paperback cover with the lotto numbers in the girls hair. Author: Nic Stone; Published: 2019. That coupled with massively unrelatable characters made this book lame. Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020, Great read! With his help, Pip digs deeper, unveiling unsavory facts about Andie and the real reason Sals friends couldnt provide him with an alibi. I am a true fan of Nic Stone! JACKPOT is a hard-hitting novel about class, money and how you make your own luck in the world. amzn_assoc_asins = "1984829653"; Before I truly begin, I'd like to say that this wasn't a terrible story. This is the first book I read from this author. I also loved the segues where the inanimate objects talk- a little levity thrown in. Let alone living in an area you cant afford! This guy from school, Zan, who is super wealthy, shows up to buy something as well but she has her manager handle him. An honest and touching depiction of friendship, first love, and everything in between. When Rico sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket, she thinks maybe her luck will finally change, but only if shewith some assistance from her popular and wildly rich classmate Zancan find the ticket holder who hasnt claimed the prize. I also loved the segues where the inanimate objects talk- a little levity thrown in. BUY THIS BOOK Jackpot Nic Stone. Please try your request again later. That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. She writes about things that only people think about and never really voice. amzn_assoc_linkid = "123985fdcafd759aa323ae47aa0ad655"; April is in her 30s and created Good Books And Good Wine. That lifeline. Stone writes some chapters from the perspectives of inanimate objects (the winning ticket, a wood stove, some high thread count sheets, etc. i almost gave this book four stars but dropped it because of the ending. No one has it all together and the money represents what we could do with that sense of freedom. When Rico sells a jackpot . with how she lets her pride get in the way. I liked the characters and their quest to find the 'jackpot', but I was kind of disappointed by the ending . Try again. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Browse titles with similar subject matter. "Funny, captivating, and thoughtful." The Atlantic.com Related collections and offers Explore Black Voices I feel like in YA, a lot of the characters I read are basically middle class or rich and thats something I hate. I wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. : And also? The stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin. Theres not much plot here, but readers will relish the opportunity to climb inside Autumns head. Also? Any unauthorized use is expressly prohibited. There was a problem loading your book clubs. You can find her goofing off and/or fangirling over her adorable little family on most social media platforms as @getnicced, or on her website: www.nicstone.info. I LOVED this book. I didnt get the cutesy happy ending that I wanted, but I was glad that things worked out. Every. Nic Stone is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dear Martin and Odd One Out, which Booklist called "essential reading" in a starred review. So when a customer at the gas station buys what might be a winning lottery ticket, it sets a whole new life in motion for Rico. Honest, engaging tale of teen sexuality and friendship. Nic Stone, the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One Out, creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money--both too little and too. Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on October 17th, 2019. There is a surprise end to the adventure. Jackpot. ie: 'she was beautiful but didn't know she was beautiful' And 'his Dad, a millionaire, was self made and tough but still made his son come up in the ranks the hard way' sigh, try HARDER!! <p>From the author of the New York Times bestseller Dear Martin-comes a pitch-perfect romance that examines class, privilege, and how a stroke of good luck can change an entire life.<br /> Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. Book Review: Anatomy of a Meet Cute by Addie Woolridge, Book Review: Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon. It doesnt seem to matter what Rico wants, as she is forced to make sacrifices left and right. Anyways, as it turns out, Ricos convenience store sold the winning ticket. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. A piece of paper that represents possibility. Please try again. Rating: . She can tell what type of people they are. Stone followed up her debut with 2018's Odd One Out, also YA, about the intersection of friendship and romance. Rico struggles while feeling responsible for the livelihood of her family. by I personally thought it was fun, but YMMV! After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. I highly recommend it. Nicola Yoon. But is a Jackpot really the answer to all her problems? : (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. Reprinted by permission. She is constantly worried about money and is the very definition of surviving, not thriving. High-Interest High Plus. What do you think the author was trying to accomplish? Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, and the only thing she loves more than an adventure is a good story about one. : Without having an actual conversation, Rico knows what their home lives must be. The heroine was fiercely independent and a hard worker but smothered by family and financial responsibility. As they try to track down the winners, Rico and Zan become friends. I think this book made my brain explode a little bit, but in a good way? This one is really special. The good school her mom insists she attend is unlikely to lead to college afterward, and friends are in short supply because shes hard-wired to keep people at arms length. In Jackpot by Nic Stone, one teenager stumbles upon the opportunity of a lifetime if only she can track down someone she doesn't know. I literally did football maneuvers in a ballroom to make sure I got this ARC. The convergence of status, privilege, and socioeconomics, Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. A treat for mystery readers who enjoy being kept in suspense. However, the books I heard of wereDear Martin andDear Justyce. Nic Stone, by When a customer purchases the winning ticket at the Gas n Go where she works but doesnt claim it, Rico begins searching for the elderly woman she believes to be the winner. , Grade level Ships from and sold by RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. Rico repeatedly thinks to herself about how troubled she is by Zan's behavior--how his class status allows him to swoop in and save the day, how he nods along when his family talks about how poor people can't handle having money--but she mostly just goes along with his actions, rather than confronting him or asking him to change. An entertaining book with a weird message at the end (spoilers), Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019, I really loved this book for most of it. Fun lottery ticket quest tale explores race, class issues. Run while you can, Zan! Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Hard book for me to get through. Jacksons debut is well-executed and surprises readers with a connective web of interesting characters and motives. However, the winner, a little old lady, has not yet come forward to claim her winnings. Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019. It was enjoyable and I found myself smiling from time to time but unfortunately, that wasn't enough to save it for me. View our Privacy Policy for more info. i dont know what the author was going for w the random inanimate object povs, but i was not a fan. The thing is, not many romance novels make it up to my favourite list as the genre that dominates the list is Fantasy and the fact that both of these romance novels crawled their way up to the list means a lot to me. & It was maddening with how unfortunately real her actions felt. Jackpot by Nic Stone - BOOK REVIEW Rico, her mom, and her little brother struggle to stay afloat. I also loved the conversations about privilege and money and obligations throughout. You can find her goofing off and/or fangirling over her adorable little family on most social media platforms as @getnicced, or on her website: www.nicstone.info. Nic never disappoints, but she REALLY did something great with Jackpot. I absolutely Love Nic Stone. It just seemed silly. Bio Latest Posts April (Books&Wine) Also Zan is like one of my favorite YA love interests ever. If youd like some more lottery wish fulfillment, check out Jennifer E SmithsWindfall. He agrees. The ticket was sold at the Gas 'N' Go where Rico, a 17-year-old African American girl, works. I love all of Nic Stone's work, but Jackpot is my favorite so far. This is book brimming with diversity, the have and have-nots and coming-of-age. Being in Ricos headspace gave us unfettered access to the sheer mountain of anxieties and worries she had on her mind ALL the time. Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. the ending was so unsatisfying and it felt like it lost the point of the book. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. And well, I truly believe that financial security can change your life and that yes money does buy happiness. Wowowowow. , Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n . Retrieve credentials. Talky Talk:Conversational Rico recognizes a few numbers and believes the older woman she saw on Christmas Eve is the winner and may not know it as no one has claimed the winning ticket (the woman mentioned memory problems). I definitely highly recommend this one, its a fun yet moving YA coming of age story that will just grab at your heart strings and make you fall in love. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. The characters are raw and real. Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money--both too little and too much--and how you make your own luck in the world. about class, privilege, and relative poverty., the story explores how class, status, and moneyor lack thereofhave the ability to limit or expand life opportunities, the choices we make, and our universal need for love and connection.. It made it hard to love and empathize with her. All Rights Reserved. Stone narrates, Short Story Sunday: Pigeon Tonys Last Stand by Lisa Scottoline, Audiobook Review: The Snow Storm by Triona Walsh, Audiobook Review: The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton, Audiobook Review: Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah. And also? There is, of course, some confrontation towards the end--no spoilers here, that's just your typical narrative arc--but the resolution seems like the characters have gotten even, the premise of this book was cool, and i really liked rico when she was introduced, but the writing style was almost enough to make me put this book down. Strong characterization & critical points! Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES, by her third novel, is a life-affirming story about the humanity in people, no matter how little or how much is in their bank account. