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Jackpot by Nic Stone

kiki_pegg's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Need a sequel!!!

flowerfrogz's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved the book, I really loved the dynamic between Rico & Zan.... and then I was really underwhelmed/disappointed by the ending. But if there was a sequel..... count me IN

jwinchell's review against another edition

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4.0

Nic Stone takes on class in an authentic, loving way in this sweet novel about a guarded, hard-working girl whose path crosses an intriguing, charming boy from a toilet paper empire. It’s a lot about money and means- not having enough and therefore not feeling worthy. The romance is so well done- Stone is a master at YA dialogue and banter. Rico and Zan go on a caper to find a lottery ticket winner and there’s lots of thoughts about life after winning multiple millions.

pantsreads's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5/5

Cute story with a somewhat disappointing ending.

aoosterwyk's review against another edition

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I loved Dear Martin, but couldn’t get through this one. The inner monologue plus outer dialogue did me in. Way too much teenage talking.

bsmorris's review against another edition

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4.0

Complex characters with difficult problems join forces in search of a winning lottery ticket. It's a little heavy on the romance, but with clever characters and a good sense of humor. Fun page-turner with strong themes. Reminiscent of Cinderella and Pride and Prejudice.

jayanna's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

I… strongly dislike this book. Which is especially disappointing because I’ve heard so much good about this author. 

The beginning and the plot had so much potential that just went down the drain so fast. First off, I am not a fan of the author’s style and it made so many moments of the book just plain unlikeable. The chapters from inanimate objects were unnecessary and messed up the tone of the story in my opinion. They were a great idea that could have gone well, but just did not work here. 

Most of the dialogue between Alexander and Rico felt unnatural and forced, especially in the beginning when they were just getting to know each other. The entire relationship and chemistry felt forced. This, unfortunately, makes the ending worse although the final chapters were some of the strongest (writing-wise). 

I will say that the relationship between Rico and Jax as well as the one between Zan and Jax. I think Jax being an adorable and all-around well-written character helps a lot with that. His moments in the book are some of the best. 

Lastly, the politics. *Deep deep sigh* It’s shallow and that’s about it. The author introduces a number of things that could be used to give meaningful and complex commentary to the storyline but just… doesn’t. Instead, she makes basic analyses of the complex situations and identities of the various characters. In some moments she just throws these characteristics out there and never returns to them. There was so much opportunity to SAY SOMETHING and Stone just didn’t. 

I really wanted to enjoy this book but I considered putting it down and not finishing it many times (but I had to keep my reading goal up lol). I really do hope Stone’s other books are much better and maybe I will return to this author at another time. 

whatthechukar's review against another edition

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3.0

Cute story but did not enjoy the perspectives from inanimate objects.

bcat0124's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

4.75

briaraq's review against another edition

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4.0

I love Nic Stone’s writing. There’s just something about it that makes me never want to stop reading. I loved the characters and the plot, even though it was pretty predictable where it was going. I really hope Rico and Xan reconnect and they both get where they want without people or responsibilities holding them back.