Pomona Afton loses everything when her Grandmother is murdered, triggering a clause in her Will that leaves the family with nothing. Can this spoiled heiress learn to stand on her own two feet?

This was a wild ride, and a really lovely story! I loved Pomona and twists were so clever. Definitely an author I'll be watching!

Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy to review

i wasn't a fan of the main character so that did ruin a bit my reading experience, i decided to dnf it but the writing was nice and the storyline intriguing enough that if i had liked pomona i would've definitely finished reading it.

Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder was a fun mystery! I enjoyed stepping into Pomona’s world and seeing her grow and take on more responsibility through this story! Sign me up for book two!

I was so pleasantly surprised by this book! Not knowing what to expect going into it besides knowing it combined my two favourite genres (romance and murder mystery) made for such a fun surprise as I was getting into the book. This is also the first murder mystery I’ve read in a while that threw me off the scent of who the actual killer was and didn’t have me knowing how the book ended in the first few chapter. Such a fun read with a peek into high society and the personalities you might meet while on the Upper East Side.

I really loved this murder mystery by @bellamyrosebooks - with a bit of romance and riches-to-rags thrown in. Pomona Aston is a hotel heiress who hasn’t made much of herself beyond being famous for being famous- with a huge trust fund and living in luxury Manhattan hotels. Suddenly her grandmother, the matriarch, is violently murdered. And her assets are frozen until the murderer is discovered. What can Pom do? She only has a little money and nowhere to stay. Her former nanny’s son becomes her partner in trying to solve this crime- although it appears the only suspects are members of her immediate family.

Pom is a lot of fun, this isn’t a touching book, but it did make me laugh. I love books about socialites in Manhattan, especially when they learn lessons and become hard working. I love every reference to high end designers and mean and snobby people getting murdered. I didn’t guess the killer at all, there are plenty of red herrings and twists and I was definitely rooting for the friends to lovers romance.

I hope we haven’t seen the last of Pom- I bet she can solve more murders.

Thanks to @NetGalley and @simonandschuster for the ARC. Book to be released March 18, 2025


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This was a cute read (for the most part, considering there is a murder involved which is not cute)! I did not really like the character of Pamona at first. She was pretty spoiled, and while I realize that was the point, her perspective was still hard to read at times. However, with that being said, I did really enjoy her arc and the character development that she experienced throughout the course of the book. I ended up liking her in the end, and felt invested in her story. I did struggle a bit with her concern (or lack thereof) over finding her grandmother brutally murdered. While her grandmother was not a very kind person while she was living, it still felt just a little unnatural that no one seemed to grieve her at all and Pom had very little repercussions to finding her body (nightmares are mentioned only once, and it was more offhanded and in a joking manner).
I enjoyed the romance plot and it didn’t ever seem to overshadow the main plot of Pom solving her grandmother’s murder, making it feel more natural. Gabe’s character was a little flat, but again, the romance wasn’t the main point of the story so it worked.
I’d recommend this for someone that enjoys closed-door romance and is looking for a story with light mystery. I wouldn’t call this a “cozy mystery” or a “sweet romance,” but more so a combination of both.

This one is for those of us who grew up loving Elle Woods, Eloise (she’s 6! Lives at the Plaza Hotel), and Cher from Clueless.

I will never tire of an underestimated FMC who proves to be so much more - and Pomona Afton was just that. Pomona is just out-of-touch and air-headed enough while still being capable of self-reflection and growth. This was a fun and easy read with enough easter eggs peppered throughout to make solving the mystery fun for the reader, with a romance plot that felt natural to the story and the character’s development as well.

I would be happy to read a sequel or spin-off in the future.

This is a cute comfort read. Both the characters and the mystery itself could have been developed more (Pom's perspective at the beginning felt a bit exaggerated and the murder reveal would have been more gratifying if the reader earned it). That said, there are a lot of fun characters and humorous moments that make this a fun, if quick, read.

I was intrigued by the premise of this book, and when I saw it described as Schitt’s Creek meets Only Murders in the Building? I was hooked. Pomona loses everything overnight when her grandmother is murdered, and truly has no idea what to do next because she’s always had people around to take care of just about any task she might need. She’s lived a luxurious life. One thing leads to another and she ends up living with Gabe. These two get off to a bit of a rocky start (oof, it was rough), but I enjoyed watching their relationship develop…Pomona getting a pretty rough reality check, but Gabe helping her through it, and Gabe becoming someone who believed in her. This one definitely had twists I wasn’t expecting, and I enjoyed it!

[ARC fromNetGalley//Atria Books in exchange for an honest review]

I absolutely adored this. It was an absolute joy to read! Once I started, I just didn’t want to stop. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @atriabooks for an early copy of Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder by @bellamyrosebook @amandapanitch. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5/5
Release date: March 18th, 2025

Blurb: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

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Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder tells the story of Pomona “Pom” Afton, a spoiled hotel heiress who found her grandmother’s body murdered, and with her death came an ironclad will that locked away her trust fund and assets unless her murder was solved. With the help of Pom’s previous nanny’s son-turned-her-roommate Gabe, they investigate her grandmother’s murder and search for the culprit.

