Margo was a student, living in an apartment with three roommates and working as a server to make ends meet. She was nowhere near rich, but she was comfortable. Then, Margo got pregnant, and her whole life flipped upside down. Now, Margo's got money troubles. Diapers, doctors appointments, baby food, rent--all these costs certainly add up quickly, and after losing her job and her roommates, they are getting harder and harder to keep up with. Perhaps Margo didn't fully comprehend what she was getting herself into, starting this whole motherhood thing. After trying a few different plans and realizing that the system is not set up to support young single parents, Margo starts an experimental account on OnlyFans. Seeing how her father has made money by building a fanbase as his wrestling persona, she wonders if she can create an online character for herself to make enough money to support her son.
This is a complicated, interesting book. It leaves you with a lot to think about in terms of the broken system of childcare in this country; sex work vs. other jobs in entertainment and the sticky morality of it all; and what it means to be a "good" mother. Margo is as real of a character as one can write. She is deeply flawed, naive at times, and lonely as well. She fights with her mom and seeks approval from her dad and wonders if she is doing enough for her son. Rufi Thorpe did a wonderful job writing this story and keeping me hooked, then leaving me with so much to consider. Highly recommend with a slight warning for motifs of sex work and addiction
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