I would like to thank NetGalley and William Morrow for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. I greatly appreciate it!

This book is a slice of real life, and it challenges the reader to question the societal issues of motherhood and a mother’s choice of occupation. Not only does it portray the trials a single mother has to endure on a daily basis, but it also presents the struggle of a mother trying to keep the State from taking her child away when she has done nothing wrong. While "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" is a fictional story, there are so many women who are living that life, trying to be the best mothers they can be no matter what life throws at them. I genuinely enjoyed this unique story, and it gave me a newfound respect for mothers who hustle in unconventional ways!

This was an interesting premise and felt like a romping adventure with an extra quirk. After a questionable affair with her college professor, Margo finds herself pregnant with roommates and she decides to raise the baby alone. She decides to start an OnlyFans and channel the persona she's learned from her Ex-Pro Wrestler dad, Jinx.

Thorpe did a really good job of making her characters quirky without being cliched, and flawed without losing charm. They felt familiar and like they could be friends.

Thank you to NetGalley for a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

What a delightful and original story this was! Margo is a 19 year old college student who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant after a brief affair with her college professor. Her romantic thoughts about motherhood prove to be completely different from harsh, stark reality. Her motley crew of helpers including her wrestler, drug addict father and good natured roommate Suzie were incredibly endearing. I thought that Margo's unorthodox methods of finding work to support herself and her infant son were totally relatable and believable. A surprising gem! Loved this book

Love, love, love! From reading the synopsis I was expecting something much different from this novel. However, it was a pleasant surprise. While some of us may never find ourselves in the same position as an Only Fans model or a pro wrestler, Rufi Thorpe does a great job of humanizing both professions and lets us in on the behind the scenes of what it's like to work in those professions.

fun feel-good novel about a fun feel-good protagonist with excellent and immaculate vibes. would totally recommend A+

This was a delightful read. I couldn’t get enough of the unique characters and I loved the messaging. At first I thought having multiple POV was weird, but it grew on me. Hoping Margo gets a sequel!

Totally unique with super fun characters!
I was drawn in immediately!
I will recommend to fans of contemporary womens fiction

Margo’s Got Money Problems is filled with many laugh-out-loud moments. I absolutely loved Margo. This was such a fun, contemporary novel with a lot of heart.

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!