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. Dates Read: May 28-June 5, 2020 I love Nic Stone, so she didnt disappoint! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. , Dimensions All rights reserved. Before Rico knows it, or particularly likes it, she has a partner in her investigation. That was a lot of angst for nothing. Author: Nic Stone; Published: 2019. Together Rico and Zan set out on a long term adventure and maybe discover a little bit of romance. Nenia I yeet my books back and forth Campbell. The finely drawn characters capture readers attention in this debut. (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!!!). Theres a happy ending of sorts, but its not one readers will see coming. : How do their different values affect their choices, and how do their choices help or harm them? It just seemed silly. Language That lifeline. 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. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. Book Review: Anatomy of a Meet Cute by Addie Woolridge, Book Review: Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon. Reading previous reviews, I thought the story would be realistic and the cover made me believe there might be room for some interesting romance. I wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. Ill write more of a review once I process my thoughts better, but for now: preorder this one. A must-read!' Wowowowow. Trouble signing in? Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021. There is a huge difference between getting assistance when needed and taking advantage of the system. (So much for time to do homework for that better education.) This is a fun page-turner that's best suited for mature readers due to the social and moral complexities the author presents. Have you ever faced a moral decision related to money? Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. Jackpot is a story about a ticket. Its about the impact of an object. It's a story that shows that nothing is ever as simple as it seems on the outside, as money or the possessions we have. . Nic Stone I enjoyed the story and the characters. I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) the ending was so unsatisfying and it felt like it lost the point of the book. Read by: Nic Stone. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. & To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. <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. : The following two tabs change content below. I disliked Ricos terrible self confidence but I guess her circumstances does explain it. JACKPOT is a hard-hitting novel about class, money and how you make your own luck in the world. Jacksons debut is well-executed and surprises readers with a connective web of interesting characters and motives. called "essential reading" in a starred review. Its got a wholly unique plot. 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. Tiffany D. Jackson Audiobook, Reviewed By: Jessica 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. , it made me hate zan, which considering the entirety of the book was spent making the reader + rico like him, frustrated me so much. : Disclosure: I received this book from the Publisher/Author in exchange for an impartial review. This book was fantastic! 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. 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. 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. 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. , Reading age By: Stephanie Johnston | September 14, 2020 About the Book. I really wanted to love this book, but it just didnt do it for me. Nic Stone, the New York Timesbestselling author of Dear Martinand 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. That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. Run while you can, Zan! Genres: Boy-Girl Romance . BookPage is a recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by our editors. I have read all of her books and the first was Dear Martin. Its eye-catching because its sort of plain. 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. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. The heroine was fiercely independent and a hard worker but smothered by family and financial responsibility. Hard book for me to get through. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. 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. Required fields are marked *. : I personally thought it was fun, but YMMV! 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! Things may feel hopeless right now, Book, but with your humor and heart, I think youll end up going far. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. --Ibram X. Kendi, "A delightful, hilarious romance that digs into issues surrounding class. & This is the first book I read from this author. Dhonielle Clayton InJackpot, I felt like the portrayal of Ricos life felt so authentic. , ISBN-10 She knows all she will ever need to know about each of her classmates. 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. I am have a fan. BookPage is editorially independent; any publisher-sponsored content is clearly labeled as such. You will get done in a day, if you have that kind of time on your hands! Her family is living on the edge. I was not a fan of Ricos mom whose pride was too much to even get any form of assistance for her family. 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! This book just absolutely blew me away. There is a surprise end to the adventure. Stone narrates Jackpot herself and put all of herself into the narration. 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. Its a story that shows that nothing is ever as simple as it seems on the outside, as money or the possessions we have. 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. Will this investigative duo uniteor divide? I also loved the segues where the inanimate objects talk- a little levity thrown in. She can tell what type of people they are. How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Same for Zan and for Rico's mom; they're layered and interesting characters. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Dont pickup this book if you have things that need done . Bio Latest Posts April (Books&Wine) Boy faces racial profiling in powerful, realistic tale. I literally did football maneuvers in a ballroom to make sure I got this ARC. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES. He also did a lot for her, just providing support. i almost gave this book four stars but dropped it because of the ending. 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. The heroine was fiercely independent and a hard worker but smothered by family and financial responsibility. 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. ), which offers a glimpse beyond Ricos tight focus and also adds some surreal charm. Rico figures if she informs the winner, that person might give her a reward. But, this one felt..off. I wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. 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. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Underage teens drink alcohol, and a girl blacks out. Then theres also her neighbor, Jessica, who is poor as well, but she hides it so well. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Try again. 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." Absolutely loved the conversation about money and class and the two main characters are the most adorable combo ! I repeat, DONT PICKUP THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE THINGS THAT NEED DONE. Meet-the-Author Recording. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gobogowi-20"; Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020, Great read! Something went wrong. --which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of. 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. A piece of paper that represents possibility. by Nic Stone. It's got a wholly unique plot. Nic Stone is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dear Martin, Odd One Out and Jackpot. Stone delivers a thoughtful and polished novel about class, privilege, and relative poverty. Stay on top of new releases: Sign up for our enewsletters to receive reading recommendations in your favorite genres every Tuesday. (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. 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. Jackpot They drift apart and find new friends, but their friendship keeps asserting itself atparties, shared holiday gatherings and random encounters. 22 Total Resources 1 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books. Although I guessed the ending very early on, the story was so good I just couldnt stop reading. I picked up this book because so many reviews gave it props for how it represented class issues. Nic Stone's Jackpot is a book you need to add to your TBR immediately. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; I included 2 examples in my review pictures. Using parenthesis, hashtags and run-ons like this book was a twitter post. Audio Excerpt. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. When Rico sells a jackpot . This shared experience plus attraction brings them together in On an adventure. The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1), The Percy Jackson Coloring Book (Camp Half-Blood Chronicles; Percy Jackson and the Olympians). I included 2 examples in my review pictures. 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. The characters are raw and real. Teen mom/chef's inspiring tale shows perseverance, teamwork. Saturday Fun-day: Book Superlatives (as started on The Perpetual Page-Turner). Nic never disappoints, but she REALLY did something great with Jackpot. "Funny, captivating, and thoughtful." The Atlantic.com Related collections and offers Explore Black Voices Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. And I loved how Zan loved Ricos little brother. Author: Nic Stone. The plot was so far fetched. I wanted Rico and Zan to get together and when they finally did it ended in a few hours. The hero also felt smothered by faith obligation. Categories: Id be happy to read a sequel that focuses on him. 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. In the summer after graduation, Autumn and Finny reconnect and are finally ready to be more than friends. BUY THIS BOOK Jackpot Nic Stone. Categories: Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Also Zan is like one of my favorite YA love interests ever. Enter your email address to subscribe to Good Books And Good Wine and receive notifications of new posts by email. What do you think the author was trying to accomplish? 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!! Jackpot. We won't share this comment without your permission. Being in Ricos headspace gave us unfettered access to the sheer mountain of anxieties and worries she had on her mind ALL the time. 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