So when she sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket and the money goes unclaimed, Rico thinks maybe her luck has changed. I absolutely Love Nic Stone. Its a story that shows that nothing is ever as simple as it seems on the outside, as money or the possessions we have. Synopsis. Starred () titles indicate a book that is exceptional in its genre or category. I wasnt interested in the perspective of the bed sheets and fidget spinners. Id be happy to read a sequel that focuses on him. The perfect next read for fans of Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and John Green. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE | I mean, I had absolutely heard of Nic Stone before (who hasnt). Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Clean Getaway. Im dissatisfied with the ending, and the back and forth fighting got annoying. 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. 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. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021. 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. Published: October 15, 2019 Run while you can, Zan! The story it tells and the many different messages it sends is so damn important. I love all of Nic Stone's work, but Jackpot is my favorite so far. It doesnt seem to matter what Rico wants, as she is forced to make sacrifices left and right. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! , Hardcover with how she lets her pride get in the way. The characters are raw and real. , Item Weight It's got a wholly unique plot. Its eye-catching because its sort of plain. I am have a fan. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. 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!! Try again. Tags: 5 stars, Contemporary, Nic Stone, Realistic FIction, YA. --which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of. Mo money, mo problems? I purchased the audio as well; great narrator. Rico's life expands, not just from knowing Zan, but also because she breaks out of her pattern of work-school-sleep. Its got a wholly unique plot. When we live for other people, we forget ourselves and what we need, the dreams that should fuel us. Review: I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi, Top Ten Tuesday: Extraordinary Book Titles, [ Newsletter Subscribers: 122 : Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020, Really good read what happens next?!? Narrated by: Nic Stone. I related to Rico a lot and I also liked all of the conversations between the characters. Enter your email address to subscribe to Good Books And Good Wine and receive notifications of new posts by email. Nic Stone Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins. This was such a delightful, funny, sweet read. This is an unpaid . 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. (So much for time to do homework for that better education.) Like, it LITERALLY had me reading outloud, trying to figure out the cadence of speech and what the characters were trying to say. !The writing paid no attention to all the rules of the English language. Something went wrong. 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. Retrieve credentials. 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 liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. He agrees. 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. A girl smokes in her car and attempts to hide the evidence from her mother by covering her hair. 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. And the character who is an heir to a fortune feels trapped and bored in a family that's loaded him with expectations. Fun and flirty, but also with some really important social commentary. Zan is Latinx and white, and they live in a predominantly white neighborhood. 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! The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1), The Percy Jackson Coloring Book (Camp Half-Blood Chronicles; Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Wowowowow. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. I get that you may not want to be on assistance and fend for yourself, but when it comes to the detriment of your family (mom has money issues and Rico handles it all) and even the fact that your child has to help the family make rent each month. I have read all of her books and the first was Dear Martin. Hard book for me to get through. 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. Before I truly begin, I'd like to say that this wasn't a terrible story. This item: Jackpot by Nic Stone Hardcover $15.92 Dear Justyce by Nic Stone Hardcover $12.20 Odd One Out by Nic Stone Paperback $10.99 Customers who viewed this item also viewed Page Start over Odd One Out Nic Stone 354 Hardcover 87 offers from $1.49 Random Minis: Dear Martin Nic Stone 7,694 Paperback 27 offers from $5.89 Dear Justyce Nic Stone I also loved the conversations about privilege and money and obligations throughout. It was maddening with how . The plot kept me riveted. Book Review of Jackpot by Nic Stone. When she realizes that the unclaimed winning ticket is in the possession of the sweet old ladywho by her own admission has memory problemsRico decides that its her civic duty to track down the woman to make sure she understands what shes carrying. Zans unhappy, patriarchal family was a whole nother level of craziness. Despite the difficulties, Rico's mom insists they live beyond their means in order to reside in an affluent area known for the quality of its schools. Rating: . amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; : Ships from and sold by RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. In Jackpot, it's the personification of essential objects (by essential I mean, they all play key roles to developing the story). Nenia I yeet my books back and forth Campbell. She shows us a world where race and class issues intersect, but where class mostly trumps race. , Item Weight It was maddening with how unfortunately real her actions felt. What do Rico and Zan mean to each other? Together, the two embark on a quest and along the way end up realizing theyre actually more alike than one would think. Zan and Rico often debate the merits and demerits of the lottery system as they watch the first winner who came forward to claim their half of the money get his own reality TV show to display his newfound wealth. I was randomly browsing in Barnes & Noble, when I saw this book for sale on the buy one get one 50% off, so I bought it without knowing anything about it except that I had really liked the cover. I liked the characters and their quest to find the 'jackpot', but I was kind of disappointed by the ending . : Talky Talk:Conversational Ricos narcissistic mom got my blood boiling, and shes one part of the storys ending that I really wasnt satisfied with. 