In Alice Hoffman’s newest novel she brings her acclaimed Owens family saga to it’s compelling end as they all set out to put an end to the curse that has plagued for them for centuries. After the loss of one of their beloved family members and witnessing the curse still wreaking it’s havoc on the family, all three generations must work together to put an end to it once and for all.

Alice Hoffman’s writing is distinct, lyrical and moving. To my mind she writes magical realism better than anyone and nowhere is it more beautifully showcased than in this series. I loved how she brings all the generations together in one book. Every character you have loved and some the reader really gets to know for the first time. Yes, this book is about witches and magic, but ultimately it is about love in its many varied forms. Between siblings, parents and children and between lovers. About the love amongst families, those one is born into and those we make for ourselves. And it is about what lengths one will go to and the sacrifices one is willing to make fore those they love.

I will miss the Owens family, but this book was the perfect finale to their story. Surely, to write such an entertaining and stirring novel is a work of magic in and of itself.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for this advance reader’s edition in exchange for an honest and fair review.

✨ The Title/Cover Draw:
Having read Practical Magic and Magic Lessons, I had to pick up this book. Thanks to Simon and Schuster for sending it to me to read ahead of publication.

💜 What I liked:
The story wraps up the Practical magic storyline nicely, weaving the 4 books in the series seamlessly. One thing I love about Alice Hoffman’s writing is her ability to just take you to any place and just let you breathe into the story.

😱 What I didn’t like:
I only didn’t like that this was the end.

🚦 My face at the end: 🥰

💭 5 Reasons to Read:
1. Story of love
2. Magic
3. Beautiful descriptions
4. Calm writing style
5. Female Empowerment



🕧 Mini-Summary:
When Kylie sets off to break the Owens curse to save the man she loves, the rest of the family travels to find her. Everyone finds themselves at the beginning of Maria and Hannah’s journey in England.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I'm so sad to see this series come to an end. The middle portion of the book dragged a bit for me, but the rest of the story more than made up for that. I already can't wait to re-read the entire series!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free e-copy.

After reading The Book of Magic, I’m both happy and sad….happy to once again become immersed in the lives of the quirky Owens family. And sad that this is to be the last book in the series. It’s a wonderful book and I loved revisiting the history of the family, which is so beautifully woven into this book. The book is fine as a stand alone, but I’m looking forward to re-reading the whole series.
In The Book of Magic, Ms. Hoffman starts us in Massachusetts, and then takes us to France and, most importantly, England, as we explore the world of magic and the Owens family over the centuries.
The Book of Magic was one of my favorite books of the year and thanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for the opportunity to read the book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the story of the Owens women and the curse they have had for generations. Jet and Franny’s relationship is so sweet and the description of their love for Sally and Gillian tugged at my heart throughout the story. The story follows the older generation and the new, Kylie and Antonia. These women are all so brave, fierce and their love is inspiring.

The writing is exquisite. It made me tear up whenever certain characters thought about their love for each other. The world building makes the reader feel transported. The folklore and tidbits of wisdom sprinkled throughout the book are invaluable. I loved how the love of libraries, books, and writing was central to the story and the lives of the characters depended on it. There is romance in the story but the true love story is about the family. I would recommend this to someone who has time to savor the writing in order to truly appreciate the family relationships. Maybe you will also feel all the emotions whilst reading about these incredible women and their sacrifices for each other. Thank you to NetGalley ,Simon & Schuster and Alice Hoffman for the Arc in exchange for an honest review.

Alice Hoffman does it again! I love these sisters, I love this family, I love this story, and The Book of Magic is just as strong as any of the rest!

I’m going to give this book 3 stars because I think it can appeal to a lot of readers who enjoy fantasy and the Practical Magic series. I have read two of the other books in this series, and have found that the series does not appeal to me (even though I really kept trying!). However, I am huge fan of Alice Hoffman; she has written some of my favorite books, including The Dovekeepers, The Museum of Extraordinary Things, The Story Sisters, The Red Garden, and The World That We Knew. I found the pacing of this book slow, and I had a hard time being re-introduced to so many characters at the beginning of the book. Readers who remember the characters and stories easier from the prequels may not have found it quite so overwhelming. The 2nd half of the book picked up, and the ending was a satisfying conclusion for the series and Owens family. I recommend this book for those that have enjoyed the others in the series.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the advanced reader’s copy of this book.

