Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a story like no other I have ever read.
Some content made me a tiny bit uncomfortable. I am old enough to have not know what OnlyFans was or that it was an actual site, but I consider myself open-minded and I don’t blush easily. I am glad I pressed on because this story has so much more.
It made me rethink or reevaluate my thinking when it comes to decisions other people make that I think I would have never done that! And when a book does this to me? A must read! I am no one to judge!
I enjoyed Margo, Jinx and even her mother’s characters. It actually made me sympathized.
Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for this ARC

This book is so very, very good. One minute you'll be laughing out loud, the next you'll be so so angry at what Margo has to endure. and then you'll be tearing up with the love she has for her baby Bohdi.. Margo is a complicated, likable, strong,smart character and you just want the best for her. and her young son. Can't wait for the author's next book.

This will be THE book of the summer for contemporary fiction.

19 year old Margo gets pregnancy by her professor and keeps it honestly because of spite. She does truly really love her baby and will do anything for him such as joining Only Fans to make ends meet when she's suddenly faced with the reality of being a parent. We followed her journey into this world along with some unlikely friends and family along the way. I loved the characters in this book and was fully rooting for Margo to make it!!

If you can listen to the audio I would highly recommend it. Elle Fanning narrates and is fantastic.

This book was very fun and goofy, if not a little unbelievable. I had trouble connecting with Margo at the beginning because she was making such big decisions based on spite? But I enjoyed her growth and this book made me laugh out loud a couple of times. My only other critique is that things seemed to get a little too perfect for Margo at the end. I'm all for a happy decision and I loved seeing Margo succeed but the ending felt a little rushed. All in all, I loved this unique book.

Margo finds herself 19, pregnant, with not a lot of support, either financial or emotional. She soon realizes the reality of being a working single mom and looks for other ways to make money. Though this is a rough summary of the plot, this book is about so much more. I did not agree with some (most?) of Margo's decisions in the beginning of the book but stay with her. You will be cheering on this young woman and amazing mom. It also includes one of my favorite fictional father daughter relationships ever. Did I learn more about wrestling & Only Fans than I ever wanted? Yes, but also enjoyed every moment. I love what the author has to say about motherhood, body autonomy, and the perils of judging others. Rufi Thorpe's writing is incredible -- filled with so much warmth, humor, quirkiness and heart. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced e-galley. 4.5 stars

Such a unique premise. Throughly enjoyed this book beginning to end. Laughed out loud a few times.
Highly recommend!

Thanks NetGalley for the copy, in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher.
I have a toddler and do not get much time to read, I devoured this book in 2 days. What a funny and heartwarming coming of age book.

Margo is 19 and becomes pregnant with her 35 year old professors child, she keeps the child and comes up with some questionable but legal ways to provide for her son.

The concept behind this novel is actually very simple; a young woman pregnant through an affair with her college professor, chooses to keep the baby and then joins OnlyFans as her main form of income.

As a fan of Thorpe’s last novel “The Knockout Queen” I was very excited to read this and it contains a lot of the humor the previous novel had while also tackling some really interesting questions like what is and isn’t suitable for children, body autonomy, sex work, and consent.

I did feel like the novel probably could have been condensed by 20ish pages and been fine, but overall I had a lot of fun with this.

What a weird, remarkable book. I’ll admit the first 20% or so requires a little suspension of disbelief (and judgment), as I found myself wanting to throttle Margo for not realizing what a colossal mistake she was making.

But what helps you move past that infuriating premise is that Margo herself, who is lovingly and hilariously fully-realized, is the first to say it. And from there, the book is a funny, irreverent, moving romp. The plot is a little fantastical, but that’s balanced by how authentically lived-in the characters feel. And the treatment of societal norms and shame felt fresh and insightful. All told, I liked this so much more than I thought I would

Thank you @netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of Margo's Got Money Problems by Rufi Thorpe. Margo finds out she is pregnant, wants nothing to do with the married professor who is the father, wants to have the baby, but does not think much about how her life will work and how she will manage as a single mom. The story is about how she starts doing OnlyFans (did not know this existed..), reconnects with her mostly absent father, and learns to be a mom. She makes some questionable choices along the way, but it's a fun story to read and she gets more likeable as it goes on. There is also an element of found family, which I always enjoy. #margo'sgotmoneytroubles #rufithorpe #netgalley #advancedreadercopy #tbr #bookstagram #readersofinstagram📚📚❤️ #lovetoread #bookloversofinstagram #readallday #readingisfun

I am so in love with Margo! Rufi Thorpe is brilliant. Who knew I'd love a book about a pro wrestler and a single mom who starts an OnlyFans account!? Loved every minute of this book!