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Nic Stone, the New York Timesbestselling author of Dear Martinand Odd One Out,creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, moneyboth too little and too muchand how you make your own luck in the world. Stone lives in Atlanta with her husband and two sons. Learn more. Excerpt. I wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. Day. The author experiments with chapters narrated by inanimate objects, including a Lego robot, fancy sheets, paper money, and that elusive lottery ticket itself. Please check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription so you don't miss out on any fun!! Genre: Young Adult // Contemporary. The story it tells and the many different messages it sends is so damn important. Forever Young Adult is a federally registered trademark owned by Sarah Pitre. Rico is white, Latinx, and black. While I love the look of thepaperback cover with the lotto numbers in the girls hair, I can appreciate the simplicity and bold strokes of this stylized version. You will get done in a day, if you have that kind of time on your hands! happy valentines day, loves! called "essential reading" in a starred review. It also explored the social condition of living paycheck to paycheck and how a life event could break the text nous financial balanced. Strong characterization & critical points! All while missing out on friends, a social life, and the freedom of choices that her peers have especially as most come from quite privileged backgrounds. Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021. Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: I am a Nic Stone fan, and a big influence has to do that we are both from not only the same home state of Georgia, but the same home county: I love how she mentions her former high school: Norcross High School. Same for Zan and for Rico's mom; they're layered and interesting characters. How did it turn out? Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021. Boy faces racial profiling in powerful, realistic tale. While I loved Zans character, Ricos story and narration is what propels the story forward. The plot kept me riveted. Privacy Policy, Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on. Day. As it turns out, buying Jackpot was a great life choice. I was not a fan of Ricos mom whose pride was too much to even get any form of assistance for her family. Although I guessed the ending very early on, the story was so good I just couldnt stop reading. Its got a wholly unique plot. Mo money, mo problems? 22 Total Resources 1 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Many of the narrator's experiences did feel like accurate descriptions of how it feels to live paycheck-to-paycheck, and the tension between responsibility to care for family and the desire to just enjoy being a teenager felt all too real. Jackpot. In addition, the same familiar and lazy tropes were heavily learned upon for character development. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. Im dissatisfied with the ending, and the back and forth fighting got annoying. Parents need to know that in Jackpot, by Nic Stone (Dear Martin, Odd One Out), a pair of high school students embark on a search for the person who holds an unredeemed winning lottery ticket.The ticket was sold at the Gas 'N' Go where Rico, a 17-year-old African American girl, works. Nic Stone Seventeen-year-old Rico splits her time outside school between looking after her younger brother and working in the local gas station to help her mum pay the bills. Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. Families can talk about how the characters in Jackpot struggle with choices about money -- how to get it and what to do with it. Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019. by I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. When shes not thinking in dollar signs, Rico is tenacious and funny, which I liked about her. Jackpot is a story that portrays class, privilege, and diversity. Book Review: Zenith by Sasha Alsberg & Lindsay Cummings. He agrees. Dhonielle Clayton But even with two jobs they cant cover all the bills, so Rico is forced to work a job herself and put all her paycheck towards their monthly budget. The plot kept me riveted. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. , Item Weight After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. BECKY ALBERTALLI. , ISBN-13 I am have a fan. Have you ever faced a moral decision related to money? Factor:The Lottery Nic Stone, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin, creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money - both too little and too much - and how you make your own luck in the world. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Its eye-catching because its sort of plain. But is Zan helping because ofher, or because he wants the money for himself? Despite all that--and a compelling narrative voice--I just couldn't get over how problematic the relationship between the two main characters felt. Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019. Nic Stone's first middle-grade novel, a road-trip story through American race relations past and present. