The Rules of Magic
Practical Magic
In 1960s New York, siblings Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens try to escape the family curse that dooms anyone they love. A magical prequel to Practical Magic.
About This Book
The Rules of Magic is a paranormal romance novel by Alice Hoffman, first published in 2018 by Simon & Schuster Paperbacks. It is part of the Practical Magic series and runs 400 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 400 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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The Rules of Magic
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Why You May Love This Book
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- In 1960s New York, three siblings strive to overcome a generational curse that condemns their romantic entanglements.
- Features Forbidden Romance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
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How It Feels
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Heat Level
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Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of paranormal family sagas and historical fiction with magical elements.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Set in the 1960s, the story centers on the Owens siblings—Franny, Jet, and Vincent—who must grapple with the weight of their family's magical legacy. Seeking to escape a curse that ensures tragedy for those they fall in love with, the siblings attempt to forge their own paths while discovering the complexities of their heritage.
Central Conflict
The siblings must attempt to escape a family curse that dooms anyone they love.
Setting
1960s New York
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
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Alice Hoffman
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
- Published
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 400 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781501137488
- ISBN-10
- 1501137484
The Rules of Magic: quick answers
- Who wrote The Rules of Magic?
- The Rules of Magic was written by Alice Hoffman.
- When was The Rules of Magic published?
- The Rules of Magic was first published in 2018 by Simon & Schuster Paperbacks.
- What genre is The Rules of Magic?
- The Rules of Magic is a paranormal romance novel, with forbidden romance.
- How many pages is The Rules of Magic?
- The Rules of Magic is 400 pages long (Paperback).
- Is The Rules of Magic part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Practical Magic series.
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