One of my favorite books of the year - clever, funny, heartwarming and an easy, breezy read. Margo and her friends and family had so much heart and I found myself rooting for her so much. Rufi Thorpe did such a great job of weaving together disparate elements that did not seem to naturally go together into a unique and charming story.

Not much to say that hasn’t already been said! This was so good, so funny. Characters were well developed and I loved this so much!

I loved this book! It was so unique and real and I felt for Margo and was just waiting for her happiness! A interesting and unique story that was so special.

This laugh out loud book shares the journey of Margo as she navigates her journey of being a new mom, reunited with her dad and trying to find a way to make ends meet. Will she? How will she be able to support herself, let alone her baby.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe is a funny but also kind of deep book about a girl named Margo who’s trying to figure out her life and all the mess that comes with it. Margo is super relatable—she’s dealing with a lot of pressure, from her family’s expectations to her own struggles with money. It’s about trying to balance everything, especially when things feel out of control.

Margo’s story is both lighthearted and serious at times, which keeps the book interesting. She’s funny and quick-witted, but also has some tough moments that make you feel for her. The book also shows how complicated relationships can get—whether it’s with friends, family, or even money itself.

The writing is easy to follow and flows well, and you really feel like you’re inside Margo’s head the whole time. If you like stories about growing up, facing tough choices, and learning about yourself, this is definitely a good read. It’s not just about money troubles; it’s about figuring out who you are in the middle of everything that’s going wrong.

This was a unique read that piqued my interest after lots of positive reviews. I'm excited to see it turned into a series, I think that will translate very well! I’m usually skeptical about books that lean into modern Internet culture but the representation of OnlyFans and the legality around it was fascinating and felt like discourse that will stand the test of time. I’m also generally not familiar with professional wrestling and it was interesting learning more about that world. I have never read a book like this and that was fun!

this was one of my favorite books of 2024 - I recommended it to everyone. I loved the plot - it was a sort of a feminist breaking bad

Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the first book that I’ve read by Rupi Thorpe.

Reading the blurb, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but what I got was a quirky, wild ride of a story. Margo and the rest of the characters are relatable and weirdly wonderful in their own ways. Well, most of them. Except for you, Mark.

The characters were well-developed and well rounded, and definitely weren’t perfect.

I enjoyed reading it very much and am looking forward to reading more by this author.

3.5/5 This is a weird mash up of unplanned pregnancy, only fans, TikTok, custody dispute and family relationships. A fast read for me and at the same time gave me lots of second hand anxiety. It's a hard book to recommend because I'm not sure who the audience is. I was lot on the TikTok skits because I've never been on the app and could not picture the appeal of what sounded like nonsense.

Thank you so much @WilliamMorrowBooks for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 11 June 2024)

SYNOPSIS | Margot is a 19 year old college student who ends up getting pregnant by her married English professor. She is forced to drop out of college due to lack of child care and funds and decides to start an Only Fans account to try and make ends meet.

WHAT I LIKED:
- the raw realistically messy human story that is equal parts entertaining and insightful
- the focus on motherhood and the lack of resources available for single parents
- I was engrossed from the first few pages
- Margo's inner monologue is both sharp and funny covering so many relevant topics that the vast majority of people could relate too

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- how naive Margot was at times (but I mean weren't we all at 19!)
- the switching between 1st and 3rd person

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the entertainment it brought on. I wasn’t expecting the plot twist that came. Margo said, “NOT IN THIS ECONOMY!”

Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe was an engaging and thought-provoking read. The novel follows Margo Millet, a 20-year-old single mother navigating the challenges of unexpected parenthood, financial instability, and the complexities of modern digital platforms.

Margo’s journey begins with an affair with her English professor, leading to an unplanned pregnancy. Determined to provide for her child, she turns to OnlyFans, leveraging her creativity and resilience to build a successful online persona. Thorpe’s portrayal of Margo is both authentic and relatable, capturing the nuances of a young woman striving to reclaim control over her life in unconventional ways.

The novel delves into themes of self-reinvention, the impact of internet fame, and the dynamics of family relationships. Margo’s interactions with her estranged father, a former professional wrestler, add depth to the narrative, highlighting the influence of familial bonds on personal choices. Thorpe’s writing is sharp and insightful, seamlessly blending humor with poignant observations about society’s expectations and the pursuit of autonomy.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a bit of a feminist romp. It’s a little mom fiction, a little x-rated, a bit of family drama. A lot of unexpected.

When Margo gets pregnant by her married college professor, he wants nothing to do with her or the baby. He prefers she have an abortion, but she feels compelled, for no particular reason, to see the pregnancy to completion and keep the child. Her ex-pro wrestler dad’s not really in the picture and her mom isn’t interested in providing any type of support. She loses her job, loses two roommates (more than doubling her rent), and she’s trying to figure it all out on her own at barely 20 years old.

This book was heartbreaking in plenty of ways. As a new mom (my one year old is still a baby, thank you very much), so much of this really touched on my heartstrings. Trying to keep a tiny, helpless human alive while hardly being able to take care of yourself. The pure exhaustion, the inability to really bathe or eat, or do anything else but support this lump of human. But I have my husband. This poor young woman really had no one, with hardly a way to make ends meet. Thank god for her weird, nerdy roommate (who I adored).