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. School should be Ricos priority, not helping to take care of her mom and little brother. (So much for time to do homework for that better education.) Zans unhappy, patriarchal family was a whole nother level of craziness. From the author of the New York Times bestseller Dear Martin--which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of The Hate U Give, called "a must read"--comes a pitch-perfect romance that examines class, privilege, and how a stroke of good luck can change an entire life. A lot of it made me super touched. The heroine was fiercely independent and a hard worker but smothered by family and financial responsibility. Rico's narcissistic mom got my blood boiling, and she's one part of the story's ending that I really wasn't satisfied with. Intermittent passages from the perspectives of inanimate objectsincluding the winning ticketaround the characters add humor, and the short chapters inject the narrative with suspense. Relationship Status:Id Bet On You. The main character was the most negative and insecure female! the characters and relationships were fun to read about and i liked rico and zan a lot. I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) But Jackpot tells other stories, too, about how we judge one another based on race and class, and the ways those most in need sometimes cut themselves off from help thats hiding in plain sight. ), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020. On Christmas Eve, Ricopart-time gas station employee, friendless high school senior, girl struggling to get through everyday life with her sanity intactsold exactly three lottery tickets for the $212 million dollar jackpot. But in order to track down this mysterious woman, Rico is going to need the help of a hacker, and it just so happens that one of the most popular boys in schoolheir to a toilet paper company, snazzy dresser, family richer than Godis just the person she needs. Her mother works two jobs to support Rico and her sweet little brother, Jax, because she moved them into a neighborhood out of their price range so they could go to better schools. suggesting a diversity update. Trouble signing in? Overall, this was a fun (though also heartbreaking) read! Tags: 5 stars, Contemporary, Nic Stone, Realistic FIction, YA. Enter your email address to subscribe to Good Books And Good Wine and receive notifications of new posts by email. : Notable works. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Its a story that shows that nothing is ever as simple as it seems on the outside, as money or the possessions we have. Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. Seventeen-year-old Rico splits her time outside school between looking after her younger brother and working in the local gas station to help her mum pay the bills. If you still care about your Goodreads challenge, this is the kind of book you can read in a single sitting. Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This book may have come to mind because of the similarity of the name and cover to the previous, but if youre feeling in the mood to dive into a story about a different, but still complicated family dynamic, then check out Jandy Nelsons Ill Give You the Sun. Reviewed By: Jessica Dates Read: May 28-June 5, 2020 Jessica's Rating: 5 stars Book Description: Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. What do Rico and Zan mean to each other? The stories and opportunities it could tell. Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. Out of stock. Nic Stone , Dimensions , Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2022, Expected more as I had just completed Dear Martin which is a must read. She works for a non-profit. Every. Virginia Young Readers Program Award. In addition, the same familiar and lazy tropes were heavily learned upon for character development. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Dont pickup this book if you have things that need done . If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. , Item Weight The perfect next read for fans of Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and John Green. I knew very little about it going in, pretty much just what was written on the inside flap. Video Book Reading. <p>From the author of the New York Times bestseller Dear Martin-comes a pitch-perfect romance that examines class, privilege, and how a stroke of good luck can change an entire life.<br /> Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. Nic StonesJackpot is a book you need to add to your TBR immediately. Find Jackpot on Goodreads, Amazon, Indiebound & The Book Depository. I love Nic Stone, so she didnt disappoint! !The writing paid no attention to all the rules of the English language. It gave the story a breezy, snappy wit and kept the action moving at a brisk pace. ANGIE THOMAS 'Earnest, funny, achingly human, and unshakably hopeful. She works at a convenience store and lives in a really small apartment in a great neighborhood with her little brother and her mother. Single. I have read all of her books and the first was Dear Martin. Stephanie loves watching television, reading DIY blogs, planning awesome parties, Halloween decorating, and playing live-action escape games. so this book . The bright spot in the book was Zan. : Read by: Nic Stone. Required fields are marked *. That was a lot of angst for nothing. Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. It's not a story of heroes -- it's about how people experience that fine line between desperation and hope. Jackpotis available now. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. The plot was so far fetched. But, this one felt..off. amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; I know I cant say much coming from a place of white privilege but this book really opened my eyes and completely tore me apart. I repeat, DONT PICKUP THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE THINGS THAT NEED DONE. I wanted Rico and Zan to get together and when they finally did it ended in a few hours. How do their different values affect their choices, and how do their choices help or harm them? Unable to ignore the gaps in the case, Pip sets out to prove Sals innocence, beginning with interviewing his younger brother, Ravi. Built on the Genesis Framework. Overstretched at her job at a gas station to try and keep a roof over her familys heads, shes perpetually one crisis away from the edge. 9781984829627. When Rico sells a jackpot . 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