Thank you Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for this incredible arc!

Wow! This is an emotional roller-coaster of a sequel to Practical Magic! Alice Hoffman provides the reader with everything they need: love, friendship, romance, conflict, and throughout it all... MAGIC.

This story is about the whole family equally. Jet, Franny, Gillian, Sally, Kylie and Antonia... even Vincent! It was such a joy to read not to mention very heartwarming and heartbreaking at times... Beware: you will need tissues!!

Jet finds The Book Of the Raven which leads Kylie to England to break the curse haunting her family for generations. Of course, almost the entire family go after her and the adventure gets serious. There is a battle between right and left, good and evil, lightness and darkness. This story could be a tragedy but there is just so much love in these pages it's hard not to feel it.

I definitely recommend this to fans of Practical Magic and Alice Hoffman!

The Book of Magic is the fourth book in the Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman, and the first sequel to Practical Magic.

The conclusion of the Practical Magic series focuses on the younger generation who haven’t been told of their family’s past history and in particular their family curse.

I have enjoyed the previous Practical Magic books. I am sad to say that I didn’t connect with this one. It seemed to drag on with a slow pace. Even though I’ve read the other books I had a hard time keeping straight who was who and would have benefited from a family tree.

Thanks to Net Galley for an advanced copy of this book.

Thank you to #Netgalley for the ARC of this novel.

Having thoroughly enjoyed the two prequels, I was excited to see what comes next for the Owens women. This novel follows the great aunts, Jet and Franny, our two main ladies from "Practical Magic," Sally and Gillian, and Sally's daughters, Antonia and Kylie.

Antonia and Kylie are not told about their magic throughout their lives. They've heard rumors and seen things, but it was never confirmed. So, when <spoiler> Kylie's boyfriend is hit by a car and put into a coma and Kylie discovers Jet's note to Franny after Jet's death, </spoiler> she sets off to break the curse that's been the cause of the death for the Owens' lovers for over 300 years.

While I did not enjoy this one as much as "Magic Lessons," I definitely enjoyed it more than the original novel, "Practical Magic." We get all of our favorite faces, a few old, and a few new. And with this ending, (almost) everything is tied up in a nice little bow.

Alice Hoffman’s final installment in the Owens family’s saga was highly entertaining. It was great to revisit so many of the characters. As the family works to break the curse, I was engaged throughout, interested in learning more of the back stories. A big part of me is hoping that this really isn’t the last I’ll read of the Owens family.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Jet Owens hears the deathwatch beetle and knows she has only seven days to live. She decides to live life to the fullest, doing all the things she loves and spending her time with those she loves best. Shortly after her death, the Owens curse strikes again, and this time Kylie Owens' boyfriend Gideon is the unlucky recipient. Kylie, who had previously never even heard of the Owens curse, goes on a mission which takes her all the way to England to try to find the cure.
I have loved this series and this was a satisfying, although somewhat bittersweet conclusion to it. I re-read the entire series before I read this one (in the order they occur, not the order they were written which is how I would suggest: Magic Lessons, Rules of Magic, Practical Magic and then this book) I enjoyed it all the more, having just read all 3 previous books, but this book gives plenty of flashbacks so don't feel you need to do that. There is a lot of suspense as Jet is racing across England trying to find a cure for the curse so that Gideon can wake from his coma, and in the meantime she has gotten involved with some unsavory characters and is dealing with black magic. Vincent makes a reappearance in this book and he teams up with Franny, Sally and Gillian to try to find her before she goes completely over to the dark side. It is a very intense book, with a bittersweet ending that will leave you pining for more books about the intriguing Owens witches.

I love Alice Hoffman and this book did not disappoint. Hoffman has such an expert way of hooking readers on the most magical storylines - and as a fan of the series I appreciate how she tied it all up at the end. I needed to know what happened with all of the characters and she gave readers that closure.

As always, Alice Hoffman's writing is good. Story and characters fascinating too. Pretty good but not her best..

