& She is constantly worried about money and is the very definition of surviving, not thriving. Be the first to review this title. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. This shared experience plus attraction brings them together in On an adventure. Theres good detail to the drawings that make it clear attention was taken to make it authentic to the characters styles. BFF Charm:Yay (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; Learn more. Try again. She enlists the help of Zan, the superrich heir of Macklin Enterprises in their hometown of Norcross, Georgia. This one is really special. Disclosure: I received this book from the Publisher/Author in exchange for an impartial review. Nic Stone, by amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; Things may feel hopeless right now, Book, but with your humor and heart, I think youll end up going far. Every. I disliked Ricos terrible self confidence but I guess her circumstances does explain it. The bright spot in the book was Zan. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 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. Name Pronunciation with Nic Stone. It was very distracting. 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 doesn't shy away from the tougher issues about class in the United States. , Reading age JACKPOT is the second book by Nic Stone that Ive really enjoyed. BECKY ALBERTALLI. 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. Wealthy men abandon their girlfriends (Black and White) and their children -- one with hush money, one without. The main character was the most negative and insecure female! amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; 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. 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. Pip and Andie are white, and Sal is of Indian descent. By: Nic Stone. , Dimensions Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. She pushes the envelope for young adults. Autumns coming-of-age is sensitively chronicled, with a wide range of experiences and events shaping her character. Every. Nic Stone Strong characterization & critical points! : He agrees. Single. 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. 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. This is book brimming with diversity, the have and have-nots and coming-of-age. Your email address will not be published. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Even secondary characters are well-rounded, with their own histories and motivations. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE | Filled with rich character development, whip-smart dialogue, and a layered exploration of financial precariousness, Stone (Odd One Out, 2018, etc.) I also loved the conversations about privilege and money and obligations throughout. Theres not much plot here, but readers will relish the opportunity to climb inside Autumns head. Your email address will not be published. with how she lets her pride get in the way. RELEASE DATE: Feb. 4, 2020. : Ibram X. Kendi Being in Ricos headspace gave us unfettered access to the sheer mountain of anxieties and worries she had on her mind ALL the time. If you still care about your Goodreads challenge, this is the kind of book you can read in a single sitting. Her cluelessness definitely got to be a bit much (especially near the end, like, does he have to jump off a cliff to prove himself to you?? Ships from and sold by RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. So when a customer at the gas station buys what might be a winning lottery ticket, it sets a whole new life in motion for Rico. Synopsis. A raw, captivating, and undeniably real bestselling debut. Every. Nic Stone How did it turn out? --Ibram X. Kendi, "A delightful, hilarious romance that digs into issues surrounding class. 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. Its eye-catching because its sort of plain. 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. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Author: Nic Stone; Published: 2019. Using parenthesis, hashtags and run-ons like this book was a twitter post. He was such a lovable character. 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. 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. Have you ever faced a moral decision related to money? Nic lives in Atlanta with her adorable little family. ISBN. After holding everyone at arms length for so long, any whiff of an action that smelled like charitylike driving her to school or paying for her lunchwas rotten. Ricos desperation felt honest and true. Stephanie loves watching television, reading DIY blogs, planning awesome parties, Halloween decorating, and playing live-action escape games. A must-read!' It also explored the social condition of living paycheck to paycheck and how a life event could break the text nous financial balanced. Taking the question of, If I had a million dollars Stone adds the realism to that wish. I loved Rico as a character: it's easy to empathize with her plight while also feeling frustrated (and understanding!) Built on the Genesis Framework. I liked the Zan wasnt your typical cool rich kid. Did you enjoy those chapters? Privacy Policy, Published by: Simon & Schuster (Crown Books) on. Rico and Zan's pursuit of the lottery ticket leads them to a few scams and even to the brink of committing a crime. it felt so cringey and made rico seem really annoying at times. She works for a non-profit. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Language Overall, this was a fun (though also heartbreaking) read! Every. I loved the quirkiness of innate objects helping to tell the story. ANGIE THOMAS 'Earnest, funny, achingly human, and unshakably hopeful. The parents' guide to what's in this book. 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. amzn_assoc_linkid = "123985fdcafd759aa323ae47aa0ad655"; April is in her 30s and created Good Books And Good Wine. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. 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. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. I loved the ending. That also came across as authentic to me. I am a true fan of Nic Stone! But what happens when have and have-nots collide? That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. Published: October 15, 2019 ), which offers a glimpse beyond Ricos tight focus and also adds some surreal charm. Once you realize what kind of power you hold, Id gladly take that bet on you ruling the world someday. Day. She writes about things that only people think about and never really voice. BookPage is editorially independent; any publisher-sponsored content is clearly labeled as such. Much of the writing is from Ricos perspective, relying on her stream of consciousness and snarky internal observations she doesnt often share out loud but mademegiggle out loud. 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). When Rico sells a jackpot . : In that time, they learn about each other's lives and become friends. 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. Rico Danger has a name straight out of an explosive action movie, but her life is hurtling off a cliff in ways that are all too ordinary. I wasnt crazy about parts of the story being told from the point of view of inanimate objects. , Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2022, Expected more as I had just completed Dear Martin which is a must read. The ticket was sold at the Gas 'N' Go where Rico, a 17-year-old African American girl, works. I love all of Nic Stone's work, but Jackpot is my favorite so far. Together, the two embark on a quest and along the way end up realizing theyre actually more alike than one would think. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Online articles about the case and interview transcripts are provided throughout, and Pips capstone logs offer insights into her thought processes as new evidence and suspects arise. BUY THIS BOOK Jackpot 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. Tiffany D. Jackson I LOVED this book. Some memorable objects include Rico's bonus (a stack of $100 bills), an impounded taxi, an empty house, a fidget spinner, the lottery ticket that Rico's trying to find, and Rico's prom dress. Stone lives in Atlanta with her husband and two sons. 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). Dear Martin. 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. Required fields are marked *. Nic's newest book confronts each of these issues, and couches the conversation in the complexities of YA relationships. I liked the characters and their quest to find the 'jackpot', but I was kind of disappointed by the ending .