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Instructions for Dancing

Instructions for Dancing

RomanceYA Contemporary
Pages
304
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Evie Thomas can foresee the demise of every romantic relationship she witnesses, a power that has made her a firm non-believer in love. When she meets the charming and optimistic X, she finds herself drawn to him despite her visions. As they navigate their undeniable connection, Evie must decide if she's willing to risk heartbreak for a chance at true love.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

EmotionalHopeful
Coming of Age

Genres

Romance YA Contemporary Young Adult Contemporary Literature

About the author

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Nicola Yoon

Nicola Yoon is a Jamaican-American author of young adult fiction. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, New York, studied electrical engineering at Cornell University and earned a Master of Creative Writing at Emerson College, and worked as a programmer for about twenty years before publishing. Her debut novel Everything, Everything (2015) and The Sun Is Also a Star (2016) both reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list and were adapted into films; The Sun Is Also a Star was a Natio...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Instructions for Dancing have a film adaptation?

    A film adaptation of Instructions for Dancing is in development, with the author Nicola Yoon also involved in the production.

  • How does Instructions for Dancing compare to Nicola Yoon's other books?

    Instructions for Dancing shares the romantic and emotional depth found in Nicola Yoon's previous works, but it introduces a unique magical realism element with Evie's ability to see the end of relationships, which sets it apart from her earlier, more grounded contemporary romances.

  • Is Instructions for Dancing a standalone novel?

    Instructions for Dancing is a standalone story, offering a complete narrative arc without requiring readers to engage with other books to understand the plot or characters.

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