Wow this one was unique and a totally unexpected win for me. I really didn’t have expectations going into this, I’ve never read the author before and I didn’t reread the synopsis before starting and I’m glad I didn’t honestly. I loved how quirky and fresh it was and I adored the authors writing style. There was such a great balance between Margo’s struggles as a new mom and some seriously great humor that was dark at times. Besides being a young and totally unprepared new mom Margo also had some of the most complicated and wacky relationships with basically everyone in her life. At its heart the plot is simple but somehow the author managed to infuse a world of depth and heart into the story. Margo was one of the best characters I’ve had the pleasure of reading about lately, I couldn’t help but root for her despite her sometimes beguiling naïveté, she just got to my heart. If you’re looking for something different and effortless this was excellent and will most certainly be one of my favorite reads this year.

This is going to be major. I am a huge fan of the author and this is her best work yet. Margo is a character for the ages, but all of the characters are so perfectly rendered, and delightfully complicated.

This book had a lot of good parts. For the most part, the characters were sweet, quirky and likable. I truly loved Margot and also Susie, Jinx and JB. The writing and the story were good. But Mark was a complete waste of a human and the “mother” was such a narcissist she was almost unbelievable. The scenes with Mark on his high horse over Margot’s fitness as a mother made me want to scream. And again, so insufferable they were unbelievable. I really did like the book, so I gave it 4 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free copy; I appreciate it.

Thank you NetGalley and William Marrow Publishing for this ARC of Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe.

Full disclosure sometimes I request Arcs based on titles and covers. That’s clearly what I did in this situation because I had no idea when I was getting myself into reading this book.

Margo grew up in a household with a single mother and an absent father. Based on an affair that Margo‘s mother had with her pro wrestler father when she was a Hooter’s waitress. Jinx was in and out of Margo’s life. Determined to break that cycle at 19 Margo enrolled in community college and is determined to have a life of her own. However, she begins to having affair with her English professor and perpetuates the cycle by becoming a single mother herself.

This book follows Margo‘s journey while hopping in and out of first and third person narration. Margo struggles with her mother, who has now become self righteous, her drug addicted, father who becomes her roommate, and her relationship with a man who signed away his child to avoid having to deal with a baby re-entering her life. A single mother who is broke and lost. Margo starts, an OnlyFans which becomes wildly successful and somehow also helps her discover herself. Despite feeling accomplished she may lose it all when her source of income is discovered.

Thorpe had written a book that attempts to address the struggles of a new generation while normalizing legal sex work. Overall the book wasn’t terrible but at times was a little far fetched and fantastical when it came to the actual reality of the situation and modern times. It was a quick and easy read and not awful enough for me to stop randomly requesting Arcs at first glance.

Pub Date: June 11, 2024
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I was a little worried at first that I would end up DNF'ing this book. Mostly because it's told in a mixture of first and third person narrative and it took me a bit to catch to the fact that Thorpe is using that as a tool to help the reader understand Margo better. I was also wildly frustrated by Margo's mother.

But I'm incredibly pleased that I saw this through to the end. This book is so unpredictable and charming. Thorpe doesn't try to present Margo as a perfect character that just believes she's flawed, but instead gives us this supremely normal and messed up human to relate to. I was also so very pleased with her relationship with her father. It was so nice to see.

And above everything else, this was *funny* and a hoot to read. At no point could I predict what was going to happen next. It's over the top, but it works in a way that a lot of people strive for and can never land.

A refreshing novel that dives headfirst into the chaos of life. I loved the unpredictable brilliance, and Margo’s resilience I loved Jinx and his wrestling advice. There were many laugh out loud moments and also heartfelt exploration.
Many thanks to William Morrow and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Margo's Got Money Troubles follows Margo, a junior college student who (like many) isn't quite sure what she wants to do with her life. She had wanted to go to a larger school, but with a mother who is struggling to get by and a mostly absent pro wrestling father (who has a "real family"), she knew that was out of the question. She somehow ended up having an affair with her English professor and wound up pregnant. Everyone tells her she is too young to have the baby, but she decides to keep him. Her professor doesn't want anything to do with the baby and she has quit college so she needs money - fast. She leaves her father a voicemail asking for help and he shows up to move in with her. She decides to try out creating an OnlyFans account and gets advice from her dad on how to create a character that people will love.

