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shannonfaz's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
amanda1793's review against another edition
5.0
I freaking loved this book. I see some similarities to early Hoffman books I have read (The Dovekeepers comes to the forefront of my mind).
I have already purchased and plan to soon read "Practical Magic" and learn of Sally and Gillian.
Highly recommend for sure.
I have already purchased and plan to soon read "Practical Magic" and learn of Sally and Gillian.
Highly recommend for sure.
sararose_cozy's review against another edition
3.0
Nice story. Not enough plot to make me want to continue reading but a well written story about love.
katiegilley's review against another edition
5.0
The Rules of Magic is the prequel to my beloved Practical Magic – one of my very favorite books and movies. I’ve read the book once, but have seen the movie countless times. I’ve always wondered about the aunts – Jet and Franny – and this novel is like a dream come true because we finally get to learn about their lives.
Jet and Franny live with their brother Vincent and their parents in New York City. There are so many rules at home – no red shoes, no night blooming plants – that the trio just don’t understand. As they grow older, they start to realize that they are able to do things that other’s can’t, like turn out the streetlights or make objects move. When Franny gets an invitation from Aunt Isabelle at the family estate in Massachusetts, her parents send her brother and sister as protection. While there, all of the siblings explore love, life, and magic.
But remember that the deathwatch beetle always comes to call for the Owens family and the lives of their loves are cut short. But Aunt Isabelle says that it’s possible to beat the curse, so the Owens children are determined to do find a way.
The story follows the Owens sisters until Sally and Gilly move in with them after their own parents die and the Practical Magic story begins. This is exactly what I needed to read this summer. It’s full of witchy goodness: herbs, spells, gardens, and romance. Fans of Practical Magic have something to look for when this book is released in October, which will be the best time of year to cuddle up with it! Now is the time to pre-order!!
Jet and Franny live with their brother Vincent and their parents in New York City. There are so many rules at home – no red shoes, no night blooming plants – that the trio just don’t understand. As they grow older, they start to realize that they are able to do things that other’s can’t, like turn out the streetlights or make objects move. When Franny gets an invitation from Aunt Isabelle at the family estate in Massachusetts, her parents send her brother and sister as protection. While there, all of the siblings explore love, life, and magic.
But remember that the deathwatch beetle always comes to call for the Owens family and the lives of their loves are cut short. But Aunt Isabelle says that it’s possible to beat the curse, so the Owens children are determined to do find a way.
The story follows the Owens sisters until Sally and Gilly move in with them after their own parents die and the Practical Magic story begins. This is exactly what I needed to read this summer. It’s full of witchy goodness: herbs, spells, gardens, and romance. Fans of Practical Magic have something to look for when this book is released in October, which will be the best time of year to cuddle up with it! Now is the time to pre-order!!
5tarbuck's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
audreyglj's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laura_corsi's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the character development in the book. The reader gets to see them go from rebellious kids who judged their parents for their choices to adults who had had to make their own difficult compromises in life and learn to live with what is. I could really relate. My own view of my parents went through a similar transformation as I moved into adulthood.
lisamchuk's review against another edition
5.0
Just lovely and exactly what I needed. If you liked Practical Magic, you’ll like this!
calebmatthews's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so good! I couldn't put it down. I loved the characters and the story was fast-paced. I also have grown to like how Hoffman puts in little tidbits of magic throughout her stories. When you see a beetle, you know a little bit about what's about to happen and I appreciate that. I felt like this book was a little like a tv drama at times, which is great since HBO just optioned it. Looking forward to watching it too!