answers they find that they're not that different in what they want in a relationship. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator, Jennifer Jill Araya, does a fantastic job voicing the different characters and creating a unique sound for each of them.

This was such a fun read! Pomona Afton is a spoiled heiress and after her grandmother is murdered, she is left without any money or place to live, due to a clause in her will. So, Pomona finds a place to live with her old nanny's son, tries and fails to get the police to investigate further into the murder, and instead decides that she will be the one to solve the murder.

Pomona wasn't really likeable due to her acting absolutely spoiled, but it took my a minute to understand that this was the point. Pomona had fallen on hard times and had absolutely no real-life experience, and took on an extremely difficult task to find out who murdered her grandmother. Throughout the book, there is a bunch of character progression for Pomona, who gets her first job and finds something that she loves: baking.

The mystery was also pretty good. Throughout the story, there were times where I was worried that it would be spoiled too soon, but that was just a part of the mystery of who had done it to make the reader second guess what they thought they knew up until then. It really did keep me guessing all the way until the big reveal.

The romance actually fit really well into the story, too. As soon as I read that she would be staying with the son of her former nanny, I was actually excited to see how that part of the story would play out and how much Gabe would help her with the mystery. He did a great job with supporting her and understanding her throughout the book with one or two exceptions.

Overall, I enjoyed this read, and would recommend this book to lovers of cozy mysteries that will keep you guessing.

Thank you to Atria Books, Bellamy Rose, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. This is my honest review.

Gossip Girl meets Clueless meets Nancy Drew.

Great fun with some laugh out loud moments and a surprising level of depth. Love Pomona and her story of inventiveness and grit.

So this mystery was sweet and cute and it made me LAUGH...

I loved the chemistry between her and Gabe and I loved Pomona's antics.

However, when the romance actually came to be... it fell flat and so did the plot.

I loved the story up to 70% of the way and they author just wrapped up everything way to fast. The mystery's twist shocked me, but the resolution was kind of meh..

Overall, cute, but not completely what I was hoping for.

**4.25 stars

Thank you to Bellamy Roses, Atria Books, & Simon Audio for the gifted eARC & ALC of Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder!

This was such a fun book, with lots of little twists thrown in that kept you on your toes throughout the story. One of my favorite things was getting to see Pom grow as a person. She didn't let losing everything hold her back. And while a lot of this was because of the support Gabe gave her, it was also because she wanted to prove to herself and others that she wasn't just a spoiled brat.

And speaking of Gabe, I love these two together. He's so patient with her, and I loved that these two MCs communicated so well throughout the book. Their romance could have easily taken over this story and been all about miscommunication, but Bellamy Rose balanced their feelings and growing relationship so well with the plot of Pom solving her grandma's murder.

As for the murderer, I didn't see it coming. Bellamy Rose was great at peppering red herrings throughout the book to keep you intrigued. I wouldn't technically call this a cozy mystery, but on the mystery/thriller spectrum, it definitely leans more to the cozy side.

I don't know if this will turn into a series, but BR left a hint that this could be more than a standalone book. I hope we do get another Pom and Gabe story, because it's fun following them as they look for clues and check out different suspects.

3.5 stars | I will admit that the main reason I downloaded POMONA AFTON CAN SO SOLVE A MURDER is because I loved the cover. Who among us hasn’t done the same? Pomona is a spoiled heiress whose entire family loses access to their assets due their matriarch’s “unnatural death.” Did someone want her grandmother dead — and why? She’s got to solve the case if she wants any hope of getting her life of luxury back. It’s a fun premise that fell a bit flat for me. I liked it but didn’t feel very invested in the mystery and thought the romance lacked chemistry. It was cute and fun but ultimately, for me, very forgettable. But I do think many readers will find it very enjoyable! I liked it and would primarily recommend it to readers who are drawn to cozy mysteries with a romance.

It’s like if Alexis Rose solved a murder.

This was such a fun read. I was able to read it in one afternoon & when I was finished I was a little sad that this wasn’t a series so I couldn’t stay in this world a little longer.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.

This was a very cute and fast paced read. I loved the backdrop of New York City throughout the book. I feel like it added to the heiress vibe of the whole book.

I was entertained the whole time in the romance was pretty cute. Some of the language was a little cringe, but it was still very fun.

Thank you to Atria for the ARC on NetGalley.

This was such a cute cozy mystery/chill romance.
Loved the characters and their dynamics.
I solved the mystery pretty early on in the book, but since it was more of a fun read I didn’t mind.
Pomona and her family are hotel royalty. When her grandmother is found dead, murdered in her bed, Pomona is kicked out of her hotel home until the murder is solved.
So cute. If you need a fun read, pick it up!

This was a dnf for me unfortunately, I was just not into it at around 20% in and the fmc was honestly insufferable to me:/

Cute story about a girl just trying to solve a murder and get her life back, but she ends up finding herself in the process. This was a really easy read. I enjoyed getting to learn about Pomona Afton. I would recommend this book to a friend. This was a lighthearted, mystery, infused with tragedy, humor, and love.

This book was a revelation, I immediately found it fast and witty, a very pleasant discovery. There is a bit of mystery, a bit of romance, and it is a smooth read. Recommended! Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in preview.

This was a fun murder mystery with a focus on personal growth. I really liked Pom and her struggles after she loses everything, and how that then shapes her into the character at the end. She undergoes so much development, and I loved seeing it. In the background of her growth, she solves the murder of her grandmother and falls in love. The investigation of the murder was enjoyable and not predicted by me. The romance was simple, but I did like seeing Pom and Gabe grow closer.

When her grandmother is murdered in their hotel, socialite Pomona finds herself without any money or place to stay, and her inheritance inaccessible unless someone finds the killer. She ends up crashing with her former nanny’s grumpy son and he gets her a job at a coffee shop. They spend their spare time trying to solve the murder.

Pomona at first is insufferable, but has a nice character arc and clearly learns to become an improved version of herself. Her baking skills improve a bit too fast for my liking (baking is harder than it seems!), but I liked that she developed a skill and found success via her own merits. The romance was cute. Overall, an unexpectedly fun read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was good. A short, quick murder mystery that had a little side of character development.

If you’re looking for a fast story with a mystery, this is a good option! There’s not a ton of depth to this story, there were attempts at depth with the characters, but overall the whole story felt shallow. Which is fine, that’s the kind of story this is.

The romance was so unnecessary (I never say that) and also felt like it was done half-way. However, I can appreciate Pomona’s individual arc. It didn’t feel like any of her friendships or familial relationships had any huge emotional impact though.

Overall, a very solidly 3 star book for me.