Since 1620 the descendants of Maria Owens have known that falling in love is a family curse that must be avoided at all costs. And since 1620 all of Maria Owen's descendants have been women, until now. Franny and Jet Owens have a little brother, Vincent. Even though the Susanna Owens decided to raise their little family in New York City, they couldn't escape the Owens family traits. So she laid out some rules for her children and was very strict about The Rules of Magic - no books about magic, no wearing black, no wearing red shoes, no black cats for pets, and no falling in love - ever. Even though the Owens children have abided by their mother's rules it is very clear that the Owens children are different. Things jump off of shelves when Vincent is in the room. Jet can read the thoughts of others and Franny is so unnaturally beautiful. The Owens children typically keep to themselves and have avoided love. Until now. As young adults, all three Owens children have found themselves in love and unsure of how to handle the situation. The family curse affects them all in different ways, but make no mistake, they do not escape the curse. Will the Owens siblings ever be able to find happiness and true love?
With Halloween being right around the corner I was in the mood for a magical kind of novel. The Rules of Magic is a prequel to the beloved novel (and movie) Practical Magic. Franny and Jet are the eccentric, beloved aunts in Practical Magic. In The Rules of Magic, we get to hear their story. We get to hear about the sacrifices that they made because of their family heritage. We get to hear about their loves and their losses. I found myself swept away by their story. I didn't really have a favorite character, but I found Vincent the most interesting. He was the one who ignored the rules more than his sisters. He dared to do whatever he wanted - the rules be damned. I think I felt the most empathy for Franny who gave up everything to care for her siblings after their parent's death. She sacrificed the most, I think. The Rules of Magic spanned decades, but it never felt like the Owens siblings had aged. In the end, I felt things ended the best way that they could, but it left me wanting to read Practical Magic. --CLICK HERE TO READ SPOILERS
Bottom Line - The Rules of Magic was the perfect read for Halloween. The magical nature of the Owens family coupled with the author's ability to write a lyrical novel makes it the perfect read to put you in the mood for All Hallow's Eve.
Details:
- The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
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- Pages: 384
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Publication Date: 10/10/2017
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