The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman

The Rules of Magic
Set in the 60s and a prequel to Practical Magic, this novel can be read as a standalone. Franny, Jet, and Vincent are raised by distant parents. After tragedy strikes,they must survive on their own in New York City. Their ancestry--they are all witches--has given them rules they must follow to avoid trouble. And there is a curse that has to do with love and the danger the siblings pose to anyone they fall in love with. With an atmosphere of magic realism, this is a fairy tale about three siblings who are determined to live their own way. There's a lovely twist ending that I didn't see coming. The theme, despite the anguish it conveys, is that one must love often and love more. I wanted to follow the characters everywhere and of course I want a movie.