In *Instructions for Dancing*, bestselling author Nicola Yoon weaves a captivating tale of first love, self-discovery, and the unpredictable nature of fate. Evie Thomas, an eighteen-year-old high school senior, has lost her faith in romance—a disillusionment deepened by mysterious visions that reveal the beginnings and inevitable endings of couples' relationships.
The novel follows Evie as she navigates the complexities of growing up, reconciling her parents’ divorce while grappling with the profound magic of connection. Her life takes a bizarre turn after receiving an enigmatic book and witnessing unexpected moments of intimacy. As Evie falls in love for the first time, she must confront themes of betrayal, heartbreak, death, and friendship, all while trying to understand if the powerful visions she sees can predict her own romantic destiny.