No one has it all together and the money represents what we could do with that sense of freedom. . it made me hate zan, which considering the entirety of the book was spent making the reader + rico like him, frustrated me so much. I went to a different high school than her, but still it is really amazing to hear the familiarity of things you know so well! Something went wrong. , Grade level I met her this year at a library conference and she was fabulous! Without having an actual conversation, Rico knows what their home lives must be. InJackpot, I felt like the portrayal of Ricos life felt so authentic. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Book Review of Jackpot by Nic Stone. This novel is literally on par with one of my other favourite romance book of all time The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. Stone mentions in her authors note this was an homage to authors likeA.S. King(and also reminded me a bit of Nicola Yoonsomniscient storytelling segments) who used inanimate objects in their own books to give the reader some different insight to their fictional world. The book isn't out until Oct. 15, 2019, but Bustle has an . Relationship Status:Id Bet On You. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. There are several interesting themes: we all have choices and don't let those choices limit us; the perceived haves and have nots; the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence; in addition to the romance. And the character who is an heir to a fortune feels trapped and bored in a family that's loaded him with expectations. Tags: 5 stars, Contemporary, Nic Stone, Realistic FIction, YA. I love Nic Stone, so she didnt disappoint! : Stone narrates Jackpot herself and put all of herself into the narration. The ticket was sold at the Gas 'N' Go where Rico, a 17-year-old African American girl, works. THIS BOOK KILLS Things may feel hopeless right now, Book, but with your humor and heart, I think youll end up going far. Rico sets out to find this mystery woman with the help of a popular classmate who is also of the rich class. Disclosure: I received this book from the Publisher/Author in exchange for an impartial review. This is book brimming with diversity, the have and have-nots and coming-of-age. It is Christmas Eve and Rico sells a few lottery tickets, and she later finds out the store she works at sold THE winning ticket! JACKPOT is the second book by Nic Stone that Ive really enjoyed. The plot kept me riveted. The poor family is hardworking and diligent, with no addictions or other problems that would have caused their poverty. Hard book for me to get through. That coupled with massively unrelatable characters made this book lame. If you still care about your Goodreads challenge, this is the kind of book you can read in a single sitting. by Author: Nic Stone; Published: 2019. I'd say this was about a 2.5 as I had to knock some stars off my review for some things I had a problem with. The hero also felt smothered by faith obligation. When Rico sells a jackpot . This one is really special. 9781984829627. Saturday Fun-day: Book Superlatives (as started on The Perpetual Page-Turner). I met her this year at a library conference and she was fabulous! amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; 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. I wanted to shake Rico and tell her that noteverythingis a transaction, that, yes, some people ARE that giving, though I know that, unfortunately, she hasnt had a lot of opportunity to witness that in her short life. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES. Im probably not going to do this book justice with my review and someone has probably said it better than me already but Im going to give it a try! Rico has had to grow up long before her time. All rights reserved. Book Review: Zenith by Sasha Alsberg & Lindsay Cummings. amzn_assoc_asins = "1984829653"; We won't share this comment without your permission. From the author of the New York Times bestseller Dear Martinwhich Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of The Hate U Give, called "a must read"comes a pitc. This one is really special. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. She works for a non-profit. That was a lot of angst for nothing. That also came across as authentic to me. He also did a lot for her, just providing support. Angie Thomas Jackpot is a story about a ticket. And well, I truly believe that financial security can change your life and that yes money does buy happiness. Talky Talk:Conversational She gives Rico the attitude that she wanted portrayed. 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. All Rights Reserved. The characters are raw and real. Because of the characters and the romance, of course. It was exhausting to read in how real and (sadly) relatable it felt (though thats nothing compared to actually living it). Rico asks her classmate, Zan, a White kid from a very wealthy family, to help her hack the security camera that . But on August 8, everything changes, and Autumn has to rely on all her strength to move on. 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. It was a fun read but you could feel the frantic tension constantly lurking in the background and the contrast and combination of the two made for such an interesting and gripping read that I just couldnt put down! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. , Lexile measure A treat for mystery readers who enjoy being kept in suspense. BECKY ALBERTALLI. Stone followed up her debut with 2018's Odd One Out, also YA, about the intersection of friendship and romance. But is a Jackpot really the answer to all her problems? I feel like in YA, a lot of the characters I read are basically middle class or rich and thats something I hate. Nic Stone's first middle-grade novel, a road-trip story through American race relations past and present. 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. Similar Books I've Read: Because of The Sun, The United States of Us. In Jackpot, it's the personification of essential objects (by essential I mean, they all play key roles to developing the story). Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. 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. . RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2013. