The Rules of Magic

by Alice Hoffman

Book Overview

An instant New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from beloved author Alice Hoffman--the spellbinding prequel to Practical Magic.

Find your magic.

For the Owens family, love is a curse that began in 1620, when Maria Owens was charged with witchery for loving the wrong man.

Hundreds of years later, in New York City at the cusp of the sixties, when the whole world is about to change,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501137484
• ISBN13: 9781501137488
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

4 stars

THE RULES OF MAGIC by Alice Hoffman I liked this so much more than Magic Lessons or Practical Magic. The characters felt familiar and like new friends. This isn’t just a story about witches and magic, it’s about family, of siblings and the people we meet along the way who leave a lasting impact on our lives and hearts. The plot covers a large chunk of time (1950s to the Vietnam war) and settings (New York, Massachusetts to France and Germany), but all the characters and their storylines were memorable and held my interest all the way through. While I wasn’t fond of Vincent’s early years (I feel his experiences as a teen were glossed over), I love and appreciate the representation and was satisfied with his storyline. At times I thought this was too sad and bleak (Jet and Levi - my heart!), but the end saved it for me. Yes, there’s magic and curses involved, but most of it was relatable and realistic. Recommend for all my fellow witches! Rating: 4/5 ⭐️

Honestly have read this book 3 times and love it!

This book is my favorite of the practical magic series! I loved getting the background of one of my favorite movies from childhood. Maria's story is one of pure love and excitement

The most beautifully heartbreaking book i’ve ever read

This book was absolutely perfectly written. I read a lot so I don’t say a book is my favorite lightly, but this book has jumped right to #1. If you’re into spiritual, witchy stuff, or even just fantasy, this book will change your life.

Page turner

This book easily slid into my top five favorite novels of all time. Couldn’t put it down!

Not knowing what to expect-- It was great!

I picked this book up at a thrift shop not knowing what to expect. It surprised me and was a very fun and interesting read. Even if this type of book is outside your reading realm, I recommend!

Love!

I absolutely love Alice Hoffman, and this prequel to Practical Magic did not disappoint. Magic, love and potions.