Anyways, Margo starts an OnlyFans to make income, and really starts to hit it big. That’s when everyone else starts coming out of the woodwork to question her ability to be a good influence on her own child, questioning her fitness as a mother.

The book is absolutely infuriating in so many ways.

It’s also pretty damn x-rated at points, mostly off-page, but enough to know what the hell is going on.

It made me question what lengths I would go to for my child, though I don’t think porn would ever really cross my mind as an option. (Though sex work is valid work.)

Some things that bothered me was the taking mushrooms while she’s nursing, which really shocked me. But again, this MC is young, and our education system is flawed, at best.

I was saddened to see the situations she was put into, but her professor, her mom and her new beau, her dad, her ex-roommates. People are incredibly imperfect, I get that, but it was frustrating to see how the different characters behaved, including the MC at times.

What I really disliked about this book is that it was actually a bit pretentious. It kind of starts out self-aware, explaining that it’s a book, but throughput switches POVs. It was to prove a point - this is me as I am, or this situation is so tough, I’m pretending I’m writing a fictional story kind of thing. I hated it. It was unnecessary and almost ruined what was otherwise a very good book.

I'm a few days past reading this book, and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. The story takes place during a time when TikTok and OnlyFans were still relatively new. Margo finds herself stuck between a rock and a hard place, so she decides to create an OnlyFans account to help feed her baby—because balancing jobs and childcare isn't always feasible.

Margo's life is a complete mess. Her parents are also a disaster. Her mother taught her to use her sexuality to attract a man, yet chastises her for getting pregnant and starting an OnlyFans, claiming it doesn't fit the image she wants to portray. Then there's her father, a former professional wrestler turned manager, who was married to someone else with other children when Margo's mother got pregnant with her. Although he was present in her life, he was more of a personality than a father figure. He reappears at a crucial moment, fresh out of rehab.

Reading about Margo feels like navigating a chaotic whirlwind, but it's still entertaining. You find yourself rooting for her to make it through. The book explores custody battles, the influence of wrestling, building a business based on that world, self-discovery, and the challenges of single parenting, emphasizing that it takes a village.

There's so much happening that at times I found myself thinking, "What am I reading?" Other moments had me laughing, cringing, and hoping everything would turn out okay. Overall, it's not a bad book, just not what I expected.

Margo is one of the most likeable and odd characters I have ever read. Margo's Got Money Troubles is a great story, but also raises broader questions about the treatment of women in sex work and the challenges of childcare.

I know I am not in the majority in my opinion of this book, but I didn't like it. Mostly because I could not relate to the main character. I wanted things to happen and truthfully I was bored.

I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

"Margo's Got Money Troubles" brilliantly captures the zeitgeist of financial anxiety through the story of its endearing protagonist.

The novel stands out for its timely exploration of economic instability through a deeply personal lens. Rather than dwelling on spreadsheets and bank statements, it delves into how financial stress affects relationships, self-worth, and life choices. Margo's struggle to maintain dignity while navigating food banks and payday loans feels authentic and relatable.

The author excels at character development, particularly in showing how money troubles reveal true colors. Margo's transformation from shame to resilience is gradual and earned. Supporting characters are equally well-crafted – from her pragmatic best friend to her judgmental mother, each brings depth to Margo's story.

The pacing keeps readers invested, with each chapter building tension as Margo faces increasingly complex decisions. Just when you think she's found solid ground, another challenge emerges, making this book impossible to set aside.

The ending satisfies without taking easy shortcuts. Margo's resolution comes through hard work, honest reflection, and learning to value what truly matters – a message that resonates without feeling preachy.

Rufi Thorpe continues to be one of my favorite authors! This book made me laugh, cry, ad smile. And the ending was simply lovely! can't wait to read what she come up with next!

Posted at instagram @carolinehoppereads on June 11

One thing Rufi Thorpe does really well is write storylines that have such unique characters, but the meat of the story can apply to so many people. In this case, the characters range from ex-professional wrestlers (think Ric Flair), ex-Hooters waitress, and a new, young mother who works an OnlyFans site and has TikTok fame. Those are unique. But at the heart is a dad who wasn’t there, a mom who is terrible and selfish, and a young girl trying to find herself. (And a 37 yr old douche bag college professor.)

I liked this one and I was rooting for Margo and her Dad. (The mom is 👎🏼) You do have to prepare yourself for lots of…ahem body part talk, but honestly it becomes the background.

The only little thing that nagged me is towards the end, Margo (aged 20) would have moments were she sounded a 40 year old talking to some professionals, which didn’t really flow with her not talking that way to others that needed to be put in their place. And there were a couple decisions that are made that had me pause, but I went with it for the flow of the story.

I enjoyed this one and recommend it to those who want a humorous book with heart, and also like quirky characters and sex talk without all the sex. I have read the author’s, “The Knockout Queen” which I enjoyed too. Will definitely be on the lookout for what the author writes next.