I absolutely loved this book! It has the perfect amount of mystery and romance. A definite must read!

Hehehe okay soooooo much fun, I had a phenomenal time reading this book and definitely think people could check it out

Pom is an entitled heiress who suddenly loses everything and has to solve a murder to get it back. I thought this was a really funny cozy mystery! A cute story of redemption!

Gossip Girl here to let the upper east side know that the one and only heiress Pomona Afton is putting on her best detective hat to solve a murder.

I honestly loved this book, it gave gossip girl meets Finlay Donovan vibes! The plot was engaging, the dialogue and characters were well written and kept me guessing the whole time!

It was nice to see Pomona change and grow throughout the book, as well as her feelings for Gabe deepen and develop. Everyone should have a Gabe in their lives!

Can’t wait to purchase a copy when it comes out, will definitely be my pick for book club!

I would like to thank Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have a really hard time enjoying a book when I can't stand the main character. She was extremely self-centered and everything she did in the book was only to support her own cause. I was honestly annoyed when the book ended with everything tied up in a nice little bow. I would've been happier had Pomona not gotten everything she wanted. The storyline was kind of all over the place with major plot holes. The only redeeming character was Gabe and even he was delulu.

Gossip girl meets clue!!

When Pomona Afton, a privileged hotel heiress from the Upper East Side, stumbles upon her grandmother's murder after a fancy gala, her first reaction isn’t shock or sadness—let's be real, Grandma wasn’t exactly known for her warm, cookie-baking ways. She was so paranoid that she sneakily added a clause to her will: if she dies under suspicious circumstances, the family fortune gets locked away, and if no one solves the mystery? That money stays frozen indefinitely.

Suddenly, Pomona is booted out of her lavish penthouse and forced to move in with the grumpy yet attractive Gabe, the son of her former nanny.

This book was such a fun read! It had the perfect mix of mystery and romance, and I was hooked from the very beginning. I mean, a murder mystery wrapped up in a sparkling, Upper East Side setting? Sign me up!

The story reminded me so much of Gossip Girl with a whodunit twist.

I was surprised to find out this is a debut novel because it was so well done!

Overall, this is the perfect book for anyone who loves a little romance with their mystery and enjoys stories with a bit of glitzy, Upper East Side flair.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria for this ARC!

Overall: 3.5 ⭐️


I love a good murder mystery with a bit of romance! At first I wasn’t sure how to feel about Pom but she quickly grew on me. I would have loved to get a bit more of Gabe though. He was nothing but supportive of Pom. I was so happy when she was able to find her passion and someone that truly valued her. They made a good team and took us for a ride to find the culprit. I could see this becoming a series and I’m here for it❤️

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the opportunity to arc read this book!

3.5 ⭐️ Thank you to Net Galley and Atria Books for the e-ARC

Pom’s world is taken away over night by the murder of her Grandmother, the matriarch of the Afton Hotels. Due to the suspicious circumstances of her death the clause in her will stating if she died from unnatural causes, all the money and assists of the family would be frozen until the murder was solved.

Pom works together with Gabe to solve this murder all the while working on herself and growing as a person. There was a lot of character growth and she turned out to be a great FMC.

This is an incredible debut novel!! This was such a great murder mystery -- and mix in some romcom? It's like this was made for me! Fleshed out, well-rounded, relatable characters, This was a really fun read and I cannot wait for more from Bellamy Rose!

To say the least, I breezed through this book-- in a good way! It's very Gossip Girl meets Psych (weird pairing, but it works!), so if you're interested in either of those shows, you should definitely give this a read. However if you're looking for a more crime-driven mystery, this book might not be a match. Nevertheless, I loved the characters and the upper Manhattan ambience, and I hope the author expands this book into a series!

Thank you to Net Galley and Atria Books for this ARC!

