The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (Paperback)

Frances, Jet, and Vincent Owens grow up knowing they are different. From an early age, their mother Susanna recognises their unusual abilities and sets strict rules to protect them—rules that forbid magic, risk, and anything that might awaken what runs through their blood.

Franny can commune with birds, Jet senses the thoughts of others, and Vincent carries a charm that draws trouble wherever he goes. Despite the boundaries placed around them, the siblings are determined to understand who they truly are. Their search leads each of them down separate paths, shaped by discovery, secrecy, and the pull of something they cannot ignore.

As they grow, the weight of their family’s past becomes harder to escape. A warning follows them through every choice: love brings consequences. Yet even with that knowledge, they are drawn toward it.

In this second Practical Magic book, the Owens siblings face identity, magic, and the risks of breaking the rules, as they challenge a legacy that has defined their family for generations.