JACKPOT$: ALL Bets Are Off

A review

By Xavier Miller

Nic Stone’s book JACKPOT$: All Bets Are Off was a treat. The story tells about real struggles in unorthodox situations which really catch my attention as someone who doesn’t really read. 

This is the story of Rico, a struggling store clerk who wants to change her life and gets the chance after selling a lottery ticket to a sweet old lady.

Zan is a rich kid who finds his life a bit boring until he meets Rico. He decides to help her, thinking it could be fun.

 

The story also seems realistic because of how the characters make tough decisions to get what they want. For example: Rico has to choose whether to help her mom with the next rent payment or go with Zan to a different city to find the ticket. 

There are moments when the characters have had enough and finally share their problems with other characters. For instance, Rico finally tells her mom that throughout her teenage life she’s the only one who’s trying to help but gets no appreciation for it. These are the moments I like because I get to tell how they feel about each other through their point of view. I think the point of the story was to know if the characters had a chance of changing their lives. 

If you’re looking for a story that could be based on real events and includes a few romantic scenes, READ THIS BOOK!