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. Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. Anyways, as it turns out, Ricos convenience store sold the winning ticket. I liked the characters and their quest to find the 'jackpot', but I was kind of disappointed by the ending . : Its eye-catching because its sort of plain. The main character was the most negative and insecure female! Nic Stone, by TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES, by The bright spot in the book was Zan. ), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020. This book was fantastic! The main character was the most negative and insecure female! ), but Stone knows how to write excellent first love tingles, and I was swept away regardless. 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. , Item Weight Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021. $10.80 $9.00. Then theres also her neighbor, Jessica, who is poor as well, but she hides it so well. Her Mom was written as ridiculous and unbelievable as her. Read by: Nic Stone. , ISBN-13 Notable works. , Hardcover Laura Nowlin Single. , Crown Books for Young Readers (October 15, 2019), Language I only read this because I thought it was a 2020 pub and I needed something new to read during the quarantine. The book isn't out until Oct. 15, 2019, but Bustle has an . 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.. A piece of paper that represents possibility. 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. 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! : But someone is watching, and Pip may be in more danger than she realizes. Rating: . Please choose a different delivery location. In her free time she can be found binge watching The Office with her husband and toddler, spending way too much time on Pinterest or exploring her neighborhood. 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. i almost gave this book four stars but dropped it because of the ending. 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). Teen mom/chef's inspiring tale shows perseverance, teamwork. BookPage is a recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by our editors. Like, it LITERALLY had me reading outloud, trying to figure out the cadence of speech and what the characters were trying to say. Stay on top of new releases: Sign up for our enewsletters to receive reading recommendations in your favorite genres every Tuesday. 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! Jessicas Rating: 5 stars. I also loved the conversations about privilege and money and obligations throughout. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I enjoyed the story and the characters. 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. Rico struggles while feeling responsible for the livelihood of her family. : ), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020. 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. 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 heroine was fiercely independent and a hard worker but smothered by family and financial responsibility. --. Stephanie loves watching television, reading DIY blogs, planning awesome parties, Halloween decorating, and playing live-action escape games. We won't share this comment without your permission. 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. Similar Books I've Read: Because of The Sun, The United States of Us. 4.5 (107 ratings) Try for $0.00. I listened to the audiobook version and LOVED it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jackpot. RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2013. 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. After all, if Rico herself held that kind of financial freedom in her hands, shed cry with happiness. 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!!! The perfect next read for fans of Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and John Green. (So much for time to do homework for that better education.) Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Hard book for me to get through. I LOVED this book. 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! Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. 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. I wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. I literally did football maneuvers in a ballroom to make sure I got this ARC. Genres: Boy-Girl Romance . 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. Underage teens drink alcohol, and a girl blacks out. Day. Published: October 15, 2019 Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. , , Lexile measure These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Learn more. The parents' guide to what's in this book. She pushes the envelope for young adults. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. Single. 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 cant tell if I want to give this four or five stars. Jackpot , Grade level That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. I have read all of her books and the first was Dear Martin. The stories and opportunities it could tell. I met her this year at a library conference and she was fabulous! In the summer after graduation, Autumn and Finny reconnect and are finally ready to be more than friends. 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! This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The author experiments with chapters narrated by inanimate objects, including a Lego robot, fancy sheets, paper money, and that elusive lottery ticket itself. 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. Rico is white, Latinx, and black. Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. Very occasional use of profanity includes "ass," "s--t," and "f--k.". SEE MEMBER PRICE. (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. I definitely highly recommend this one, its a fun yet moving YA coming of age story that will just grab at your heart strings and make you fall in love. 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. it felt so cringey and made rico seem really annoying at times. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. The story it tells and the many different messages it sends is so damn important. 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. She writes about things that only people think about and never really voice. 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. Strong characterization & critical points! Theres a happy ending of sorts, but its not one readers will see coming. Pip has known and liked Sal since childhood; hed supported her when she was being bullied in middle school. Jackpot is a story about a ticket. I repeat, DONT PICKUP THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE THINGS THAT NEED DONE. And also? Day. so this book . "Funny, captivating, and thoughtful." The Atlantic.com Related collections and offers Explore Black Voices Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021. 