I had a hard time getting into this story, but at about 25% I started to get invested and at the end, I was once again sacrificing sleep to find out what happened (and the last two lines of the book kept me up longer thinking, but they were just perfect). Margo is incredibly naïve and there were times when I was so frustrated with her. Yet, she also had moments when I was so proud of her strength and thinking process. Margo and Jinx getting to know each other is one of my favorite parts. The blurb really doesn't do this book justice - it is so heartwarming!

I've had The Knockout Queen on my TBR list for a long time and I'm moving it up on the list after reading this.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Margo's Got Money Troubles is a quirky and entertaining book. Margo is a college freshman and has an affair with her English professor resulting in her becoming a single mother to a baby boy. With limited childcare options she decides to start an Only Fans account, which allows her to be a stay at home mom. This was a fun read. I loved Margo and rooted for her throughout the book.
Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a quirky, heartwarming and thought-provoking narrative that had feeling ALL the emotions!! While some may find it laugh-out-loud funny, I personally interpret it as more of a philosophical humor. It's the kind of humor that elicits laughter, prompts a pause for thought, then leads to further reflection before laughter resumes. This nuanced humor navigates through weighty issues, balancing levity with profound contemplation. The story was truly unlike anything I've read before, prompting a deep reflection on my own preconceptions and moral judgments regarding right and wrong. The author has crafted genuinely authentic and relatable characters, compelling readers to root for them as they navigate their journey towards self-improvement. Therefore, prepare yourself for exhilarating adventure that will thoroughly tug at your heart strings, leaving you emotionally shattered before piecing you back together again!!

"Margo's Got Money Troubles" follows the journey of a young woman as she grapples with the challenge of adulthood, new motherhood, and financial strain in an increasingly digital age. I won't give away any more details about the story because I believe it's best to approach it with no prior knowledge and let the experience unfold naturally as you read.

The only minor critique I had was the fluctuation between first and third person point of view. Nevertheless, I recognize the narrative reasons behind this stylistic choice. In addition, the romance serves as a minor subplot, with the main focus on Margot's personal journey.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would highly recommend it!!!

I loved this. We follow Margo, who has just had a baby after an affair with her English professor. Margo drops out of college and finds herself needing money. In comes her father, a professional wrestler, who uses his wrestling knowledge to help her create a persona for her OnlyFans account.

This was genuinely hilarious, SO heartwarming, and just a lot of fun.

Rufi Thorpe has given us another weirdly wonderful story following Margo and her new venture into motherhood.
I loved Margo and Jinx and were rooting for them the entire time. Filled with actual funny moments, and some a bit frustrating (in the way where I just want Margo to succeed!) - the writing is tender, unique and at times quite emotional.

I loved The Knockout Queen, so knew I had to give Margo’s Got Money Troubles a whirl and I’m so glad I did! Cannot wait for the A24 adaptation of this.

This book was basically the complete opposite from what I was expecting. It was incredibly funny and endearing. I loved every element of this book. There were some real and deep moments that I was not expecting. Margo is relatable and honestly I saw a lot of myself in her. There were times I wanted to just reach across the page and give her a hug because oh boy, did she need it or what? Overall, definitely not a book for everyone but I really enjoyed it!

A poignant story on the lengths a mother will go to in order to give her child the best life possible.

I was absolutely blown away with Rufi Thorpe's newest novel, "Margo's Got Money Troubles". It seems that everything that can go wrong for Margo will. The beginning of the books is tough to get trough emotionally as we follow Margo along on her quest to raise her baby as best she can with absolutely NO help from the father, family, friends. When her father comes in to save the day, I let out a sigh of relief!

Margo's story is one that will allow you to "walk a mile in her shoes" and help you empathize with someone who is willing to do anything to take care of their child. While it is easy for us to pass judgement on what way one earns a living or how they choose to live their life, at the end of the day, we learn Margo (and I"m sure many other people) are doing whatever it takes to get by in this crazy and tough world.