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Ashley Woodfolk Nic never disappoints, but she REALLY did something great with Jackpot. Were glad you found a book that interests you! This one was by far, my favorite. Required fields are marked *. Browse titles with similar subject matter. Readers will have to suspend disbelief at the books conclusion, but this romantic coming-of-age novel will have them hoping for their own lucky ending. For her senior capstone project, Pip researches the disappearance of former Fairview High student Andie, last seen on April 18, 2014, by her younger sister, Becca. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Mo money, mo problems? But someone is watching, and Pip may be in more danger than she realizes. Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019. But, this one felt..off. 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. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE | Trouble signing in? , : It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin --which. Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019. This book was one of the YA reads that wasn't on my radar at all. Autumns coming-of-age is sensitively chronicled, with a wide range of experiences and events shaping her character. Rating: . I wanted Rico and Zan to get together and when they finally did it ended in a few hours. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. RELEASE DATE: Feb. 4, 2020. That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. Dates Read: May 28-June 5, 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. Jackpot. Online articles about the case and interview transcripts are provided throughout, and Pips capstone logs offer insights into her thought processes as new evidence and suspects arise. Single. Jackpot Author: Nic Stone Published: October 15, 2019 Audiobook. Although Ricos circumstances are difficult, her attitude doesnt help; she isolates potential allies by assuming the worst about them as a defense mechanism. SEE MEMBER PRICE. How did it turn out? You're almost done! I was not a fan of Ricos mom whose pride was too much to even get any form of assistance for her family. Bound by this lottery ticket, what does it represent for each of them? the ending was so unsatisfying and it felt like it lost the point of the book. Audio Excerpt. Ive read 2 of her previous books: (Dear Martin, Dear Justyce), they were absolutely breathtaking. Stone realistically shows how some families truly do live paycheck to paycheck and how even one event could happen and cause financial disaster to a family. I included 2 examples in my review pictures. It's a story that shows that nothing is ever as simple as it seems on the outside, as money or the possessions we have. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. And if the lady happens to feel grateful enough to throw a reward Ricos waywell, sometimes good deeds pay off. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. FTC Full Disclosure: I borrowed my own copy of this book from the library! This guy from school, Zan, who is super wealthy, shows up to buy something as well but she has her manager handle him. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. I have read all of her books and the first was Dear Martin. Honest, engaging tale of teen sexuality and friendship. Jackpot, 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. And also? Genres: Boy-Girl Romance . Money is a fraught topic, especially in a capitalist culture that equates wealth with goodness, especially because it represents the convergence of status, privilege, and sociology. Dont pickup this book if you have things that need done . I loved the quirkiness of innate objects helping to tell the story. She pushes the envelope for young adults. Required fields are marked *. Please choose a different delivery location. Notable works. Praise. The heroine was fiercely independent and a hard worker but smothered by family and financial responsibility. View our Privacy Policy for more info. By: Stephanie Johnston | September 14, 2020 About the Book. I literally did football maneuvers in a ballroom to make sure I got this ARC. You will get done in a day, if you have that kind of time on your hands! Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Did you enjoy those chapters? Her classmate Zan, son of a wealthy family that makes toilet paper products, was kicked out of his last school for hacking, so Rico enlists him to hack the Gas 'N' Go security camera to get license plate numbers she can use to track down the ticket buyers. BookPage is editorially independent; any publisher-sponsored content is clearly labeled as such. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. , Item Weight She knows all she will ever need to know about each of her classmates. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I can completely understand Ricos moms fear about the stigma of being on welfare and how accepting it may unfairly look differently for Jessica and her family (who are white) versus Ricos family, butIm also not a big enough person toforgiveher for those fears when her daughter cries herself to sleep at night and has given up hope of living any different kind of better life (among many other things that I wont get into otherwise this part will be way too long). Much of the writing is from Ricos perspective, relying on her stream of consciousness and snarky internal observations she doesnt often share out loud but mademegiggle out loud. I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) Together, the two embark on a quest and along the way end up realizing theyre actually more alike than one would think. After holding everyone at arms length for so long, any whiff of an action that smelled like charitylike driving her to school or paying for her lunchwas rotten. 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. Intermittent passages from the perspectives of inanimate objectsincluding the winning ticketaround the characters add humor, and the short chapters inject the narrative with suspense. Like, it LITERALLY had me reading outloud, trying to figure out the cadence of speech and what the characters were trying to say. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. When shes not thinking in dollar signs, Rico is tenacious and funny, which I liked about her. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020, Really good read what happens next?!? I honestly didnt expect to like it so much. (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES, by Wowowowow. All rights reserved. She shows us a world where race and class issues intersect, but where class mostly trumps race. Please choose a different delivery location. In many ways, they represent a person in their lives whose sudden presence forces them to reconsider their own life. by Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019. ), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020. Jackpot by Nic Stone is a book I bought on a whim. She enlists the help of Zan, the superrich heir of Macklin Enterprises in their hometown of Norcross, Georgia. Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020, Great read! Theres not much plot here, but readers will relish the opportunity to climb inside Autumns head. 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. Stephanie (she/her) is an avid reader who moonlights at a college and calls Orlando home. Let me preface by saying I'm not a fan of Stone's writing style. I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) Rico asks her classmate, Zan, a White kid from a very wealthy family, to help her hack the security camera that records the parking lot so that she can get the winner's license plate number. A lifeline. What do you think the author was trying to accomplish? : Cover Story:It Isnt Black And White Very very good read. It was maddening with how unfortunately real her actions felt. The main character was the most negative and insecure female! The plot was so far fetched. Published: October 15, 2019 Day. School should be Ricos priority, not helping to take care of her mom and little brother. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. He had problems, but he was obviously very into Rico from the beginning and was so sweet about it. Like, it LITERALLY had me reading outloud, trying to figure out the cadence of speech and what the characters were trying to say. there wasnt enough time to give him a proper redemption, so there was a terrible redemption that didnt actually solve the conflict. Most of this book was Rico complaining and questioning everything.This one is just nowhere near the love I have for Dear Martin and Odd One Out. This book just absolutely blew me away. Nic Stone by Same for Zan and for Rico's mom; they're layered and interesting characters. Stone lives in Atlanta with her husband and two sons. , QTY. It just seemed silly. He agrees. Teen mom/chef's inspiring tale shows perseverance, teamwork. 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. Her cluelessness definitely got to be a bit much (especially near the end, like, does he have to jump off a cliff to prove himself to you?? Money is a fraught topic, especially in a capitalist culture that equates wealth with goodness, especially because it represents the convergence of status, privilege, and sociology. The characters are raw and real. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. BFF Charm:Yay , Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2022, Expected more as I had just completed Dear Martin which is a must read. I only read this because I thought it was a 2020 pub and I needed something new to read during the quarantine. Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins. Crown, $17.99 (368p) ISBN 978-1-984829-62-7 On Christmas Eve, Gas 'n' Go employee Rico Danger, 17, sells two lottery tickets to a woman with memory troubles.. I listened to the audiobook version and LOVED it. The stories and opportunities it could tell. <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. , Dimensions You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I didnt get the cutesy happy ending that I wanted, but I was glad that things worked out. Haven't read this yet, just combatting an absurd rating from someone else who has certainly not read it. When a medical crisis sends her family into deeper debt than they could have imagined, Rico throws her already flexible morals aside and makes a risky final attempt to get the winning ticket, but fate has a twist in store. By: Stephanie Johnston | September 14, 2020. Privacy Policy, Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on. 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. BUY THIS BOOK Jackpot Nic Stone. I liked thatJackpot didnt shy from that or try to make it seem like poverty is some grand adventure. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. --which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of. Ive read 2 of her previous books: (Dear Martin, Dear Justyce), they were absolutely breathtaking. Your privacy is important to us. I related to Rico a lot and I also liked all of the conversations between the characters. Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Starred () titles indicate a book that is exceptional in its genre or category. Families can talk about how the characters in Jackpot struggle with choices about money -- how to get it and what to do with it. Day. 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. 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. 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. Clean Getaway. Before Rico knows it, or particularly likes it, she has a partner in her investigation. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021. "[A] funny, captivating, and thoughtful tale for young readers about class privilege, class deprivation, and the politics of luck and love." suggesting a diversity update. , <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. Stone writes some chapters from the perspectives of inanimate objects (the winning ticket, a wood stove, some high thread count sheets, etc. Genre: Young Adult // Contemporary. Unable to ignore the gaps in the case, Pip sets out to prove Sals innocence, beginning with interviewing his younger brother, Ravi. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Then theres also her neighbor, Jessica, who is poor as well, but she hides it so well. , ISBN-13 It also explored the social condition of living paycheck to paycheck and how a life event could break the text nous financial balanced. She can tell what type of people they are. Jackpot is a story about a ticket. 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. Rico and Zan's pursuit of the lottery ticket leads them to a few scams and even to the brink of committing a crime. 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, moneyboth too little and too muchand how you make your own luck in the world. Dhonielle Clayton While I loved Zans character, Ricos story and narration is what propels the story forward. 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