Hey, bookworms! *waves enthusiastically* On this lovely Monday morning, I do declare that it is review time! I'm so excited about the book I'm reviewing for you today (maybe a bit too excited, tbh): Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon! I don't mean to skyrocket anyone's expectations for this book, but I personally think that this is Nicola Yoon's best book yet. Yes, better than The Sun is Also a Star; better than Everything, Everything. You didn't think it could ever actually happen, but it did. This book is tangible proof. Before starting in on this review, let's just take a moment to gaze in wonder and awe at the masterpiece which is the cover of Instructions for Dancing. Ahhhh it's so amazing I can't stop staring at it and I really think I'm going to have to buy myself a physical copy of this book when it releases to display proudly and beautifully on my shelves. Okay, has everyone fully soaked in the complete and utter glory of this cover? Great. Now let's get into the review! Special thanks to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis/Book Information
My ReviewThis book was absolutely spectacular! I devoured it in under 48 hours because I simply could not put it down. Every time I picked it up, it would suck me in and then spit me back out an hour and a half later. I love Nicola Yoon's writing style; it's so beautiful and heartfelt, lyrical with the occasional adorably witty line. Honestly, the emotions this book evoked in me, too. I very rarely cry while reading, but multiple scenes in Instructions for Dancing had me sniffling and teary-eyed. This book also rendered my heart feeling vaguely broken by the end. I'm still a bit distraught over one element of the story. I generally liked Evie Thomas as a protagonist. There were some times when I felt mildly annoyed with her, but overall I enjoyed living in her head for 304 pages. Sometimes she came off as a little too stubborn in regard to her "love never lasts" belief, but I do understand why she had that opinion. It was interesting to watch her stance on love evolve over the course of the book. This evolution had an impact on every aspect of her life, so we also got to see her relationships with family and friends change, which I found both heartwarming and inspiring. Okay, let's talk about X. X. Ugh, I love him so much. This probably should have been prefaced with a book boyfriend alert!!! because I am absolutely head-over-heels for him. I mean, he's insanely attractive and has an amazing personality, plus he plays the guitar and dances. How can you possibly get any better than that?! His character was deep and genuine, and I adored how adorably quirky he was sometimes, especially with his "always say yes" philosophy. I'm pretty sure he was called or described as sexy 20+ times throughout the book, which, I mean, there are synonyms for "sexy," but it also was an accurate way of describing him and it added a bit of humor, too. Evie and X's relationship was so cute. I loved how they weren't afraid to be truthful and brought out the best in each other. Their dates were fun and creative, and I also liked how X got along so well with Evie's friends--it always makes me happy when the protagonist's friends get along with their romantic interest. It was also enjoyable to watch Evie's relationship with her family change throughout the book; I especially liked seeing her grow closer to her sister. I appreciated how Evie's family was authentically complicated in a way that didn't feel forced. It was enlightening to see Evie come to better understand her parents, their reasoning, and their love. I really liked how, despite the this book's romantic elements, it was truly a journey of growth and development for Evie herself. She had a beautiful character arc and gained many valuable insights throughout this book. Never once did she fail to feel like a genuine, real person, which really enhanced my reading experience. This book was absolutely stunning and I cannot recommend it enough! Fans of Nicola Yoon will not be disappointed by this one. Thanks for reading my review of Instruction for Dancing by Nicola Yoon! I hope you'll grab yourself a copy of this book when it releases June 1--you won't regret it! This was definitely one of my favorite reads of this month, and I gave it 4.5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨.
Have you read Instructions for Dancing? And if not, are you planning on reading it? Let me know below in the comments! Have a fabulous start to the week, y'all!
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