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. I was not a fan of Ricos mom whose pride was too much to even get any form of assistance for her family. 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. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 9781984829627. Please try again. It just seemed silly. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. 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! , Dimensions 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. Alright, I'm a total Nic Stone fan girl. 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. Few authors could pull off what Cathleen Schine does in, Many writers have imitated Jenny Odells unique style since the publication of, Deanna Raybourns masterful balance between romance and mystery makes, 19962022 BookPage and ProMotion, inc. | 2143 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. Author: Nic Stone These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Rico is tough and serious, in her determinedly matter-of-fact way. Even secondary characters are well-rounded, with their own histories and motivations. Built on the Genesis Framework. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It also explored the social condition of living paycheck to paycheck and how a life event could break the text nous financial balanced. I also loved the segues where the inanimate objects talk- a little levity thrown in. amzn_assoc_asins = "1984829653"; 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! BFF Charm:Yay Stone includes chapters from the perspectives of inanimate objects which I geeked out about and these just bring home the theme of these objects as witnesses and hidden secrets. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I really wanted to love this book, but it just didnt do it for me. I love all of Nic Stone's work, but Jackpot is my favorite so far. Filled with rich character development, whip-smart dialogue, and a layered exploration of financial precariousness, Stone (Odd One Out, 2018, etc.) Once you realize what kind of power you hold, Id gladly take that bet on you ruling the world someday. 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. the ending was so unsatisfying and it felt like it lost the point of the book. happy valentines day, loves! Every. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. 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. And I loved how Zan loved Ricos little brother. Copyright 2023 Runway Theme by Viva la Violette. I loved the ending. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. & Nic Stone's Jackpot is a book you need to add to your TBR immediately. Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. 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. 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. The author experiments with chapters narrated by inanimate objects, including a Lego robot, fancy sheets, paper money, and that elusive lottery ticket itself. Stone delivers a thoughtful and polished novel about class, privilege, and relative poverty. Written by: Nic Stone. Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. She is constantly worried about money and is the very definition of surviving, not thriving. Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on October 17th, 2019. : This book was fantastic! Disclosure: I received this book from the Publisher/Author in exchange for an impartial review. It's not a story of heroes -- it's about how people experience that fine line between desperation and hope. Nic Stone ( Dear Martin) structures Jackpot like a romance with a twist of mysteryRico enlists rich kid Zan to help her track down the ticket holder, and their shared quest leads to mutual attractionbut it has so much more going on underneath its surface. I listened to the audiobook version and LOVED it. nicstone .info. Browse titles with similar subject matter. Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021. A teen girl tells a friend that she and her boyfriend lost their virginity together. ), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020. I feel like in YA, a lot of the characters I read are basically middle class or rich and thats something I hate. Author: Nic Stone; Published: 2019. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. When Rico sells a jackpot . The bright spot in the book was Zan. Please choose a different delivery location. She works at a convenience store and lives in a really small apartment in a great neighborhood with her little brother and her mother. Praise. The heroine was fiercely independent and a hard worker but smothered by family and financial responsibility. Find Jackpot on Goodreads, Amazon, Indiebound & The Book Depository. April always has a book on hand. I purchased the audio as well; great narrator. Audio Excerpt. Fun lottery ticket quest tale explores race, class issues. I included 2 examples in my review pictures. 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. 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 wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. 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. by 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. She gives Rico the attitude that she wanted portrayed. BECKY ALBERTALLI. This is the first book I read from this author. You will get done in a day, if you have that kind of time on your hands! You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I love Nic Stone, so she didnt disappoint! Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019. I really wanted to love this book, but it just didnt do it for me. Rico is the main character inJackpot. Be the first to review this title. 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. When Rico sells a jackpot . , Theres good detail to the drawings that make it clear attention was taken to make it authentic to the characters styles. But someone is watching, and Pip may be in more danger than she realizes. Your privacy is important to us. Jackpot is a story about a ticket. Bio Latest Posts April (Books&Wine) That was a lot of angst for nothing. From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin --which. I also loved the segues where the inanimate objects talk- a little levity thrown in. Rico has to explain to a new friend who has a similar family financial situation that her mom refuses to apply for any kind of government assistance because she think its demeaning and like theyd be giving up. Video Book Trailer. If youd like some more lottery wish fulfillment, check out Jennifer E SmithsWindfall. 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