BookPage is a recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by our editors. Autumn and Phineas, nicknamed Finny, were born a week apart; their mothers are still best friends. I disliked Ricos terrible self confidence but I guess her circumstances does explain it. High-Interest High Plus. This book was one of the YA reads that wasn't on my radar at all. That coupled with massively unrelatable characters made this book lame. This one is really special. But is Zan helping because ofher, or because he wants the money for himself? Your email address will not be published. I liked thatJackpot didnt shy from that or try to make it seem like poverty is some grand adventure. As it turns out, buying Jackpot was a great life choice. Ships from and sold by RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. : I have read all of her books and the first was Dear Martin. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL THEMES, by 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. My favorite moments of the book were Zans blatant flirting and Ricos complete inability to deal with it. (So much for time to do homework for that better education.) BUY THIS BOOK Jackpot Nic Stone. 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. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. 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. You're almost done! If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Rico has had to grow up long before her time. 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!!! All rights reserved. Stone delivers a thoughtful and polished novel about class, privilege, and relative poverty. Jackpot. , Reading age Your email address will not be published. It's not a story of heroes -- it's about how people experience that fine line between desperation and hope. And if the lady happens to feel grateful enough to throw a reward Ricos waywell, sometimes good deeds pay off. 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. ), Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020. by The hero also felt smothered by faith obligation. No one has it all together and the money represents what we could do with that sense of freedom. That behind the money can be the boundaries of freedom. Name Pronunciation with Nic Stone. Relationship Status:Id Bet On You. |, Follow Utopia State of Mind on WordPress.com, Review: City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer, Guest Review: Literace Reviews: Such Pretty Flowers by K. L. Cerra, Review: Silver in the Mist by Emily Victoria, Review: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming. It was a fun read but you could feel the frantic tension constantly lurking in the background and the contrast and combination of the two made for such an interesting and gripping read that I just couldnt put down! Jackpot is wonderfully complex and as Im writing this review, I have even more questions. Day. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. 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. Learn more. 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. Its a story that shows that nothing is ever as simple as it seems on the outside, as money or the possessions we have. Haven't read this yet, just combatting an absurd rating from someone else who has certainly not read it. It was very distracting. There is, of course, some confrontation towards the end--no spoilers here, that's just your typical narrative arc--but the resolution seems like the characters have gotten even, the premise of this book was cool, and i really liked rico when she was introduced, but the writing style was almost enough to make me put this book down. Copyright 2023 Runway Theme by Viva la Violette. Nic Stone April always has a book on hand. Jackpotis available now. : 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. Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. Book Review: Anatomy of a Meet Cute by Addie Woolridge, Book Review: Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. : What do Rico and Zan mean to each other? (Rico's mom was so misguidedbut I do think her often baffling decisions are actually pretty realistic for some people. --. Her woe is me attitude was exhausting. The original investigation concluded with most of the evidence pointing to Sal, who was found dead in the woods, apparently by suicide. : Read by: Nic Stone. This shared experience plus attraction brings them together in On an adventure. : Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019. , Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2022, Expected more as I had just completed Dear Martin which is a must read. ANGIE THOMAS 'Earnest, funny, achingly human, and unshakably hopeful. , Dimensions I love Nic Stone, so she didnt disappoint! Synopsis. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Ricos desperation felt honest and true. Her Mom was written as ridiculous and unbelievable as her. Jackpot Author: Nic Stone Published: October 15, 2019 Audiobook. And also? Disclosure: I received this book from the Publisher/Author in exchange for an impartial review. An honest and touching depiction of friendship, first love, and everything in between. I repeat, DONT PICKUP THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE THINGS THAT NEED DONE. Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020, Great read! Families can talk about how the characters in Jackpot struggle with choices about money -- how to get it and what to do with it. How did it turn out? Its about the impact of an object. This book is entertaing and heartwarming, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2021. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. Be the first to review this title. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. !The writing paid no attention to all the rules of the English language. A lifeline. 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. Forever Young Adult is a federally registered trademark owned by Sarah Pitre. Her Mom was written as ridiculous and unbelievable as her. He had problems, but he was obviously very into Rico from the beginning and was so sweet about it. Rico came with so much unnecessary angst. The perfect next read for fans of Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and John Green. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Jackpot by Nic Stone is the YA jewel I didnt know I needed. She gives Rico the attitude that she wanted portrayed. but the ENDING literally the last thirty-ish pages was so bad. JACKPOT is a hard-hitting novel about class, money and how you make your own luck in the world. When we live for other people, we forget ourselves and what we need, the dreams that should fuel us. about class, privilege, and relative poverty., the story explores how class, status, and moneyor lack thereofhave the ability to limit or expand life opportunities, the choices we make, and our universal need for love and connection.. Built on the Genesis Framework. Zan is Latinx and white, and they live in a predominantly white neighborhood. I highly recommend it. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; This is book brimming with diversity, the have and have-nots and coming-of-age. There are several interesting themes: we all have choices and don't let those choices limit us; the perceived haves and have nots; the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence; in addition to the romance. And well, I truly believe that financial security can change your life and that yes money does buy happiness. I enjoyed the story and the characters. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. Before I truly begin, I'd like to say that this wasn't a terrible story. I'd say this was about a 2.5 as I had to knock some stars off my review for some things I had a problem with. It made it hard to love and empathize with her. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @getnicced or on her website nicstone.info. I honestly didnt expect to like it so much. Ricos narcissistic mom got my blood boiling, and shes one part of the storys ending that I really wasnt satisfied with. Single. 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. Ya reads that was n't a terrible story to say that this was an homage to likeA.S! 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