So their mother makes sure to set rules for her three children: No walking in the moonlight, no red shoes, no wearing black, no cats, no crows, no candles, no books about magic and most importantly, never, ever fall in love. If you have read or seen the movie Practical Magic then you know the Owens family has the curse of the one they fall in love with dies. Story is set in the 1960’s & 1970’s during the era of love, peace & war and centers around Maria Owens ancestors Franny, Jet and Vincent. So when the prelude came out The Rules Of Magic was out I definitely had to read it. I have yet to read Practical Magic but of course I have seen the movie and it’s one of my favorites. The Rules of Magic are to harm no one, remember what you give will be returned to you threefold and fall in love whenever you can. It’s been a while since I reviewed a book for you and since it’s Fall I thought I would read a book to get into that Fall feeling.
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