After finishing "The Book of Magic," there's a few things I want to do:

1. Cry a little- good tears- it was a beautiful end to a beautiful series.
2. Make and eat a chocolate tipsy cake (excellent recipe here: https://www.hungry-bookworm.com/2017/10/31/the-rules-of-magic-tipsy-chocolate-cake/)
3. Re-watch "Practical Magic."
4. Sigh contentedly, eat more cake.

I fell in love with "Practical Magic" in the 90s as a middle-schooler. The continuation of the series from 2017 to now has only gotten better with each book that Alice Hoffman has written. "The Book of Magic" is a multi-generational story, bringing together the characters that were introduced in previous books and adding new ones. I think that Hoffman did an excellent job bringing characters together and resolving conflicts- I think that if you enjoyed any of the previous books in this series that this conclusion will not disappoint.

As always, Hoffman writes beautifully. Her prose is lyrical, but not over-the-top. This is a series I hope to re-read someday and keep on my bookshelf- the Owens's family has so much to offer to all generations of readers.

Thank you Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for an advanced e-book copy of this book. I cried, I laughed, I cried a bit more- people that enjoy many different genres will love this series. There's romance, family drama, life lessons, and of course, magic.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Book of Magic was a decent conclusion to the Owens family lives and curse. While there were certain moments and elements that I enjoyed, it unfortunately was just my least favorite in the series.

Important to note that this is the final book in the Practical Magic series. While the other three books can be read in either publication or chronological order, I would suggest reading this book after Practical Magic. Unfortunately, though there were several inconsistencies and abrupt changes to certain characters past storylines and behaviors in this book, which was a bit frustrating and confusing.

One of the major downfalls of this book was the constant repetition of certain facts and statements. The first part of this book is definitely just a summary of the three previous books in the series. The development and pacing of the story was quite slow as well. Additionally, the various side characters and storylines were a bit too much, as it just made it harder to connect with the main characters and their story.

The main characters in this book were okay. While they didn’t have much character development their final storylines were beautifully written. My favorite characters in this series by far are still Franny and Jet, absolutely loved their journey and ending.

The last part of this book was definitely when the story picked up and most of the action occurred even though it was somewhat rushed. Still just a beautiful and good ending for the Owens family. Overall, a nice conclusion to a series that’s filled with magic, family, love, and sacrifices.

The conclusion of the Practical Magic series brings us to the younger generation who haven’t been told of their family a past history.. or their curse.

I have loved all the Practical Magic books. I gave five stars to Practical Magic, The Rules of Magic, and Magic Lessons. I am so sad to say that this one just didn’t do it for me like the others. It was a pretty slow pace for the majority of the book. Even though I’ve read the other books I had a hard time keeping straight who was who. Maybe I would have benefited from a family tree. I did like Kylie’s character a lot and enjoyed the parts with her in it more than other parts.

“Life all happened so quickly; people tell you it will, but you won’t believe it until it happens to you. Cry all you want, being young will slip through your hands and you will be left standing there, you who were once so young, not recognizing yourself or your life.”

The Book of Magic comes out 10/12.

Let me tell you, I am madly in love with the Owens family and this saga, so when I received the ARC for the final book in the series, I SQUEALED and almost cried. These characters hold such a tender space in my heart and it felt so good to be back with them. The Book of Magic brings us back to the present day with Franny and Jet, Gillian and Sally, and Kylie and Antonia as they try to break their family’s curse once and for all. In pure Alice Hoffman fashion, this book, once again, delivers an engaging plot while it really delves into the human condition and what it truly means to love and be loved. Her prose is stunning, as always, and is imprinted strongly on my soul. Reading this book feels like that first sip of coffee on a crisp fall day- comforting, energizing, and full of hope. My only complaint is that it is the last book in the series because I could read about the Owens family forever.

thank you netgalley and Simon and Schuster for providing an ARC and ebook for this fourth and final book in the Owen's family series. A very nice ending. I will miss these characters! Fanny, Jet, and Vincent. Sally and Gillian, Kylie and Antonia all work together to finally break the 300 year old curse that has ruined the Owen's family with the help from a few new characters that seem to fit right in with the family history.

Hoffman's writing style is sometimes a little over the top (lots of very long sentences, connected with "for," for they sound dramatic and old-fashioned (see what I did there?) That said, this is a wonderful novel in the Practical Magic canon. Love the familiar characters, moody setting, and general spookiness. Perfect fall read.