--- product_id: 80089863 title: "The Rules of Magic: A Novel (The Practical Magic Series)" brand: "alice hoffman" price: "129 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/80089863-the-rules-of-magic-a-novel-the-practical-magic-series store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Rules of Magic: A Novel (The Practical Magic Series) **Brand:** alice hoffman **Price:** 129 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Rules of Magic: A Novel (The Practical Magic Series) by alice hoffman - **How much does it cost?** 129 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/80089863-the-rules-of-magic-a-novel-the-practical-magic-series) ## Best For - alice hoffman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alice hoffman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Rules of Magic: A Novel (2) (The Practical Magic Series) ## Images ![The Rules of Magic: A Novel (The Practical Magic Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W0eRZbLxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars What a great story *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024* What a beautiful story. Lots of detail, was like watching a movie! It'll make you laugh, cry and go thru a whirlwind of emotions. Highly recommend reading this! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Bittersweet & Lovely Prequel to Practical Magic *by C***H on Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022* 4½ stars. It has been quite a few years (a decade or two) since I first stumbled across Practical Magic in my teens. It is a singular novel full of beauty & sorrow, much like life, & I've often reread it, though the last time was more than a few years ago. But it always stuck with me (the movie was good, too, despite being vastly different from the book), so I was of course interested when I learned that The Rules of Magic, telling the story of Aunt Francis & Aunt Jet, was coming out. And I have to say that upon finishing this prequel, I feel very much similar to how I felt that first time reading Practical Magic.The Rules of Magic begins with Francis-- Franny-- & Bridget-- Jet-- as children in New York, & continues throughout the course of their lives, ending in the moments Practical Magic began, with a call from a serious little girl named Sally Owens who had just lost her parents. Like it's predecessor, it is filled with instances of magical realism & anecdotes about the dangers inherent in magic, love, & life. Franny & Jet also had a brother, Vincent, whose story is (in my opinion) the most tragic yet beautiful one of all of the siblings.I'm not sure if it's because I am older, but this book seemed to me to have a more serious side to it than Practical Magic did. Of course, when I first read that book I was a teenager, & thus related to the characters close to my age, whereas now some of the joys & sorrows that Jet & Franny experienced as they aged spoke to me more. Either way, I found it an easy to read book that on more than one occasion moved me to tears. The writing is both lyrical & fast paced, painting a picture but not bogged down in the details. Much of the advice & anecdotes shared will, I believe, speak to anyone who has fallen in love, lost someone they loved, lost themselves, or experienced any of the many perils that are the cost of living.I would definitely recommend The Rules of Magic first & foremost to fans of Practical Magic, but you do not have to have any familiarity with that book, as they both stand perfectly well on their own. I think it would be interesting to read them back to back, yo see what carries over from one to the other & to take new meaning from Practical Magic due to what I've learned reading The Rules of Magic. In fact, as soon as I finish writing this review I intend to find my old battered copy of the original & reread it with this prequel in mind. Obviously it will also appeal to fans of Alice Hoffman in general, & probably to anyone who enjoys any type of magical realism or books about witches (Paula Brackston comes to mind, among others, as an author with similar style & subject matter).Bottom line: if you're looking for a sweet & touching book that will stick with you long after you've finished it, filled with a multitude of highlightable lines & memorable bits of advice (magical & otherwise), then The Rules of Magic might just be the book for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Loved! *by K***Y on Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024* This book was about Maria Owens family in 1960s NYC. Susanna Owens left home and made her to Paris to be a model. She practiced magic in those days. But after meeting and falling in love with a man only to have him die on her, she wanted to have a normal life. She married a doctor and had three children, Frances, Bridget, and Vincent, raising them with strict rules. No reading certain books, she sent them to an elite private school, but the children knew that they were different.When their magic starts to awaken they hide their gifts from their parents. When Franny, the oldest, was invited to her Aunt Isabelle's home in Boston. Susanna couldn't turn down her invitation, so all three kids went for the summer. That's when they discovered that they were witches. They found out about Maria's curse and the consequences of falling in love. Franny was the only one who listened to that rule. She avoided the curse at all costs.Jet, short for Bridget, had black hair as did Vincent. Franny had red hair. Both Jet and Vincent fell in love and paid for the consequences of doing so.After losing their parents on the same night that Jet lost her boyfriend, Jet loses her magic. Aunt Isabelle wants them to move in with her, but all three kids want to stay in New York. There they sell their home and buy a place where people visit them for their remedies.Vincent's life is tested when the draft for the Vietnam war comes knocking on their door. Due to their magic, he can cause no harm to others. So escaping the draft is his only way. Franny still loves her childhood sweetheart, but refuses to interfere with the curse. But when he gets injured in the war, she comprises to be with him. Jet will always mourn her love, visiting his grave every month.A fabulous story, one I definitely recommend reading. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/80089863-the-rules-of-magic-a-novel-the-practical-magic-series](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/80089863-the-rules-of-magic-a-novel-the-practical-magic-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*