Loved!
This was such a cute and fun read!
The characters were well done, and while I was suspicious of who was the murderer, I was surprised by the motives! I wish the MMC was a little more fleshed out, as we don't learn much about him or see him grow throughout the book. However, watching Pomona find her talents, and grow an appreciation for things she took for granted showed a lot of growth in her character and I continued to root for her throughout!

I loved this book! the vibes were perfect for this time of year and the characters were beyond intriguing. so fun!

This was an easy, fun read that’s probably exactly what you’re expecting it to be. Spoiled, selfish heiress learns how to be a better person while solving a relatively contained mystery. I thought Pomona was a fun main character and I never got tired of being in her head, even when she was infuriating (which was frequent). There’s the beginnings of a sweet romance here, too, in addition to the mystery. Would recommend if you’re looking for a light, quick read that doesn’t require a ton from you.

Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder (or as I lovingly refer to it in my book journal, PACSSAM) follows Pomona Afton as she navigates life as a "regular person" (aka someone who isn't an heiress to a hotel empire) after she discovers her grandmother's murdered corpse. Due to suspected foul play, Pomona's (and the rest of her family's) trust and assets are frozen, and they are given 30 minutes to escort the hotel premises (aka their home). If the matriarch's murder isn't solved within a year, the family will forfeit the money and inheritance. Distraught after working one shift at a coffee shop and living with a (hot) roommate in an apartment that's a little too far east for Pomona's liking ("Was it even still the Upper East Side that close to the river?"), Pomona is determined on solving her grandmother's murder. Also in tow as her partner in (solving a) crime is Gabe… her childhood nanny's son turned roommate (I'm sure you can easily put the pieces together for what happens there).

This was a fun read! While Pom was mildly insufferable sometimes, you can't help but develop a soft spot for her as the novel progresses. While fast-paced, her character growth and reflections on her past behavior were nice to see. I wasn't expecting this from the novel heading in, but the mystery aspect of the novel kept me guessing. The book was short enough that I didn't feel like the story was dragging on -- the pacing felt steady across the mystery, romance, and self-reflection-to-become-a-better-person parts of the story. I would definitely categorize this as a "cozy" mystery, so very lovely to read with a fall ambience YouTube video playing in the background.

Overall, would recommend if you're looking for a light-hearted, cozy mystery and/or loveee consuming media about pretentious rich people who suddenly lose everything.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!!

I thought this book was so cute and cozy. I loved the twists and turns and I honestly could not call that ending. I would absolutely read more of this series but it ended perfectly. The character development shined through and I loved how everyone interacted!

100% read this purely for the romance, and WHO WAS GONNA STOP ME. while mysteries aren’t typically my cup of tea, i can appreciate a well written one although im no pro by any means. i loved the side characters and the romance carried for me personally, but id definitely recommend!

What a charming book with Search Party vibes! Make it a Netflix series STAT. I'm not usually a mystery girlie, but this book might have converted me!

A fun, laugh-out-loud ride from start to finish.

Pomona Afton is a hotel heiress who has no concept of what it means to live and function in the real world, that is until her cruel grandmother is murdered in her own home. Pomona finds herself working for the first time, all the while trying to figure out who killed her grandmother in order to restore her family money.

I need another book with these characters RIGHT. NOW.

Pomona is spoiled for sure, but the character development is so well done that you will be rooting for her every step of the way. And Gabe? Swoon!

The blend of cozy mystery and rom-com is great, with all of the characters fleshed out so well that you never want the book to end. I can definitely picture this book as a tv show too as a mix of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and grown-up Mean Girls.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

Loved this book! It was a great palette cleanser and so much fun to read. I loved seeing Pomona's character development throughout the story. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a fun read. It’s fantastical and cheesy but in a delightful way—like a Disney Channel original movie (and i mean that as a compliment). And while the characters obviously were not cops, there was never a point when i was cringing because they were dumber than was realistic.
I enjoyed seeing all the different relationships play out and seeing Pomona gain confidence in who she is and what she brings to the world.
I would definitely recommend if you want an light, entertaining read.