I was really excited to read this book. Unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The story just didn't pull me in but, I did like that character of Margo and especially Jinx. If you want a story of a young woman making a place for herself in the world, then this is s story for you!

I'm struggling with how to review this book. I liked the overall story it told of women in society and the social judgement against women that own their power and make a living on their own terms . But the story didn't grab me and pull me in.

This absolutely ripped! Thorpe took a big swing on the alternating first and third person POVs of the same character (plus all the fourth wall breaking!), but overall it really worked for me. Kayfabe, image making, and “reality” are all absolute catnip topics for me, though, so your mileage may vary. Oh, and the last line is tattoo-worthy.

Just wow. This was funny and profound and pure joy to read. I love how Thorpe took this idea of the things people do for money and turned it on its head. And the result is love and acceptance.

There are so many ways to show love, compassion, and kindness and I think Thorpe, through each character, showed us so many facets to create a complex and well built world for our entertainment. I hope this wins awards.

I was attracted to tthis book by the title and the cover. I thought it would be a light, frivolous read. Instead I found a book filled with wonderful, flawed, loveable characters.

I don't want to go into much detail regarding the plot due to the possibility of spoilers. Suffice to say the main character, Margo, starts as a very naive 19 year old, gradually metamorphasizing into an self confident young adult.

The author shines by creating a cast of quirky characters but Margo shines brightest of all.

The author tackles some women's issues but in no way preaches.

I plan on reading more of the author's books very soon.


Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.

This was such a unique book and one that will stay with me for awhile. I felt like it rawly approached some subjects that you don't see in other books and was completely relatable in ways that I didn't think it could be. Definitely one to check out and I can see this one being popular once it publishes later this year. Would love to see what the author comes out with next. Thanks to the publisher for an ARC of this one!

I was drawn in by the description of the book, and am glad I was. This is a very interesting read and also very comical at times. Thought provoking and also time appropriate. Enjoy the read.

I've read all of Rufi Thorpe's novels and this one absolutely did not disappoint. I was hooked from the first page and devoured this book in a day. Thorpe has an amazing ability to write such flawed
and truly human characters yet you still want to hear their story and root for them. I loved Margo's dad in a heart aching sort of way. This story will not be what you expect in all the best ways. Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this ARC!

I liked the book and thought the premise was interesting, but I felt like some things were skimmed over in Margo's relationships with the other people in her life. I also found the perspective changes at the beginning of the book a bit confusing, and it was hard to discern the narrator's position in the story at times.

I really enjoyed this one! Margo is a funny, observant, spunky character I really enjoyed following on her journey. She starts the book as a naive, insecure young girl and becomes a smart, capable woman with a strong sense of self along the way. While the characters are quirky and the subject matter can be challenging, I found the overall book very heartwarming and earnest. I also thought Thorpe did a great job covering young motherhood, sex work, and found family; she really challenges you to examine your preconceived notions and think about life from a different perspective. I would definitely recommend this one to contemporary fiction fans!

Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow, and Rufi Thorpe for this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review!

4.5⭐️

I legit felt sad when this book ended. The story consumed me; the characters felt so real! Thorpe does a brilliant job of weaving in complex subject matter like infidelity, single-parent life, sex work, addiction, emotionally immature parents, harm reduction, fact vs fiction, self-advocacy, and... wrestling?!?! into a light-hearted, perfectly-paced novel. I'm beyond thankful to Thorpe for showing harm reduction and science-based recovery in action. A+ book. Can't wait for the series!

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of this Margo!

I’m gonna preface this review by saying, this book isn’t going to be for everyone. The main character starts an OF account because of money issues. So do with that information what you will. (But I honestly didn’t know I’d be so charmed by a 20 year old giving a pokemon description of body parts so there’s that haha)

But I am utterly fascinated by this book. One, the use of first person and third person throughout but knowing that it’s all coming from Margo is wild. I mean she even acknowledges it, sometimes it’s easier to write about myself in third person. Such a subtle detail, but it’s real.

