Instructions for Dancing

In this #1 New York Times bestselling young adult novel, Evie Thomas develops a unique ability to foresee the entire trajectory of any romantic relationship, from its beginning to its often-heartbreaking end. This power solidifies her belief that love always leads to pain, making her wary of any romantic connection. However, when she encounters the free-spirited X at a dance studio, his 'say yes to everything' philosophy and their undeniable chemistry compel her to confront her fears. The book explores profound questions about fate versus free will, the nature of love, and whether the joy of connection outweighs the risk of eventual loss. It's a poignant and romantic story suitable for ages 12-18, offering rich discussion points about emotional resilience and embracing life's uncertainties.

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A charming, wholehearted love story that's sure to make readers swoon."—Entertainment Weekly "Nicola Yoon writes from the heart in this beautiful love story."—Good Morning America “It’s like an emotional gut punch—so beautiful and also heart-wrenching."—US Weekly In this romantic page-turner from the author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star, Evie has the power to see other people’s romantic fates—what will happen when she finally sees her own? Evie Thomas doesn't believe in love anymore. Especially after the strangest thing occurs one otherwise ordinary afternoon: She witnesses a couple kiss and is overcome with a vision of how their romance began . . . and how it will end. After all, even the greatest love stories end with a broken heart, eventually. As Evie tries to understand why this is happening, she finds herself at La Brea Dance Studio, learning to waltz, fox-trot, and tango with a boy named X. X is everything that Evie is not: adventurous, passionate, daring. His philosophy is to say yes to everything--including entering a ballroom dance competition with a girl he's only just met. Falling for X is definitely not what Evie had in mind. If her visions of heartbreak have taught her anything, it's that no one escapes love unscathed. But as she and X dance around and toward each other, Evie is forced to question all she thought she knew about life and love. In the end, is love worth the risk?