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Margo's Got Money Troubles: A Novel

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Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the feel-good novel we need right now.” —The Washington Post 

“[An] enormously entertaining and lovable book.” —Nick Hornby, New York Times Book Review   

A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen.

As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she’d have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can’t imagine how she’ll ever make a living. She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief, it isn’t brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone’s advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naiveté and a yearning for something bigger.

Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion—fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she’ll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she’s turned it into a runaway success. Could this be the answer to all of Margo’s problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price?

Blisteringly funny and filled with sharp insight, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who’s struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her. It’s a playful and honest examination of the art of storytelling and controlling your own narrative, and an empowering portrait of coming into your own, both online and off.   

“A wholly original novel. . . . Thorpe is both poetic and profound in the way she brings her remarkable story to an end.” —The Associated Press 

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Published Jun 11, 2024

304 pages

Average rating: 7.22

400 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

josiereadsalot
May 26, 2025
8/10 stars
I absolutely loved this book. I love Margo and her character progression. All the characters were so very flawed, but wonderful. I felt like I knew each of them personally.

4.5
Anonymous
May 04, 2025
6/10 stars
This book has lots to discuss for a book club but I can't say I enjoyed it. I was so frustrated with the characters at times and the writing style just is not my favorite genre.
novelthoughtswithamy
Apr 26, 2025
10/10 stars
Margo was so real and so funny! I love how the author used humor to deal with difficult situations. And I loved how Margo stayed the course and stayed true to herself even if a little negativity had her wavering every now and then. Highly recommend!
LucyCarrillo
Apr 02, 2025
7/10 stars
JR college student sleeps with her married professor and has baby. Margo is broke so she creates an only fans account. The character development was warmly done - from Margo to her dad (former pro wrestler), and the roommate. The baby’s physical development seemed off, but I just chalk that up to maybe the author never had a baby. Overall pretty good and funny book. Pretty quick read too.
Kirstin9609
Mar 30, 2025
9/10 stars
Love, love, love. But I can’t wait to discuss the switching between first and third person. The friendship and parent dynamics, and so much more!

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