The Rules of Magic takes readers on a bewitching journey to the 1960s New York City, through the lives of the Owens siblings—Franny, Jet, and Vincent. Governed by a centuries-old family curse that condemns them to a life devoid of love, these siblings wrestle with a legacy of witchery and familial taboos. The novel traces their magical awakening in the small Massachusetts town synonymous with their family's misfortunes. As they flout their mother's rules and uncover family secrets, each sibling endeavors to find themselves. Franny's fierce spirit, Jet's quiet empathy, and Vincent's reckless charm take center stage as they embark on a personal quest for truth and identity, challenging the age-old curse that ties their fate to their ancestry. Ultimately, they learn that the only true spell powerful enough to combat life's hardships is being true to oneself.