One of my favorite crossover genres is a mystery romance, and this one was great! I’m normally too big of a scaredy cat about mysteries, but this is low stakes and character-centered. I loved the growth we got to see in Pomona as the story unfolded, and I thought the mystery was well-done. The thing that lacked for me was the romance. I wish we got to see more development between Gabe and Pomona because their relationship didn’t seem to be much focus, which made it harder for me to buy into it. Like obviously they are the couple to be, but their relationship progressed seemingly out of nowhere without a lot of foundation. Nonetheless, a good fun read for spring/summer!

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC!

4.5 stars

Pomona is a spoiled heiress who lives at her family’s hotel chain and has never held a job. She thinks she has the perfect life – until she finds her grandmother murdered. She is then kicked out of the hotel with all funds frozen until the murder is solved! She moves into her old nanny’s son, Gabe’s, apartment since he has a room for rent, and must figure out where to go from here. She needs this murder solved pronto but it doesn’t seem like anyone else cares as much as her – not her family, not the police. With Gabe’s help, she tries to solve the murder herself so she can get her life back, only is her former life the one she still wants?

I was hooked from the start of this one. I love a mystery, I love a romance, and throw in some rich family drama – the perfect story! The secrets, lies, and family drama kept me intrigued throughout the story, and I did not suspect the murderer! The chemistry between Pomona and Gabe was perfect, and I loved their back and forth while searching for clues. While this was a mystery with romance, I think the biggest part of the story was Pomona’s growth. I loved watching her figure out who she really was, and who she could really trust and count on in her glamorous but pretentious life. The whole story was done really well.

Thank you Atria Books for this ARC!

I was excited to read this novel from the start and though I enjoyed the mystery and romance subplots, I found myself wanting more at times. Pomona was a likable character as well as Gabe, but could have stood for more development.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for a review.

The premise had potential, and I was excited to get a chance to read this one, but found myself struggling to connect with the characters and the storyline. The book just wasn't my cup of tea.

After pomonas grandmother is murdered all the families assets are frozen unless they can find the murderer in a year.
Pomona has to live life like a working class person. She also tries to catch her grandma's murderer.

Pomona is a very entitled young woman. She takes her family’s wealth for granted but when her grandmother is murdered she’s forced to vacate the hotel where she lives and has no access to the family fortune. The only way to unfreeze the assets is to solve her grandmother’s murder.

I’m rating this 4.5 stars. I feel like if you like Finlay Donovan you’ll enjoy this. It’s a little goofy a little awkward but very entertaining.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for a review.

So many Gossip Girl and Blair Waldorf references but make her ditzy. Not my cup of tea or not enough time to really dig into her and show me why I love her.

"Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder" is a fun murder mystery that has the energy of "Only Murderers in the Building." I loved Pomona's character arc in discovering herself and changing for the better. I also thought that Gabe was adorable! I wish there was a little more development with Nicholas and Pomona's relationship, but overall it was a good murder mystery.

The premise had potential, and I was excited to dive in, but I found myself struggling to connect with the characters and the storyline. The themes explored didn’t resonate with me personally. While this book may appeal to readers who enjoy this genre, it just wasn’t the right fit for me. I’m sure there are many who will find value in it, but I’ll be passing on future works by this author.

Cute story. I enjoyed the mystery, but I’d have liked to see more development of the romance. I didn’t feel the tension between them building as much as I wanted to.

Pomona Afton, Upper East Side heiress to the Afton Hotels, lives a life of luxury and ease. When her grandmother is murdered, Pom’s standard of living grinds to an immediate halt as the will explicitly states that all assets be frozen in the event of her grandmother’s untimely demise. Pom reluctantly moves in with a roommate, her old nanny’s son Gabe. Together Pom and Gabe set out to solve the murder and restore Pom’s inheritance.

This is a super fun murder mystery romp! It felt very much like if Schitt’s Creek had a murder to solve. Pom was a delightfully naive heiress, and watching her come into her own was really satisfying. I also loved her friendship with Gabe as it anchored her in her new life.

The resolution of the mystery was fun and unexpected. I loved the way Gabe and Pom teamed up to solve the murder, and how their mutual crushes on each other developed into more.

This is a must read for Finlay Donovan and Riley Thorn fans!

⭐️⭐️⭐️
3/5

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

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.