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.

“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.