BRAVA to Rufi Thorpe for another fantastic book that will no doubt change the way you look at others.

I LOVED this book! It was filled with lovable, quickly characters, as well as an odd story that I could not read fast enough. The Only Fans storyline was fascinating, but I was rooting for Margo throughout the whole story. Loved the LA setting. This will be a HIT this summer, I just know! My favorite by this author!

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is one of my favorite reads of 2024 and I immediately ordered all of Rufi Thorpe’s backlist upon finishing. Hilarious, heartwarming, and weird. The perfect trifecta. If you like quirky stories with characters you will fall in love with and never forget, you need to read this one.

Huge thanks to Netgalley & William Morrow Publishing for an eARC ♥️🔥


Meet Margo Millet, a young woman who's just trying to figure things out. She's got a pretty unconventional family - her mom was a Hooters waitress and her dad was a pro wrestler! But when she gets pregnant at 20 and finds herself alone, she's gotta think fast.

Enter her estranged dad, Jinx, who offers to help out with childcare... for a price. Margo agrees, and soon she's using his wrestling wisdom to build a super successful OnlyFans account. It's a wild ride, but it just might solve her money problems!

As Margo navigates the ups and downs of online fame, she's gotta confront some tough truths about herself and her place in the world. But with the help of her dad and a cast of colorful characters, she's determined to make it work.

This book is a hilarious and heartwarming ride, full of sharp insights and lovable moments. Margo's just trying to figure it all out, and her journey is a reminder that we all have the power to control our own stories.♥️

I really did not know what to expect , but was very pleasantly surprised. Margo is a young adult who gets pregnant during an affair with her college professor and decides to keep the baby against the father's family wishes. She has to learn to navigate young adulthood while also being a new single parent. Through the course of the story she gets to know her often absent father and develop a relationship with him. I really liked the plot and pacing of the story as well as the humor. The characters each had their own quirks but were likeable and realistic.

Name of Book: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Author: Rifi Thrope
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Publisher: William Morrow
Pub Date: June 11, 2024
My Rating: 3.3 Stars
Pages: 304

This starts out with author Rifi Thrope writing to us readers about the anticipation we feel when starting a new book. How our first hope is that is that the first lines an urgent magic will take place. True there are some books that you are not in love with right away but they grow on you.
Yep so true. I am big thriller fan and this offers something new and different plus I thought the cover was great.

Margo Millet is the child of Shyanne who works at Bloomingdale and her father James is a promoter. They met when Shyanne worked a Hooters waitress and James at the time was called Jinx. Margo is the result of their one-night stand. Although James/‘Jinx’ was married at that time he wanted to be part of the child’s life.
Now Margo finds herself a soon to be single mom at nineteen and indeed has money trouble.
She had to drop out of Fullerton College. Mark Gable is the father and Margo’s English professor and not interested in the child - to him this was just a fling nothing more.

Shyanne and Jinx both are supportive of Margo’s decision. Margo however has few employment options. Jinx mentions OnlyFans. Margo states she doesn’t know what it is. She knew as a promoter he did media publicity. He tells her –‘No it is nothing like that”.
Like Margo I had no idea and did a Google search
OnlyFans is an internet content subscription service based in London, United Kingdom. The service is used primarily by sex workers who produce pornography.

With this I thought two things
1. Perhaps this story isn’t for me
2. I am rather sure I am not going to find this wildly funny. Yes audacious and unpredictable.

I hung in there as I like Margo and know she wants to be a good mom. Story does show a lighter side and the message come through that it is difficult it is to be female who has money troubles

Want to thank NetGalley and William Morrow for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for June 11, 2024.

I’m surprised at how much I connected with Margo. I rooted her on throughout the book, especially during her custody battle with Mark.

If I could tell my younger self anything it would be this… “Yes, she was naive and an idiot. Too young and too stupid …But she was strong. And determined. If there was anything she’d learned, it was that strength and stubbornness were not nothing.”

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

This was fascinating and will work so well as a show.ni loved her dad.