I'm not sure how I feel about this one. On the one hand, I did like the main character. On the other hand, the humor felt almost forced. The constant point of view changes were annoying, and the plot was fun but unrealistic.
I'm glad I read this story, and I'm interested in seeing what they do with the adaptation. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

This was so quirky and fun. It felt like a completely original book. I loved how everyone was messy. I enjoyed the writing.

This book absolutely grabbed me from the opener. I was obsessed. Entranced. Could not put it down. I stayed up until 2 AM to finish it in one sitting. This will absolutely be one of my top 10 reads of 2024. Margo was such a heartwarming relatable character for me. I loved her, I was rooting for her, I want nothing but good things for her. Rufi did such a good job with secondary character development and I was so invested in everyone's storylines. I loved the sprinkling of english 101 to help understand the POV switch. Overall this novel was hilarious, salacious, and heartwarming. Definitely worth a read.

...I don't trust novels that are optioned for TV adaptations before even being published, and this was no different. This reads like it was made for television, with the same plot holes and unnecessary drama for entertainment's sake. It tries to be deep but instead comes off as whiny and misdirected. Also, the shifts between first and third person narratives is confusing and took me out of it every other page. I couldn't feel sympathy for Margo because she's 'that girl' who takes zero responsibility for her actions and expects the world. I'm disappointed. Very much an airport read and maybe the adaptation will be a better format for the story.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles was a quick read. After reading the synopsis I wasn’t sure how I would like it, but you definitely care about the quirky characters in the story: Margo, her dad, roommate. If you are looking for a heartwarming and kind of off-beat story, look no further.

Not what I expected when I received this from NetGalley, but in the end I loved it. Powerful story of a young woman and her fight to be a good mother while everyone doubts her decisions

Margo's Got Money Troubles is a surprisingly insightful and compassionate story about learning to navigate adulthood and the occasional curveball by Rufi Thorpe. Released 11th June 2024 by HarperCollins on their William Morrow imprint, it's 304 pages and is available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout.

The blurb and marketing do this book a disservice. Readers who are expecting a riotously funny comedy will not get what they're expecting at all. It is full of sarcastic wit and it's very well written, but MC Margo is in a desperate (familiar) situation and although she's quite sarcastic and self deprecating (and realistic) about it, she's got an infant, her life's in disarray, and she's about to be evicted. There aren't a lot of up-sides.

The author does a wonderful job of being compassionate; there's a lot of warmth and understanding, and the whole is *very* well written, but it's emphatically not a comedy.

Four stars. Beautifully written, with fully realized three dimensional characters. It would be an excellent choice for public library acquisition, home use, or a buddy read/book club selection. There are a number of suggested study questions and resources to be found online for this excellent (but not light) book

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

"Margo’s Got Money Troubles" is a fun and engaging read that captures the ups and downs of managing finances with humor and heart. Margo's relatable struggles make her a lovable character, and the story is both entertaining and insightful. It's a lighthearted exploration of money matters that leaves readers feeling optimistic and inspired.

This was an interesting read that turned out to be one that is hard to forget. The character development was great and had my emotions going all over the place. This book will give you much to think about.

This book was moving and meaningful while being relatable and funny!

My heart just felt for Margo. I haven’t been in her exact shoes but that was because of mere luck.

Loved this story!

4.5/5 Stars

Margo's Got Money Troubles was such a surprisingly wholesome read and wildly entertaining. Right off the bat, you may want to check trigger warnings as there are several themes that are heavier throughout the story.

Margo Millet is a little lost. Even though she is enrolled at her local junior college, Margo has no clue what she wants her career to be. Somehow she falls into bed with English professor and has a brief affair, resulting in Margo becoming pregnant. Margo decides to keep the baby and be a single parent, but as she quickly realizes, it's nearly impossible to be a full-time parent and work full-time. Unemployed and needing help, Margo's estranged father, Jinx, moves in and provides childcare. Inspiration strikes and Margo decides to start an OnlyFans to see if she can make enough to support her family. Much to her surprise, she makes more than enough and things start looking up. But while her career takes off, we see her family life start to fall apart.

Honestly, this whole book was incredibly realistic and the characters were complex. Jinx struggles with addiction while Margo was struggled with finding her place in the world as a person and as a mother while working a job that is judged harshly. I really enjoyed Margo's overall tone and apathy towards life. I think it's something a lot of people feel as they are aging and attempting to navigate the world we live in. Thorpe navigated these difficult themes well and highlighted some of the ways that the current system/society falls short while handling these topics. The writing is thought provoking and current which may turn off some readers. However, if you are a pretty empathetic person, I think you'll find this read interesting and informative. I could not put this book down!

