It made it hard to love and empathize with her. 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. <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. 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! |, Follow Utopia State of Mind on WordPress.com, Review: City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer, Guest Review: Literace Reviews: Such Pretty Flowers by K. L. Cerra, Review: Silver in the Mist by Emily Victoria, Review: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming. Unable to ignore the gaps in the case, Pip sets out to prove Sals innocence, beginning with interviewing his younger brother, Ravi. Nic Stone is one of those authors Ive read all of their books so far. You'll laugh as much as you sigh while reading this novel about luck, loveand how having a little bit of both is more than enough." 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. , Grade level 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?? I purchased the audio as well; great narrator. Nic lives in Atlanta with her adorable little family. , ISBN-13 You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. How did it turn out? One of those tickets wins, but the winnings aren't claimed. , but the ENDING literally the last thirty-ish pages was so bad. Author: Nic Stone; Published: 2019. The convergence of status, privilege, and socioeconomics, Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Underage teens drink alcohol, and a girl blacks out. Will update when I've actually read it. 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. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. 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. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES, by The hero also felt smothered by faith obligation. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020, Really good read what happens next?!? Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. 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. Stone writes some chapters from the perspectives of inanimate objects (the winning ticket, a wood stove, some high thread count sheets, etc. 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. The finely drawn characters capture readers attention in this debut. Ill write more of a review once I process my thoughts better, but for now: preorder this one. There aren't any reviews yet. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; I disliked Ricos terrible self confidence but I guess her circumstances does explain it. Learn more. Rico is the main character inJackpot. Stephanie loves watching television, reading DIY blogs, planning awesome parties, Halloween decorating, and playing live-action escape games. He also did a lot for her, just providing support. Although Ricos circumstances are difficult, her attitude doesnt help; she isolates potential allies by assuming the worst about them as a defense mechanism. (This also happened to me when I listened to the audio book of Dear Martin OMG, Stone Mountain Park was mentioned: I worked my high school and college summers there!!!). Rico is so grown, she even knows exactly how each of her peers sees her. Synopsis. --which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of. !The writing paid no attention to all the rules of the English language. Seventeen-year-old Charlie Davis, a white girl living on the margins, thinks she has little reason to live: her father drowned himself; her bereft and abusive mother kicked her out; her best friend, Ellis, is nearly brain dead after cutting too deeply; and she's gone through unspeakable experiences living on the street. 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). By: Stephanie Johnston | September 14, 2020 About the Book. , Item Weight Rico sets out to find this mystery woman with the help of a popular classmate who is also of the rich class. Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins. Magazine Subscribers (How to Find Your Reader Number). When Rico sells a jackpot . Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. It made it hard to love and empathize with her. The book isn't out until Oct. 15, 2019, but Bustle has an . And also? Rico is working on Christmas Eve when she sells I think it was two tickets for the mega lottery jackpot. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Strong characterization & critical points! . So when she sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket and the money goes unclaimed, Rico thinks maybe her luck has changed. A must-read!' Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. Theres good detail to the drawings that make it clear attention was taken to make it authentic to the characters styles. 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 wasnt interested in the perspective of the bed sheets and fidget spinners. Jackpot Author: Nic Stone Published: October 15, 2019 Audiobook. Will this investigative duo uniteor divide? RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2013. Although I guessed the ending very early on, the story was so good I just couldnt stop reading. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. (So much for time to do homework for that better education.) Its free and takes less than 10 seconds! I was so thrilled when I found an ARC of Jackpot at my local bookstore and knew I had to read it! BUY THIS BOOK Jackpot 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. with how she lets her pride get in the way. Try again. The plot was so far fetched. I knew very little about it going in, pretty much just what was written on the inside flap. Single. I also loved the segues where the inanimate objects talk- a little levity thrown in. Categories: For Zan with his uptight dad, money is a prison of obligations and threats, while for Rico, a sudden influx of wealth would solve 95% of her problems. Using parenthesis, hashtags and run-ons like this book was a twitter post. Zan is Latinx and white, and they live in a predominantly white neighborhood. : tldr the writing was cringey and the ending was horrible lmao. : I really enjoyed the journey Rico and Zan went on and did not know where the story was going for the conclusion, but I should have seen it coming! Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. 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. Wow. The original investigation concluded with most of the evidence pointing to Sal, who was found dead in the woods, apparently by suicide. 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. 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. Rico sells three lottery tickets. 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 speaking of Nicola Yoon earlier, if you havent readThe Sun Is Also a Starbut you enjoy a sweet romance, then I encourage you to try it! Please try your request again later. Jackpot by Nic Stone is a book I bought on a whim. Filled with rich character development, whip-smart dialogue, and a layered exploration of financial precariousness, Stone (Odd One Out, 2018, etc.) Privacy Policy, Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on. April always has a book on hand. Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on October 17th, 2019. Notable works. But what happens when have and have-nots collide? Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. Everyone believes that Salil Singh killed his girlfriend, Andrea Bell, five years agoexcept Pippa Fitz-Amobi. The plot kept me riveted. She works for a non-profit. She pushes the envelope for young adults. Pretty Little Memoirs uses cookies (not the chocolate chip kind) to give you the best experience on our blog. The plot was so far fetched. He had problems, but he was obviously very into Rico from the beginning and was so sweet about it. 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. Ok, enough of the fangirling, now to get on to the review of Jackpot. This book is entertaing and heartwarming, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2021. 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. 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. 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.. This shared experience plus attraction brings them together in On an adventure. He was such a lovable character. Relationship Status:Id Bet On You. I wasnt interested in the perspective of the bed sheets and fidget spinners. You're almost done! ISBN. amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; This book was one of the YA reads that wasn't on my radar at all. Day. Jackpot by Nic Stone is the YA jewel I didnt know I needed. Stone narrates Jackpot herself and put all of herself into the narration. 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. Ive read 2 of her previous books: (Dear Martin, Dear Justyce), they were absolutely breathtaking. Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019. It just seemed silly. This shared experience plus attraction brings them together in On an adventure. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). Jackpot is a story about a ticket. JACKPOT is a hard-hitting novel about class, money and how you make your own luck in the world. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 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. Honest, engaging tale of teen sexuality and friendship. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. 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. Try again. read more. 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. She writes about things that only people think about and never really voice. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES. When shes not thinking in dollar signs, Rico is tenacious and funny, which I liked about her. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. 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. . Reclaim The Stars edited by Zoraida Cordova | Book Review. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; 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. The stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin. It doesnt seem to matter what Rico wants, as she is forced to make sacrifices left and right. We won't share this comment without your permission. Jackpot doesn't shy away from the tougher issues about class in the United States. When Rico sells a jackpot . A lifeline. Boy faces racial profiling in powerful, realistic tale. Angie Thomas Similar Books I've Read: Because of The Sun, The United States of Us. Holly Jackson. Jackpot. 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. 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. Book Review: Anatomy of a Meet Cute by Addie Woolridge, Book Review: Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon. Every. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. I have read all of her books and the first was Dear Martin. Without having an actual conversation, Rico knows what their home lives must be. Built on the Genesis Framework. Required fields are marked *. About Nic Stone. Id be happy to read a sequel that focuses on him. Fun lottery ticket quest tale explores race, class issues. Forever Young Adult is a federally registered trademark owned by Sarah Pitre. Very very good read. 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. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. Any unauthorized use is expressly prohibited. : Stone lives in Atlanta with her husband and two sons. Even though I predicted the ending of this one pretty early on, there is just something about Nic Stone's writing that really does it for me and I liked this one SO MUCH. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. This book was fantastic! Growing up, Autumn and Finny were like peas in a pod despite their differences: Autumn is quirky and odd, while Finny is sweet and shy and everyone like[s] him. But in eighth grade, Autumn and Finny stop being friends due to an unexpected kiss. As it turns out, buying Jackpot was a great life choice. That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. But on August 8, everything changes, and Autumn has to rely on all her strength to move on. it felt so cringey and made rico seem really annoying at times. I absolutely Love Nic Stone. After being at school during the day, Rico works her evenings at a convenience store to help her family to be able to pay the bills. Single. : : Her Mom was written as ridiculous and unbelievable as her. Day. It was exhausting to read in how real and (sadly) relatable it felt (though thats nothing compared to actually living it). But is Zan helping because ofher, or because he wants the money for himself? Thank You Netgalley for granting me an arc. Its a story that shows that nothing is ever as simple as it seems on the outside, as money or the possessions we have. How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? , Crown Books for Young Readers (October 15, 2019), Language Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. Hard book for me to get through. Together, the two embark on a quest and along the way end up realizing theyre actually more alike than one would think. Stone followed up her debut with 2018's Odd One Out, also YA, about the intersection of friendship and romance. Please try your request again later. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The bright spot in the book was Zan. 9781984829627. He agrees. Learn more. 