A review by life_full_ofbooks
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

challenging emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m not sure how this book entered my radar but I’m so glad it did! With its humor, lovable characters, and descriptions of an adorable baby this was the perfect listen to lift my mood after a heavier book.

19 year old Margo Millet finds herself in a bit of pickle when the very brief affair she had with her married English professor leaves her pregnant. Against the advice of everyone she decides to keep the baby but doing so brings about problem after problem after problem. She gained a baby but she lost her schooling, job, and 2/3 of her roommates. One night, out of desperation and curiosity, she starts an Only Fans account and realizes this could be the end to all of her money issues. 

This book is laugh out loud funny, but it’s actually quite deep as well. This takes us behind the scenes of Only Fans and gives us an in depth look as to why people open accounts and the judgment they get for doing so. 

Margo is such a real character. Watching her struggle with the judgment she received as a young, single mom from family, friends, and strangers wasn’t easy Watching her overcome those struggles was wonderful, though. I felt as though I was watching a Gen Z kid figure out the world of adulting. Margo doesn’t make it look easy, but she does make it look real!