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Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
4.0
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Magic Lessons is the third book set in the world of Practical Magic - and to be honest, I think it’s my favourite. 

This time we travel back to the 17th century and learn about the origins of the Owens family line and their love curse.  But this book is so much more than that - it’s also an excellent bit of historical fiction. And a reader could easily pick it up without knowing anything about the previous books. 

The story is an adventure that spans oceans, and moves at a steady clip. The magical elements are integrated in such a natural and organic way that it feels like it was an actual part of history. It definitely sparked my interest in learning more about the time period - especially the parts about the Portuguese pirates!

I’ve heard that another book is coming in this series - this time jumping forward to the modern day Owens women. I can’t wait to read it.