The Rules of Magic Read-Along: Book Recap, The Owens Love Curse & Counterculture Witches

Deep Trope Fantasy & Romance Podcast · Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 37m · transcript

Join us for a mini deep dive into The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman. This is the second episode of our read-along coverage of the entire Practical Magic series, in release order, in the lead up to the Practical Magic 2 movie coming out on September 11.

Pour yourself a mug of Courage Tea as we meet Franny, Jet, and Vincent Owens in 1960’s Manhattan, follow their journey downtown to Greenwich Village (and beyond), and learn more about Maria Owens and their family love curse.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

⏱️ 12-Minute Book Recap: A comprehensive refresher on the plot of The Rules of Magic

💔 The…