“Don't waste time when there's someone you love.”
― Alice Hoffman
I am not a big fan of fantasy. Ok, let me rephrase that. I never read fantasy. I have nothing against it I just never really got into it. This changed once I got my hands on The Rules of Magic. I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader’s Copy) via Goodreads. I am so glad I gave it a try. I will never again say that I don’t like fantasy. I am very selective in what I consider to be a favorite book for me. This one is.
The rules of Magic is a powerful book about accepting who you are fighting for what you want. This is a story about 3 siblings, Franny, with skin as pale as milk. Shy and beautiful Jet and charismatic Vincent. They live in New York but must follow very important rules. As they grow they become curious as to who they are, where they came from and why they each have special magical powers.
One of the main rules they must adhere to is never fall in love. In a story that expands decades we become aware of why these siblings must accept who they are. Each character spoke to me in different ways and I found a very powerful message in this book. You will laugh and cry and you will fall in love with every one of the characters.
Though it’s a prequel to Practical Magic written in 1995, this book is an excellent read on its own. This one is now one of my favorite books of all-time.
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