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. & Stone narrates Jackpot herself and put all of herself into the narration. RELEASE DATE: Feb. 4, 2020. Pretty Little Memoirs uses cookies (not the chocolate chip kind) to give you the best experience on our blog. Her Mom was written as ridiculous and unbelievable as her. Zan is Latinx and white, and they live in a predominantly white neighborhood. Very very good read. High-Interest High Plus. Stone followed up her debut with 2018's Odd One Out, also YA, about the intersection of friendship and romance. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE | Your privacy is important to us. There is a huge difference between getting assistance when needed and taking advantage of the system. There was a problem loading your book clubs. , Please try again. A piece of paper that represents possibility. Virginia Young Readers Program Award. 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). 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. They drift apart and find new friends, but their friendship keeps asserting itself atparties, shared holiday gatherings and random encounters. Andies body was never recovered, and Sal was assumed by most to be guilty of abduction and murder. Author: Nic Stone; Published: 2019. : Rico has had to grow up long before her time. 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 liked thatJackpot didnt shy from that or try to make it seem like poverty is some grand adventure. She knows theres no way she can go to college in their current financial situation, so she clings to the idea of this lottery ticket like a drowning woman with a life preserver. 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. 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. Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. by Dhonielle Clayton called "essential reading" in a starred review. It's got a wholly unique plot. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020, Really good read what happens next?!? Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. , Dimensions by Nic Stone. Stephanie (she/her) is an avid reader who moonlights at a college and calls Orlando home. 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. It was very distracting. Cover Story:It Isnt Black And White 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. Find Jackpot on Goodreads, Amazon, Indiebound & The Book Depository. She pushes the envelope for young adults. Enter your email address to subscribe to Good Books And Good Wine and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. Will update when I've actually read it. Try again. She writes about things that only people think about and never really voice. Even secondary characters are well-rounded, with their own histories and motivations. When Rico sells a jackpot . The heroine was fiercely independent and a hard worker but smothered by family and financial responsibility. Written by: Nic Stone. !The writing paid no attention to all the rules of the English language. I really wanted to love this book, but it just didnt do it for me. How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? Will this investigative duo uniteor divide? Categories: If you still care about your Goodreads challenge, this is the kind of book you can read in a single sitting. 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. Holly Jackson. This is a fun page-turner that's best suited for mature readers due to the social and moral complexities the author presents. The finely drawn characters capture readers attention in this debut. Every. Please choose a different delivery location. 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. An honest and touching depiction of friendship, first love, and everything in between. I highly recommend it. Wow. 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. Anti-Bonus Factor:Awful Grownups Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019. Between her job and her mother's, the family is barely making rent in the neighborhood where they live for the good schools. A treat for mystery readers who enjoy being kept in suspense. He agrees. Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019. Stone delivers a thoughtful and polished novel about class, privilege, and relative poverty. Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. : Once you realize what kind of power you hold, Id gladly take that bet on you ruling the world someday. Many of the narrator's experiences did feel like accurate descriptions of how it feels to live paycheck-to-paycheck, and the tension between responsibility to care for family and the desire to just enjoy being a teenager felt all too real. I think this book made my brain explode a little bit, but in a good way? : Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. Reprinted by permission. 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. Although I guessed the ending very early on, the story was so good I just couldnt stop reading. Ive read 2 of her previous books: (Dear Martin, Dear Justyce), they were absolutely breathtaking. Something went wrong. amzn_assoc_linkid = "123985fdcafd759aa323ae47aa0ad655"; April is in her 30s and created Good Books And Good Wine. The hero also felt smothered by faith obligation. read more. However, the winner, a little old lady, has not yet come forward to claim her winnings. She works for a non-profit. Taking the question of, If I had a million dollars Stone adds the realism to that wish. It also explored the social condition of living paycheck to paycheck and how a life event could break the text nous financial balanced. Rico's narcissistic mom got my blood boiling, and she's one part of the story's ending that I really wasn't satisfied with. And also? the ending was so unsatisfying and it felt like it lost the point of the book. I love all of Nic Stone's work, but Jackpot is my favorite so far. I picked up this book because so many reviews gave it props for how it represented class issues. : Nic Stone, the New York Times best-selling 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 much - and how you make your own luck in the world. This book just absolutely blew me away. 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. I related to Rico a lot and I also liked all of the conversations between the characters. Bound by this lottery ticket, what does it represent for each of them? You can help us help kids by Please try again. By: Nic Stone. How do their different values affect their choices, and how do their choices help or harm them? Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. What do Rico and Zan mean to each other? This one is really special. If she can find the ticket holder and reunite them with the cash, hopefully she will get a cut of the winnings. I didnt get the cutesy happy ending that I wanted, but I was glad that things worked out. This is the first book I read from this author. 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. 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. 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