I felt transported back in time as soon as I started reading and was immediately caught up in the life of Maria Owens, the matriarch of the Owens witches. Where Hoffman’s second venture into this world, The Rules of Magic, gave us the backstory for the Owens sisters who grew up to be the aunts in Practical Magic, with Magic Lessons, Hoffman ventures back to the 1600s and the Salem Witch Trials, this time to give us the origin of the Owens bloodline as well as the events that led to the curse that has haunted their family for generations.Īs always, what I love most about Hoffman’s novels is that her storytelling is truly exquisite. Magic Lessons is Hoffman’s third venture into the world of her beloved Owens witches.

I haven’t had many 5 star reads this year, but Magic Lessons is definitely one of them. I’m thrilled to say, not only did Magic Lessons meet my high expectations, it far exceeded them. All opinions are my own.Īlice Hoffman is one of my favorite authors so, as you can guess, her latest novel, Magic Lessons, is one of my most anticipated reads of 2020. If these two books are any indication of the caliber of reads we can expect in October, I think we’re all in for a real treat!įTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. Today I’m sharing reviews of two of my most anticipated reads of 2020, Alice Hoffman’s latest installment in her Practical Magic series and the new holiday-themed novel from Christina Lauren, In a Holidaze.

In a holidaze book review