Rufi Thorpe is an insta-buy author for me now and I'm looking forward to reading their other books!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher, William Morrow, for the advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are wholly my own.

This book took me by complete surprise! Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe is a down-to-earth, engaging story about a woman facing the everyday stress of financial difficulties. Thorpe does a great job portraying Margo as a relatable character, dealing with issues many readers may recognize—bills piling up, tough decisions, and the impact money troubles have on relationships.The book balances humor and seriousness, making it a quick but meaningful read. Thorpe’s writing captures the emotional ups and downs of trying to stay afloat in tough times. I would recommend this book!

I was so surprised by this book! All the characters were fully realized and truly felt like friends along with me in early adulthood. There were such profound moments of insight that I wasn't expecting but made the book so much more special. This felt like a Sally Rooney book but more outgoing? In any case, Rufi Thorpe is becoming an auto-buy author for me!

Oh boy, females could relate to Margo! This book was funny and the best part is how relatable it is! I loved that I was actually laughing out loud during this book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for gifting me a digital ARC of this wonderful book by Rufi Thorpe – 4.5 stars!

Margo is the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, and neither provided a stable upbringing. Margo knew she would have to rely on herself, so she enrolls at the local junior college, although without a set goal. After a brief affair with her English professor, she becomes pregnant and decides to keep the baby. Now at the age of 20, she’s alone with a baby, unemployed, and about to lose her apartment. When her estranged dad, Jinx, shows up and asks to move in with her, she agrees if he will help with childcare. But she needs a plan to make money – fast. She comes across OnlyFans and sets up an account on a whim, only to start making it a success. But could it come at too steep a price?

This is such an endearing, hilarious, and insightful coming-of-age story. It’s a joy to watch Margo begin to own her story and take charge of her life. It’s definitely a look into classism and how quickly a house of cards can come tumbling down, even with the best of intentions. Because I’m behind on my reading backlist, I snagged the audiobook from the library and Harper Audio. The narration by Elle Fanning was fabulous, and she and Nicole Kidman are set to star in an adaptation by Apple TV. But always remember to read the book first!

Since I'm not familiar with OnlyFans, I had no idea what to expect when I started reading "Margo's Got Money Troubles." Let's just say, what I found was a bit uncomfortable. Ultimately, I couldn't finish the book, which is essentially about a young unwed mother who decides that the best way to support her newborn is to become an online sex worker.

I read about half of it, but then had to give up... This story simply wasn't for me...

Well, that was certainly different! At its heart, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a coming-of-age story, but not a typical one.

Margo gets pregnant at 19 by her married junior college professor. For a smart guy, he sure didn’t act smart. Margo decides to keep the pregnancy and have the baby. What she doesn’t realize is how hard it’s going to be (even though she was raised by a single mother for the most part). So what’s an unemployed, new mother with no college degree, and no financial cushion to do? Her father, a retired professional wrestler, shows up and winds up helping with childcare and the apartment. (The publisher’s blurb gives away way too much information, by the way.) Margo lights upon an idea; she starts an account on OnlyFans. This was something I had no knowledge about, but it’s explained pretty well. Sounds creepy to me, but hey!

I enjoyed watching Margo gradually get less naive, use her creativity and figure out life. There are a lot of wonderful characters in this book, starting with Margo and her dad, Jinx. Her mother, on the other hand, is a real piece of work, as is the creepy, conservative man she finally marries (the mother, not Margo). There’s a subplot about opioid addiction as a result of pain management, which was dealt with beautifully.

The story is told in both third person and first person by Margo, which was an interesting technique.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This book was unfortunately not for me. The subject matter just didn't connect for me. Despite that, I can appreciate that the writing was incredibly strong and the storytelling and plot were incredibly unique. The writer really brought these characters to life and gave them so much more depth than I could have anticipated. Even though this book didn't connect for me the way it seems that it did for others, I'm glad that I was able to read it.

This was such a funny, heartwarming story about a young woman trying to find her way in the most unconventional of paths. The characters were flawed but lovable, and I truly enjoyed this story.

Everything about this story felt fresh, different, cutting-edge and yet 100% authentic. I wouldn't want to say too much about it and ruin it for anyone else -- going in without expectations is part of the fun. This was in my queue for way too long and my only regret is not getting to it sooner. A rare read that manages to be both irreverent and deeply felt.