Also, the way this story is written is raw and feels like truth. Like I’ve never been 19 years old and knocked up with a baby so do I know how that feels? No. But was a very clear picture painted for me and described in such a way that I could feel it? Yes.

It’s a very human story told in a very human way and even if I couldn’t relate, it resonated with me. It’s the struggle of being a woman and how the world perceives you and you can’t win no matter what you do. Also, this was surprisingly less graphic than you would expect a book about a girl who starts an OnlyFans account to be. It’s in there, but it’s not super descriptive.

Unfortunately, I had to put this one down after a few pages. I couldn't connect to Margot's character and what she was doing. I was a bit turned off by it all.
Though I hope another reader can find enjoyment in the book.

This is going to be the best book an awful lot of people read this year. I would not be surprised at all if I am one of them. Hilarious, touching, unexpected, and completely original - I stayed up late reading and loved every minute.

This was a book that I had such a hard time putting down. I didn’t really know what to expect, but the description had me so curious about how all the elements would come together, and I found myself completely hooked. I went in with pretty much no expectations, having not read any of the author’s other work, and ended up enjoying it greatly.

We start off with Margo in the midst of an affair with her much older professor, but most of the book takes place after he has cut ties and she has had his baby, following along as Margo tries to make things work and get money to support her child. The arrival of Jinx is where things really take off. Not only do we get a tale of a daughter and her father reconnecting, but the family unit that develops with Margo, Jinx, Bodhi (the baby), and Suzie (Margo’s last remaining roommate) is so endearing and I loved this weird little crew. The emotional growth and the journey of each character were so rewarding, and the way that they played off of each other was quite compelling.

The combination of using storytelling techniques from pro wrestling and applying those to sex work primarily through OF was so interesting, and often just presented as a matter of fact. Margo’s instinct for merging these two channels was so fun to see grow, and it was quite rewarding to see her come into her own. She goes from being slightly removed from the events she is partaking in, to having a sense of true ownership in everything she does and being empowered through everything she accomplishes.

The way the story is told was interesting, switching between first and third-person POVs from Margo, and I loved the way that that is gradually explained within the work itself. There are also moments where the narration breaks and speaks directly to the reader. It was super meta while also being very earnest, and I was a huge fan of how all of the elements came together to create what is ultimately a heartfelt story. I was so invested in the entire story, and am now interested in reading some of the author’s other work.

I fell in love with Margo. A single mother to Bodie, trying to make it out of poverty. Laugh pitloud funny in places while showing the struggles of real llife. I adored this novel.. not to be missed!

I enjoyed this one. I wasn't sure what I was getting into as I went into this without reading much of the summary. I thought it was a bit of a roller coaster. I'm not a mom so I couldn't really relate with some parts but liked it either way!

This was my first book from this author and I knew nothing about the plot - so this was a complete rollercoaster for me! This book is funny, sad, serious, weird, anxiety-inducing, and so much more. It was an engaging profile of a young mom and what she is willing to do to provide for her child. It's also about relationships, systemic issues, bias, addiction, and the consequences of our choices. This was an engaging and interesting read for me, and I'll be adding other books by this author to my list!

This one wasn't for me. As a new, first-time mom, I did find a good bit of it relatable, particularly with how much Margo had to balance on her plate at once. Some parts made me chuckle, but overall I wasn't a fan of Margo and felt like she kept making one silly decision after another. Of course, we're all human and no one's perfect (especially at 20!), but a lot of the poor decision-making felt more like an entertainment trope than reality - I did feel bad for her, but overall I just wanted to shake some sense into her! Sometimes the plot felt sidetracked, making it a little difficult to follow. I appreciate the ARC!

I was having fun and definitely planned on giving this one a four star rating but the way it kept disrespecting religion out of nowhere and for absolutely no reason was so insanely unfunny. Dnf 51% in,