When Pomona Afton’s glamourous, heiress life (a la Paris Hilton) is turned upside down by the shocking murder of her grandmother, she’s forced to start over with no access to her fortune (The Simple Life), share a Brooklyn apartment with a roommate and get a job for the first time. Consistently underestimated by her family she resolves to solve the mystery and return access to the family fortune. Part murder mystery and part “socialite in exile” character arc, this was an enjoyable albeit predictable read. The premise was fun and the contrast between Pomona’s past and present was interesting, especially as she began to grow as a person. I really like watching her evolve, but Gabe the MMC, really felt underdeveloped. He had a lot of potential but really just ended up being Pomona’s side kick. The mystery played out well enough to keep me interested but it didn’t have many surprises.

Thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books for this e-ARC that I chose to read and review