The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman is a prequel to Practical Magic, which I haven't read yet. Hoffman is a prolific writer and a couple of my favorites are The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things. In this novel we meet the Owens' siblings, Franny Jet and Vincent, all with unique magical gifts but cursed with great tragedy if they fall in love.
Set against the backdrop of NYC in the sixties, Hoffman is a wonderful storyteller; she has created great characters and woven historical fiction with magical realism to create a truly fantastic read. I was completely swept away and didn't want this book to end. I'm looking forward to reading Practical Magic and catching up with the next generation of the Owen's family.
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