Pomona Afton Can Totally Catch a Killer (Pomona Afton #2)

Author:  Bellamy Rose Title: Pomona Afton Can Totally Catch a Killer Publisher: Atria Date Published: 04/14/2026

Read Dates: 03/18/2026- 03/19/2026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 📖 I received a gifted e-book ARC. The following is my honest review✍🏻

Pomona Afton Can Totally Catch a Killer is a single POV mystery that follows socialite Pom as she has returned (mostly) to her wealthy lifestyle, determined to take the lessons she learned when she was down on her luck to become a better person. She's living with her boyfriend, Gabe, running her bakery, and trying to start a foundation that will help those struggling to finish their education have the resources that they need. Unfortunately, at the Gala meant to raise necessary funds for the foundation, the guest of honor is murdered, and Pom once again finds herself trying to solve a murder mystery, this time to remove the scandal from a worthy cause.

This was a fun sequel to Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder, and while it could be read as a stand-alone, it does make frequent references to events and characters from the first book, and would probably be best read in order. It was good to revisit familiar characters, to see how Pom and Gabe's relationship has grown and changed over the year that they have been together, and how they have dealt with their different worlds and upbringings. I liked Pom's inner monologue, and seeing her figure out who she was, balancing the Old Pom and New Pom to find what made her happy.

Pomona Afton knows how to throw a memorable party. After all, for her twenty-fifth birthday, she hosted a global extravaganza that included a masquerade ball in a Scottish castle, clubbing in Ibiza, and skinny dipping on a private island. So, throwing a gala for her fledgling nonprofit should be a breeze.

Unfortunately, she has to navigate the high-stakes (and snobby) world of philanthropy, a beloved boyfriend who just can’t seem to fit in, and of course, her dysfunctional family, all while planning a party that won't only affect the future of her charity, but her own future in society.

But Pom is no quitter. She pushes forward and perseveres…until, right in the middle of her party, she discovers the body of one of her biggest donors. Suddenly all her hard work is going up in flames. If she’s going to salvage her new life path, she must put on her (incredibly stylish) detective hat again and figure out who wants to bring her down. One more measly little murder mystery shouldn’t be that hard, right?