I couldn’t help but imagine Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd (Cher and Josh) from Clueless as Pom and Gabe; I mean their personalities just scream these Clueless characters! Anyway, this book was somewhat a delight to read, though at times I found myself needing to put down the book because of Pom’s character. She was naïve and I can’t help but have some secondhand embarrassment from how she thinks, but her character shined as the book progressed with her learning to cope with what she has after losing her family’s money and support. I also found myself being proud of her character when she found her calling in baking pastries and sweets; she channeled her anger and frustration with learning how to bake and be successful in selling them. The author did a great job with Pom’s character growth with her realizations as well.

Gabe has been a wonderful support system for Pom. Initially, I thought he would make Pom’s life even more difficult with her being naïve and everything, but he was very understanding all throughout the story as they investigated her grandmother’s murder. Their chemistry though, I found lacking in some ways because it felt rushed.

The murder mystery parts of the novel were quite okay as well. Pom and Gabe’s investigation wasn’t as in-depth as I would have liked, though given they have no experience with being detectives at all, I’d let it slide.

Overall, this novel was an enjoyable and light mystery/romance read. It’s a good palette cleanser and if you’re in a reading slump and in need of a change in genre, this might be a good book to pick up.

Actual rating: 4.5 stars

I don’t often read mystery books, but I am so glad I read this one!

I was pretty invested in this book. I thought about it even when I wasn’t reading it. Honestly, I didn't want to put the book down. I was very interested to see what happened next and find out who did it.

Pomona irritated me quite a bit at the beginning, but she grew on me. I loved her character transformation and how much she grew as a person. I also really liked Gabe and the relationship growth between Pomona and him.

I definitely recommend this to mystery fans!

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

I just read the most fun murder mystery. Check out Pomona Afton can so solve a murder. I just loved this book.

Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder by Bellamy Rose is a delightful mix of romance and mystery. The story follows Pomona Afton, a wealthy heiress who must solve her grandmother’s murder to reclaim her frozen trust fund. Moving in with Gabe, the son of her former nanny, Pomona finds herself out of her element but gains a new perspective on life and love.

Rose’s writing is witty and engaging, with a charming romance between Pomona and Gabe that adds warmth to the narrative. Pomona’s character growth from a pampered socialite to a determined sleuth is well-handled and enjoyable. However, the mystery itself feels somewhat secondary and the resolution might be predictable for some readers.

Overall, it’s a fun and entertaining read with strong character development and a sweet romance.

Murder Mysteries are one of my favor types of books. This one is no different. The Characters are great, the setting and plot is amazing. I highly recommend this book.

4.5⭐

Cute cover, cute title, and very cute story! There is very little to complain about so I won't waste my time. I'm actually shocked that this is a debut novel, everything from the plot, to the dialogue, the characters etc flowed so well. Loved the romance, the mystery, the sweet cat, the length (on the short side!) and the characters (especially Pom and Gabe).
A fun read, can't wait for the next one in the series!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was the perfect Labor Day weekend book. A little fashion, a little romcom, a little mystery. This was a fun and entertaining read. Thank you Bellamy Rose and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy of Pomona Afton Can So Solve A Murder.

First of all, thank you to Net Galley and Atria publishing for early access to this book in exchange for my honest review!

When I saw the description of this book, a few words stood out: rom-com and murder mystery. As a reader where those are my two favorite genres, I immediately said, “sign me up!!”

Pomona Afton is the granddaughter of an extremely wealthy woman. And I mean, WEALTHY. She owns a series of hotels which generates enough money to provide a more than cushy trust fund for her family. Pomona has lived her entire life in luxury, partying, attending galas, and, let’s face it: spoiled AF. That is until one day she finds her grandmother murdered in her room. Now, on top of the shock from finding a family member killed, Pomona’s life is turned upside down when she is forcibly removed from her home and her trust fund is frozen. Turns out grandma had a feeling someone was going to do her in and froze all of her accounts until her murder was solved.

The story follows Pomona learning to live life like a NORMAL person while also trying to solve the crime she stumbled upon. Oh, and did I mention that her roommate is an attractive man that wants nothing to do with her? Yeah, talk about tension.

I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun time! I think Pomona’s character was well written and showed tremendous growth over the novel. There were times where I’m like, “girl grow up!!!” But it added to the charm. The murder mystery element was also well thought out. After learning who did it, I can see that pieces of the puzzle were sprinkled throughout the story, something I love in my mystery books.

Overall, this was a great time! Definitely give it a read!

Such fun! As lighthearted as a murder mystery can be. I quite enjoyed Pomona's narration and the way her character is developed and the way the dynamics in her various relationships are portrayed.

Alexis Schitt meets Only Murders in the Building! I ate this book up in two days. It was such a fun and short read. I loved being able to watch a character evolve into a good and kind person. Characters that grow on you are always more fun. Gabe was very cute too!