"A delightfully twisty mystery with a heroine you'll instantly adore. Pomona Afton is a wildly original sleuth — clever, quirky, and totally unforgettable!"

– Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Make It Out Alive

“Bellamy Rose can totally write an addictive mystery novel...Practically every sentence sparkles with smart, sly, subtle, or outrageous humor as the suspects pile up and the plot twists in what is both a wicked sendup of a superficial society and a rollicking good story about a heroine who won’t quit until the last canape is served and the killer is brought to justice.”

– Liza Tully, author of The World's Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant

"A thrilling and effervescent mystery featuring a heroine as bubbly as a glass of champagne, POMONA AFTON CAN TOTALLY CATCH A KILLER will guide you through the halls of the New York Public Library, down the scenic paths of Central Park, and all the way to the Queens Night Market in pursuit of solving a very inconvenient murder. Part romance, part mystery, part comedy, all Pomona. Readers won't want it to end. Put on your heels, babe, we’re solving a murder!"

– London Sperry, author of Passion Project

"Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jane Green, Meg Cabot, and Kristen Perrin and readers looking for a solid mystery with an unconventional sleuth will savor every page."

– Booklist (starred review)

"A charming combo of wonderful and wacky. Pomona is an entertaining protagonist resembling Alexis Rose from Schitt’s Creek, and the mystery only adds to the fun…Delightful and witty."

– Kirkus Reviews

“Pomona is charming and hilarious, despite her enormous wealth and entitled upbringing. She’s a cross between Alexis from Schitt’s Creek, Elle Woods from Legally Blonde and Cher from Clueless... [a] breezy, lighthearted mystery.”

– BookPage 

*PRAISE FOR POMONA AFTON CAN SO SOLVE A MURDER*

"Pomona Afton is the heroine you don’t want to like and end up loving! Other characters might make lemonade out of their lemons, but Pom crafts a single-batch, artisanal lemon drop martini. She’s smart, resourceful, and unstoppable—and she’s going to be one of the most unforgettable heroines of 2025."

– Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE

"Enormously fun, witty, and warm, Pomona Afton is the heiress-turned-underdog that you’ll definitely be rooting for on her journey into amateur sleuthing. I came for the New York vibes, stayed for the satisfying twists and turns, and loved the crackle on the page between Pomona and her accidental roommate Gabe. If you’re looking for a murder mystery that feels fresh and fashionable, look no further."

– Kristen Perrin, nationally bestselling author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER

"A super fun spin on the amateur sleuth story with a great dash of romance, Pomona Afton joins the list of spoiled yet lovable heiresses like Cher Horowitz and London Tipton. I couldn’t put it down!"

– Mia P. Manansala, author of the bestselling Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery series