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Instructions for Dancing

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Nicola Yoon

Instructions for Dancing

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

HL650L

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Super Short Summary

In Instructions for Dancing, 17-year-old Evie Thomas gains the mysterious ability to foresee the romantic outcomes of couples when they kiss. Disheartened by her parents' divorce, she meets Xavier "X" Woods in a dance class. As she navigates complex relationships and her growing feelings for X, Evie learns to accept love despite its risks and inevitable endings. The book mentions the death of a teenage character.

Romantic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

54,482 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nicola Yoon's Instructions for Dancing is lauded for its engaging narrative and heartfelt exploration of love and loss. Reviewers praise the relatable characters and emotional depth, although some find the plot twists predictable. The integration of magical realism is often highlighted as a charming addition, despite occasional criticisms of pacing. Overall, it's a compelling read for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Instructions for Dancing?

Readers who savor romance with a touch of magic will delight in Nicola Yoon's Instructions for Dancing. Fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han and The Sun Is Also a Star by Yoon herself will appreciate its heartfelt exploration of love and destiny in a contemporary setting.

4.2

54,482 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

HL650L

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