Margo's Got Money Troubles

Really beautifully written, heartfelt, and funny! Reading felt like watching the new hip TV show your coolest friend recommended, but the end seemed like it wrapped up quickly and didn’t allow for as satisfying of a payoff as would have been justified from Margo’s journey.

I adored this book from the very first few chapters. I was completely hooked and thoroughly immersed in Margo and her impressive poise and confidence for someone who was only 19. She has such a dynamic, complex and charming personality and her ability to carry herself with the grace of someone much wiser and older than her years. She’s so intuitive and and her innate to see clearly into her own life and actions as well as those of others around her was what made the gravitational force she had on me as a reader as well as those character in which she is connected to in the story. Great plot twist with Mark surfacing at such an intense and unimaginable moment with his demands and ludicrousness. Margo was the most independent young woman and had such a devoted and fierce unconditional love for her son despite the lack of support she received from all those who should have been there if not financially but emotionally and mentally as well as encouragingly during those early days. I was thrilled Jinx was the one who showed up for her and never wavered in his all encompassing support and love for her and Bodhi. Their relationship was so authentic and based on an honesty that most opposite role parents and child have a difficult time maintaining yet there wasn’t anything off limits as he gave her the respect and the kindness necessary when she was doubting herself and her capabilities. There was no question Margo was a champion in breaking generational traumas when stepping into her motherhood role to Bodhi and it was the sense of empowerment that Jinx lent to her by standing by her and recognizing her strength courage and ability to not only overcome the odds against her but succeed in parenting as well as forging out a life well lived for herself and her son. Suze was also a hero in my opinion and her gentle way with Margo in the early stages when the 2 Kats were anything but kind had left an indelible impact on Margo as well. Her loyalty and deep love for Bodhi and herself wasn’t clear to Margo until she was able to see past the doubt worry and angst regarding her future and the welfare of her son. Having her very small but all too important tribe that held it together with Margo made all the difference for her giving her the wind she needed to fly above the naysayers and the negative unsolicited demeaning comments she got at every turn. Such an inspirational book about compassion, empathy, unconditional love and acceptance and the strength it takes a woman on her own to bravely face the societal pressure and judgement when choices and the life some choose to live is viewed as against the norms. The real take away from this was it only takes just that one person to be your person and the safe place for you to fall when needed and to have the certainty that you’ll be lifted from your knees by those who have graciously shown you love, friendship, kindness and compassion. When humanity shows its best attributes, those very small endeavors can change the world for the best and give someone seeking assistance a new perspective on life and the inspiration and faith to follow it through. Truly endearing- I laughed I cried and I felt my heart expand too many times to count. A must read!!

But as I am not, much went over my head.

Smart, modern, such great characters, so vivid it reads like a wonderful movie.

I don’t know how to describe it but I just felt so connected to this book, I love it so much

Loved every minute. It was ack and awww and grrr ups and downs.

Thoroughly entertaining

While I would not recommend this book to somebody who wants to read "fine literature," this was an original and fun read with interesting characters and astute observations about relationships, families, judgmental society and norms. Got more interesting as the book went on and loose ends started to get tied together. Would recommend.

Easy fun read! Read it in 2 days

When I read the reviews I was excited. They used the phrase, “ laugh out loud funny”. I found nothing funny in this story. I ALWAYS HAVE to finish a book so I skimmed thru the last 2 /3 of it. The only fan’s descriptions went way beyond boundary lines for a comedic endeavor. The accusation that Mary the mother of God was raped was the last straw. There are so many great books out there . Skip this one.