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. A lifeline. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Rico tentatively begins to hope in the future as her feelings for the privileged and complex Zan and her camaraderie with new friends finally start balancing out her familys struggles. : The poor family is hardworking and diligent, with no addictions or other problems that would have caused their poverty. Rico asks her classmate, Zan, a White kid from a very wealthy family, to help her hack the security camera that . TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES. Rico is tough and serious, in her determinedly matter-of-fact way. Nic Stone Between her job and her mother's, the family is barely making rent in the neighborhood where they live for the good schools. I really wanted to love this book, but it just didnt do it for me. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. 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. Single. so this book . 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). Because of the characters and the romance, of course. Pip and Andie are white, and Sal is of Indian descent. touches on rising health care costs, the effect of illness in the family, interracial dating, and biracial identity. Jackpotis available now. Laura Nowlin Every. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. 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 wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. Its got a wholly unique plot. Thank You Netgalley for granting me an arc. I also loved the segues where the inanimate objects talk- a little levity thrown in. Its about the impact of an object. When JACKPOT opens, 17-year-old Rico is working at the Gas 'N' Go on Christmas Eve. She pushes the envelope for young adults. It was maddening with how unfortunately real her actions felt. Trouble signing in? I love all of Nic Stone's work, but Jackpot is my favorite so far. JLG Category. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. Jackpot. Id be happy to read a sequel that focuses on him. The stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin. FTC Full Disclosure: I borrowed my own copy of this book from the library! 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). I was so thrilled when I found an ARC of Jackpot at my local bookstore and knew I had to read it! Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021. A different couple shares an intense romantic kiss at a school dance. : Boy tries to stop girl's death in romantic time-travel tale. Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019. This is the first book I read from this author. 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. Reprinted by permission. From the author of the #1 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 . Being in Ricos headspace gave us unfettered access to the sheer mountain of anxieties and worries she had on her mind ALL the time. I love Nic Stone, so she didnt disappoint! A treat for mystery readers who enjoy being kept in suspense. the characters and relationships were fun to read about and i liked rico and zan a lot. Her Mom was written as ridiculous and unbelievable as her. Anti-Bonus Factor:Awful Grownups Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019. The plot was so far fetched. Nic lives in Atlanta with her adorable little family. Will this investigative duo uniteor divide? SEE MEMBER PRICE. In addition, the same familiar and lazy tropes were heavily learned upon for character development. Video Book Trailer. She is constantly worried about money and is the very definition of surviving, not thriving. Its eye-catching because its sort of plain. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020, Really good read what happens next?!? 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. Although I guessed the ending very early on, the story was so good I just couldnt stop reading. Everyone believes that Salil Singh killed his girlfriend, Andrea Bell, five years agoexcept Pippa Fitz-Amobi. I didnt get the cutesy happy ending that I wanted, but I was glad that things worked out. 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 wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. He had problems, but he was obviously very into Rico from the beginning and was so sweet about it. How did it turn out? Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020, Great read! That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. By: Stephanie Johnston | September 14, 2020 About the Book. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Common Sense Media. Jackpot. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT FICTION | Rico has had to grow up long before her time. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. 22 Total Resources 1 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books. it felt so cringey and made rico seem really annoying at times. Relationship Status:Id Bet On You. ISBN. Families can talk about how the characters in Jackpot struggle with choices about money -- how to get it and what to do with it. Jackpot revolves around the question of what would we do if we won the lottery. Factor:The Lottery Starred () titles indicate a book that is exceptional in its genre or category. He agrees. I cant tell if I want to give this four or five stars. Stephanie (she/her) is an avid reader who moonlights at a college and calls Orlando home. As it turns out, buying Jackpot was a great life choice. 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. Before I truly begin, I'd like to say that this wasn't a terrible story. Same for Zan and for Rico's mom; they're layered and interesting characters. 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 Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1), The Percy Jackson Coloring Book (Camp Half-Blood Chronicles; Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021. 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. <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. Once you realize what kind of power you hold, Id gladly take that bet on you ruling the world someday. Please try again. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; Book Review: Zenith by Sasha Alsberg & Lindsay Cummings. Video Book Reading. 4.5 (107 ratings) Try for $0.00. 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. Overall, this was a fun (though also heartbreaking) read! It's not a story of heroes -- it's about how people experience that fine line between desperation and hope. 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. Rico is so grown, she even knows exactly how each of her peers sees her. Day. by Nic Stone. Categories: Day. Ashley Woodfolk Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. 9781984829627. amzn_assoc_asins = "1984829653"; Tags: 5 stars, Contemporary, Nic Stone, Realistic FIction, YA. , Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2022, Expected more as I had just completed Dear Martin which is a must read. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Enter your email address to subscribe to Good Books And Good Wine and receive notifications of new posts by email. ), but Stone knows how to write excellent first love tingles, and I was swept away regardless. 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. That lifeline. (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. Alright, I'm a total Nic Stone fan girl. 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. I purchased the audio as well; great narrator. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @getnicced or on her website nicstone.info. My favorite moments of the book were Zans blatant flirting and Ricos complete inability to deal with it. In Jackpot, it's the personification of essential objects (by essential I mean, they all play key roles to developing the story). After all, if Rico herself held that kind of financial freedom in her hands, shed cry with happiness. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Try again. Book Review of Jackpot by Nic Stone. All rights reserved. , Crown Books for Young Readers (October 15, 2019), Language Have you ever faced a moral decision related to money? : It was very distracting. Published: October 15, 2019 She enlists the help of Zan, the superrich heir of Macklin Enterprises in their hometown of Norcross, Georgia. Rico sells three lottery tickets. From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin --which. This one was by far, my favorite. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The plot was so far fetched. 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. Single. Your expectations will be teased and you'll have a lot of fun. 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. Rico struggles while feeling responsible for the livelihood of her family. Read by: Nic Stone. That is if she can avoid falling for the annoyingly handsome (and filthy rich) boy she roped into helping her with the hunt.Praise for Nic Stone: 'A powerful, wrenching and compulsively readable story that lays bare the history, and the present of racism in America' JOHN GREEN 'Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching! JACKPOT is a hard-hitting novel about class, money and how you make your own luck in the world. 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. called "essential reading" in a starred review. This book is entertaing and heartwarming, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2021. This author does a great job of having representation and a great story in all the books she writes. 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. Fun and flirty, but also with some really important social commentary. : $10.80 $9.00. Genre: Young Adult // Contemporary. That was a lot of angst for nothing. Things may feel hopeless right now, Book, but with your humor and heart, I think youll end up going far. , ISBN-10 The following two tabs change content below. , ISBN-13 First things first: this, All I Want For Christmas Is You (wel, "All I have are my dreams, and I'm beginning to re, Hello, its Becca Similar Books I've Read: Because of The Sun, The United States of Us. , Reading age 2017-present. If she can find the ticket holder and reunite them with the cash, hopefully she will get a cut of the winnings. 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. 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. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. by 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. Your email address will not be published. The perfect next read for fans of Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and John Green. 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!!! Every. 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. BookPage is a recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by our editors. The perfect next read for fans of Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and John Green. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. BECKY ALBERTALLI. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. I knew very little about it going in, pretty much just what was written on the inside flap. Browse titles with similar subject matter. Absolutely loved the conversation about money and class and the two main characters are the most adorable combo ! Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021. : The author experiments with chapters narrated by inanimate objects, including a Lego robot, fancy sheets, paper money, and that elusive lottery ticket itself. Anyways, as it turns out, Ricos convenience store sold the winning ticket. Jackpot | Book by Nic Stone | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster UK About The Book About The Author Product Details Resources and Downloads Jackpot By Nic Stone LIST PRICE 7.99 PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today! Together Rico and Zan set out on a long term adventure and maybe discover a little bit of romance. : This one is really special. Same for Zan and for Rico's mom; they're layered and interesting characters. , Lexile measure I listened to the audiobook version and LOVED it. Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on October 17th, 2019. !The writing paid no attention to all the rules of the English language. Written by: Nic Stone. Run while you can, Zan! It would be so much easier for the author to fall into the trap of making Rico a character for whom all you can do it feel bad, and that would just be too simple and too boring. 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. 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. Using parenthesis, hashtags and run-ons like this book was a twitter post. Jackpot is a high school romance (senior prom receives its due) and also a kind of fairy tale (for all her complaining about thrift-store clothes, Rico still manages to end up in the perfect dress for any occasion). As they try to track down the winners, Rico and Zan become friends. I really wanted to love this book, but it just didnt do it for me. April always has a book on hand. Built on the Genesis Framework. The story it tells and the many different messages it sends is so damn important. This is the first book I read from this author. Ricos narcissistic mom got my blood boiling, and shes one part of the storys ending that I really wasnt satisfied with. Holly Jackson. I feel like in YA, a lot of the characters I read are basically middle class or rich and thats something I hate. 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. Required fields are marked *. Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Rico turns to Zan for help as hes amazing with computer hacking and she needs to find the little old lady. I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; I absolutely Love Nic Stone. 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. 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. Wow. Publisher Ships from and sold by RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. Nic Stone is one of those authors Ive read all of their books so far. , Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2022, Expected more as I had just completed Dear Martin which is a must read. View our Privacy Policy for more info. Also Zan is like one of my favorite YA love interests ever. Retrieve credentials. 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