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Instructions for Dancing
by Nicola Yoon
A delightful book that was a great palate cleanser from the heavy books I have been reading.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
One of the things I love about YA books, is they get right into the heart of the stories. No lengthy lead ins.
This is such a sweet story about a girl, Evie, who, at such a young age, has become cynical about love and doesn't believe it is something that is real and lasting. This is due to her having caught her father cheating on her mom. Once a reader of romance books, she abruptly gives them all away in a free library. Mysteriously, a woman shows up to talk to her, and she suggests that Evie take a book in the library. The only book is about how to dance. Her friend convinces her that this is a sign that she needs to go to the dance studio and see it through. Magic ensues and Evie is "gifted" the ability to see relationships; beginning, middle, and end. She views this as a curse. And as she only focuses on the endings, she hates this, and feels that it proves her point.
Through the story, we see Evie start a romance, even though she denies it to herself. She also learns about forgiveness and that not all endings are bad.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
One of the things I love about YA books, is they get right into the heart of the stories. No lengthy lead ins.
This is such a sweet story about a girl, Evie, who, at such a young age, has become cynical about love and doesn't believe it is something that is real and lasting. This is due to her having caught her father cheating on her mom. Once a reader of romance books, she abruptly gives them all away in a free library. Mysteriously, a woman shows up to talk to her, and she suggests that Evie take a book in the library. The only book is about how to dance. Her friend convinces her that this is a sign that she needs to go to the dance studio and see it through. Magic ensues and Evie is "gifted" the ability to see relationships; beginning, middle, and end. She views this as a curse. And as she only focuses on the endings, she hates this, and feels that it proves her point.
Through the story, we see Evie start a romance, even though she denies it to herself. She also learns about forgiveness and that not all endings are bad.