Practical Magic
Practical Magic
Sally and Gillian Owens, raised by their witchy aunts in a small Massachusetts town, try to escape the family curse that dooms the men they love. A beloved magical novel of sisterhood and romance.
About This Book
Practical Magic is a paranormal romance novel by Alice Hoffman, first published in 1996 by Berkley Books. It is part of the Practical Magic series and runs 317 pages. Readers can expect second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Published
- 1996
- Length
- 317 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
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- Two sisters born into a magical bloodline struggle to overcome a generational curse that haunts their romantic lives.
- Features Second Chance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: unknown
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Sally and Gillian Owens are sisters with a reputation for being 'witchy' in their small Massachusetts town. As they grow up, they grapple with a daunting family legacy: a curse that dooms every man they fall in love with. The novel follows their journey through life, love, and the enduring bond of sisterhood as they confront the destiny imposed upon them by their ancestors.
Central Conflict
The protagonists must reconcile their desire for romantic fulfillment and normal lives with the reality of a family curse that claims the lives of their romantic partners.
Setting
A small town in Massachusetts.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
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About the Author
Alice Hoffman
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley Books
- Published
- 1996
- Length
- 317 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780425152492
- ISBN-10
- 0425152499
Practical Magic: quick answers
- Who wrote Practical Magic?
- Practical Magic was written by Alice Hoffman.
- When was Practical Magic published?
- Practical Magic was first published in 1996 by Berkley Books.
- What genre is Practical Magic?
- Practical Magic is a paranormal romance novel, with second chance.
- How many pages is Practical Magic?
- Practical Magic is 317 pages long.
- Is Practical Magic part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Practical Magic series.
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