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. That coupled with massively unrelatable characters made this book lame. Jackpot is a story about a ticket. There were a few chapters not from Ricos perspective where we saw through the eyes of things like a cab or the lottery ticket in question. That also came across as authentic to me. Will this investigative duo uniteor divide? Pip and Andie are white, and Sal is of Indian descent. All rights reserved. My favorite bits were the parts written in the perspective of different inanimate objects because I feel like they just really gave this that little extra something and honestly y'all this was just so fun and you need to read it!!! ), but Stone knows how to write excellent first love tingles, and I was swept away regardless. . THIS BOOK KILLS Some memorable objects include Rico's bonus (a stack of $100 bills), an impounded taxi, an empty house, a fidget spinner, the lottery ticket that Rico's trying to find, and Rico's prom dress. Reprinted by permission. Stone delivers a thoughtful and polished novel about class, privilege, and relative poverty. The main character was the most negative and insecure female! It was maddening with how . Audio Excerpt. QTY. Autumns coming-of-age is sensitively chronicled, with a wide range of experiences and events shaping her character. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Before Rico knows it, or particularly likes it, she has a partner in her investigation. Let me preface by saying I'm not a fan of Stone's writing style. I picked up this book because so many reviews gave it props for how it represented class issues. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. 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. Overall, this was a fun (though also heartbreaking) read! Tiffany D. Jackson Entdecke Jackpot - Taschenbuch / Softback NEU Stein, Nic 29/09/2020 in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Enter your email address to subscribe to Good Books And Good Wine and receive notifications of new posts by email. In addition, the same familiar and lazy tropes were heavily learned upon for character development. Meet-the-Author Recording. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. I highly recommend it. BookPage is editorially independent; any publisher-sponsored content is clearly labeled as such. The bright spot in the book was Zan. Trouble signing in? I LOVED this book. He was such a lovable character. by Like, it LITERALLY had me reading outloud, trying to figure out the cadence of speech and what the characters were trying to say. You will get done in a day, if you have that kind of time on your hands! Please try again. Id be happy to read a sequel that focuses on him. happy valentines day, loves! 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 feel like in YA, a lot of the characters I read are basically middle class or rich and thats something I hate. Very very good read. It also explored the social condition of living paycheck to paycheck and how a life event could break the text nous financial balanced. , ISBN-10 They drift apart and find new friends, but their friendship keeps asserting itself atparties, shared holiday gatherings and random encounters. I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) Your email address will not be published. Even secondary characters are well-rounded, with their own histories and motivations. 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. 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. It gave the story a breezy, snappy wit and kept the action moving at a brisk pace. Jackpot is a story that portrays class, privilege, and diversity. 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. Rico's life expands, not just from knowing Zan, but also because she breaks out of her pattern of work-school-sleep. There is a huge difference between getting assistance when needed and taking advantage of the system. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. She pushes the envelope for young adults. Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021. Jacksons debut is well-executed and surprises readers with a connective web of interesting characters and motives. Website. Day. Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry I liked thatJackpot didnt shy from that or try to make it seem like poverty is some grand adventure. This one was by far, my favorite. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. It was very distracting. This one is really special. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. 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. by Occasionally, there were some PSA breaks where Rico had explain to Zan why his rich, (mostly) white male perspective reeked of privilege, which can be a good reminder for us all. Rico struggles while feeling responsible for the livelihood of her family. What do you think the author was trying to accomplish? 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. BECKY ALBERTALLI. That coupled with massively unrelatable characters made this book lame. However, the books I heard of wereDear Martin andDear Justyce. School should be Ricos priority, not helping to take care of her mom and little brother. Im dissatisfied with the ending, and the back and forth fighting got annoying. Okay, so first: I LO. Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. By: Stephanie Johnston | September 14, 2020. Retrieve credentials. Nic Stone's Jackpot is a book you need to add to your TBR immediately. Wealthy men abandon their girlfriends (Black and White) and their children -- one with hush money, one without. I really wanted to love this book, but it just didnt do it for me. A different couple shares an intense romantic kiss at a school dance. The poor family is hardworking and diligent, with no addictions or other problems that would have caused their poverty. I also loved the segues where the inanimate objects talk- a little levity thrown in. Using parenthesis, hashtags and run-ons like this book was a twitter post. The author experiments with chapters narrated by inanimate objects, including a Lego robot, fancy sheets, paper money, and that elusive lottery ticket itself. Zans argument that giving that much money to a poor person means theyll blow it on frivolous things is harsh and classist, and makes me wish we had better education in our country that taught young people of all walks of life how to consistently manage their finances from a young age (and I dont mean just one paltry semester of home ec in high school). Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 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! suggesting a diversity update. After Jackpot, she has three books due for release in 2020. You will get done in a day, if you have that kind of time on your hands! Jessicas Rating: 5 stars. , Item Weight The perfect next read for fans of Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and John Green. I love all of Nic Stone's work, but Jackpot is my favorite so far. Ricos desperation felt honest and true. A raw, captivating, and undeniably real bestselling debut. & Out of stock. : The stories and opportunities it could tell. 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. 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. Nic Stone, the New York Timesbestselling author of Dear Martinand Odd One Out,creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money--both too little and too. I am a true fan of Nic Stone! 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