This book was alright, but it just was not for me. I did finish it and there were parts of it I did enjoy. But in all, it just was not my cup of tea.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufus Thorpe is a quick and amusing read! It fits snugly into the new adult genre, perfect for readers in their early twenties. While not a literary masterpiece, the plot is engaging, featuring well-developed characters who are enjoyable and easy to cheer for. Personally, I adored Margo’s pro wrestling Dad and his nostalgic WWF references that took me right back to watching pro wrestling in middle school 😂."

“It was fun: making things up, pulling each detail out of the dark of my mind like a rabbit from a hat.”

Rufi Thorpe's magic took hold of me with this story; Margo pulled me in from the first pages and kept me immersed in her unconventional world. The story touched on so many deeper issues, but the humor and heart throughout the pages made this a story, and a character, that I will remember. Baby barf and bursting bags of Runts may seem like an odd combo, but were only a couple of the many chuckle and sweet moments that filled this story. Thanks to Rufi, and Margo, I think Arby's will be on the menu for lunch today!

I’m so happy to have had the chance to read the Advanced Reader’s Edition e-copy of Rufi Thorpe's Margo's Got Money Troubles; thank you NetGalley and William Morrow.

The blurb provided for this novel is pretty comprehensive. Fortunately, it doesn't begin to cover the various ways that the characters mature and how their lives become interwoven. It's not a complicated story, though there are several parts where I felt I was too old to get some of the social media stuff, but the relationships develop so naturally, it was really a great read.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Loved this! Very unique, both in the writing style and the content. It was a treat hanging out with Margo and her witty banter.

I was lucky enough to receive a NetGalley ARC of this book and read it over a coastal weekend. I haven't ever encountered a story quite like this one. There are notes of The Rachel Incident and even some beats that reminded me of Ready or Not, which I recently read as well. However, there is an element of kooky and unreliable to this story that was simultaneously unsettling and intriguing. I couldn't help but root for Margo and her unconventional but truly loving community. -1.25 stars because the end of this tale felt a bit rushed. Thorpe had exquisitely set up a unique framework and I would have liked a bit more payoff. (Also noting that sensitive readers should definitely check out the content warnings for this one because there is definitely some ~content~).

Thank you to NetGalley, author Rufi Thorpe, and publisher William Morrow for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

I was not prepared for the emotions of this book!! Truly one of the most original plots I've read in quite some time, yet carried out with so much heart and relatability. I found myself rooting for Margo every step of the way and charmed by Bodhi, Jinx, Suzie, and JB. I thought this would just be a fun wacky read, but Thorpe does an amazing job of not shying away from the absolute challenges real-life motherhood presents coupled with added anxiety of the stigmas of sex work, drugs, being taken advantage of, unemployment, and unusual living situations. I'm leaving this read with my heart full of many moments of laughter and smiles but also with lots to think about and melancholy. I do not remember loving Thorpe's previous work quite as much, but now I'm anxious to reread to see if I can find as much charm as Margo's Got Money Troubles. Highly recommend if you are looking for a book to think about this summer, but be sure to check trigger warnings before picking up!

This book was so unique and unexpected. Initially, it wasn’t what I was expecting at all and getting used to the writing style almost made me abandon it. However, I am SO GLAD I stuck with it. Some parts broke my heart and other parts infuriated me, while some lines also cracked me up.

This book is real life and shows how messy and imperfect people and relationships can be. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great read. A sincere thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for this electronic arc. This review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rufi Thorpe’s best book yet. She’s always written compelling characters with twisty, odd circumstances that nonetheless read as relatable, but Margo wins. From the clever POV references to an entirely probable mindset that results in, whoops, a baby, I’ve thought about this book since I first read it. Though the almost breezy tone could’ve rendered the story a fun, but forgettable summer read, the gravitas the author gives the emotional development—and the realistic turn of events with a drug-addict father—bury the story in the reader’s heart. Rufi Thorpe goes for broke, and absolutely produces a stunner.