Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Nic Stone, by Nicola Yoon. Categories: I loved the quirkiness of innate objects helping to tell the story. . Jacksons debut is well-executed and surprises readers with a connective web of interesting characters and motives. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. Find Jackpot on Goodreads, Amazon, Indiebound & The Book Depository. After Jackpot, she has three books due for release in 2020. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. April always has a book on hand. Review: I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi, Top Ten Tuesday: Extraordinary Book Titles, [ Newsletter Subscribers: 122 Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. Audiobook, Reviewed By: Jessica : Rico is white, Latinx, and black. 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. : Her Mom was written as ridiculous and unbelievable as her. Rico has had to grow up long before her time. By: Nic Stone. Categories: Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! & That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. JACKPOT is the second book by Nic Stone that Ive really enjoyed. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020, Really good read what happens next?!? Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021. Rico's life expands, not just from knowing Zan, but also because she breaks out of her pattern of work-school-sleep. 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. It also explored the social condition of living paycheck to paycheck and how a life event could break the text nous financial balanced. 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. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. suggesting a diversity update. : ), which offers a glimpse beyond Ricos tight focus and also adds some surreal charm. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; She has a way of making you exist in her fictional world and get completely wrapped up her characters. 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!! I am have a fan. The hero also felt smothered by faith obligation. paperback cover with the lotto numbers in the girls hair. 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. I included 2 examples in my review pictures. : Its got a wholly unique plot. by Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. Stone writes some chapters from the perspectives of inanimate objects (the winning ticket, a wood stove, some high thread count sheets, etc. High-Interest High Plus. This shared experience plus attraction brings them together in On an adventure. I also loved the conversations about privilege and money and obligations throughout. Families can talk about how the characters in Jackpot struggle with choices about money -- how to get it and what to do with it. 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. There is a huge difference between getting assistance when needed and taking advantage of the system. 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. Dhonielle Clayton Book Review: Anatomy of a Meet Cute by Addie Woolridge, Book Review: Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon. happy valentines day, loves! there wasnt enough time to give him a proper redemption, so there was a terrible redemption that didnt actually solve the conflict. Magazine Subscribers (How to Find Your Reader Number). Reprinted by permission. Published: October 15, 2019 (This also happened to me when I listened to the audio book of, Ok, enough of the fangirling, now to get on to the review of, I listened to the audiobook version and LOVED it. This shared experience plus attraction brings them together in On an adventure. Its eye-catching because its sort of plain. THIS BOOK KILLS so this book . Please check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription so you don't miss out on any fun!! Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020, Great read! There aren't any reviews yet. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. In many ways, they represent a person in their lives whose sudden presence forces them to reconsider their own life. Relationship Status:Id Bet On You. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gobogowi-20"; Will this investigative duo uniteor divide? Run while you can, Zan! I wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. The hero also felt smothered by faith obligation. Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. When Rico sells a jackpot . She can tell what type of people they are. RELEASE DATE: Oct. 15, 2019. But, this one felt..off. Copyright 2023 Runway Theme by Viva la Violette. Very very good read. : : I really wanted to love this book, but it just didnt do it for me. QTY. The original investigation concluded with most of the evidence pointing to Sal, who was found dead in the woods, apparently by suicide. but the ENDING literally the last thirty-ish pages was so bad. 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! 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. 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. That also came across as authentic to me. Genres: Boy-Girl Romance . Hard book for me to get through. But is Zan helping because ofher, or because he wants the money for himself? The convergence of status, privilege, and socioeconomics, Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019. It also explored the social condition of living paycheck to paycheck and how a life event could break the text nous financial balanced. The convergence of status, privilege, and socioeconomics, Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019. Please choose a different delivery location. This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers. I disliked Ricos terrible self confidence but I guess her circumstances does explain it. Tags: 5 stars, Contemporary, Nic Stone, Realistic FIction, YA. Single. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. Video Book Reading. Cover Story:It Isnt Black And White 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! , Wealthy men abandon their girlfriends (Black and White) and their children -- one with hush money, one without. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT FICTION | amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; Jackpot is a story about a ticket. <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 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. JACKPOT is a hard-hitting novel about class, money and how you make your own luck in the world. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Every. 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. 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. 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. I really liked all of the characters (except the mother, who drove me crazy.) Like, it LITERALLY had me reading outloud, trying to figure out the cadence of speech and what the characters were trying to say. I received neither money nor peanut butter cups in exchange for this review. It was very distracting. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on October 17th, 2019. However, the books I heard of wereDear Martin andDear Justyce. Unable to ignore the gaps in the case, Pip sets out to prove Sals innocence, beginning with interviewing his younger brother, Ravi. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. Although I guessed the ending very early on, the story was so good I just couldnt stop reading. Author: Nic Stone : Nic Stone Author: Nic Stone. It was very distracting. Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019. But Stone takes two characters, Rico and Zan, and introduces their complex lives, Ricos poverty, and Zans family expectations. . 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. , Fun and flirty, but also with some really important social commentary. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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. Its about the impact of an object. She pushes the envelope for young adults. 2017-present. <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. Haven't read this yet, just combatting an absurd rating from someone else who has certainly not read it. (So much for time to do homework for that better education.) The plot kept me riveted. Alright, I'm a total Nic Stone fan girl. "Funny, captivating, and thoughtful." The Atlantic.com Related collections and offers Explore Black Voices I wanted Rico and Zan to get together and when they finally did it ended in a few hours. This book just absolutely blew me away. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021. , Item Weight Saturday Fun-day: Book Superlatives (as started on The Perpetual Page-Turner). 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. 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). 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. Anti-Bonus Factor:Awful Grownups Please choose a different delivery location. I loved the ending. 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. I absolutely Love Nic Stone. , Crown Books for Young Readers (October 15, 2019), Language Praise. How do their different values affect their choices, and how do their choices help or harm them? , ISBN-13 I LOVED this book. Day. The plot was so far fetched. FTC Full Disclosure: I borrowed my own copy of this book from the library! Ricos narcissistic mom got my blood boiling, and shes one part of the storys ending that I really wasnt satisfied with. One of those tickets wins, but the winnings aren't claimed. $10.80 $9.00. Seventeen-year-old Ricos family is living paycheck to paycheck and way beyond their means, even with Ricos practically full-time job and her mothers long hours. 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. It was exhausting to read in how real and (sadly) relatable it felt (though thats nothing compared to actually living it). I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) ), but Stone knows how to write excellent first love tingles, and I was swept away regardless. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @getnicced or on her website nicstone.info. By: Stephanie Johnston | September 14, 2020. 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. We won't share this comment without your permission. 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. Laura Nowlin Jackpot revolves around the question of what would we do if we won the lottery. (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!!!). Angie Thomas This is the first book I read from this author. RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2013. 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 related to Rico a lot and I also liked all of the conversations between the characters. 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. 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. Privacy Policy, Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on. I listened to the audiobook version and LOVED it. Although I guessed the ending very early on, the story was so good I just couldnt stop reading. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. I repeat, DONT PICKUP THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE THINGS THAT NEED DONE. As they try to track down the winners, Rico and Zan become friends. I picked up this book because so many reviews gave it props for how it represented class issues. Bio Latest Posts April (Books&Wine) Theres good detail to the drawings that make it clear attention was taken to make it authentic to the characters styles. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. Were glad you found a book that interests you! Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. the characters and relationships were fun to read about and i liked rico and zan a lot. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. Disclosure: I received this book from the Publisher/Author in exchange for an impartial review. 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. Will update when I've actually read it. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It's got a wholly unique plot. A teen girl tells a friend that she and her boyfriend lost their virginity together. Holly Jackson. That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. ), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020. Ive read 2 of her previous books: (Dear Martin, Dear Justyce), they were absolutely breathtaking. ), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020. Single. When Rico sells a jackpot . Rico is working on Christmas Eve when she sells I think it was two tickets for the mega lottery jackpot. I love Nic Stone, so she didnt disappoint! I cant tell if I want to give this four or five stars. Book Review: Zenith by Sasha Alsberg & Lindsay Cummings. I was not a fan of Ricos mom whose pride was too much to even get any form of assistance for her family. 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. This author does a great job of having representation and a great story in all the books she writes. Before I truly begin, I'd like to say that this wasn't a terrible story. 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